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Epson Perfection 610 Scanner Basic Guide

1. Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide If you still see the message unplug your scanner then plug it in again and restart your system To turn off scanner monitoring see Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Software Problems If you can t open the EPSON TWAIN driver Check the USB cable connection If necessary restart your computer Check that your system recognizes your scanner Check System Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel Check your scanner source setting Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN L If the scanner software doesn t work properly Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 3 and 4 and supports the software applications you are using Check your computer s memory See if the computer has 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 software installation Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up If all else fails uninstall your software then reinstall it If you need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows l U a Sa Re O Click Start point to
2. Maximum hardware resolution Speed 600 dpi draft mode Output resolution Color separation Reading sequence Pixel depth Line art settings Gamma correction Flatbed color Color CCD line sensor 5100 x 7020 pixels at 600 dpi 100 scaling US letter or A4 size 8 5 inches x 11 7 inches 216 mm x 297 mm 600 dpi 600 dpi main scan 2400 sub scan Color 8 1 msec line Monochrome bi level 2 7 msec line 75 150 300 600 1200 and 2400 dpi RGB color filters on CCD Monochrome One pass scanning Color byte sequence One pass scanning R G B Color line sequence One pass scanning R G B 8 bits per pixel 12 bits per pixel input 8 bits per pixel output Fixed threshold 1 type for user defined The maximum hardware resolution of 600 x 2400 dpi is achieved using EPSON s Micro Step Drive technology The maximum hardware resolution for sub scans is 2400 dpi when the width of the document to be scanned does not exceed 4 inches If the width exceeds 4 inches the scanning software interpolates the resolution after 1200 dpi 65 66 Interface USB Type B receptacle connector Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 10 000 cycles of carriage movements main unit MCBF Weight Approx 9 9 Ib 4 5 kg Dimensions Width 11 3 inches 287 mm Depth 16 7 inches 425 mm Height 3 4 inches 88 mm Electrical Specification 100 120 V model 220 240 V mode
3. 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 oe H ESCANFBL INF You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to Voted recalibrate your screen at a later time click Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel On the Devices tab select Scanner Click Properties then click the Calibration button 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 Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone Please follow the instiuctions below to ensure the tone sao th and contrast on your screen match the original image Suape UE SCENE HE Using the slider adjust the horizontal stipes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible Using the sider adlust the horizontal stipes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible ail gt 10 4 Hl ol 13 Cancel Peen before calibration after calibration 7 Click OK to register the calibration setting 8 Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard Add New Hardware Wizard gt EPSON Perfection610 Windows has finished
4. Model G750A 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 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 Epson will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit without charge for parts or labor When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The exchanged product or part may be new or previously repaired to the Epson standard of quality 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 no
5. pointer changes to a double headed arrow Click the mouse button and drag the box up down sideways or diagonally to the size you want To resize a marquee and retain its width to height proportions hold down the Shift key as you drag the edge of the marquee To move a marquee place the mouse pointer anywhere in the marquee image area the pointer changes to a hand Click the mouse button and drag the entire marquee to move it where you want it To delete a marquee click outside the marquee area 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 PictureWorks HotShots to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image 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 As a rule of thumb 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 27 28 600 dpi la
6. 300 k i dpi File Size 1 06 MB Threshold Book Be E Configuration a Help lt lt Cose Select from the settings below m Resolution 300 600 m Threshold User Defined Newspaper Magazine Printout Book If you are scanning text for OCR you should use PageManager See page 31 for a step by step example of how to use the Start Button PageManager and HotShots to create an illustrated editable document For more information on EPSON TWAIN and PageManager see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide Using Marquees A marquee is a frame around an entire image or a portion of an image so you can scan only the most important part To create a marquee follow these steps 1 Move the mouse pointer over the preview image the pointer becomes a cross hair If the mouse pointer doesn t change to a cross hair click the Preview button again Voted 2 Position the pointer in the corner of the area you want to select and press the mouse button 3 Hold down the mouse button as you drag the mouse across the image creating a marquee marquee 4 Release the button when the marquee contains the image area you want 5 When you re ready to scan click the Scan button The scanned image appears in your application window If you need to adjust the marquee size or position or delete the marquee see page 27 26 Adjusting a Marquee To resize a marquee place the mouse pointer over its edge the
7. Locate and select the image you want to insert In some applications you can see a preview of your picture 6 Click OK or Insert Import or whatever command your application uses to insert your picture The picture appears in your document ut NEWSLETTER Volume 1 Issue 1 April 1999 a nfola Draw By G Autoshepes amp OO 4 LAr m Le in 2 cols E ine emp Page 1 Sec 1 Getting Images With Copy and Paste You can use this method to place a picture in just about any type of document or project Follow these steps 1 Open your picture in HotShots see page 37 for instructions 47 2 From the Edit menu click Select All A dotted border appears around your picture 3 Select Copy from the Edit menu 4 Start your word processor or other application 5 Open the document in which you want to use the picture 6 Select the point where you want to place the picture 7 Choose Paste or Paste Special from the Edit menu A copy of the picture appears in your document Using Drag and Drop From a Collection Once you have transferred your pictures into HotShots collections you can easily drag and drop them into your documents For more information on using collections see page 38 Dragging and dropping an image into a document works only with OLE 2 0 compliant applications such as Microsoft Word Voted PowerPoint WordPerfect or Lotus SmartSuite Depen
8. Text with images not for OCR HotShots Line art HotShots 21 22 Step by Step Scanning Instructions This section contains step by step instructions for using the scanner drivers and creative software in Windows 98 and Macintosh For more details on using the scanner software see the EPSON TWAIN User s Guide on your CD ROM For instructions on using the creative software see your application s online help or electronic manual see Viewing Your Electronic Manuals on page 19 T A 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 application In addition an error message may appear If this happens unplug your scanner and then plug it back in Then restart the computer Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while you are using EPSON TWAIN Place Your Original Document 1 Raise the scanner 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 scales on the top and right side of the document table 3 Close the document cover slowly Be corner of the document careful not to move the document ied An area of 0 12 inches 3 mm in from the horizontal and vertical guides is not scanned The self adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table
9. 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 energy 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 E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E M Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E 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 cable
10. is finished click the Close button to close the EPSON TWAIN window Click the Inbox icon to view the image icons in PageManager GZ Presto PageManager for EPSON _ Oo x File Edit View Help click the inbox icon to view thumbnails aS suje SA CH QA Se B Cloister Riders y ane Ea b os Jj Window y selected image thumbnail Receipts click and drag the image thumbnail to your O MEE application s icon PowerPoint8 WordPad Word8 Netscape NetscapeMai NotePad Excel8 PhotoShop 4 HotShots FELA T EEA E a Be 8 Drag the thumbnail of the image from the main window to your application s icon on the application bar The OCR window opens showing the progress of the translation When the text is converted the application automatically opens with your new file E Be eat pols Table Window Help REE MESIE rA EA ee BET o e normal Arial z BZ U Bran Muffins 1C flour 1 C wheat bran yaC sugar 1 t vanilla 2 eggs beaten slightly or equivalent egg substitute 1T vegetable oil Add all ingredients to medium bowl Stir untilingrecients are just combined Pour into well greased muffin tins Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes cut clean Eells i Paget See 1 m RES na Gal IRE TRE PTD 9 Save the new file in your application and close PageManage
11. on your document table Dust can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image Q Anti Q Q O Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to clean the document table A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning 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 Don t spray lubricants inside the scanner Never open the scanner case If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact EPSON Problems Need Help This chapter identifies the scanner parts and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems For solutions to common setup and software problems see Problem Solving on page 54 For more troubleshooting tips see the Troubleshooting section of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner document cover back view i J L carriage and lamp in the home position y o RL document table USB interface AC inlet connector transportation lock Start button 53 54 Scanner Lamp Error Indication If an error occurs the scanner stops and its lamp shows
12. software or driver s brightness setting m Try adjusting the Gamma setting m Check the condition of your original If the document is damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan 58 If your scanned image is blurred or distorted m Check the position and condition of your document Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner s document table glass If only part of the image is blurred part of your document may be wrinkled or warped m Make sure the document table glass is clean m Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface If the edges of the document are not scanned m Check the position of your source document Adjust your document s position so that the image is within the glass area m Make sure your document is not too large for the readable area 59 60 If 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 If your image is too dark Your software settings are not correct for your document type Adjust the brightness and contrast with your application software If the image does not look the same as the original m Check your software settings and make sure they are correct for your
13. 3 inches 5 08 x 7 62 cm 3x5 7 62 x 12 70 cm 4x6 10 16 x 15 24 cm 5x7 12 70 x 17 78 cm Fit to page Prints as large as possible on the paper size you select in your print settings 3 Select the number of copies of your picture you want printed on one page either 1 per page or Fill Page 4 Follow the instructions for your operating system to select your print settings Windows Select Printer Setup at the bottom of the Share menu on the remote control You can also select Printer Setup from the File menu Make sure your printer is selected and click the Properties button Select the print settings for your printer making sure to select the correct paper size setting See your printer manual for instructions When you return to the Printer Setup dialog box click OK 45 46 Select Print It Now from the bottom of the Share menu You see the Print dialog box The number of picture copies that will print on the page is shown in the Print dialog box Macintosh Select Page Setup at the bottom of the Share menu on the remote control You can also select Page Setup from the File menu Select some of the print settings for your printer making sure to select the correct P 8 y P 8 paper size setting See your printer manual for instructions Select Print It Now from the bottom of the Share menu You see the Print dialog box Select the rest of your print settings The number of picture copies that will print on th
14. 5 x 11 7 inch scanning is available at a sub scan resolution of 1200 dpi or 9600 dpi interpolated Scanning Something That Doesn t Fit Under the Document Cover The self adjusting scanner 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 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 be sure to hold the cover so the hinges are in a vertical position Then push straight down until the cover clicks into place 29 30 Start Button Scanning The scanner s Start button lets you set up your system for one touch scanning with Presto PageManager and a scanner monitoring utility With one touch scanning you can load a document in the scanner press the Start button and watch while PageManager starts and then opens EPSON TWAIN automatically This chapter includes a scan project that demonstrates how to m Use the Start button for quick scanning m Run drag and drop OCR with PageManager and your word processing application m Drag and drop an image from your imaging software into the document Preparing to Use the Start Button To use the Start button you must have i
15. Acrobat Reader on your Macintosh you need to restart the computer To get back to the Main Menu double click the EPSON Installer icon 17 18 11 After viewing an electronic manual close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic Documentation window to highlight it You can select another manual to view click BACK to return to the Main Menu or click QUIT or EXIT to quit the installer If any of the software you installed requires a restart and you did not restart when you installed the software you should Voted 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 If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3 0 or later on your system the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically If you don t have Acrobat Reader it is automatically installed from the CD ROM and then the manual you selected opens Your scanner software CD ROM includes the following manuals m EPSON TWAIN User s Guide TWAIN pdf m PictureWorks HotShots Users Guide HotShots pdf m NewSoft Presto PageManager Users Guide PageManager pdf m Broderbund The Print Shop PressWriter User s Guide PressWriter pdf For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader see Navigating a Manual on the next page Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive If yo
16. EPSON 610 Scanner Basics 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 U S 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 copyrighted material While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circum
17. N installation Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready However be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000 ENERGY STAR Compliance aX As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that lounge this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation 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 m Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner s cabinet Do not insert objects through the slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label Connect 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 perio
18. SON NORITS 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 the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To locate the Epson Authorized Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center nearest you call 800 922 8911 or write to Epson America Inc P O Box 2842 Torrance CA 90509 2842 MS CS1
19. Scanner folder 10 Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described below 15 16 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals Before you begin Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off Follow these steps 1 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 2 Windows Double click My Computer then double click the CD ROM icon The CD ROM a SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 4 do ope S oub e cHc IMPORTANT READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE A E P S O N AGREEMENT CAREFULLY The software included with this printer should only be used by the Licensee Cyau on the kag exe a condition you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in EPSON this Agreement Ifyou agree to the terms ofthis agreement click on the AGREE button below Ifyou do not agree with the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement click on the Macinto sh D ouble click the EP S ON EXIT button and return the software along with the packaging and related materials to Epson America Inc Epson or the location where you obtained it for a full CD ROM icon to open it if necessary etuna 1 License then double click the lt 4 EPSON icon ss gi uneven KER Be the Software and related explanatory written materials z 3 The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear After reading the license agreement click AGREE to continue with the installation The Main Me
20. Settings then click Control Panel Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon Highlight EPSON Perfection 610 in the list of scanners and cameras Click Remove to remove your scanner software Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive Click Start and Run At the prompt type your CD ROM drive letter and EPSON for example D EPSON On the Main Menu select Reinstall Scanner Software On the Re install screen click the Reinstall button Click OK to restart your computer When your computer restarts you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen Follow steps 3 through 8 starting on page 11 to install your scanner software If you need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh l 2 3 4 5 6 Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive Double click the amp EPSON icon On the Main Menu select Reinstall Scanner Software On the Reinstall window click the Reinstall button Read the next message then click Yes On the TWAIN Installer screen make sure Easy Install is selected for the default installation then click Install After the installation is complete click Restart If necessary calibrate your screen Then your Macintosh automatically restarts 57 Scanning Problems If the file size is too big Adjust your scan settings Try selecting a lower resolution dpi or scan only part of the image If your scanned image is faint or has gaps m Check the brightness Decrease the
21. TWAIN EPSON Scanner Monitor Disk space available 2 097 100 Approximate disk space needed 4 400K m Install Location Macintosh HD v quit ee a Switch Disk on the disk Macintosh HD 6 When the EPSON TWAIN Installer screen appears click Install for the default installation 7 When the scanner software installation is The software was successfully installed complete you see this screen ew Click Quit The Screen Calibration utility starts 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 Screen Calibration Screen Calibration Adjust the slider below until the gray Adjust the slider below until the gray areas appear the same areas appear the same lt i gt 1 0 J mi gt 20 ma an before calibration after calibration 9 Click OK to register the calibration setting Then restart your Macintosh You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need Voted to recalibrate your screen at a later time select Screen Calibration in the EPSON
22. ace excluding endpoint 0 2 Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer Maximum data transfer size 64 byte Endpoint 2 Bulk OUT transfer Maximum data transfer size 64 byte String Descriptor Language ID US English 1 iManufacterer EPSON 2 iProduct Perfection610 Electrical standard Full Speed mode 12Mbit s of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 0 Connector type One receptacle series B Connector pin arrangement Pin number 1 2 3 4 Signal Connector VCC DATA S GND 70 Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized returned to a fixed set of conditions in the following ways Hardware m The scanner is plugged in initialization m The USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scanner Software m Software sends the ESC initialize the scanner initialization command m The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface Index A Accessories Adobe Acrobat Reader 19 to 20 B Blurred image C Cleaning the scanner Connecting the scanner to your computer D Document cover ee Document position 22 29 Documentation how to use to 3 19 o 20 E ENERGY STAR EPSON Accessories help 63 to F File size H Help Rone software Home position P I Image quality problems 58 to 60 Initialization 70 Installing creative software and electronic manuals igho ts scanner software to 15 Loc
23. c 42 To adjust the amount of variation shown in the examples slide the variation slider on the remote control to the right or left 5 Click the example that looks best to you that example moves to the center and the surrounding examples adjust to reflect less or more correction proportionately Click an example as many times as you wish to get the results you want To undo the change you made click Reset on the remote control 6 To adjust a different image characteristic repeat steps 4 and 5 to further correct the image 7 Once the With Changes and Zoomed Changes images look how you want them to click Done to keep your changes and exit to the HotShots main window To undo the changes you made click Cancel Changes If you change your mind about the edit select Undo from the Edit menu 8 To save your edited picture select Save As from the File menu Be sure to give your picture a new name if you want to save the original picture as it was Then click Save Printing The steps in this section describe how to place your image in a creative template photo page and print it If you don t want to use a photo page skip to Printing Your Image or Photo Page on page 45 43 44 Creating a Photo Page Follow these steps to place your image in a colorful template for printing Share button 1 Open the image you want to print See page 37 for instructions 2 Click Share on the remote control to open the S
24. canning for business home or school The plug amp play USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install Using EPSON s ColorTrue Imaging System the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors Your scanner can achieve up to 600 x 2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSON s proprietary Micro Step Drive technology delivering crisp precise images About Your Scanner Your EPSON Perfection 610 scanner includes the following features m Superior image quality m True optical resolution of 600 dots per inch dpi m Hardware resolution of 600 x 2400 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology m Maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi with interpolation m Start button for easy one touch scanning m EPSON TWAIN for accurate high speed scanning m Letter A4 size scanning area m Self adjusting lid that allows scanning of thick documents About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 610 scanner includes these applications for great looking EPSON O PICTUREWORKS Ss Broderbund So NewS ft EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images Ideal for scanning text into OCR programs PictureWorks HotShots Use this digital imaging software to get your images from the scanner and organize them right away Then enhance your images add special effects and share them with photo templates and printouts Broderbund The Print Shop PressWr
25. ce charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready m Product name EPSON Perfection 610 m Product serial number located on the back of the scanner Computer configuration m Description of the problem You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral If you need help using another manufacturer s software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that software Voted for technical support information Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax Online and E mail EPSON TWAIN US 800 922 8911 www epson com driver 310 974 1970 fax on demand Canada system 905 709 3839 PictureWorks 925 855 2009 www pictureworks com HotShots Phone support is free for 30 days from the day you register techsupport pictureworks com NewSoft Presto 510 445 8616 510 445 8601 www newsoftinc com PageManager Broderbund 423 670 2032 423 670 2021 www broderbund com support The Print Shop PressWriter Scanner Specifications This chapter includes specifications and safety approval information for the EPSON Perfection 610 scanner Specifications are subject to change without notice Voted Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Maximum document size Optical resolution
26. ck the Delete button to delete an image Selected image Image05 jpg Image0 ipa Correcting Images The following sections describe three ways you can optimize your image quality in HotShots m Using Quick Fix m Using SmartPix m Using Fix by Example Using Quick Fix The easiest way to enhance your image is to use HotShot s Quick Fix command to automatically adjust it Quick Fix gives you clearer brighter images while maintaining the highlight and shadow detail However if your original image has intense highlights or shadows it s better to adjust it using Fix by Example as described on page 42 39 Follow these steps to use Quick Fix l 2 Open the picture you want to edit See page 37 for instructions Enhance button Click the Enhance button on the remote control to open the Enhance menu pe A s Enhance Click Quick Fix The picture in the window is modified to reflect your changes You can zoom into the image to see the changes more clearly click Zoom In from the Image menu If you change your mind about the edit select Undo from the Edit menu To save your edited picture select Save As from the File menu Be sure to give your picture a new name if you want to save the original picture as it was Then click Save Using SmartPix HotShots SmartPix feature lets you optimize your image quality based on these characteristics The device you used to capture the image I
27. cking the carriage home position 10 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer If you are connecting to a PC Windows 98 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 0 i 3 Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB connector on the back of the scanner Then plug the flat connector into the USB port on your computer or USB hub Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your Voted scanner through more than one hub Power On Your System Plug in your scanner before you turn on the computer Otherwise the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software The scanner lamp turns on when it is plugged in but goes into sleep mode when it has not been used for ten minutes The lamp comes back on when you scan f It is recommended that you unplug your scanner when you are not using it Voted Install the Scanner Software The scanner software comes on one CD ROM for both Windows 98 and Macintosh If You re Running Windows 98 You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Have your Windows CD ROM handy in case you need it 1 Make sure your scanner is EVES ht p
28. cting Your Application for Scanning Step by Step Scanning Instructions Place Your Original Document Scan a Photograph with PictureWorks HotShots and EPSON TWAIN Selecting Settings Using Marquees Adjusting a Marquee Tips for Getting the Best Scan Selecting Resolution Scanning Something That Doesn t Fit Under the Document Cover START BUTTON SCANNING Preparing to Use the Start Button Creating an Illustrated Document WORKING WITH SCANNED PHOTOS Opening a Picture and Placing It In a Collection Open the Picture Open or Create a Collection Add Pictures to the Collection Delete Pictures From the Collection Correcting Images Using Quick Fix Using SmartPix Using Fix by Example Printing Creating a Photo Page Printing Your Image or Photo Page Adding Your Image to a Document Importing Images Into Documents Getting Images With Copy and Paste Using Drag and Drop From a Collection SCANNER MAINTENANCE Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner PROBLEMS NEED HELP Identifying Scanner Parts Scanner Lamp Error Indication Problem Solving Operating Problems Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Software Technical Support SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX gt 8 glelelslslslals sieisls RE BRAR A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON Perfection 610 scanner is a high quality scanner packed with easy to use features for s
29. d of time If you 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 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 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below l 2 3 4 5 6 Unpack and choose a place for your scanner Unlock the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer Power on your system Install the scanner software Install the creative 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 610 comes with this Scanner Basics book and the items shown below scanner CD ROM with driver electronic manuals USB interface cable an
30. d creative software Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider m Place the scanner on a flat stable surface If the scanner is tilted it can t operate properly m Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord and where the USB cable can reach your computer m Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources m Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity m Be sure there s enough room behind the scanner for the cables and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover 18 9 inches 48 0 cm when document cover is open 3 5 inches 8 8 cm when document cover is closed tat least 3 9 inches 10 0 cm 16 7 inches 42 5 cm 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 If you can t turn the transportation lock easily plug the scanner in then after a minute unplug the scanner and try again antin Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it O otherwise the scanner may be damaged Be sure the scanner g lamp is in the home position toward the back of the scanner To ensure this always unplug the scanner before lo
31. ding on how well your application supports OLE 2 0 your images may not look as good when you drag and drop them as when you import them Follow these steps 1 Start HotShots Get button 2 Click Get on the remote control to open the Get menu if necessary Then select Get from Disk 3 Click the Open a Collection button You see the Open dialog box 4 Locate the collection you want and double click the collection name to open it 5 Start your word processor or other application 6 Open the document in which you want to use the picture Arrange the window for HotShots so it is next to the window for your application W Microsoft Word Bay Picture doc olx F Bile Edit View Insert Format Tools Table Window Help lal x OSE S6R ea3 5 o S Fame 4 0 20 Norma Times New Roman 710 aB 7 u 282 i i t Bay Picture HotShots Jon This is a picture of a city in California File Edit Image Window Help Notice the lovely bridge that goes across the bay Itis a nice clear day fg COLLECTION 0fel2 Draw R AutoShapes N KETE 4 Page 1 Sec 1 1 1 at Eg ini Coll F bay ipg flowers ipg 7 Click the image you want to copy from the HotShots collection 8 While holding down the mouse button drag the image to the location where you want it in your document You may need to create a frame to place the image exactly where you want it see your application s
32. documentation 9 Release the mouse button The picture appears in your document in the other application 49 50 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 follow the steps below to secure the carriage home position 1 Plug in the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position toward the back of the scanner Then unplug the scanner If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up Voted until the carriage comes to rest in the home position Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position 2 Usea coin or screwdriver to turn the transportation lock to the locked position toward the top of the scanner 51 52 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 gets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth 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
33. e page is shown in the Print dialog box 5 Click OK Windows or Print Macintosh to print your picture Adding Your Image to a Document You can add your image to a document by importing copying and pasting or by dragging and dropping it Importing Images Into Documents Once your pictures are scanned and saved on your hard drive you can import them into your applications If your application can t import the file type that you have saved your images in you can use the Save As feature of HotShots to convert them Follow these steps to import a picture into your document 1 Start your word processor or other application 2 Open the document in which you want to use the picture 3 Select the point where you want to place your picture 4 Select Picture from the Insert menu then select From File In some applications you may need to select a different command such as Import Picture which is usually in the File menu A file selection dialog box appears Insert Picture Lookin C Scenic Album z landscaping jpg mountainview jog plants jpg Ql clei alala pg monica jpg bay jpg stormy jpg flowers ipg F Save with document IV Float over text Find files that match these search criteria File name Y Text or property z Eind Now Files of type All Pictures emF wmf jpa jpeq Last modified any time z New Search 9 File s Found 5
34. ertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move through a manual The box to the left of the scroll bar displays the current page number For more information see your Acrobat Reader online guide 20 How to Scan This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan It also includes step by step scanning instructions Preparing to Scan Scanning an image allows you to reproduce it many times with little or no loss of 8 8 y P y quality You can also enlarge reduce or change the color of the image without affecting your original Scans are performed from within a host application the application into which you plan to import the scanned image or document such as PictureWorks HotShots You have to start this application before you can access your scanner software Once you ve started your application you need to select the scanner source you want to scan with Your EPSON Perfection 610 scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN driver You need to select this driver as the source in your application Selecting Your Application for Scanning You need to select the appropriate application for what you are scanning Some examples of scans are shown in the following table Image type Recommended application Photograph HotShots Small photograph to be enlarged HotShots Magazine HotShots Newspaper text only PageManager Text for OCR PageManager
35. g the applications available for use with the Start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN o User s Guide Click Presto PageManager for EPSON and click OK If the dialog box disappears before you select an application press the scanner s Start button again If PageManager wasn t running when you pressed the Start button it starts on your system The EPSON TWAIN window opens in PageManager along with the Scan Buttons bar ageManager H E Inbox Fa SS ia EPSON TWAIN L na ory es Nv EPSON TWAIN EEN E E NewSoft Product p a Photos Sno za Gia Receipts m Pho A OCR Line Ait cooo m Resolution 500 a File Size 25 60 MB pes Management Speed eaw owes f Effect F Unsharp Mask Descteening E Configuation ease 2 _ Hep SEES E Cose gt z TE n E OM Ta EPSON EPL PhotoNet MSPaint PaintBrush WordPad IExplorer 4 HotShots NotePad S8 ERECH A 4 ee senna Msnt E A Presto PegeManage for ENE 10484m 33 34 5 To scan a document for an OCR application select the OCR Line Art tab See page 24 for other TWAIN settings you may want to select gt EPSON TWAIN L Biles EPSON TWAIN ESN Photo a OCR Line Art Resolution 300 I dpi File Size 1 06 MB Ireid EE Click the Scan button to scan your document When scanning
36. glass without removing it If your document is too thick to fit under the cover you can remove the cover as described on page 29 Scan a Photograph with PictureWorks HotShots and EPSON TWAIN This example explains how to scan a photograph using the EPSON TWAIN scanner driver and PictureWorks HotShots To scan an OCR document using the Start button and Presto PageManager see Start Button Scanning on page 31 For additional information on how to use EPSON TWAIN see the electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Make sure you have placed your document as described above and your computer is turned on then 1 Click Start point to Programs and PictureWorks then click HotShots 1 5 2 Select your scanner source and open the scanner software EPSON TWAIN Click the Get button a b Select Get from Scanner Get button c Click the Select Scanner menu d Select EPSON TWAIN L from the list e Click Get Pictures Now f Select Open Them Add to New Collection or Add to Existing Collection from the Get Pictures dialog box Make the appropriate setting selections for your scan See page 24 for details 4 Preview your scan You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen You may need to click Preview to update the image 5 Draw a marquee around the part of the image you want to scan Make sure you draw a marquee around only the part of the image you want to scan especially if yo
37. hare menu Then select Make Photo Page from the menu 3 Select a category of Photo Page templates you d like to use such as Awards Holidays or Events The available Photo Pages for the category appear in the list below the category 4 To view the Photo Page choices click the up or down arrow in the list When you find the Photo Page you want click it A Photo Page window opens 5 Arrange the Photo Page window and your picture or collection window so you can see them both Click the gray bar in an open image or Click the center of an image in a collection lmage12 jpg 33 olx Then hold down the mouse button and drag the picture to the image area in the photo page 6 To import your picture into your photo page place the mouse cursor in the gray bar between the image and the title bar or in the center of an image in a collection the cursor changes to a hand Click and drag the picture to a Photo Page import area then release the mouse button To delete a picture from the import area select Undo from the Edit menu if you just added it or drag a new image to the import area to replace it Printing Your Image or Photo Page Follow these steps to print 1 Select Print Pictures from the Share menu on the remote control 2 Select the size at which you want to print your picture as described in the following table Size setting Description Wallet size 2 x
38. hoto tab The scanner will minimize the moir patterns that may appear If colors on your monitor or printed page are different from those in the original image m Increase your monitor s color palette to 16 bit or 24 bit m Check to see if your application has adequate color matching and management features and if they are set up correctly m Your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors so the printed colors may not match the colors you see on the screen 61 62 If your printed image is larger or smaller than the original size You may have changed the resolution or scaled your image Check the image size settings in your application to determine the actual size your image will be when it is printed If you cannot print your image or the printout is garbled m Check the image size of your file to see if it is 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 or you have little free space on your hard drive your computer may not have enough memory available See your software and computer documentation m Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is correctly set up See your printer manual m Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer See your software manual Where To Get Help EPSON Technical S
39. image type m Ifthe colors seem different from the original try increasing your monitor s color palette to 16 bit or 24 bit Your software may also have insufficient color matching or color management capabilities m Check to see if the image type is compatible with your software If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image m Ifthe document is thick or warped at the edges the scan may appear discolored from too much outside light Try covering the edges of the document with paper to block outside light m Ifthe document is not placed flat against the scanner discoloration may appear in the scanned image Place the document flat and close the scanner cover If a line of dots is always missing from the scanned image m Ifyou are printing your printer may be running out of ink or toner For an EPSON ink jet printer try cleaning the print heads as described in your documentation If you are almost out of ink or toner replace the cartridge m Ifyou see a missing line of dots on your screen as well as in printouts your scanner may be malfunctioning Consult your dealer If a line of dots always appears in the scanned image Check to see if the docuement table is dusty or scratched Clean the document table glass as described on page 52 If textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image Use the quality setting instead of the speed setting and check the Descreening option when scanning from the P
40. installing the software that your new hardware device requires You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the 2 Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed F Voted Cameras 9 Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 16 13 14 If You re Using a Macintosh If you are using Mac OS 8 1 you need to install the Macintosh Update before installing the scanner software This is available Voted online from the Apple web site If you are using Mac OS 8 5 or later check the Apple web site for any updates 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 the following message click OK and continue with step 2 The software needed to use the USB device Perfection610 cannot be found Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary software Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it Double click the inn e EPSON TWAIN L Installer icon The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear After reading the license agreement click AGREE to continue with the installation When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears click Install EPSON TWAIN L Installer SB Easy Install v Click the Install button to install EPSON
41. iter Use the built in templates to easily and quickly create professional newsletters brochures resumes and flyers NewSoft Presto PageManager for EPSON Use with the scanner s Start button feature to quickly scan documents Then drag and drop your scanned images into almost any application Or convert scanned text into editable documents using the built in OCR software 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 EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation antis Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your O 42 equipment O O Notes contain important information about your scanner Voted Tip Tips contain hints for great scanning System Requirements 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 98 m An IBM compatible PC with a 486 66 MHz or faster processor m Microsoft Windows 98 preinstalled m 16MB RAM 32MB recommended m 50MB available hard disk space m Available USB port or h
42. k transportation M Macintosh system requirements Maintenance Manuals ae eee Marquees 26 to Moving the scanner 51 O One touch scanning see Start button Optical character recognition OCR 35 P Photographs scanning to 24 PictureWorks HotShots Power on sequence 10 71 72 Presto Pag Be Manager OCR 3 Start a scanning 32 to 35 R Removing document cover 29 Resolution choosing 27 S Safety approvals 67 ee e Safety instructions on off 10 10 ee en 65 65 to 70 Scanning 22 22 to 27 instructions 21 to 24 with Start button 32 S to 36 Screen calibration Macintosh Windows 98 Service 63 to Settings for scan selecting 24 to 25 Setup problems 55 Sleep mode 10 Software installation Space requirements Specifications 65 to Start button preparing to use scanning with ea Support 63 to System requirements a to 5 T Technical support to 64 Thick documents Transportation lock Transporting the scanner Troubleshooting image quality 58 58 to 60 to 557 U o the scanner Unpac iae the scanner 7 USB b K 6s to 69 V Viewing electronic manuals 19 to 20 W Windows installing software to 13 16 co 18 screen calibration system requirements World Wide Web Y Year 2000 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested
43. l 2 Click Get from Disk and click the Open a Collection or Create a Collection button 3 You see the Open dialog box Highlight an existing collection and click Open or click Empty to open a new collection Your collection window opens Add Pictures to the Collection There are two ways to add pictures to your collection drag and drop or the Add button To drag and drop a picture into a collection open the picture and collection as described in the previous sections Then click the gray grab bar on the picture drag it to the collection window and release the mouse button The picture appears in the collection window Pa File Edit Image Window Help Click the gray grab bar then drag it to the collection window amp Image02 ipg 25 oix Add button hiking jpg To add an unopened picture click the Add button on the taskbar in the collection window You see the Add to Collection dialog box Select the picture you want to add and click Add Windows or Open Macintosh The picture appears in the collection window Delete Pictures From the Collection To delete a picture from a collection click it a green line appears around the picture To select multiple pictures for deletion hold down the Ctrl Windows only or Shift key as you click the pictures Then click the Delete button You see a confirmation message click Yes coll col Gi om EN amp A Sort By File Name Cli
44. l Input voltage range AC 90 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 V Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 0 5 A 0 3 A Power consumption Approximately 20W Ti Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Voted Environmental Temperature Operation 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operation 10 to 80 Storage 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions avoid extreme dust operation under direct sunlight and strong light sources Safety Approvals 120V model Safety standards UL 1950 with D3 CSA C22 2 No 950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B 230V model Safety standards EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 class B AS NZS 3548 class B 67 68 CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 0 Configuration Element Description Device Full Speed mode 12Mbit s Configuration Characteristics Self oowered Remote wake up feature Not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS 2mA at 5V Element Description Interface No alternate setting Number of endpoints used by this interf
45. lugged in to a power source and connected to the computer then This wizard searches for new drivers for Perfection610 turn on your computer device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device worl A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware Then the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears 2 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive then click Next 3 Select the Search for the best Add New Hardware Wizard driver for your device option then click Next Display a list of all the drivers in a si ic location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancel 11 12 4 Make sure only the CD ROM drive Add New Hardware Wizard check box is selected then click Next Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Nextto start the search T Eloppy disk drives CD ROM drive Js Mierason Windows Update T Specify a location R Cere Browse Bock Core 5 Click Next to continue with the Add New Hardware Wizard driver installation Windows driver file search for the device EPSON Perfection610 6 After the scanner software installation is complete the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals
46. nstalled PageManager see page 16 With Windows 98 you can also use other programs that support linking to scanner events with the Start button such as Adobe Photoshop 5 0 and Windows Imaging If you want to configure specific settings for Start button scanning see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide When you re ready to use the Start button follow the instructions in Creating an Illustrated Document on page 32 31 32 Creating an Illustrated Document This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to scan a document use the PageManager OCR optical character recognition engine to convert it to an editable document in your word processor and then drag in a scanned image into your document The steps use Microsoft Word but you can use any OCR compliant program The example also uses PictureWorks HotShots see page 16 for installation Follow these steps to create a simple illustrated document 1 Place the document face down and align its horizontal and vertical edges with the scales on the top and right side of the document table Start button 3 In Windows if you ve selected more than one application to use with the Start button in the Scan Events utility you see this dialog box EPSON Perfection610 event 2 x Please choose which application should receive the image Cancel Registered Applications Presto PageM anager for EPSON For instructions on changin
47. nternet camera scanner or other device Whether the photo was taken inside or outside The lighting conditions under which the photo was taken SmartPix uses device profiles built into the HotShots program to determine the level and type of corrections to make your image To experiment with corrections you can use SmartPix multiple times to layer the effects if you like Follow these steps to use SmartPix l 2 40 Open the picture you want to edit See page 37 for instructions Click the Enhance button on the remote control to open the Enhance menu 3 Click SmartPix You see the SmartPix editing window ie HotShots elx File Edt Image Window Help Example area selector SmartPix Device pull down list 4 Ifthe portion of the picture shown in the example area is too small or you want to see a different example area click and drag the example area selector to choose a new area Drag the edges of the selector to enlarge the area drag the middle of the selector to reposition it 5 Click the arrow in the device pull down list and select the type of device used to capture your photo Camera Internet Scanner or Other Device 6 Select the location where the picture was taken either inside or outside 7 Select the lighting conditions under which the photo was taken If you chose inside select with a flash fluorescent lighting shadows or faded colors If you chose outside select sunny day cloud
48. nu appears on your screen EPSON Perfection 610 Scanner Creative Software EPSON Bonus Software Electronic Documentation Reinstall Scanner Software View License Agreement 4 10 Click Creative Software The Creative Software screen appears Creative Software PictureWorks HotShots Presto PageManager The Print Shop PressWriter Click the application name or button for the program you want to install The install screen appears for the application you selected the example shown is for PictureWorks HotShots Click the Install text to install the selected software You can skip the installation by clicking the BACK ceria esr ctl eae button at the bottom of the window If the application requires a restart go back to step 2 after restarting to install another application If the application does not require a restart you return to the Creative Software screen Select another application to install or click BACK to return to the Main Menu After you install your applications you can view and install your electronic manuals At the Main Menu click Electronic Documentation On the Electronic Documentation screen click the name of the manual you want to view If you don t have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or 3 0 installed you have the option to install it from the CD ROM For more information see Viewing Your Electronic Manuals on page 19 If you install
49. on and reopen it m Check the USB cable connection or try using another USB cable m Ifyou get the message No push button scanner found unplug your scanner shut down your computer plug in your scanner and then turn on your computer m Make sure you have selected the correct image source EPSON TWAIN L Scanner Problems If the fluorescent lamp doesn t come on m Make sure the power cord is connected to the scanner and plugged in to a power outlet m This may also be due to the power saving function sleep mode if the scanner doesn t receive any commands after ten minutes it turns off the lamp The lamp comes back on when you scan If the scanner doesn t scan your image m Check your scanner source setting Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN L m Wait until the fluorescent lamp stays on ready for scanning You may need to preview your scan to make the lamp come on m If there is more than one USB hub in use try connecting the scanner directly to the computer s USB port Use only the USB cable that came with your scanner 55 56 If you see the message Scanner Not Ready Windows 98 or Cannot find the scanner on the bus Macintosh Make sure the scanner is plugged in You may need to restart your computer after plugging in your scanner Make sure your scanner cable is securely connected Then open and close the scanner monitoring utility to manually check for the scanner see
50. r 10 Open PictureWorks HotShots and then open an image or collection If you want scan a new image following steps 1 to 9 above selecting the Photo tab in step 5 and dragging the file to the HotShots icon in step 8 35 11 Arrange the window for HotShots so it is next to the window for your application W Microsoft Word Bran Muffins doc Beles F Bile Edit view Insert Format Tools Table Window Help la x DSO SRY 2A o gt E Z Times NewRoman 10 B 7 U e ee Normal Bran Muffins 1 C flour 1 C wheat bran C sugar 1 t vanilla HotShots 2 eggs beaten slightly or equivalent egg File Edit Image Window Help 1 T vegetable oil Add all ingredients to medium bowl Stir vr ee just combined Pour into well greased muf for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted i comes out clean KS r t E Bjo z4 T gt S i Page 1 Sec 1 WL at 3 3 Ai e 12 Click the image you want to copy from the HotShots collection or click the gray bar at the top of your open image 13 While holding down the mouse button drag the image to the location where you want it in your document 14 Release the mouse button The picture appears in your document in the other application Bran Muffins 1 Cour 1 C wheat bran 0 sugar 1 tvanila 2 eggs beaten slightly or equivalent egg substitute 1 T vegetable oif Add all ingredients to medium bowi Stir until ingredien
51. s 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 Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 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 20770 Madrona Avenue MS B2 11 Torrance CA 90503 Telephone 310 782 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 Scanner
52. ser printer For 1440 dpi ink jet printers such as the EPSON Stylus COLOR or Photo series use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution m The higher a resolution you select the larger the resulting image file will be 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 To keep your file size manageable select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality m Ifyou need to scan at a higher resolution you can reduce the size of the image file by scanning only part of the image For information about selecting part of an image see Using Marquees on page 26 m Ifyou will be enlarging a file in your image editing software scan at a higher resolution to maintain the image quality The EPSON Perfection 610 s maximum hardware resolution of 600 x 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSON s advanced Micro Step Drive technology This technology enables the EPSON Perfection 610 to achieve a maximum sub scan or vertical resolution of 1200 dpi or 2400 dpi using half stepping and quarter stepping of the scanning carriage to double and quadruple the optical resolution To prevent enormous file sizes when scanning at the maximum hardware resolution EPSON recommends a maximum scan window of 4 x 11 7 inches Full 8
53. stances 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 of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark ColorTrue is a registered trademark and Perfection Micro Step Drive and EPSON FaxAdvice 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 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 8876 8 99 Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION About Your Scanner About Your Software About Your Documentation Cautions Notes and Tips System Requirements Windows 98 Macintosh Year 2000 Ready ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Power On Your System Install the Scanner Software If You re Running Windows 98 If You re Using a Macintosh Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive Navigating a Manual HOW TO SCAN Preparing to Scan Sele
54. t 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 defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred 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 EP
55. the type of error Lamp activity Explanation Rapidly flashing The scanner is not connected properly Check the USB connection and unplug the scanner Wait at least ten seconds then plug the scanner in again The transportation lock is not released or the scanner is broken Make sure the transportation lock is in the unlocked position Then unplug the scanner wait at least ten seconds then plug it in again If the scanner still does not operate correctly or if the error occurs repeatedly consult your dealer Off The lamp is burned out Consult your dealer to get a replacement lamp The scanner turns the fluorescent lamp off if it does not receive commands from EPSON TWAIN within ten minutes Vote Problem Solving If youre having problems this section answers some of the most common questions y gP q Operating Problems Problems you may have while using the scanner often involve the operation of your software and computer Operation problems usually occur because of m Incorrect setup of your computer or software m Incorrect operation of your software m Inappropriate selection of the scanner software settings Also see the documentation that came with your computer and printer for possible solutions Setup Problems If your system doesn t recognize the scanner m Make sure your scanner is plugged in If you opened your host application before you plugged in your scanner close your applicati
56. ts are just combined Pour into well greased muffin tins Bake at 350 Tor 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean A x NR A E z Eelalzla Page 1 Sec 1 m a ne ae e a pe ze You can also configure your system and PageManager to automatically launch an application and scan directly into it using the Start button See your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for more information 36 Working With Scanned Photos This chapter steps you through what you can do with your image once you have scanned it into your computer using PictureWorks HotShots The following information is covered in this chapter m Opening an image and placing it in a collection m Correcting images m Printing m Adding your image to a document Opening a Picture and Placing It Ina Collection You may have saved your picture in a HotShots collection when you scanned it If you didn t or if you want to save it in a different collection follow these steps to open your picture and create a new collection Get button Open the Picture 1 Open HotShots and click the Get button on the remote control 2 Select Get from Disk and click the Open a Picture button You can also select Open Picture from the File menu 3 You see the Open dialog box Highlight the picture name and click Open Your picture opens in a window 37 38 Open or Create a Collection 1 Click the Get button on the remote contro
57. u are scanning at Voted resolutions of 300 dpi or greater See page 26 for details 6 Make the changes you want to adjust the image then click the Scan button to scan your image 23 In a few moments the scanned image is imported into PictureWorks HotShots You must close EPSON TWAIN to view the image in the application window Don t leave documents especially photographs on the document table for long periods of time They may stick to the Voted glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner Selecting Settings For Photographs Ifyou are scanning a photograph or images other than line art or text you should scan using the Photo tab You should also use this tab for pages with both text and photos EPSON TWAIN L Loix EPSON TWAIN ESY Photo a OCR Line Art Image Type Color Photo Resolution 300 dpi File Size 25 60 MB Color Management Speed C Quality ICM sRGB m Effect IV Unsharp Mask I De screening is Configuration 2 Help lt lt Close Select from the settings below m Image Type Color Photo Black amp White Photo m Resolution 75 150 300 600 1200 2400 m Color Management Speed Quality 24 m Effect Unsharp Mask Descreening For Line Art and Text If you are scanning line art or text you should scan using the OCR Line Art tab amp EPSON TWAIN L EPSON TWAIN Photo ja OCR Line Art Resolution
58. u prefer to view the electronic manuals from your hard drive instead of the CD ROM you can copy them from the Manuals folder located in the Browser folder on the CD ROM The file names are listed above The manuals for some software applications are automatically copied to your hard drive when you install the software You Voted can access these manuals by clicking Start Programs the program name then the manual name 19 TETETITITILIIT TTT Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual you ll see this toolbar previous page next page first page last page Tl File Edit Document View Window He Ni S BEHAR n lt gt gt DBI amp show bookmarks and page The toolbar for Acrobat Reader 3 0 looks slightly different Voted With Acrobat Reader you have several ways to navigate through text m 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 m 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 m Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the v
59. ub connection CD ROM drive m Mouse or pointing device m 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 TRA Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card monitor and software See the documentation for these products for details Macintosh You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner m Apple Macintosh computer G3 or iMac running Mac OS 8 1 or Mac OS 8 5 or later Voted If you are using Mac OS 8 1 on an iMac you need to install iMac Firmware Update 1 0 before installing the scanner software This is available online from the Apple web site If you are using Mac OS 8 5 check the Apple web site for any updates m Available USB port or hub connection m 32MB RAM 64MB recommended m 50MB available hard disk space mw CD ROM drive m Mouse or pointing device m VGA color monitor with 640 x 480 screen resolution or higher recommended and 256 colors 32 000 colors or more recommended P d Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card monitor and software See the documentation for these products for details EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync 2 X color management system and QuickTime These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAI
60. upport EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day The following tables list the contact information Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com EPSON Internet FTP If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or 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 Forum on Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu CompuServe prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about SoundAdvice EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 63 64 To speak to a technical support representative dial 310 974 1970 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distan
61. y day some shadows lots of shadows or faded colors 8 The effects of your selections in steps 5 through 7 are shown in the With Changes example in the SmartPix window Remember you can layer changes over previous changes such as sunny day and some shadows to get the effect you want 9 Ifyou don t like the results click Cancel Changes at the bottom of the remote control To keep your changes and return to the main HotShots window click Done 41 You can still cancel your SmartPix changes by selecting Undo from the Edit menu 10 To save your edited picture click Save As from the File menu Be sure to give your picture a new name if you want to save the original picture as it was Then click Save Using Fix by Example HotShots Fix By Example feature lets you make a series of corrections to a picture s brightness intensity color tint and sharpness by selecting from on screen examples Follow these steps to use Fix By Example 1 Open the picture you want to edit See page 37 for instructions 2 Click the Enhance button on the remote control to open the Enhance menu 3 Click Fix By Example You see the By Example editing window K ioj x Fle Edt Image Window Help 4 Click the characteristic you want to correct Brightness Intensity Color Tint or Sharpness The key example in the center represents the original image The surrounding eight examples indicate varying corrections of the characteristi

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