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EPSON Perfection 1640SU Scanner Basics

1. The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below For optimum performance a faster processor and more memory are recommended If you are scanning high resolution images you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed Windows An IBM compatible PC with a 486 66 MHz or faster processor 16MB RAM 32MB recommended 50MB available hard disk space Mouse or pointing device CD ROM drive VGA or higher resolution monitor with 640 x 480 resolution 800 x 600 or higher recommended and 256 colors 65 000 colors or more recommended USB m Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled m Available USB port or self powered hub connection SCSI m Microsoft Windows 95 Windows NT 4 0 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 m SCSI adapter Adaptec recommended m SCSI cable OT The length of the SCSI cable must not exceed 9 8 feet 3 meters If you are connecting multiple SCSI devices the total length of the SCSI bus cables must not ws exceed 19 7 feet 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly Requirements and Notices 75 Macintosh You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner m 32MB RAM 64MB recommended 50MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive Mouse or pointing device VGA color monitor with 640 x 480 screen resolution or higher recommended and 256 colors 32 000 colors or more recommended OT Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capabili
2. section of your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 22 Scanner Light and Buttons If an error occurs the scanner stops and its indicator light shows the type of error Scanner indicator light Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing or busy scanning On Green The scanner is ready to scan images Flashing Red The scanner may not be not properly connected to the computer Check the cable connection Then turn the scanner off and back on to reset it Make sure the scanner is unlocked Turn off the scanner unlock the transportation lock then turn the scanner on Off The scanner is turned off Scanner buttons Button Function Operate Turns the scanner on and off O Start Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch See Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel on page 29 and your electronic Reference Guide for more information 61 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up or using your scanner Setup Problems Your system doesn t recognize the scanner Make sure your scanner is turned on If you opened your host application before you turned on your scanner close your application and reopen it E Check the cable connection or try using another cable E Ifyou get the message No you g 8 push button scanner found turn off y
3. 3 9 inches 10 cm 17 4 inches 11 4 inches 28 9 cm 44 2 cm OTe If you attach the transparency unit or auto document feeder to your scanner the dimensions will differ from the ones listed above hoad Unlock the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source you must release the transportation lock located on the side of the scanner Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object as shown Setting Up Your Scanner 5 If you can t turn the transportation lock easily plug the scanner in then after a minute unplug the scanner and try again VT o Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it otherwise the Jo scanner may be damaged Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home hd position toward the back of the scanner To ensure this always turn on then turn off the scanner using the Operate button before locking the carriage Connect the Scanner to Your Computer You can connect your scanner with SCSI or USB See the sections below USB If you are connecting to a PC Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 must be preinstalled on your system 1 Make sure the scanner is unplugged and the computer and any USB devices connected to your computer are turned off 2 Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner 6 Setting Up Your Scanner m on the USB cable into the USB connector B into the 3 Plug the
4. 9 4266 Scale gt fioo 3 5 Customize your Settings Configuration and use color management 2 Preview your image SI Settings i3 Configuration 6 Scan the image into your Ful utoMode application lt lt Close 2 Help 7 Close the EPSON TWAIN window 42 Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Tips for Getting the Best Scan Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors including the quality of your original and the resolution you select The better your original is the better your scan will be While you can make some corrections in your scanning software you ll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the TWAIN window you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans a more detailed listing is available in your electronic Reference Guide Scanning resolution for Image type Recommended Image Type printing Photograph Color Photo 300 dpi Small photograph to be Color Photo 300 dpi to 3200 dpi enlarged Magazine Color Photo 300 dpi Newspaper text only Text Background Removal 400 dpi Text for OCR Text Background Removal 400 dpi Text with images Color Document 400 dpi Line art Line Art 300 to 3200 dpi 35 m
5. malfunctioning See your printer manual For an EPSON ink jet printer try cleaning the print heads as described in your documentation m If this happens on both your screen and printout the scanner s sensor may be malfunctioning Consult your dealer A line of dots always appears in the scanned image m If this happens on both your screen and printout the document table glass may be dusty or scratched Clean the document table glass E Ifyou are using the auto document feeder the paper path guide of the auto document feeder may be dusty Clean the paper path guide If the problem still exists the guide may be scratched and must be replaced Lines appear in the scanned image when using the transparency unit Dust in the transparency unit s calibration window will result in a vertical line in the scanned image Clean the scanner document glass especially in the calibration window area on your scanner Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image You are using halftoning which causes normal moir patterns Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if you turn on De screening in the Image Type dialog box Your printed image is larger or smaller than the original size You have changed the resolution or scaled your image The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image Do not use the size of the image on your monitor to judge the printed si
6. optical character recognition engine If you are using the auto document feeder you can scan multiple pages and turn them into multiple single page documents or a single multi page document Follow these steps to scan to OCR 1 Open the EPSON Smart Panel In Windows click the EI Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar On a Macintosh click the Apple menu icon then click EPSON SMART PANEL 2 Click the Scan to OCR icon 32 Basic Scanning You see the OCR scan settings screen Scal Recognize gt Export This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition A4 Letter This is text for optical character recognition d This is text for optical character recognition m Paper Size N EE select the source paper size Legal Custom 1 This is text for optical character recognition J This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition 1 This is text for optical character recognition Color This is text for optical character recognition r This is text for optical character recognition Black amp White This is text for optical character recognition 1 This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition m F Scan Multiple Image
7. scanning or for creating an image database The auto document feeder is included with the EPSON Perfection 1640 OFFICE scanner Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder A spare paper path guide paper support document mat When you unpack your auto document feeder ADF make sure you have all the parts shown above Remove the protective materials from the ADF Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not using the auto document feeder If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer Auto Document Feeder 93 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off 2 Ifyour scanner has a document cover remove it from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up 3 Make sure the document table is clean and dust free 4 Insert the hinges on the ADF into the outer square holes at the back of the scanner and close the ADF 5 Attach the ADF s connector arrow faces up to the scanner s option interface 6 Attach the paper support to the ADF 7 Turn on the scanner For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings see Selecting Settings on page 56 54 Auto Document Feeder Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stac
8. selected EPSON TWAIN 5 TextBridge Pro does not work TextBridge Pro does not work with EPSON Smart Panel on Macintosh systems To use TextBridge Pro scan your document with EPSON TWAIN following the instructions starting on page 38 The scanner software doesn t work properly E Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on page 75 and supports the software applications you re using E Check your computer s memory to see if there is enough memory for your software If you re running other software at the same time using RAM resident programs or have many device drivers the computer may not have enough memory See your software and computer manuals If you are scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution your computer may not have enough memory to process the image Check your scanner software installation Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up If all else fails uninstall your software then reinstall it as described on the next page If you are connected via SCSI make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts You need to uninstall your TWAIN driver in Windows 98 or Windows 2000 1 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel On the Devices tab select EPSON Perfection 1640 Click the Remove button Then click OK to close the window Restart your computer Problem Solving 65 You need to uninst
9. tilted or placed on an unstable want to scan is within the or uneven surface readable area 68 Problem Solving Your image scans at an angle Check the position of your source document It may be placed at an angle on the document table Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table Your image is too dark or has odd colors Make sure your software settings are correct for your document type Try adjusting the brightness with your application software Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen If you re using the transparency unit make sure the rectangular window near the hinges on the base is uncovered or make sure the top of the transparency unit is closed when scanning Remember that the dark area around film such as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker Set Problem Solving 69 the correct color by adjusting the marquee or frame border and then adjusting the exposure See your electronic Reference Guide for details The image on screen does not look the same as the original or when printed E Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on your monitor screen m Check your softw
10. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE scanner includes two CD ROMs Setting Up Your Scanner 3 The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO also includes the transparency unit and several film holders See page 46 for installation instructions film holders The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder which comes with the scanner instead of the document cover See page 53 for instructions on unpacking and installing your auto document feeder auto document feeder paper support spare paper path guide document mat Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider E Place the scanner on a flat stable surface If the scanner is tilted it can t operate properly E Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord and where the USB or SCSI cable can reach your computer Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity 4 Setting Up Your Scanner E Be sure there s enough room behind the scanner for the cables and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover If you re using the auto document feeder make sure there s enough room in front of the scanner to pull out the lower paper support 18 5 inches 47 cm when document cover is open 3 8 inches 9 6 cm when document cover is closed at least
11. all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed Unplug the power cord if you will not be using the scanner for an extended period of time m Ifyou use an extension cord with the scanner make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating m Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet damaged if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions Requirements and Notices 77 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energ
12. and folder in the File Name and Path box or leave the default name For multiple documents each file is assigned the file name you select with a new number Select one of the available formats for saving your file TXT RTF HTML or PDF To open your files for editing click Open Select an application from the list Click Property to change any settings for the way your documents will open Click OK when you are done making changes to the Property settings or click Cancel if you don t want to save your changes Click Open WOT When you scan to OCR using the Start button the pages are automatically g opened as individual files in the last application that was selected in Smart A Panel s OCR option If you re scanning multiple pages without using the auto document feeder you ll see a message after each page has scanned Replace the document on the table and click Yes to continue scanning When you re done scanning pages and see the message again click No Scanning and Printing Photos You can scan photos and then print them on your EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer You can even print directly from transparencies or negatives if you are using the transparency unit OTe You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer Make sure you have paper loaded in your EPSON printer and the printer is turned on then follow these steps 1 Open the EPSON Smart Panel In Windows
13. double click the EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon then double click the EPSON icon The Main Menu appears AE w Scanner Software Bonus Software 3 Electronic Documentation Reinstall TWAIN Driver 3 Click Electronic Documentation The following screen appears Electronic Documentation A View Reference Guide View EPSON Smart Panel User s Guide Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 Click View Reference Guide Setting Up Your Scanner 23 5 You can either view the manual from the CD ROM View Reference Guide or copy the manual to your hard drive Install Reference Guide and view it from there For details on viewing the manual see section below If you copied the manual to your hard drive you can access it at any time as follows Windows Select Start Programs EPSON and click Reference Guide Macintosh Open the EPSON PERFECTION 1640SU folder and double click View Reference Guide When you first open the Reference Guide you see this screen EPSON PERFECTION I G4OSU Index a Search Online Reference Guide Home 21 Help Welcome to the EPSON Online Ref Guide Click here This Online Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your EPSON P color image scanner By clicking the links on the left side of this screen to expand information on the following topics the table of 4 contents Using the Buttons Describes how to use the Start button on your scanner Sca
14. results in an option error and stops paper feeding hoad When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the auto document feeder in your scans If so remove the auto document feeder and reinstall the document cover as described on page 36 Auto Document Feeder 97 58 Auto Document Feeder Scanner Maintenance This chapter tells you how to transport your scanner safely and gives you basic maintenance instructions Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time secure the carriage by following the steps below 1 Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position toward the back of the scanner Then turn off and unplug the scanner home position WOTe If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest amp _ inthe home position Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position 2 Use a coin or screwdriver to turn locked the transportation lock to the locked position toward the top of the scanner unlocked Scanner Maintenance 99 Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best you should clean it periodically Before cleaning unplug the power cord Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water If the document table glass g
15. square connector H7 on the back of the scanner Then plug the flat connector H 5 USB port on your computer or self powered USB hub WOTe Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than WF one hub SCSI If your computer does not have a SCSI port you need to add a SCSI adapter board to your computer You also need a SCSI cable See pages 75 and 76 for adapter and cable specifications Set the SCSI ID Number The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2 If you need to change this number turn the scanner off Then use the tip of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn t conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices including the SCSI interface board itself which is usually ID 7 OTe Don t use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner these are for factory use only Don t use SCSI ID 0 or 1 these are reserved for storage devices AW For more information on setting your SCSI ID number see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 22 Setting Up Your Scanner 7 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer WTig_ Make sure the scanner computer and any SCSI devices connected to To T your computer are turned off The scanner is off when the 0 Operate h button is out not pushed down below the surfac
16. to use interface so you quickly convert paper documents into fully editable electronic files The files are compatible with many word processing desktop publishing and database applications 9 Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install TextBridge Pro 10 In Windows when the installation is complete you return to the TextBridge Pro install screen Click Back Click Back again to return to the Main Menu For Macintosh click Restart to restart your computer When your computer restarts double click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it if necessary then double click the EPSON icon 11 Click Bonus Software 12 Click the application name or button for the program you want to install Bonus Software ees ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000 ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro EPSON Software Film Factory Lite MonacoEZcolor 1 5 Software Offer Setting Up Your Scanner 21 13 The install screen appears for the application you selected the example shown is for ArcSoft PhotoMontage Click the Install button to install the selected software You can skip the installation by clicking the Back button at the bottom of the window ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000 y xs photo ArcSoft PhotoMontage is a unique imaging entertainment program that creates a montage of a single image from thousands of micro images Customize the Montage with the included images o
17. EPSON Perfection 1640SU EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE Scanner Basics Printed on recycled paper Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the USS failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras and scanners like photocopiers and conventional scanners can be misused by improper copying of copyright
18. N scanner source Page Setup Shirer e TWAIN_32 3 Select EPSON TWAIN 5 and click OK or Select Select Source x Sources IP You can also access EPSON TWAIN from EPSON Smart Panel click the D TWAIN button on the Scan Settings screen for each option 33 Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 5 is selected you can start scanning from your application Follow these steps 1 Start EPSON TWAIN for scanning Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire and if necessary select either TWAIN_32 Windows or TWAIN Acquire Macintosh Quick Eat Export y Select TWAIN Source File Ini Select TWAIN_32 Source brite TWAIN click to open Page Setup Shits TWAIN_32 EPSON TWAIN OTe If your computer fails to recognize the scanner you won t see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host AZ application In addition an error message may appear If this happens turn off your computer and scanner and then turn the scanner back on Then restart the computer 2 The first time you start EPSON TWAIN you see the Automatic Scanning window EPSON TWAIN 5 x EPSON Previewing and Document Type Recognition in progress i 2 To cancel scanning in Full Auto mode and switch to Manual i mode click Cancel Cancel Ifyou want you can let the TWAIN driver automatically scan your document It detects wha
19. PSON TWAIN driver U S 800 922 8911 support epson com EPSON Software Eilm 562 276 4382 ee Factory Canada prere EPSON Smart Panel 510 445 8616 510 445 8601 tech newsoftinc com Adobe PhotoDeluxe Adobe Photoshop LE 206 675 6126 6 00 AM to 5 00 PM PST Monday through Friday pay support 206 675 6137 fax on demand system www adobe com support techdocs adobe com ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000 510 440 9901 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM PST Monday through Friday 510 440 1270 www arcsoft com support arcsoft com Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor 978 749 9944 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Monday through Friday www ezcolor com faq html support monacosys com The MonacoEZcolor so 1640SU owners fora color management pac ftware offer is available at a discounted price for EPSON Perfection imited time Call 978 749 9944 to order from Monaco Systems The age includes software a target print and a corresponding target file You can install the software and target file from your scanner CD ROM However you won t be able to use the software until you obtain the target print available by mail when you purchase the color management pac expires 12 31 01 74 Problem Solving age for 149 U S that s half off the retail price of 299 The offer Requirements and Notices System Requirements
20. abor When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes EPSON property The replacement unit may be new or refurbished to the EPSON standard of quality and at EPSON s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality EPSON s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover damage to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by EPSON This warranty does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from EPSON e g dealer added boards chips or drives EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non EPSON products or service other than by an EPSON Authorized Servicer If a claimed de
21. all your TWAIN driver in Windows 95 or Windows NT 1 On the Start menu click Programs EPSON Scanner EPSON TWAIN 5 Uninstall 2 When you re finished restart your computer You need to reinstall your TWAIN driver in Windows O7 For best results first v uninstall the TWAIN driver as described above 1 Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start and Run At the prompt type your CD ROM drive letter and EPSON for example D EPSON 3 On the Main Menu select Reinstall Scanner Software 4 On the next screen click the Reinstall button 5 At the restart message click OK 6 In Windows 98 or Windows 2000 you see the New Hardware Wizard screen when your computer restarts Follow steps 1 through 10 starting on page 8 to install your scanner software 66 Problem Solving In Windows 95 you see the Update Device Driver Wizard screen when your computer restarts Follow steps 1 through 7 starting on page 12 to install your scanner software You need to reinstall your TWAIN driver on a Macintosh 1 Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 2 Double click the EPSON icon 3 On the Main Menu select Reinstall Scanner Software 4 On the Reinstall window click the Reinstall button 5 Read the next message then click Yes 6 On the TWAIN Installer screen make sure Easy Install is selected for the default installation then click Install 7 A
22. and the narrow calibration window near the hinges dust in the calibration window can cause a line in the scanned image Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies If your transparency obstructs the window the colors in your scans will be affected You can load transparencies in the film holders or you can place them directly on the document table as described in the following sections Using Film Holders Three film holders are included with the transparency unit To place film in the holders see the instructions for the type of film you re scanning To remove a film holder from the document table lift it out by its tab VT o Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film surface with Jo T bare hands can leave fingerprints or other marks on the film Placing the Film Film has two sides a base side that is shiny and a dull side with the emulsion The base side of the film has the film maker s name and film ID numbers printed on it Film should always be loaded in the film holders or placed on the document table with the base side down Transparency Unit 47 Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder base side facing down Place the film holder on the document table Align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit You can adjust the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in th
23. are settings and make sure they are correct for your image type Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software Mm Try increasing your monitor s color palette to 16 or 24 bit E Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features or these components of your software may not be correctly installed See your software monitor and computer manuals for information on color matching and calibration m If you are importing an image file into your application software make sure the file 70 Problem Solving format is one your software can read Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan See your software manual Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image E Make sure your document is flat If the document is very thick or warped at the edges the edges of the image may be discolored Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light E If your document is too large part of the document extends beyond the document table and that edge may not be in contact with the document table Change the position of the document A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image m If this happens in your printed image only your printer may be low on ink or toner Replace your ink or toner cartridge If this does not solve the problem your printer may be
24. ase call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral The transparency unit is included with the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO scanner Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the items below are included in the transparency unit box If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies RS COD film holders Le G transparency unit Transparency Unit 45 Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off 2 Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up 3 Make sure the document table glass is clean and dust free 4 Place the transparency unit on the document table glass so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the document table glass 5 Connect the transparency unit connector arrow faces up to the scanner s option interface on off switch 6 Turn on the transparency unit 7 Turn on the scanner For information on loading transparencies and selecting driver settings see Loading Transparencies below 46 Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Before scanning transparencies wipe the calibration lid of the transparency unit the scanner s Window document table glass
25. atically If you don t have Acrobat Reader you can install it from the CD ROM For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader see Navigating a Manual below IP Your Bonus software may also include electronic manuals in PDF format Pio After installing the software check its program folder to see if an amp electronic manual is available Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual you ll see this toolbar previous page next page first page last page ura File Edit Document View Window Hel Ne Ela kk on gt DONA show bookmarks and page With Acrobat Reader you have several ways to navigate through text Click on hot topics which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color To find out if a topic is hot move your cursor over it If the cursor turns into a pointing hand the topic is hot you can jump to it by clicking once E Use the bookmark section on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice Click the Show Bookmarks icon on the toolbar to see the bookmark section if the manual has bookmarks Some manuals only have a table of contents but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot Setting Up Your Scanner 25 E Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move through a manual The box to the left of the scroll bar displays t
26. click the EJ Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar On a Macintosh click the Apple menu icon then click EPSON SMART PANEL 34 Basic Scanning 2 Click the Photo Print icon You see the Photo Print panel change to a different printer 5 EPSON TWAIN 5 EPSON Stylus COLOR 880 Media Type Print Paper Print Size Copies select print size select paper size and type select media type of source image scan and print 3 Make sure the EPSON printer you want to print to is selected If the incorrect printer is selected click the printer icon and select your printer from the list 4 Select the format of the original from the media types you can choose from Photo Negative Film and Positive Film for slides and transparencies 5 Select one of the following paper types and sizes under Print Paper Photo Paper 4 x 6 Card Photo Quality Ink Jet Card Card Photo Paper Letter Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter 6 From the Print Sizes list select a size for the image to print You can select 3 x 5 4 x 6 3 5 x 5 L size 3 5 x 5 1 inches 10 x 15 cm or Panorama 3 5 x 10 2 inches The sizes you can select vary depending on your paper type and size 7 Select how many copies you want to print 1 to 999 8 Click the print button to scan and print your photo or negative OTe If you re scanning multiple pages without using the ADF you ll s
27. creen match the original image Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible io Bau scanned output we recommend a setting of 1 OTe You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to recalibrate your screen Z ata later time see your electronic Reference Guide for instructions Setting Up Your Scanner 11 10 Click Finish to exit the New Hardware Wizard Add New Hardware Wizard EPSON Perfection1640 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Cancel 11 Now you can install your scanner software and bonus software as described on page 19 If You re Running Windows 95 You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Have your Windows CD ROM handy in case you need it 1 Make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed and the scanner is connected to your computer 2 Turn on your scanner first then turn on your computer When you see the screen below click Next Update Device Driver Wizard This wizard will complete the installation of Unknown Device by searching your local drives network and Internet locations for the most current driver If you have a disk or CD ROM that came with this device insert it now It is rec
28. cy unit To prevent scanning the underside of the transparency unit you can place a white piece of paper between your document and the transparency unit When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the transparency unit in your scans If so remove the transparency unit and reinstall the document cover as described below If you don t plan to scan transparencies for a while you can remove the transparency unit and reinstall the document cover as described in the next section Removing the Transparency Unit Follow these steps to remove the transparency unit 1 Turn off the transparency unit and the scanner 2 Remove any film holders or film from the document table 3 Unplug the transparency unit connector from the scanner s option interface 4 Store the transparency unit and film holders in their original packaging 5 Reattach the document cover as described on page 36 52 Transparency Unit Auto Document Feeder This section includes basic information on unpacking installing and using the auto document feeder B813222 You can purchase this option from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral The auto document feeder allows you to automatically load single sided multi page documents into your scanner The document feeder is particularly useful for optical character recognition OCR
29. d label or web page 28 Basic Scanning 3 Click the icon for your desired scanning option The window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan Follow the on screen steps for each option TIP If you select Copy or Photo Print make sure your printer is turned on and D the correct paper type and size is loaded in your printer You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer For detailed instructions on using each of the Smart Panel options read your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel as described on page 22 Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel You can configure your Start button to automatically scan to any of the options in the EPSON Smart Panel You need to do the following to configure and use your Start button E Set up the Start button to launch a Smart Panel option E Set up copying printing e mailing scanning or OCR E Copy print e mail scan or use OCR with the Start button Follow these steps 1 Open EPSON Smart Panel In Windows click the EJ Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar On a Macintosh click the Apple menu icon then click EPSON SMART PANEL Basic Scanning 29 2 From the Start Button menu select the option you want to scan to using the scanner s Start button The Start icon appears over the selected option Start icon appears over selected option To launch each application click EO 7 on the ic
30. e film holder so the frames you want to scan are positioned in the window Loading Brownie Size Film Brownie size film is 2 4 x 3 5 inches 6 x 9 cm Insert the film in the Brownie size film holder base side facing down Place the film holder on the document table Align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit 48 Transparency Unit Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 x 5 inch film holder base side facing down Place the film holder on the document table Align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit Transparency Unit 49 Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table VT o Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film surface with Jo T bare hands can leave fingerprints or other marks on the film You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 x 5 inch 101 6 x 127 mm scanning area of the transparency unit You can use film holders as described in the previous sections or place them directly on the document table Follow the steps below 1 Open the top of the transparency unit while holding the base down TIP If the film size is 4 x 5 inches it may be easier to use the film holder If you D place the film directly on the document table it may be difficult to pick up 50 Transparency Unit 2 Load the slide or film with the base side d
31. e of the panel Attach your SCSI cable to the scanner The scanner is self terminated and must be the last device in the chain OTe Your scanner does not include a SCSI cable The length of the SCSI cable must not exceed 9 8 feet 3 meters If you are connecting multiple SCSI A devices the total length of the SCSI bus cables must not exceed 19 7 feet 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanner comes with two CD ROMs one for Adobe PhotoDeluxe and the other for your EPSON TWAIN driver scanner software bonus software and electronic documentation If you have the EPSON Perfection 1640SU or the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO your scanner also includes a third CD ROM with Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE If You re Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Have your Windows CD ROM handy in case you need it OTe The illustrations in this section show Windows 98 screens The screens in Windows 2000 look different but the steps are almost identical any Ag differences are noted in the instructions below 8 Setting Up Your Scanner 1 Make sure your scanner is turned on and connected to the computer then turn on your computer A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware Then the New Hardware Wizard screen appears Add New Hardware Wizard 2 Inse
32. ed images Follow the steps below to load paper into the auto document feeder 1 Pull out the lower paper support 2 Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right 3 Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it meets resistance Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up with the top edge facing into the feeder the first page you want to scan should be on top 4 Move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper Documents are output into the lower tray after scanning is finished Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder ADF in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN For more information on selecting driver settings see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 22 56 Auto Document Feeder Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed Lift the ADF and place the document on the document table Place the document mat over the document as shown Then lower the ADF and scan the document Make sure the ADF and its cover are closed before scanning If you are scanning thick material or documents more than 1 6 inches 4 cm thick leave the ADF in the upright position Cover any exposed areas of the document table glass Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN WOTe Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is operating
33. ed material While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Micro Step Drive EPSON Software and EPSON Store are trademarks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 2000 by Epson America Inc CPD 10858 8 00 Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION About Your Scanner About Your Documentation Cautions Notes and Tips SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer USB SCSI Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You re Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 If You re Running Windows 95 If You re Running Windows NT 4 0 If You re Using a Macintosh Install the Scanner and Bonus Software Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual BASIC SCANNING Placing Your Orig
34. ee a message after each page has scanned Replace the document on the table and click Yes to continue scanning When you re done scanning pages and you see the message again click No Basic Scanning 35 Scanning Something That Doesn t Fit Under the Document Cover The self adjusting document cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover If your document is too thick to fit under the cover such as a photo in an album you can remove the document cover To do this simply open the document cover and lift the back of the document cover straight up When scanning with the cover removed make sure no area of the document table is exposed This prevents interference from external light When reattaching the document cover hold the cover so the hinges are aligned with the notches on the scanner Then lower the cover so the hinges fit into the notches and close the document cover 36 Basic Scanning Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Your scanner s EPSON TWAIN driver includes detailed settings that you can make to refine your scans This chapter describes how to use advanced scan settings Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Scans are always performed from within a host application the application into which you plan to import the scanned image or document such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe or nearly any other graphics program You have to start this application before
35. er see the inside front cover A Complete Scanning Solution 1 About Your Documentation This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner scanning tips and troubleshooting advice It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manual For details on using the scanner software see your electronic Reference Guide Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation J OTe Notes contain important information about your scanner VTO Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment TIP Tips contain hints for great scanning 2 A Complete Scanning Solution Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy just follow the simple steps in this chapter in the order listed below 1 Unpack and choose a place for your scanner 2 Unlock the scanner 3 Connect the scanner to your computer 4 Install the EPSON TWAIN driver 5 Install the software and view your electronic manuals Unpack Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box then remove the packing material from your scanner Save the packaging in case you need it later Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU comes with this Scanner Basics book and the items shown below scanner 2 or 3 CD ROMs with driver USB interface cable electronic manuals scanner software and bonus software The EPSON Perfection 1640SU and EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO scanners include three CD ROMs
36. ets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth that is free of lint Paper towels are not recommended for cleaning the glass If the glass is stained with grease or other hard to remove material use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth Be sure there s no dust on your document table Dust can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image VT o Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to clean the J T document table A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning Q hd quality Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never open the scanner case Don t spray lubricants inside the scanner If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact EPSON OTe If you are using the auto document feeder with your scanner you should clean the paper path guide periodically See your electronic Reference AZ Guide for instructions as described on page 22 60 Scanner Maintenance Problem Solving This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems For illustrations identifying the scanner parts see the inside back cover For more troubleshooting tips see the Troubleshooting
37. fect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred 80 Requirements and Notices THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations on damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
38. fter the installation is complete click Restart If necessary calibrate your screen Then your Macintosh automatically restarts Scanning Problems The file size is too big Adjust your scan settings Try selecting a lower resolution dpi or scan only part of the image Your scanned image is faint or has gaps Check the brightness setting Decrease the software or driver s brightness setting Try adjusting the Gamma setting Check the condition of your original If the document is damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan Check that the document is placed flush against the document table Problem Solving 67 L Your scanned image is blurred or The edges of the document are distorted not scanned m Check the position and m Check the position of your condition of your document source document Adjust your Make sure the document is document s position so that the placed flat against the scanner s image is within the glass area document table glass If only part of the image is blurred part of your document may be E The document table has non readable areas around the edges see page 27 If part of your document extends beyond E Make sure the document table the maximum limits marked on glass is clean the document table edge guides you may have to reposition your document so that the image you wrinkled or warped E Make sure the scanner is not
39. he EPSON icon Setting Up Your Scanner 17 4 The software License Agreement screen appears After reading the license agreement click Agree to continue with the installation 5 You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen Click Install Install TWAIN Driver Click the Install button below to install the EPSON TWAIN driver and utilities 6 You see the EPSON TWAIN Driver Installer screen Click Install to install your TWAIN driver 7 When the scanner software installation is complete you see this screen You have installed software that suggests you restart your computer quit estar Click Quit You see the Screen Calibration window You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals 8 In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible For best print results from an EPSON ink jet printer select a setting of 1 8 9 Click OK to register the calibration setting 18 Setting Up Your Scanner Screen Calibration Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible Fo
40. he current page number For more information see your Acrobat Reader online guide 26 Setting Up Your Scanner Basic Scanning You can use the EPSON Smart Panel for all types of scanning with a convenient on screen control panel Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU also lets you scan directly to a Smart Panel application simply by pressing the Start button WOT If you re experienced with scanning you can use the EPSON TWAIN interface to scan with applications like Adobe PhotoDeluxe or any other A TWAIN compliant program See Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN on page 37 for instructions Placing Your Original Document 1 Raise the document cover and place your document face down on the document table glass 2 Position the document so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the guides on the top and right side of the document table unscanned 3 Close the document cover slowly Be area careful not to move the document OTe An area of 0 12 inches 3 mm in from the horizontal and vertical guides is not scanned The self adjusting cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing it For instructions see page 36 If you are using the auto document feeder see Using the Auto Document Feeder on page 55 to load your document If you are using the transparency unit see Loading Transparencies on page 47 for instructions on how to load negative
41. he horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible For best print results from an EPSON ink jet printer select a setting of 1 8 13 Click OK to register the calibration setting OTe You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to recalibrate your screen AZ ata later time see your electronic Reference Guide for instructions 14 The Setup completion dialog box appears Click OK Now you can install your scanner software and bonus software as described on page 19 If You re Running Windows NT 4 0 You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Have your Windows CD ROM handy in case you need it 1 Make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed and the scanner is connected to your computer 2 Turn on your scanner first then turn on your computer 3 Log onto Windows NT and insert your scanner software CD ROM in your drive 4 Double click My Computer then double click the amp Epson CD ROM icon The CD ROM window opens 5 Double click EPSON exe 6 The software License Agreement appears After reading the license agree
42. inal Document Using EPSON Smart Panel Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel N N m 0O N OO OF RP W W N NO DO o1 NN ONGAN 27 27 28 29 Contents I Scanning Projects Scanning to E mail Scanning to OCR Scanning and Printing Photos Scanning Something That Doesn t Fit Under the Document Cover ADVANCED SCANNING WITH EPSON TWAIN Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Using EPSON TWAIN Selecting TWAIN Settings Tips for Getting the Best Scan Recommended Settings Selecting Resolution Scaling Resizing Images TRANSPARENCY UNIT Unpacking the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Using Film Holders Placing the Film Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Loading Brownie Size Film Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table Selecting Settings Scanning Reflective Non Transparent Documents or Photographs Removing the Transparency Unit Contents 31 31 32 34 36 37 37 38 39 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 52 AUTO DOCUMENT FEEDER Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Selecting Settings Loading Documents Manually SCANNER MAINTENANCE Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner PROBLEM SOLVING Scanner Light and Buttons P
43. indow opens Double click EPSON exe Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it if necessary then double click the EPSON icon 3 The EPSON screen appears If the software License Agreement screen appears read the license agreement and click Agree to continue with the installation Setting Up Your Scanner 1 9 The Main Menu appears on your screen sali Menu ex Scanner Software Bonus Software Electronic Documentation Reinstall TWAIN Driver 4 Click Scanner Software The Scanner Software screen appears l DA Scanner Software Nee S EPSON Smart Panel ScanSoft TextBridge Pro 5 Click EPSON Smart Panel V 45 EPSON Smart Panel TA With EPSON Smart Panel s intuitive interface and step by step approach you ll be scanning copying and creating in minutes Accessible with a single click from the system tray Windows or Apple menu Macintosh Smart Panel guides you through tasks like e mailing your scanned documents or reprinting your favorite photos 6 Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Smart Panel 20 Setting Up Your Scanner 7 When the installation is complete you return to the EPSON Smart Panel install screen Click Back 8 From the Scanner Software screen click ScanSoft TextBridge Pro A 3 ScanSoft TextBridge A R 4 TextBridge Pro incorporates powerful optical character recognition OCR technology with an easy
44. ions Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada 78 Requirements and Notices DECLARATION of CONFORMIT According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We EPSON AMERICA INC Located at MS 6 43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Image Scanner Model G754A ENERGY STAR Compliance ae As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets Erer the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership w
45. ith the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers scanners fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Requirements and Notices 79 Warranty EPSON AMERICA INC LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered Epson America Inc EPSON warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product if purchased and used in the United States or Canada conforms to the manufacturer s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase EPSON warrants that the EPSON product is manufactured from new components and parts or if you have purchased a refurbished product like new components and parts which perform like new and meet the EPSON standard of quality What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems Should your EPSON product prove defective during the warranty period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center You are responsible for all costs shipping insurance travel time in getting the product to the service location EPSON will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit without charge for parts or l
46. k 10 Setting Up Your Scanner 7 In Windows 2000 you see the following screen Digital Signature Not Found been altered since it was tested Windows EPSON Perfection1640 available Do you want to continue the installation If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Yes y No More Info Click Yes to finish installing your TWAIN driver 8 After the scanner software installation is complete the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible For best print results from an EPSON ink jet printer select a setting of 1 8 9 Click OK to register the calibration setting Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone and contrast on your s
47. k EPSON SMART PANEL Click the Scan to E mail icon Select the document settings for your scans E Select the document type for your source image E Select a destination setting E Check the Scan Multiple Images or Enable Auto Document Feeder boxes if you will be using either of these options Click Scan The scanner scans your image s Click Specify Name and Format You see the following Ema File Format Choose a format for your file s peara E OTe If you save your file in the JPEG format you can Option select a compression option from the Options list If AZ you select RTF your scan is saved as an image in the RTF file it is not converted to editable text J Click Apply and then click Finish A screen appears showing any available e mail programs on your system Basic Scanning 31 OTe Your e mail program must be MAPI compliant See your e mail documentation for details AOL is not a MAPI compliant e mail AZ application 8 Select your e mail program and click Send E mail Enter the e mail address type in a message and subject then send your e mail OTe If you re scanning multiple pages without using the ADF you ll see a message after each page has scanned Replace the document on the amp table and click Yes to continue scanning When you re done scanning pages and see the message again click No Scanning to OCR You can use EPSON Smart Panel to scan and create editable text files with an OCR
48. k thickness of 0 24 inch 6 0 mm or less Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 215 9 x 279 4 mm Legal 8 5 x 14 inches 215 9 x 355 6 mm Checks 3 3 x 5 inches 83 x 127 mm BS 7 17 x 10 Lincha 182 257 mim m A4 8 27 X 11 69 inches 210 x 297 mm The width can range from 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm and the length can range from 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm WTig Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the auto Jo T document feeder as a misfeed may result in accidental wrinkling or SF damage If you are scanning high quality color or halftone documents place the documents directly on the document table Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an error and paper feeding stops Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder m Ink on the document is dry The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled The document has no staples paper clips or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism The document has no folds closer than 0 2 inch 5 mm from its edge The document is not a multipart form or bound The document has no rear carbon coating The document has no cut out areas Auto Document Feeder 39 OTe Make sure no documents or dust are on the document table glass when using the auto document feeder Dust on the document table glass near AZ the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scann
49. left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible For best print results from an EPSON ink jet printer select a setting of 1 8 WOTe You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to recalibrate your screen haad at a later time see your electronic Reference Guide for instructions 12 The Setup completion dialog box appears Click OK Now you can install your scanner software and bonus software as described on page 19 If You re Using a Macintosh iF OTe f your iMac is running OS 8 1 you ll need to upgrade your operating system to OS 8 5 1 or later before installing your scanner software To hod find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer in the Apple menu Make sure your scanner is plugged in to a power source and connected to the computer Then turn on your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs If you see a message stating that you need to install the software for your scanner click Cancel and continue with step 2 if you are using OS 8 6 or earlier click Ok Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it if necessary then double click t
50. locking 59 maintenance 59 to 60 on off 6 problems 63 to 64 setup 3 to 8 unlocking 5 to 6 Scanning advanced 37 to 44 basic 27 to 36 photos 34 to 35 43 projects 31 to 35 Start button 29 to 30 to e mail 31 to 32 to OCR 32 to 34 TWAIN 37 to 44 Screen calibration Macintosh 18 Windows 11 15 17 SCSI connecting 7 to 8 ID number 7 troubleshooting 62 63 64 65 Service 73 to 74 Setting tips 43 Setting up scanner 3 to 8 Settings software 40 to 41 42 43 51 56 Setup problems 62 Slides loading 50 to 51 Smart Panel electronic manual 25 to 26 scanning and printing photos 34 to 35 scanning from 28 to 29 scanning to e mail 31 to 32 scanning to OCR 32 to 34 Start button scanning 29 to 30 Software problems 64 to 66 reinstalling 66 support 74 uninstalling 65 to 66 Software installation Macintosh 17 to 22 Windows 8 to 17 19 to 22 Software settings 40 to 41 42 43 51 56 Space requirements 5 Start button scanner 61 setting up 29 to 30 Support 73 to 74 System requirements 75 to 76 T Technical support 73 to 74 Text scanning 43 Thick documents 36 57 Transparency unit installing 46 removing 52 troubleshooting 63 to 64 69 71 unpacking 45 using 47 to 52 Transparency scanning 43 47 to 51 Transportation lock 5 to 6 59 Transporting the scanner 59 Troubleshooting auto document feeder 63 to 64 image quality 67 to 72 scanner 63 SCSI 62 63 64 65 setup 62
51. m film negative TPU for neg Film 300 to 3200 dpi 4x 5 or Brownie film negative TPU for neg Film 300 to 3200 dpi 35 mm slide or TPU for pos Film 300 to 3200 dpi 4 x 5 transparency 1 If your final file is for on screen viewing for example on a web page or in an e mail message select 72 dpi for your resolution 2 Ifyou are enlarging your image you must manually increase the resolution dpi proportionally to maintain the resolution of your original Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 43 Selecting Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch dpi or dots per centimeter dpcm your image contains The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you re scanning and your final output device For most images except line art use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution For example use a scanning resolution up to 100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer and up to 200 dpi with a 600 dpi laser printer For 1440 dpi ink jet printers such as the EPSON Stylus Color or Photo series use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi For on screen viewing you can scan at 72 dpi Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution m Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes For example an 8 5 x 11 inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 24MB file The same original scanned at 72 dpi creates only a 1 3MB file Large files take longer to proce
52. mage quality problems 67 to 72 Incorrect colors 69 to 70 83 Installing auto document feeder 54 document cover 36 EPSON TWAIN driver in Macintosh 17 to 19 EPSON TWAIN driver in Windows 8 to 17 scanner software and bonus software 19 to 22 transparency unit 46 L Lid problems 63 removing 36 Light scanner 61 63 Lines in image 71 Loading paper auto document feeder 55 to 57 manually 57 Loading slides and film on document table 50 to 51 using film holders 47 to 49 Loading transparencies 47 to 51 Lock transportation 5 to 6 59 M Macintosh installing software 17 to 22 reinstalling software 66 screen calibration 18 system requirements 76 Maintenance 59 to 60 Manual mode TWAIN 39 to 42 Manuals viewing electronic 22 to 26 Moving the scanner 59 84 O OCR scanning to 32 to 34 Operate button 61 Options auto document feeder 53 to 57 63 to 64 purchasing 45 53 74 transparency unit 45 to 52 63 to 64 troubleshooting 63 to 64 P Paper jams 64 Paper support 54 Photographs scanning 43 scanning and printing 34 to 35 Placement of scanner 4 to 5 Placing documents on scanner 27 Printed image problems 70 to 72 R Recommended settings 43 Reference Guide 22 to 24 Reflective documents 52 Removing document cover 36 Resizing images 44 Resolution choosing 43 to 44 S Safety instructions 4 to 5 77 Scaling images 44 Scanner buttons 61 light 61 63
53. ment click Agree to continue with the installation Setting Up Your Scanner 15 7 You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen Click Install Install TWAIN Driver Click the Install button below to install the EPSON TWAIN driver and utilities Follow the instructions on the screen to install your TWAIN driver 8 When installation is complete you see the window on the right Make sure P Scanner Selection Perfection1640 appears in the Scanner A E Selection list r Scanner Information 9 Click Test to check the connection If the on scanner software is installed correctly you see opton Status Device Ready under Scanner Information Click OK to close the window Ey Screen Calibration Utility Click this button to calibrate your monitor again after adjusting Resolution Contrast Brightness and other settings Cancel Tet 16 Setting Up Your Scanner 10 After the scanner software installation is complete Screen Galiiation r 11 Click OK to register the calibration setting the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Please falow the instructions below to ensue the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image You must calibrate your screen and scanner to Cree hes cet EE a ae shades of gray match as closely as possible reproduce images closely matching the originals Fa OWA sed dp comedies of 1 In the following window move the slider to the right or
54. n t scan your image Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 5 as your scanner source setting If you are using a USB hub try connecting the scanner directly to the computer s USB port Use only the USB cable that came with your scanner If you are connected via SCSI make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts The scanner lid seems loose This is normal Your scanner has a self adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover You see the message Scanner Not Ready Windows or Cannot find the scanner on the bus Macintosh E Make sure the scanner is turned on You may need to restart your computer after turning on your scanner E Make sure your scanner cable is securely connected Then open and close Scanner Monitor to manually check for the scanner see Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your electronic Reference Guide If you still see the message turn off your scanner then turn it on again and restart your system E To turn off scanner monitoring see Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your Reference Guide You re having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment Make sure the option is correctly installed and connected to the scanner s option interface E If you re using the transparency unit make sure it is turned on Problem Solving 63 Make sure you select the correct 4 If paper i
55. nformation EPSON Internet If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or FTP Site other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON E mail To receive technical advice through e mail go to Technical Support http support epson com and complete the form under the troubleshooting tab as requested Automated A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a Telephone Services day seven days a week To use these services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 To speak to a technical support representative dial 562 276 4382 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready E product name EPSON Perfection 1640SU product serial number located on the back of the scanner E proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase E computer configuration E description of the problem Problem Solving 73 You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Bonus Software Technical Support ScanSoft TextBridge Pro 905 709 3839 Software Telephone Fax Online and E mail E
56. nning Basics Explains basic information about scanning Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents After expanding the table of contents you can click on the topic you want to view EPSON PERFECTION I 640SU Q Search Online Reference Guide 21 Help Closed z lists click Welcome to the EPSON Online Refi to expand Guide This Online Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your EPSON P color image scanner By clicking the links on the left side of this screen information on the following topics Click to go eeN Butt to topic _ sing the Buttons Describes how to use the Start button on your scanner Seannina Racire OTe If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator click the Reload button to load the graphic bhad 24 Setting Up Your Scanner Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual You always have easy access to your EPSON Smart Panel electronic manual it is automatically copied to your hard drive when you install the software In Windows you can access the manual by clicking Start Programs EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner then EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner User s Manual On a Macintosh open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double click SMART PANEL for Scanner Manual If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3 0 or later on your system the manual opens in Acrobat Reader autom
57. nto your application 7 Click Close to close the EPSON TWAIN window See Selecting TWAIN Settings on page 42 for a summary of EPSON TWAIN settings or your electronic Reference Guide for a complete description If the operate light continues to blink it may indicate an error condition See Scanner Light and Buttons on page 61 for more information OTS Don t leave documents especially photographs on the document table or in the transparency unit for long periods of time They may stick to the Ag glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 41 Selecting TWAIN Settings The illustration below shows the different settings you can adjust in the EPSON TWAIN window and the preferred order you should adjust them in Detailed descriptions are given in your electronic Reference Guide Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order amp EPSON TWAIN 5 EPSON TWAIN EZY 3 Automatically set the scan Document Source Flatbed z area for your image using Auto Locate 1 Select the basic settings gt ee Cor Phe Documen r ocument Source Destination JEPSON Stylus Printer Photo x Image Type lV Unsharp Mask Destination Source W 17 42 H 4 88 inches x 4 Size or scale the image Target Ww 7 42 H 4 88 inches be sure to increase the Resolution if you increase a er 9 34 MB Resolution 300 dpi the size or scale
58. ommended that you let Windows search for an updated driver To do this click Next to continue 12 Setting Up Your Scanner 3 When you see the next screen click Other Locations Update Device Driver Wizard Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device If you do not want to install a driver now click Finish To search for a driver manually click Other Locations Or to begin the automatic search again click Back 4 Make sure your scanner software CD ROM is in the drive Browse to the following location on your CD ROM drive TWAIN 5 WIN95 Then click OK The example shows F as the CD ROM drive Your CD ROM drive letter may be different Select Other Location x Type the name of the folder that contains the driver you want To search for a folder click Browse Location er FATWAIN 5 wINg5 5 When you see the window below click Finish Then restart your computer Windows found the following updated driver for this device EPSON Perfection1640 If you want to use this driver click Finish If this is not the correct driver and you want to search for a different driver manually click Other Locations Location of Driver J wings Setting Up Your Scanner 13 6 Once your computer restarts double click My Computer then double click the amp Epson CD ROM icon The CD ROM window opens 7 Double click i EPSON exe 8 The software License Agreement appears Af
59. on Copy Photo Print SA Scan for Scan to Creativity Application GEESE ersonrwans click to choose the scanning option for the Start button 3 Click the icon for the selected option 4 Follow the on screen steps as if you were going to scan and set up the default settings for your Start button scans The next time you press the Start button the scanner automatically scans using the option you selected See page 31 for a detailed example of scanning to e mail page 32 for a detailed example of scanning to OCR or page 34 for a detailed example of scanning and printing photos TIP When copying or printing make sure your printer is turned on and has the D correct paper size and type loaded You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer 30 Basic Scanning Scanning Projects The following sections include step by step scanning projects for three of the Smart Panel scanning options Scan to E mail Scan to OCR and Photo Print The steps for the other Smart Panel options are similar For detailed instructions see your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel Scanning to E mail You can scan photos or documents and then attach the resulting files to an e mail message Follow these steps to scan to e mail l Ts Open the EPSON Smart Panel In Windows click the EJ Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar On a Macintosh click the Apple menu icon then clic
60. our scanner shut down your computer turn on y your scanner and then turn on your computer Your system doesn t recognize the y gn SCSI board E Windows Check the Plug and Play option for your computer it should be turned on E Make sure the SCSI board is installed correctly If it isn t seated firmly in the PCI slot the computer may not recognize it 62 Problem Solving m Ifthe SCSI board is found but not the scanner check the SCSI ID Make sure the SCSI ID is not conflicting with another SCSI device E Check the SCSI cable connection or try using another SCSI cable E Make sure the SCSI board you are using is ASPI compliant You are unable to install EPSON TWAIN in Windows E In Windows 2000 don t select Block under Control Panel System Hardware Driver Signing select Ignore or Warn instead E Ifyou see an error message or the software doesn t install correctly on Windows 2000 or Windows NT you may not have software installation privileges See your system administrator E Reinstall EPSON TWAIN from the Reinstall TWAIN Driver screen on your CD ROM See page 66 Scanner Problems The scanner indicator light doesn t come on Check the scanner power cord Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and that the scanner is turned on Also check that the power outlet is working and provides sufficient power for the scanner The scanner does
61. own on the scanner s document table in the transparency unit window as shown below 3 Close the transparency unit Leave the narrow calibration window uncovered otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected Make sure the unit is completely closed otherwise an option error results and you will not be able to scan the document or get correctly colored images Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN select TPU Neg Film or TPU Pos Film as the Document Source setting depending on the type of film 35 mm film strips or slides you are scanning When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white causing your scans to appear darker To see the correct color click and drag the mouse over the image area then click the Zoom Preview button For details on scanner software settings see your electronic Reference Guide as described on page 22 Transparency Unit 51 Scanning Reflective Non Transparent Documents or Photographs When you return to scanning normal reflective documents such as memos or photographs you can turn off the transparency unit then place documents between it and the document table Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN Be aware that the entire document table will be scanned so you will scan not only your document but also the underside of the transparen
62. r OPTIMAL scanned output we recommend a setting of 1 8 OTe You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to recalibrate your screen AZ ata later time select Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder 10 Restart your Macintosh 11 After your computer restarts install your scanner software and bonus software as described below Install the Scanner and Bonus Software Before you begin be sure any virus protection programs are turned off Ip Be sure to install EPSON Smart Panel ScanSoft TextBridge Pro and D Adobe PhotoDeluxe to take advantage of your scanner s Start button Adobe PhotoDeluxe is included on a separate CD ROM Follow these steps to install PhotoDeluxe In Windows insert the PhotoDeluxe CD ROM in your drive double click My Computer then double click the CD ROM icon Open the English Install folder and double click Setup exe Follow the instructions on the screen and then restart your computer On a Macintosh insert the CD ROM in your drive and double click the CD ROM icon if necessary Double click the English icon then double click the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Installer icon Follow the steps on the screen and then restart your computer Follow these steps 1 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in your CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Windows Double click My Computer then double click the amp CD ROM icon The CD ROM w
63. r use your own Add grids borders and captions or include a hidden treasure in the final montage 14 If the application requires a restart go back to step 11 after restarting to install another application If the application does not require a restart you return to the application s install screen Select another application to install or click Back to return to the Main Menu WOTe If any of the software you installed requires a restart and you did not restart when you installed the software you should restart your computer now Viewing Your Electronic Manuals You always have easy access to your electronic manuals just go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD ROM and click Electronic Documentation Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your scanner The manual is in HTML format so you need a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3 0 or later to view it If you are using a different browser the pages may not display correctly 22 Setting Up Your Scanner OTe A browser is not included on the scanner software CD ROM You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there Follow these steps 1 Insert your scanner software CD ROM 2 Windows Double click g My Computer double click your amp CD ROM drive icon then
64. roblems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 53 53 54 55 55 56 57 59 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 67 73 73 74 75 75 75 76 77 78 79 Contents ENERGY STAR Compliance Warranty INDEX IV Contents 79 80 83 A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner is a high quality scanner for business home or school Using the EPSON ColorTrue Imaging System the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors About Your Scanner Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner includes the following features E Superior image quality m True optical resolution of 1600 dots per inch dpi Hardware resolution of 1600 x 3200 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology E Maximum resolution of 12 800 x 12 800 dpi with interpolation E Start button for easy one touch scanning 42 bit color and 14 bit grayscale image capture The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes a transparency unit for scanning negatives slides and positive film The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder to quickly scan multi page documents For a list of software included with your scann
65. rt the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD drive then click Next 3 Select the Search for the best driver for your device option or Search for a suitable driver for your device in Windows 2000 then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Setting Up Your Scanner 9 4 Check Specify a location click Browse select the TWAIN 5 WIN98 or TWAIN 5 WIN2000 folder then click OK Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search T Floppy disk drives T CD ROM drive Je Microsoft Windows Update Specify a location JHATWAIN S WIN98 7 Browse lt Back Cancel 5 When you return to the New Hardware Wizard click Next Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see the following screen Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device EPSON Perfection1640 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver J H TWAIN 5YWINS8SESCANFBS5 INF Cancel 6 Click Next to install your TWAIN driver If your system stops installation and requests files from your Windows operating system CD ROM replace your scanner software CD ROM with your Windows disk and click OK to continue You may be prompted to re insert the EPSON dis
66. s and transparencies Basic Scanning 27 Using EPSON Smart Panel Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to scan your document or photo OTe For instructions on installing EPSON Smart Panel see page 19 oO 1 Place your original document s face down on the document table as described on the previous page 2 Do one of the following to open the Smart Panel m Press the Start button on your scanner m Click the E Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar E Open the Apple menu and select EPSON SMART PANEL OTe The Start button is set to open the Smart Panel by default This setting may be changed however and can be configured for one touch scanning W See the section below for details If you have a modem and e mail Optical character recognition OCR converts service you can use your scanner a scanned text image into text that you can to send photos or documents edit in a word processing format a i Wf The control panel on Scan to Scan to your computer screen E mail OCR Sanii Gives you an easy allows you to make way to reprint your copies of printed pages d Breon os ae photos in any size and photos you want can for Scan to Creativity Applicatio Automatically scans your image and then Automatically scans your image and opens it in PhotoDeluxe which guides you then opens it in any supported through steps to create a print project such application program on your computer as a calendar car
67. s f Enable ADF click to scan pages This is text for optical character recognition i 1 This is text for optical character recognition USING the auto 1 This is text for optical character recognition This is text for optical character recognition Auto Preview Preview Scan document feeder P m Scan Mode Grayscale select a Scan Mode Help End click to scan multiple pages from the document table 3 Select the settings for your scan E Select the paper size for your document you can choose from Letter or A4 E Select a Scan Mode Color Grayscale or Black amp White recommended E Check the Scan Multiple Images or Enable Auto Document Feeder boxes if you will be using either of these options 4 Click Scan The scanner scans your document and you see the Recognize screen E Select a language for the documents that you ll be scanning E Select the OCR engine that you want to use to recognize and convert the text If you select Presto OCR you can click the Options button and set up additional options OTe TextBridge Pro does not work with EPSON Smart Panel on Macintosh systems Use TextBridge Pro by itself or use the Smart Panel with vy Presto OCR 5 Click Recognize The OCR engine recognizes the text Then you see a screen that lets you choose how you want to save or open the text Basic Scanning 33 6 To save your documents without opening them click Save Enter a name
68. s still jammed inside Document Source setting for the mechanism open the cover the option and your image to remove it Auto Document Feeder ADF TPU for neg Film or TPU for ADE cov r pos Film You need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder Follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner 5 After removing jammed paper make sure that the cover is closed and push the feeder mechanism down until it clicks 2 Push down the release lever to slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper release lever into place Software Problems You can t open the EPSON TWAIN driver E Check the cable connection Also make sure the scanner s 3 Slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism Be careful not to pull too hard the paper may tear making it more difficult to remove operate light is on The scanner should be turned on before you start your computer If necessary turn on the scanner and restart your computer E Ifyou are connected via SCSI make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts Check that your system recognizes your scanner and SCSI board In Windows 98 64 Problem Solving Windows 95 or Windows 2000 check your System Device Manager in the Control Panel For Windows NT 4 0 check SCSI Adapters in the Windows Control Panel E Ifyou aren t using EPSON Smart Panel check your scanner source setting in your application Make sure you
69. software 64 to 66 transparency unit 63 to 64 69 71 TWAIN advanced scanning 39 to 42 automatic scanning 39 instructions 37 to 44 manual scanning 39 to 42 selecting in application 38 troubleshooting 64 to 66 U Unlocking the scanner 5 to 6 Unpacking auto document feeder 53 scanner 3 to 4 transparency unit 45 USB 6 to 7 63 75 76 85 V Viewing electronic manuals 22 to 26 W Windows installing software 8 to 17 19 to 22 screen calibration 11 15 17 system requirements 75 troubleshooting 62 64 to 66 uninstalling software 65 to 66 World Wide Web 73 86
70. ss and print so consider the practical limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution To keep your file size manageable select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality m When scanning at a higher resolution reduce the file size by scanning only part of the image Scaling Resizing Images If you plan to enlarge your image it is better to enlarge it when you re scanning rather than in your application Each time you modify an image you lose some quality Keep in mind when you enlarge a small photo such as a 35 mm slide or wallet size photo you ll need to scan at a high enough resolution to retain your image quality but not so high that your file size is too large to be efficient You must manually adjust the resolution dpi to maintain the same image quality when you resize your image For example if you have a 300 dpi 2 x 2 inch image that you want to enlarge to 4 x 4 a factor of 200 increase the Scale setting to 200 and change the resolution to 600 dpi 44 Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Transparency Unit This section includes basic information on unpacking installing and using the transparency unit B813172 The transparency unit also referred to as the film adapter lets you scan negative or positive film strips and slides on your scanner You can purchase this option from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada ple
71. t type of document you re scanning and automatically chooses the optimum settings for your scan To scan in manual mode and adjust your scan settings click Cancel Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 39 You see the following window S EPSON TWAIN 5 x EPSON To scan image s in Full Auto mode place the document on the document table then click Scan To switch to Manual mode click Manual Mode 3 Click Manual Mode to open the EPSON TWAIN 5 window EPSON TWAIN 5 EPSON TWAIN EPSON Document Source Flatbed ba Image Type Color Photo gt Destination JEPSON Stylus Printer Photo x IV Unsharp Mask Source W 8 25 H 8 42 inches z Taget w 825 H 8 42 inches Resolution f300 v dpi 17 91 MB 9 4266 Scale gt fico Ei Settings E Configuration SS Full Auto Mode E lt lt Close 2 Help 4 Select the type of image such as Color Photo or Line Art and final output destination such as Screen Web or Laser Printer from the Image Type and Destination menus 40 Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 5 Click the L Preview icon to preview your scan You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen 6 Click the Scan button to scan your image The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks for several seconds while it s scanning In a few moments the scanned image is imported i
72. ter reading the license agreement click Agree to continue with the installation 9 You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen Click Install Install TWAIN Driver Click the Install button below to install the EPSON TWAIN driver and utilities Follow the instructions on the screen to install your TWAIN driver 10 When installation is complete you see the window on the right Make sure Scanner Selection Perfection1640 appears in the Scanner aes a Selection list m Scanner Information 11 Click Test to check the connection If the ae scanner software is installed correctly you see alin Status Device Ready under Scanner Information Click OK to close the window Es Screen Calibration Utility Click this button to calibrate your monitor again after adjusting Resolution Contrast Brightness and other settings Cancel Tet 14 Setting Up Your Scanner 12 After the scanner software installation is complete Screen Galiiation r the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Please falow the instructions below to ensue the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image You must calibrate your screen and scanner to Cree hes cet EE 7 shades of gray match as closely as possible reproduce images closely matching the originals For OPTIMAL scanned output we recommend a setting of 1 8 In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of t
73. ty of your computer system including the video card monitor and software See the documentation for 7 these products for details EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync 2 x color management system and QuickTime These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAIN installation USB m Apple Macintosh computer G3 or higher or iMac running Mac OS 8 5 1 or later WOT Check the Apple website for any updates to your operating system g m Available USB port or self powered hub connection SCSI m Power Macintosh with Mac OS 8 0 or later m SCSI port or SCSI adapter Adaptec recommended m SCSI cable OTe The length of the SCSI cable must not exceed 9 8 feet 3 meters If you are connecting multiple SCSI devices the total length of the SCSI bus cables must not exceed 19 7 feet 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly 76 Requirements and Notices Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner m Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the scanner m Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner s cabinet Do not insert objects through the slots m Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label Connect
74. y and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulat
75. you can access EPSON TWAIN your scanner software Once you ve started your application you need to select the scanner source you want to scan with Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN 5 driver You need to select this driver as the source in your application This section contains step by step instructions for doing exactly this Since Adobe PhotoDeluxe comes with your scanner this section uses it as an example but you can perform the same steps with most graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop or CorelDRAW The electronic Reference Guide on your CD ROM has detailed instructions on how to use the EPSON TWAIN driver see page 22 For instructions on using a creative software application see its electronic manual or online help Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 37 Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Once the document is placed on the scanner and the scanner is turned on you can start EPSON TWAIN to capture the image into your graphics application Follow these steps to start EPSON TWAIN from your application software the steps may vary depending on your application 1 Start your application 2 Select the scanner source Open the File menu and choose Select Source Import or Acquire and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source Windows or TWAIN Select Macintosh Quick Et Epot y Select TWAIN Source lick h Select TWAIN_32 Source C les toS Get tne File Info TWAI
76. you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To locate the EPSON Authorized Reseller or EPSON Customer Care Center nearest you call 800 922 8911 or write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93008 Long Beach CA 90809 9985 Requirements and Notices 81 82 Requirements and Notices Index Numerics 35 mm film loading 48 4x5 inch film loading 49 A Accessories 45 53 74 Adobe Acrobat Reader 25 to 26 Advanced settings TWAIN 39 to 44 Angle images scan at 69 Auto document feeder installing 54 loading paper 55 to 57 troubleshooting 63 to 64 unpacking 53 B Base side 47 Blurred image 68 Brightness problems 69 to 70 Brownie size film loading 48 Buttons 61 C Calibration screen Macintosh 18 Windows 11 15 17 Calibration window 47 Cleaning the scanner 60 Connecting the scanner to your computer SCSI 7 to 8 USB 6 to 7 Correcting color 69 to 70 Cover removing 36 Crooked scans 69 72 D Dark images 69 to 70 Document cover removing 36 Document position 27 68 Documentation how to use 2 22 to 26 Dots in image 70 to 71 Dust and image quality 56 E Electronic manuals 22 to 26 E mail scanning to 31 to 32 ENERGY STAR 79 EPSON help 73 to 74 Store 45 53 74 F Faint image 67 File size 67 Film holder 35 mm film 48 4 x 5 inch film 49 Brownie size film 48 removing 47 H Help 73 to 74 Home position 5 to 6 I I
77. ze You cannot print your image or the printout is garbled E Your image file may be too large Make sure that your computer has enough memory for your software If there are many device drivers on your system you are running multiple programs at the same time using RAM resident programs or you have little free space on your hard drive your computer may not have enough memory available See your software and computer documentation Problem Solving 71 m Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is correctly set up See your printer manual Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer See your software manual 72 Problem Solving Straight lines in the image are jagged The document may have been placed at an angle on the document table Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day The following table lists the contact information Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON Support at http support epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at documentation such as product brochures and user manuals and access troubleshooting i

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