Epson GT-7000 Photo User's Manual
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1. 3 18 Options Other precautions Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the Automatic Document Feeder as misfeeding a document may result in accidental wrinkling or damage When you are scanning high quality color or halftone documents itis recommended you open the Automatic Document Feeder and scan documents individually Options 3 19 3 20 Options Chapter4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance 4 ewe e eeu etaed e p ets 4 2 Cleaning the SCafttlBE vsus Eae e DUE ike ia a 5 ae 4 2 Replacing the fluorescent lamp 0 0 00000008 4 3 Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide 4 3 Transporting the oeaninier ido es s EUCH D e e eg 4 8 Problems and Solutions a6 qoaa dora soa Paco qeu Le erede Rao 4 9 Ertorindicaleros DN ae ee eR LAORE EM M LS 4 9 Operating problems issu nece ta Dui oor les e e tauiuts 4 10 Quality problems ius oua Doe c race ee ON a 4 12 Clearing Jammed Papers ves det pred aee Va Pa de Eae de 4 17 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 1 Maintenance Cleaning the scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best you should clean it periodically as described below 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Clean the outer case with mild detergent and water 3 Ifthe glass of the document table gets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth If the glass is stained with grease or some other hard to remove material use a small amount2. Options The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner For detailed information on the use of these options see Chapter 3 of this guide Automatic Document Feeder B81314 k Designed primarily for optional character recognition OCR scanning the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 20 pages automatically then use them in word processing programs as if you had typed the text yourself Film Adapter B81313 k Allows you to scan transparent materials primarily 35 mm slides and filmstrips The Film Adapter s reading area allows you to scan film up to 4 x 5 inches in size Note The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by country Wamings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Ea Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner 2 Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner m m Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the scanner 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 t
3. OCR Optical Character Recognition The technology that allows computers to read text from physical objects OCR requires a graphical representation of text to interpret which usually comes from a scanned image page sequence The type of color scanning in which the entire image is scanned once for each separate color pixel Short for picture element Each image is composed of a number of pixels Pixels are also counted in units of dots plain bi level Bi level image data without the halftoning process port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices primary colors Basic colors See additive primary colors and subtractive primary colors resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels Measured in dots per inch dpi pixels per inch ppi or samples per inch spi scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage The image is divided into pixels by scanning scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner SCSI Small Computer System Interface This is one method used to connect your computer to peripherals such as scanners hard disk drives CD ROM drives and so on SCSI ID The numbers that all devices in a SCSI connection see daisy chain use to identify each other If the same ID number is used by two devices in the same daisy chain the devices cannot operate properly Glossary 3 subtractive primary colors
4. sichergestellt werden da die Geb udeinstallation mit einem 16 A Uberstromschalter abgesichert ist ENERGY SIAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has longi determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International 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 copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation 4 Introduction For United Kingdom Users Safety information Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with t
5. so you may need more RAM Random Access Memory in your computer and a larger hard disk than you have used previously Accelerator boards In addition to memory processing speed is important because large files take longer to process than small ones Therefore you may want to add an accelerator board to your computer Video cards A video card that is sufficient for text may not be good enough for displaying graphic images especially in color If all your scanned images look coarse on your monitor you may want to upgrade your video card You will need 24 bit color also called true color or millions of colors to make the highest quality image reproductions Using Your Scanner 2 9 Monitors The resolution of your monitor affects the quality of the image you see Consider a high resolution monitor if you do precise color work but also be sure you have a high quality video card File compression software Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission For example some compression software can store a 3MB image file on a 1 44MB floppy disk and compress images and restore them with no loss of data or quality others compress images more but the restored file is not exactly the same as the original The difference between the original and restored files is however almost unnoticeable 2 10 Using Your Scanner Chapter3 Options Using the Film Adapter usc stieita
6. sslsleeeeeeeeeeeeeee B 6 For Hong Kong Users 60 6 B 7 For Philippines Users 2 xoa dedu Eu eh oce c he sa dcs B 8 Glossary Index vi Introduction Features The EPSON GT 7000 7000 PHOTO scanner offers the following features a Maximum optical resolution of 600 dots per inch dpi for main scanning and 1200 dpi for sub scanning 36 bit input 24 bit output Start Button control for shortcut scanning operation Light body with A4 Letter size scanning area Full color or grayscale scanning Capture your images with 256 colors or over 16 million colors or up to 256 shades of gray EPSON Scan II scanner utility and EPSON TWAIN let you take full advantage of your scanner s advanced features Auto Area Segmentation AAS allows you to separate text from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are clearer and text recognition is more accurate Text Enhancement Technology TET enhances text recognition accuracy for optical character recognition OCR scanning EPSON TWAIN s Best amp de screening option automatically removes unwanted moir patterns from scanned images for higher quality output The GT 7000 PHOTO includes the Film Adapter which enables negative film and slide film to be scanned The Film Adapter is available as an option for the GT 7000 Introduction 1 Q The Automatic Document Feeder which enables continuous sheets scanning is available as an option
7. The colors of cyan magenta and yellow CMY which produce black when mixed in certain amounts In printing black is often added to give more definition as mixing of actual inks cannot produce pure black terminator A device that stops electronic signals and prevents them from proceeding or returning to other devices This is necessary to stop a signal from continuously bouncing between devices threshold A reference point that is used to determine whether data will be processed as on or off In the case of color image data on means that a certain color will appear in a pixel or dot and off means that color will not appear there tone correction A method of adjusting the tone curve so that the reproduction results on different types of output devices have gradations similar to the original image tone curve The graph that shows the contrast ratio between the input original image and output image data in image processing 4 Glossary Index 24 bit color 2 9 35mm slide 3 7 positive film 3 5 negative film 3 5 4x5 inch film 3 6 film holder 3 6 A A4 3 15 AAS 1 accelerator board 2 9 Automatic Area Segmentation AAS 1 automatic document feeder 2 3 12 to 3 19 4 3 to 4 7 4 17 4 18 close 3 13 cover 4 18 document specifications 3 18 edge guide 3 15 3 16 installing 3 13 3 14 jammed paper 4 17 4 18 loading document manually 3 17 loading paper 3 15 3 16 paper s
8. When previewing images on EPSON TWAIN 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 an area then click the zoom preview button 0 You can move and adjust the position of 35mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want scan are positioned in the window Q9 To remove a film holder from the document table slide it left or right then take it out of the window 3 10 Options D Leave the opening shown below uncovered otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected opening Scanning normal reflective documents When you return to scanning normal reflective documents you can simply turn off the Film Adapter then place documents between it and the document table If you will not scan transparencies for long time you can remove the Film Adapter and store it in the original package Remove the Film Adapter in reverse order as described on page 3 3 Note When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the Film Adapter in your scans If so change to using the document cover instead of the Film Adapter Options 3 11 Using the Automatic Document Feeder The Automatic Document Feeder B81314 allows you to automatically load multiple page documents into your scan
9. an error occurs the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error Pattem of Problem and solution light 6 Cause 1 The interface setup is wrong or the Rapidly scanneris not properly connected to the flashing computer red What to do 1 Check the interface connection Then tum the scanner off and backon to reset it Cause 2 The transportation lock has not been released the fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced orthe scanner is broken What to do 2 Make sure that the transportation lockisin the unlocked position then tum the scanner off and then backon If the scannerstilldoesnot operate properly or if thiserrorocc ursrepeatedly consult your dealer Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 9 5 Rapidly flashing orange Cause 1 What to do 1 The cover of the optional Automatic Document Feeder is open orthe release lever is pressed and paper feeding unit is dightly open Make sure thatthe coverof optional Auto Document Feederis closed and or push the paperfeeding unit down until it clic ks into place Cause 2 Whatto do 2 No paperisloaded orpaperhasjammed in the Auto Document Feeder Load paperin the Auto Document Feeder ortum the scanneroff and remove the jammed paperfrom the Auto Document Feeder See page 4 17 for details on O off flashing Operating problems Problems you may have while using the scanner of
10. of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off all remaining liquid Be sure that there is no dust on the glass of the document table Dust can cause white spots in your scanned image Caution A Becareful not to scratch or damage the glass of the document table and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality D Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case A Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry A Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner A Never open the scanner case 4 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the fluorescent lamp The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally the scanner stops working and the operate light rapidly flashes red When this happens the lamp assembly must be replaced For details contact your dealer Caution Never open the case of the scanner If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide If you notice the quality of your scans have declined or you simply want to keep the quality of your scans at their best clean the Automatic Document Feeder paper path guide If th
11. take Contacting Customer Support B 5 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here The Helpdesk numbers are Phone 02 9903 9040 Fax 02 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes the User s Guide for your EPSON product type of computer operating system application programs and any other information you feel is required For Singapore Users Contact the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 065 337 7911 Fax 065 334 1185 B 6 Contacting Customer Support For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited Intemet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information Q Product information 1 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs QO Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Electron
12. 5 SCSI Interface inya ee e oa ti Peg E a ei ees E EE TE A 6 Initialization Methods 00 eee eee neces A 7 Technical Specifications A 1 Scanning Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Color separation Reading sequence Monochrome Color page sequence Color byte sequence Color line sequence Zoom Image data Brightness Line Art settings Flatbed color Color CCD line sensor 5100 x 7020 pixels at 600 dpi 100 216 mm x 297 mm 8 5 inches x 11 7 inches A4 or US letter size The reading area can be specified from your software 600 dpi main scan 1200 dpi sub scan 50 dpi to 9600 dpi 50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi performed with zoom function RGB color filters on CCD One pass scanning Three pass scanning R G B One pass scanning R G B One pass scanning R G B 50 to 200 in 1 increments 12 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external 7 levels Fixed threshold Text Enhancement Technology enable disable selectable A 2 Technical Specifications Halftoning process Gamma correction Color correction Interface Light source Reliability Dimensions Weight AAS Auto Area Segmentation Enable disable selectable 3 halftoning modes A B and C and 4 dither patterns A B C and D fo
13. EPSON User s Guide DNE c3 T T Where to Find Infomation This User s Guide This guide leads you through the scanner setup and options installation tells you how to use the scanner and how to make basic scans It also offers troubleshooting tips and customer support information EPSON Scan ll amp EPSON TWAIN User s Guide This guide leads you through the EPSON scanner software installation tells you how to use the Start Button function and how to make basic software settings It also offers troubleshooting tips and calibrating information Information on EPSON Scanner Software for Windows Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN and EPSON Scan II Access online help from the EPSON Scanner folder or click the Help button in the EPSON TWAIN or EPSON Scan II dialog box Information on PageManager and other Software See the PageManager for EPSON and other software documentation HIML Color Guide may not be available in some countries Explains the basics of color imaging and shows you how to get impressive results from your scanner and other EPSON products Seethe scanner software User s Guide for information on accessing the Color Guide EPSON GT 7000 GT 7000 PHOTO Colorlmage Scanner 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 oth
14. No membership is required Make sure that your communications software is set to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit ANSI terminal mode emulation and a modem speed of up to 28 8 Kbps Downloading protocols supported include Xmodem Ymodem and Zmodem See the documentation that came with your communications software and modem for more information When you first connect to the Bulletin Board Service you will be asked for your name company name phone number and a password which you can invent yourself Customerand Waranty Support Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland They can provide the following services Q4 Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products 4 Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available on the technical support section of our world wide web pages at http www epson co uk suppor and on Faxon EPSON Faxback service in document number 5085 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland and via Email at info epson co uk They can provide the following information QO Pre Sales information a
15. Specifications Safety Approvals 120V model Safety standards UL 1950 with D3 CSA C22 2 No 950 EMI 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 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 Technical Specifications A 5 SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 ID Setting Selectable from 0 to 7 Terminator Internal terminator selectable enable disable Connector type Two half pitch 50 pin connectors Connector pin arrangement A 6 Technical Specifications Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized returned to a fixed set of conditions in the following ways Hardware initialization Th
16. anner by pressing the Ooperate button The operate light starts flashing 3 Make sure the fluorescent lamp on the carriage flashes and the carriage moves slightly 4 Theoperate light stays on meaning the scanner has completed initialization 5 Turn off the scanner If the scanner does not work as described make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the transportation lock then try again Caution Whenever you turn offthe scanner wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on Rapidly turning the scanner on and off can damage the scanner Setting Up the Scanner 1 9 Connecting the Scannerto Your Computer For PC users Unless your PC already has a SCSI board installed you need to install one along with SCSI driver software Install the SCSI board according to the directions included with it Also see Installing a SCSI Interface Boad on page 1 6 If your PC has a SCSI board up and running connect the scanner as described in the next section Note You will need to install the SCSI driver that is normally included with Windows 95 98 or NT see your system documentation for instructions or the driver described in the SCSI board installation documentation For Macintosh users Conventional Macintosh computers have built in SCSI ports therefore you do not need to install a SCSI board on a Macintosh Follow the directions below to connect your scanner and comput
17. arped at the edges the edges of the image may be discolored Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light If part of the document extends beyond the document table that edge may not be in contact with the document table Change the position of the document The image is faint or out of focus Check that the document is placed flush against the document table Check the Gamma setting in your software Check the Exposure setting in your software The image is too dark Adjust the brightness with your software Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen Straight lines in the image are jagged The document may be 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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 13 The image does not look the same as the original Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software 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 and computer manuals If you are importing an image file into your application software make sure the file format is one your software can read Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type
18. document feeder 3 17 paper automatic document feeder 3 15 lock transportation 1 7 4 8 locked position 4 8 M Macintosh SCSI port 1 10 1 16 maintenance 4 2 matching color 4 14 to 4 16 memory 2 9 4 11 millions of colors 2 9 missing lines 4 14 moir 4 15 monitor 2 10 high resolution 2 10 N non readable area 4 12 normal documents film adapter 3 11 IN 3 0 OCR 1 3 12 opaque paper 4 13 open automatic document feeder 3 17 cover automatic document feeder 4 18 document cover 1 9 2 5 film adapter 3 7 operate button 1 8 1 9 2 3 2 4 light 1 7 1 9 2 4 4 9 Optical Character Recognition OCR 1 3 12 option 2 connector 3 4 3 14 P paper jam 3 16 4 17 paper sizes automatic document feeder 3 15 patchy color 4 13 placing document 2 5 film adapter 3 3 scanner 1 4 transparencies 3 8 plugging in 1 8 power cord 3 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 power off sequence SCSI 1 18 power on sequence SCSI 1 17 precautions automatic document feeder 3 19 problems and solutions 4 9 R RAM 2 9 readable area 4 12 reflective documents film adapter 3 11 removing document cover 2 7 3 3 3 13 film holder 3 10 paper path guide 4 3 replacing fluorescent lamp 4 3 rotary switch SCSI ID 1 12 S safety approval specifications A 5 safety information for UK 5 safety instructions 3 scan 2 2 2 6 ready 2 3 scanner specifications A 2 to A 6 scanning 2 6 normal r
19. e Power off sequence following Setting Up the Scanner 1 17 Power off sequence Keep the following in mind every time you turn off your computer and SCSI devices D When you are finished using your system turn off your computer first then the scanner and other SCSI devices in reverse order of the power on sequence Q While using your computer do not turn off any SCSI device which has a terminator that is active on 1 Do not turn the scanner off and back on while using your computer otherwise the scanner may not work properly When the connection is complete you need to install the scanner software See Chapter 1 of your scanner software manual Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board If you are using your scanner with Windows 98 and you want to change the scanner s SCSI ID number or replace the SCSI board with a new one follow the steps below 1 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel Control Panel Ele Edit View Go e Back ana Address 32 Control Panel hd 2 EPSON Scanners and TWAIN Cameras 1 18 Setting Up the Scanner 2 Select your scanner in the installed devices list then click Remove Scanners and Cameras Properties 3 Click OK and close the dialog box 4 Shut down Windows 98 and turn off your PC and scanner 5 Change the SCSI ID number or replace the SCSI board 6 Turnon your scanner and then you
20. e daisy chain terminatoron other SCSI device Si terminator off Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSI device as follows Note The combination of 50 pin and 25 pin connectors you need varies depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board 1 Make sure the scanner computer and all other SCSI devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source Caution Do not connect the scanner to the computer or other devices while they are turned on as damage may occur Setting Up the Scanner 1 15 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to one of the scanner SCSI connectors until the locks on both sides snap in Note d To connect the scanner to a SCSI device other than the computer the length of cable in the daisy chain must not exceed 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly T To connect the scanner to a PC using SCSI 2 the length of the cable must not exceed 3 meters 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of your computer or another SCSI device Note The SCSI port on the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI icon over it 4 Pluginthe power cords of your computer scanner and other external SCSI devices Note Before turning on your system be sure to read Power on sequence following 1 16 X Setting Up the Scanner Power on sequence Keep the f
21. e paper path guide gets badly scratched and cleaning the guide does not improve the quality of your scans replace it with the spare one Follow the instructions below to remove clean and reattach the paper path guide Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 3 Removing the paper path guide 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Disconnect the cable for the Automatic Document Feeder and take the Automatic Document Feeder off the scanner 4 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Put the Automatic Document Feeder on the document table upside down with the front of the Automatic Document Feeder towards you Pull the two white hooks up and then back down out of the through holes Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 5 Cleaning the paper path guide Gently wipe off dust from the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide with a soft dry cloth p Caution Q9 Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide Qj Be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts of the Automatic Document Feeder as damage may occur 4 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Attaching the paper path guide 1 Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the Automatic Document Feeder 2 Insertthe hooks into the rectangular through holes in the rear direction of the Automatic Document Feeder Make sure that the hooks clip in
22. e scanner istumed on The scanner receivesa SCS Reset signal from the SCSI interface Software initialization Software sendsthe ESC initialize the scanner command The scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message Technical Specifications A 7 A 8 Technical Specifications Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users B 3 Por Australian USES nine se vid aw Tq duced adc oe a A B 5 For Singapore Users 00 6 B 6 For Hong Kong Users 6 0 6 ccc eee ees B 7 For Philippines Users sa nes ead ned dieat an g ui ae Eau Ra dup B 8 Contacting Customer Support B 1 If your scanner is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide or online help contact customer support services for assistance We will be able to help you more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below Serial number of your scanner The serial number label is on the back of the scanner Brand and model of your computer Scanner software version Click the About button on the Help menu in your application for the version number Version of Windows 95 3 1 NT 4 0 and so on Software application s you normally use with your scanner and their version number s B 2 Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If y
23. eflective documents film adapter 3 11 specifications A 2 A 3 SCSI board 1 6 1 10 1 18 1 19 cable 1 11 1 16 connections 1 15 port 1 10 1 16 terminator 1 11 1 14 SCSI ID number 1 11 to 1 13 1 18 1 19 rotary switch 1 12 SCSI interface specifications A 6 IN 4 size brownie 3 9 slides 3 8 software scanner 1 18 2 2 3 7 3 14 specifications document automatic document feeder 3 18 3 19 electrical A 4 environmental A 4 scanner A 2 A 6 safety approvals A 4 scanning A 2 A 3 SCSI interface A 6 source document A 5 start button 1 2 3 switch terminator 1 11 1 14 T table document 2 2 2 5 3 3 3 8 3 15 terminator 1 11 1 14 TET 1 Text Enhancement Technology TET 1 textured patterns of dots 1 17 4 15 transparencies 2 3 2 3 8 transporting 1 7 4 8 transportation lock 1 7 4 8 troubleshooting 4 9 to 4 16 true color 2 9 U unlocked position 1 7 unpacking automatic document feeder 3 12 film adapter 3 2 scanner 1 2 V video card 2 9 W white spots 4 2 IN 5 IN 6 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA INC 20770 Madrona Ave P O Box 2842 Torrance CA 90509 2842 Phone 800 922 8911 Fax 310 782 5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher StraBe 6 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone 0211 56030 Fax 0211 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 70 GIBBES STREET CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW Phone 2 9903 9000 Fa
24. egative film preview images looks odd Check that TPU Neg Film is selected in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN The dark area around the film suchas the frame of the film holder is perceived as white altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker See the correct color by clicking and dragging the mouse over an area then clicking the zoom preview button 4 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper To clear jammed paper in the optional Automatic Document Feeder follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Push down the release lever to slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper 3 Then 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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 17 4 If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism open the cover to remove it 5 After removing jammed paper make sure that the cover is closed and push the feeder mechanism down until it clicks into place 4 18 Maintenance and Troubleshooting AppendixA Technical Specifications Scanners aee isto Meca iet e Sanpete atest art t E A 2 Electrical orc RE DR ERI es A 4 Environmental reese hence EROR ER APER Ut Je s A 4 Safety ADDIOVAIS0 wast a dg or aoi dedu yah i pa tae e A 5 CE markdioos Cita ce pea aei rei ha pe ab d eaa b us E A
25. er 1 10 Setting Up the Scanner Understanding SC SI connections Read the following sections to determine how to set up your SCSI devices and whether you need any optional SCSI cables Daisy Chain The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices such as ascanner hard disk CD ROM and so on to the computer in what is called a daisy chain arrangement Only the first SCSI device in a daisy chain is connected to the computer each of the other devices is connected to another SCSI device SCSI Cables You may need to purchase SCSI cables before setting up your SCSI daisy chain Be sure the SCSI cable connectors are suitable for your hardware depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board SCSI ID and terminator Each device has a SCSI ID number the computer is usually number 7 and each of the other devices must have a different number between 0 and 6 Also the first device and the last device in the chain not including the computer must have a terminator No other device can have a terminator or if a terminator does exist it must be turned off or removed Setting Up the Scanner 1 11 Setting the SCS ID number The scanner s default SCSI ID number is 2 The SCSIID rotary switch islocated at the rearof the scanner 1 12 Setting Up the Scanner If you add the scanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices alread
26. erwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein 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 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable against 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 EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION IBM and PS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries Presto is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright O 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan Gee on Rec
27. hacia d eite ee edle 3 2 Unpacking the Film Adapter sees 3 2 Installing the Film Adapter 000 00000 3 3 Film holders oer iia ce Wide wha PPS 3 5 Loading slides and film 1 as cm tI d 4 3 7 Scanning normal reflective documents 3 11 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 004 3 12 Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder 3 12 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 3 13 Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder 3 15 Loading documents manually 4 ues ree ma des 3 17 Document specifications 0 0 0 cece eee eee 3 18 Options 3 1 Using the Film Adapter The Film Adapter B81313 is a special device developed to enable the scanning of negative film strips and slides by simply installing the unit on your scanner The Film Adapter is compact so it can be attached or removed easily when you alternate scanning between transparent materials and normal reflective paper documents Unpacking the Film Adapter When you first open the package make sure that all the following items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Do not throw away the package after unpacking the Film Adapter as it can be used again for storage when you are not scanning transparencies Film Ada pter film hold ers 3 2 Options Installing the Film Adapter Follow the steps below to install
28. he letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Introduction 5 6 Introduction Chapter1 Setting Up the Scanner Unpacking the Scanners coe iced eae bene E e e PP eda 1 2 Scanner Parts vesc aS x Reg dox adest ade veia 1 3 Choosing a Place for the Scanner 6 0 0 0 eee eee ee 1 4 Installing a SCSI Interface Board Windows Only 1 6 Releasing the Transportation Lock 0 eee eeee 1 7 Plugging in the Scanners ei soi d Va e E RE a n Pla ase 1 8 Initializatlone 2i t eee et deum ocu sd 1 9 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 54 1 10 Understanding SCSI connections 00 00048 1 11 Setting the SCSI ID number sus esu ook A d eda ace 1 12 Setting the terminator switch esa oe ope ewe aes ee 1 14 Connecting the scanner scis iL TESTA 1 15 Power onsequence sees enses 1 17 Power off sequence oos ua dr cod dto wie alae kas 1 18 Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board 1 18 Setting Up the Scanner 1 1 Unpacking the Scanner Your GT 7000 GT 7000 PHOTO comes shipped with CD ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner and some additional items depending on your scanner model Scanner Power cord For the GT 7000 PHOTO Film holders forthe Film Adapter Note The GT 7000 PHOTO comes with the Film Adap
29. hose in the original image Check the image settings in your scanner software especially data format bits pixel color gamma correction and color correction Try a different combination of these settings Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer display adapter and software Some computers can change the color palette to adjust the colors on your screen See your software and computer manuals Exact matching of colors is very difficult The reason for this is explained in your Color Guide Check your software and monitor manuals for information on color matching and calibration Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 15 Printed colors are different from those in the original image Exact reproduction of colors is very difficult The reason for this is explained in your Color Guide See your software manual or your printing company for guidance on color matching The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size 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 size Your image cannot be printed or the printout is garbled 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 Color of n
30. hrough 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 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 Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide 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 Introduction 3 m If you plan to use the scanner in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this scanner the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Note for German speaking users Bei Anschlu des Scanners an die Stromversorgung mu
31. ic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers You can log on to the following number for the BBS service BBS 852 2827 4244 Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2585 4399 Fax 852 2827 4383 Contacting Customer Support B 7 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 BBS 632 814 0595 B 8 Contacting Customer Support Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red green and blue RGB which give the perception of white when fully added These are the colors of the color system used with monitors and scanners bi level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can express only 1 light or 0 dark bit Short for binary digit The smallest unit of data in computer processing A bit can represent two values on and off or 1 and 0 bit pixel The unit that indicates the number of bits allocated for a pixel The larger the bit value the more detail of a pixel will be reproduced brightness A scanner function to lighte
32. izes 3 15 paper path guide 4 3 to 4 7 precautions 3 19 release lever 4 17 unpacking 3 12 B B5 3 15 B81313 2 3 2 B81314 2 3 12 best amp de screening 1 4 15 blurred image 4 12 brightness setting 4 13 brownie size 3 6 3 9 button operate 1 8 1 9 2 2 to 2 4 start 1 2 3 C cable SCSI 1 11 1 14 to 1 16 calibration color 4 15 carriage 1 9 4 8 chain daisy 1 11 1 15 checks 3 15 choosing a place 1 4 close automatic document feeder 3 13 document cover 2 6 film adapter 3 10 coarse image 2 9 color 24 bit 2 9 calibration 4 15 distorted 4 13 guide 4 9 4 15 4 16 management 4 14 4 15 matching 4 14 to 4 16 patchy 4 13 true 2 9 millions of 2 9 compression file 2 10 connecting to Macintosh 1 10 PCs 1 6 1 10 SCSI interface 1 10 1 11 1 15 1 16 another SCSI device 1 11 connections SCSI 1 11 connector option 3 4 3 14 IN 1 contrast 4 13 copyright 2 4 cord power 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 D daisy chain 1 11 1 15 dark image 4 13 data format 4 15 default SCSI ID 1 12 discolored image 4 13 distorted color 4 13 document cover close 2 6 open 1 9 2 5 reattach 2 8 remove 2 7 3 3 3 13 document specifications automatic document feeder 3 18 document source setting 3 7 3 14 document table 2 2 2 5 3 3 3 8 3 15 document placing 2 4 E edge guide automatic document feeder 3 15 3 16 electrical specifications A 4 environmental
33. load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 4 0 mm or less Checks 83 x 127 mm 3 3 x 5 inches B5 182 x 257 mm 7 17 x 10 1 inches A4 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 69 inches Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x 11 inches Legal 215 9 x 355 6 mm 8 5 x 14 inches Follow the steps below to load paper into the Automatic Document Feeder Note Make sure no documents or dust is on the document table when using the Automatic Document Feeder Dust on the document table near the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scanned images 1 Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right Options 3 15 2 Insert the paper stack into the Automatic Document Feeder until it meets resistance Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up Then 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 Note In the following situations see the respective pages for problem solving information Q When paper is jammed page 4 17 Q When a scanned image has unwanted lines page 4 14 3 16 Options Loading documents manually You can load documents manually even when the Automatic Document Feeder is installed Lift the Automatic Document Feeder and place the document on the document table Then lower the Automatic Document Feeder and scan the docu
34. matic Document Feeder 3 13 Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder 3 15 Loading documents manually 0 0 eee 3 17 Document specifications 0 c cece eee 3 18 iv Chapter4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance isceveee yd eet ig Auer do uere hk 4 2 Cleaning the scanner coo diu va saco OUR S uc ad Y 4 2 Replacing the fluorescent lamp esses 4 3 Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide 4 3 Transporting the Scanner coo dac Faun ew ead SOR deeds 4 8 Problems and Solutions 5 5 4 euo CX eret sea dang 4 9 Prot indicati ssa ocio ansa sae a dedu t Xo dde 4 9 Operating problemes ua S3xscexin a Pace Oleh rrarena 4 10 Quality problems iori xbv enk ceat hs 4 12 Clearing Jammed Papet sau uoa dis ed chus nae ae a eq ach E ud qoid 4 17 AppendixA Technical Specifications DCA Se cese tors oue mes b oaa AGN E E coge Rete A 2 Electrical 2s vu cula uctor ra Wal xo Mah tad Nuda Ed EUs p A 4 Environmental 52252 ah tua done doa UU CSS IHRER Keg A 4 Safety Approvalss A boat dear toe edo e ac er en A 5 CEmarking ss Sarat dece oor ded CEP eibi aware iad A 5 SCSE Interfacing i Seu ea Er TETE rca AAEE UATARA A 6 Initialization Methods 0 000 cee eens A 7 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users B 3 For Australian Users uasna rhe Ot RR ROPA B 5 For Singapore Users
35. ment Note Q Opening the Automatic Document Feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and paper feeding stops Q Always close the Automatic Document Feeder and its cover before scanning If you are scanning thick material or documents of more than 2 cm in height the Automatic Document Feeder can be left in the upright position Q Besure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN Q When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the Automatic Document Feeder in your scans If so change to using the document cover instead of the Automatic Document Feeder Options 3 17 Document specifications Size Width 3 3 to 8 5 inches 83 to 215 9 mm Length 5 to 14 inches 127 to 355 6 mm Thickness 0 07 to 0 16 mm Weight 58 to 122 g m Paper quality High quality bond paper Document type Documents printed with impact printers laser printers or facsimile machines Document conditions Check the following before feeding a document a m L D D L Ink on the document is dry The document has no holes is not ripped or wrinkled and has no articles attached to it The document has no staples or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism The document has no folds closer than 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
36. n ee ates pe mere sme 1 9 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 1 10 Understanding SCSI connections 008 1 11 Setting the SCSI ID number 000 0000 1 12 Setting the terminator switch 00 000008 1 14 Connecting the scanner 0 0 cece eee eee 1 15 Power otvsequence veces Gace fT Rer ate Fe ds 1 17 Power off sequence iu oae aS LR UA dai shi Rens 1 18 Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board 1 18 iii Chapter2 Using Your Scanner lights and Buttons s su bord pena eames dede wes 2 2 Placing a Document on the Scanner sssssesssesn 2 4 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents 2 7 Sizing Up Your System pest e e e eee eee 2 9 RAM and hard disk size 6 1 eee eee 2 9 Accelerator boards arek tyo reena M e er eg 2 9 Video cards aii frei Liu s ee as te ee x og 2 9 Monitors asana Eee e Oe ed eeu et cras 2 10 File compression software 0 00 cece eens 2 10 Chapter3 Options Using the Film Adapter i Mate s Rab d hace eet an 3 2 Unpacking the Film Adapter 529 3433 xs 3 2 Installing the Film Adapter 00 eee eens 3 3 Film holders 5 22 iino p Rte RES 3 5 Loading slides and fil 22 oer Lev EXER 3 7 Scanning normal reflective documents 3 11 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 0 3 12 Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder 3 12 Installing the Auto
37. n or darken the output image data byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits A byte can represent a control code or character Camiage A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning colorconection A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors colorseparation A process of converting full color images into a limited number of primary colors Additive primary colors red green and blue are used by the scanner and the subtractive primary colors cyan magenta and yellow plus black are used for printing press separation daisy chain A SCSI bus arrangement that allows several devices to be connected simultaneously in a line to a single computer See SCSI default A set of values used when no other selections have been made These are sometimes called factory defaults if the original values have not been changed since the scanner has left the factory Glossary 1 dithering A process in which software or an output device simulates continuous tones with groups of dots document The item such as a sheet of paper or a book that is placed on the document table for the scanner to read dpi Short for dots per inch A unit of measurement for resolution The higher the value the higher the resolution dropout color A color the scanner does not recognize and ig
38. nd literature on new EPSON products also available via our world wide web site at http www epson co uk 1 Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables accessories and options B 4 Contacting Customer Support For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service As well as this User s Guide we provide the following sources for obtaining information EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions If you have a modem phone 02 9417 5090 Intemet URL http www epson com au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more Your dealer Don t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to
39. ner This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR optical character recognition scanning or for creating an image database Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your Automatic Document Feeder make sure you have all the parts shown below If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Automatic Document Feeder paper support spare paperpath guide 3 12 Options Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Follow the steps below to install the Automatic Document Feeder on your EPSON scanner 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the scanner s power cord 2 Remove your scanner s document cover by lifting the back 3 straight up See page 2 7 3 Remove the protective materials from the Automatic Document Feeder 4 Insert the hinges on the Automatic Document Feeder into the holes at the back of the scanner and close the Automatic Document Feeder Options 3 13 5 Attach the Automatic Document Feeder s connector to the scanner s option interface Note After you install the Automatic Document Feeder be sure to select Automatic Document Feeder ADF in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN See EPSON Scan II amp EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for more information 3 14 Options Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder Your Automatic Document Feeder can automatically
40. nores You can select and deselect dropout colors in the scanner software ESC I Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners A system of commands that allows you to control image scanners from your software ESC P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers A system of commands that allows you to control printers from your software grayscale Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white halftoning A method of reproducing images with patterns of dots to improve the quality of the output home position The position at the rear nearest the cover hinge position of the scanner where the carriage rests before a scanning operation imagesetter A device that uses computer files to produce high resolution text and graphics output on film or paper These are usually found in service bureaus and printing companies impact dot printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking an ink ribbon with anumber of small pins ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spraying the ink through a number of small nozzles interlace A piece of hardware a method or a standard used for connection between or among computer devices Glossary line sequence A type of color scanning that separates primary colors line by line The carriage makes only one pass monochrome Black and white images or images represented only by the intensity of luminosity
41. ns Button Function Operate Tums the scanneron and off The hardware switch to execute scanning and transferthe scanned image to assigned application software To use thisfeature you need to setup software See EPSON Scan Il amp EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for more details Using Your Scanner 2 3 Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a document remember to respect the rights of copyright owners Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status 1 Turn on the scanner by pressing the Ooperate button The operate light starts flashing operate light operate button 2 Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner s operate light is on but has stopped flashing 2 4 Using Your Scanner 3 Open the document cover 4 Place the document on the document table with the side to be scanned facing down Make sure that the document is carefully aligned comer of the document Using Your Scanner 2 5 5 Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move Note I Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface otherwise the image will appear fuzzy and out of focus Also be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from external light Q Always keep the document table clean See Cleaning the Scanner in Chapter 4 T Donot leave photographs on the docume
42. nt table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass Qj Do not place heavy objects on top of the scanner 6 Startyourscanner software and follow scanning instructions in your scanner software manual 2 6 Using Your Scanner Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents For thick materials or documents that are larger than the document table remove the document cover Hold the back of the document cover and lift straight up Note When scanning with the cover removed do not leave any area of the document table exposed to prevent interference from external light Using Your Scanner 2 7 When you are finished scanning reattach the document cover by pushing straight down on the back until it clicks into place Caution Make sure both of the cover s notches are directly above the clips on the scanner before pushing it down into place otherwise damage may occur 2 8 Using Your Scanner Sizing Up Your System Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs but if you are not satisified with the quality of the images on your monitor or with the speed of image processing read this section While it does not contain specific recommendations it describes various possibilities for improving your scanning system For further information seek advice from your dealer or an experienced scanner user RAM and hard disk size Scanned images use much more memory than text files
43. of image you want to scan See your software manual A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image Ifthis happens in your printed image only your printer or its print head is probably malfunctioning See your printer manual 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 If this happens on both your screen and printout the paper path guide of the Auto Document Feeder or the document table may be dusty or scratched Clean the paper path guide as described on page 4 3 or clean the document table If the problem still exists the guide may be scratched and require replacement 4 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting When halftoning is used textured patterns of dots appear on particular areas of an image This is normal See the explanation of moir patterns in the Color Guide Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if Best amp de screening is selected as the Quality amp de screening setting in the Image Type dialog box Colors in the image look odd Make sure the Image Type and Destination settings in EPSON TWAIN are selected correctly When you are using the Film Adapter make sure the rectangular opening near the hinges on the base is uncovered or make sure the top of the Film Adapter is closed when scanning Colors on your monitor are different from t
44. ollowing in mind every time you turn on your computer 1 and SCSI devices including the scanner D Be sure to turn on the SCSI device which is connected at the farthest end of the daisy chain first then the second farthest and so on until finally your computer If you attempt to use a SCSI device which has been turned on after the computer it may not work properly or the computer may not work properly D For Windows 95 or 98 users The first time you turn on the computer after turning on the scanner one of the following dialog boxes may appear New Hardware Found P Dios oD Unknown Device This wizard will complete the installation of Unknown Device Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware by searching your local drives network and Intemet locations for the most current driver c If you have a disk or CD ROM that came with this device e inset non Itis recommended that you let Windows search for an C Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt you again gt E updated driver To do this click Next to continue gt Select from a list of altemate drivers Windows 95 Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Pog Unknown Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows 98 If you see one of these follow the installation instructions in Chapter 1 of your scanner software manual then se
45. ou purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland EPSON UK Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support T World Wide Web 1 Faxon EPSON Faxback 1 Bulletin Board Service 1 Customer and Warranty Support 4 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk See the following sections for details Word Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web browser you can access our Web site at http www epson co uk Here you will find information on the latest EPSON products software drivers on line user guides and answers to frequently asked questions Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using touch tone phone You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request Once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue call Faxon EPSON again and enter the document ID numbers The documents will be faxed to you automatically Contacting Customer Support B 3 Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 in the UK or 0044 1442 227479 from the Republic of Ireland
46. r bi level and quad level data 2 downloadable dither patterns 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user defined 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode 1 type for user defined SCSI 50 pin half pitch connectors White cold cathode fluorescent lamp 30 000 cycles of carriage movements main unit MCBF Width 287 mm 11 3 inches Depth 425 mm 16 7 inches Height 88 mm 3 4 inches Approx 4 5 kg 9 9 Ib Technical Specifications A 3 Electrical 100 120 V model 220 240 V model Input voltage range AC 90to 132V AC 198to 264 V Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated curent 05A 03A Powerconsumption Approx 20W Note Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Environmental Temperature Operation 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 10 C to 32 C 50 F to 89 F when using the ADF Storage 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Humidity Operation 10 to 80 without condensation 20 to 80 without condensation when using the ADF Storage 10 to 85 without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extreme dust should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided Note Specifications are subject to change without notice A 4 Technical
47. r PC 7 Follow the instructions on the screen Setting Up the Scanner 1 19 1 20 Setting Up the Scanner Chapter2 Using Your Scanner Lights and Buttons 4 1 aaepe Wee Oxon Wale nat eb col teg 2 2 Placing a Document on the Scarmer 4 is eu de Aaa 2 4 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents 2 7 Sizing Up Your System 6 66 eens 2 9 RAM and hard disk size oio eb sides xb bd 2 9 Accelerator boards 5 a5 ei a Tee i dE 2 9 Videocards PEE PDT TT 2 9 Monitors s 2265 crees qua au e DN le theses 2 10 File compression software ssns ssassn srann 2 10 Using Your Scanner 2 1 This chapter shows you how the scanner operates The basic procedure for scanning is as follows 1 Turn on the scanner Keep in mind the Power on sequence on page 1 17 2 Place the document you want to scan on the document table This is described in detail on page 2 4 3 Run the scanner software and scan See your scanner software manual for details on scanning Lights and Buttons The scanner has one indicator light and two buttons 2 2 Using Your Scanner Pattem Color Scanner Status Green Initializing or busy scanning Slowly fla shing e Green Ready to scan images Red or An erroroccurred See Chater4 Rapidly Orange Troubleshooting on page 4 9 for flashing more information O N A The scanneristumed off on O off 6 flashing Butto
48. rencies A You need to select TPU Neg Film or TPU Pos Film in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN depending on the type of film negative or positive you are scanning Then the scanner software automatically controls the operation of the Film Adapter Follow the steps below to load film or slides Caution Hold the film at the edges or else use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other traces on the film 1 Openthe top of the Film Adapter holding the base down Options 3 7 2 Load the transparency to be scanned face down on the scanner s document table in the window of the Film Adapter as shown below QO Ifyou are scanning 35 mm strip film use the 35 mm film holder to set the film Q Ifyouare scanning slides or transparencies which will not fit in the film holders place them directly on the document table 3 8 Options Note Q Place film holders on the document table in alignment with the upper left hand corner of the film holder Q When scanning Brownie size 6cm x 9cm or similar film use the film holder as shown below Q If the film size is 4 x 5 or similar use the film holder as shown below Options 3 9 3 Close the unit Note Make sure the unit is completely closed otherwise an option error results and you will not be able to scan the document or get proper colored images Q
49. specifications A 4 EPSON Scan II 1 EPSON TWAIN 1 3 7 3 14 error type 4 9 indicators 4 9 expansion board 4 11 F faint image 4 13 file compression 2 10 film adapter 1 2 3 2 to 3 4 3 7 3 11 close 3 10 loading transparencies 3 7 open 3 7 place 3 3 scanning normal reflective documents 3 11 turn on 3 4 unpacking 3 2 film holder 3 5 3 6 3 8 to 3 10 flashing fluorescent lamp 1 9 operate light 1 7 2 3 4 9 4 10 fluorescent lamp 1 9 4 3 4 9 replacing 4 3 G gamma correction 4 15 garbled printout 4 16 H halftoning textured 4 15 hard disk 2 9 high resolution monitor 2 10 home position 4 8 IN 2 I image database 3 12 blurred 4 12 coarse 2 9 dark 4 13 discolored 4 13 distorted 4 13 faint 4 13 import 4 14 larger 4 16 size setting 4 16 smaller 4 16 white spots 4 2 important safety instructions 3 4 indicator error 4 9 initialization 1 9 method A 7 installation automatic document feeder 3 13 scanner software 1 18 SCSI driver software 1 10 SCSI interface board 1 6 instructions safety 3 interface board SCSI 1 6 1 10 1 15 interface specifications SCSI A 6 interface SCSI 1 11 J jagged straight line 4 13 jammed paper 4 17 L lamp fluorescent 1 9 4 3 4 9 Legal 3 15 Letter 3 15 lever release automatic document feeder 4 17 light operate 1 7 1 9 2 4 4 9 loading document manually automatic
50. such as the operating system version specified for your software Confirm that the computer has enough memory for your software If your computer has many device drivers or if you are running other software at the same time or using RAM resident programs the computer may not have enough memory available See your software and computer documentation Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 11 Quality problems The entire image is distorted or blurred Make sure that the document is placed flat against the document table You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning Check the position of the document and do not move it while the scanner is operating See that the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface Part of the image is distorted or blurred Part of the document may be wrinkled warped or not in contact with the document table Be sure the document is uniformly flat Caution Do not place heavy objects on the document table Edges of the document are not scanned The document table has non readable areas around the edges If part of your document extends beyond the maximum limits marked on the document table edge guides you may have to reposition your document so that the image you want to scan is within the readable area 4 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image If the document is very thick or w
51. ten involve the operation of your software and computer Operation problems usually occur because of 1 Incorrect setup of the interface see Chapter 1 Q4 Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions see your software manual Incorrect setup of your computer or software see Chapter 1 in this guide or the software manual m Incorrect operation of your software see your software manual Also see the documentation that came with your computer and printer for possible solutions 4 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The operate light does not come on Press the Ooperate button to turn on the scanner Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the scanner and the power outlet The scanner does not start scanning Make sure that the operate light is green in ready state Make sure that you have selected the correct interface port and settings with your software Also make sure the interface board in your computer is properly installed Make sure that the terminator and SCSI ID are correctly set up See page 1 12 If you have other expansion boards in your computer make sure that they are not interfering with the interrupt setting of the interface board for your scanner See your computer documentation The scanner software does not work properly Be sure you have correctly installed your software Make sure that your computer system meets the requirements
52. ter which is also available as an option for GT 7000 Depending on the country of purchase the power cord may come attached to the scanner The shape of the AC plug also varies so make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical outlet in your country 1 2 Setting Up the Scanner Scanner Parts document cover camage in the home position document table transportation lock operate button operate light start button SCSI terminator switch SCSI ID rotary switch option connector SCSI interface connectors AC inlet Setting Up the Scanner 1 3 Choosing a Place forthe Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner 1 Place the scanner on a flat stable surface The scanner will not operate properly if it is on an angle m Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily D Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged Note for French speaking users Placez le scanner pres d une prise de courant o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Q Allow space behind the scanner for the cables and space above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document cover 1 4 Setting Up the Scanner 480 mm ee 100 mm or more When document coveris closed Q4 Keep the scanner a
53. the Film Adapter on the scanner 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off 2 Remove the document cover from the scanner by lifting the back straight up See page 2 7 3 3 Place the Film Adapter on the document table so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the table Options 3 3 4 Connect the Film Adapter connector to the scanner s option interface 5 Turn on the scanner 6 Turn on the Film Adapter 3 4 Options Film holders Three film holders are included with this unit To scan film see the instructions below Caution Hold the film at the edges or else use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other traces on the film Note The base side of the film is the side which the film maker s name and film ID numbers are shown 35 mm negative or positive film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder base side facing down Options 3 5 Brownie size 6 cm x 9 cm film Insert film in the Brownie size film holder base side facing down 4 x 5 inches film Insert film in the 4 x 5 inch film holder base side facing down 3 6 Options Loading slides and film You can scan slides and film strip in the 4 x 5 inches 101 6 x 127 mm scanning area of the Film Adapter Note Q Wipe the glass of the Film Adapter the scanner s document table and the narrow window near the hinges before scanning transpa
54. the transportation lock 1 Place the scanner on a flat stable surface with the back facing you 2 Turn the transportation lock on the right side to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object as shown below Note Q When you cannot turn the transportation lock because of excessive resistance turn the scanner on then after the operate light starts flashing red turn the scanner off and try again See the next section to turn on the scanner Qj Return the transportation lock to the locked position when transporting the scanner Setting Up the Scanner 1 7 Plugging in the Scanner 1 Make sure that the scanner is turned off The scanner is off when the operate button is not pushed in beyond the surface of the front panel 2 Ifthe power cord is not attached to the scanner connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the scanner and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet Gg Caution It is not possible to change the scanner s voltage If the label on the back of the scanner does not show the correct voltage for your country contact your dealer Do not plug in the power cord 1 8 Setting Up the Scanner Initialization Before connecting the scanner to your computer follow the steps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly 1 Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during initialization startup 2 Turn on the sc
55. to place Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 7 Transporting the Scanner If youare transporting the scanner a significant distance or storing it for an extended period follow the steps below to secure the carriage 1 Turnonthe scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position position nearest the cover hinges Then turn off the scanner 2 Turn the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the carriage Note d If the scanner is broken the carriage may not automatically return to the home position If it does not raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position Then perform step 2 above QO Ifyou are using the Film Adapter and it is switched on the carriage will not move to the home position Remove the Film Adapter first then perform the steps above 4 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions This section divides scanner problems into three categories Error indicator pede eI LEV ero page 4 9 Operating problems page 4 10 Quality problems ice ups raten page 4 12 See the table in Error indicator first If this does not help you solve your problem go to the category for the type of problem you have then look for the problem description The online Color Guide also provides versatile tips and other information helpful for problem solving Eror indicator If
56. way from high temperatures humidity and excessive dirt or dust Also avoid using or storing the scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and humidity 4 Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources Q Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Setting Up the Scanner 1 5 Installing a SCSI Interface Board Windows Only Unless your PC already has a SCSI board installed you need to install a SCSI board and SCSI software before installing the scanner driver and software applications If you have a Macintosh or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC go to the next section Note For additional information see the installation guide that comes with your SCSI board 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices Unplug any power cords then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer 2 Remove the cover from your computer W Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components Discharge static electricity by touching the metal frame of your computer before handling the interface board or any of the computer s circuit boards 3 Insert the interface board into an appropriate expansion slot then secure it with the retaining screw 4 Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables 1 6 Setting Up the Scanner Releasing the Transportation Lock Before connecting the scanner to a power source you must release
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58. y has a SCSI ID of 2 change the ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch See the table below as a guide ID Availability Description 0 Notavailable forMacintosh Used forhard disk Not recommended for Usually used for hard disk Windows 1 Not recommended Usually used for hard disk 2 Factory setting of the scanner 3 Not available if yourMacintosh hasa built in CD ROM 4 5 6 7 Notavailable forMacintosh Always used forthe Macintosh itself May not be available for Usually used forthe SCSI board Windows 8 9 Not available Never selected Scanner will not work if selected Ea Caution Do not set the SCSI ID to an ID number that is already assigned to another device otherwise the computer scanner and other devices will not operate properly Setting Up the Scanner 1 13 Setting the terminator switch The scanner has a built in terminator which allows SCSI devices to communicate properly with each other You may need to change the terminator switch setting according to your computer system Note Do not use an external terminator The terminator switch is located atthe rearofthe scanner Only the scanner is connected ise terminator on 1 14 Setting Up the Scanner The scanneris the last device in the daisy chain other SCSI device ise The scanneris in the middle of th
59. ycled Paper Users Guide Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3 5 Owa 3 chome Suwa shi Nagano ken 392 Japan Representative EPSON EUROPE B V Address Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Image Scanner Model G680A Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s 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 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 August 1998 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V ii Contents Introduction Peat r s ienee sgt Gee aa ened ey ee P es eb ls rust ed ac Res bot aes 1 OP HONS eor cee nr ete UC e TE aaa eT gL 2 Warnings Cautions and Notes 0 00 e eee eens 2 Important Safety Instructions 0 cee eee een cc eens 3 ENERGY STAR Compliance cis 1 vsu Sereda deka Peor ex deg 4 For United Kingdom Users i v qc IE Cea ACCES 5 Safety IBFOPIAaEOPL ed rho Exe ere snb e e be pad 5 Chapter1 Setting Up the Scanner Unpacking the Scanner cei s bd Ive RR REALI Eee ce 1 2 Scanner Parts co 3 saree a ped aA RENS E RA SS 1 3 Choosing a Place for the Scanner 00 c eee ee eee 1 4 Installing a SCSI Interface Board Windows Only 1 6 Releasing the Transportation Lock 0 0 eee eee 1 7 Plugging in tlieScatner ies og ii i Had ee Pao XE M GWA S 1 8 Initializatio
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