Epson Personal Document Station Mac User Setup Information
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1. to complete the installation and restart your Macintosh Once installed eePaper will reside in a folder on the desktop After installation a small floating window will appear on your screen This window resides in the background awaiting document tasks The e icon on the window shows you the current status of your scanner at a glance See your software guide for more information Scanning Documents Now you re ready to start scanning using your scanner s built in document feeder For instructions on using the attachable business card guide see your ES 300GS User s Guide When scanning documents respect the rights of the copyright holders Do not scan published materials without checking the copyright status 1 First select a document to scan You can scan up to 10 standard bond pages at a time Make sure all the pages are the same size and paper weight Also remove any paper clips staples tape glue or other foreign objects from the document Caution C Scanning documents that contain foreign objects such as paper clips or staples can damage the scanner mechanism and the glass scanning window 2 Raise the scanner cover Getting Started 8 3 Flip down the two paper guides to the operating position as shown below 4 Fan the edges of your document if you are scanning multiple pages then level the stack by tapping it on a flat surface 5 Hold the document with the side to be scanned facing2. and any other peripheral devices are turned off before you plug in any cables The scanner s default SCSI ID setting is 2 If you need to change the scanner to another SCSI ID press the plus or minus button next to the SCSI port until you see the desired number in the display Be sure you do not select a number assigned to another device 3 Getting Started plus button minus button 5 The scanner s SCSI terminator is set to ON at the factory If the scanner is the only or last device in the SCSI daisy chain leave the terminator at this setting If the scanner is at the beginning or in the middle of a daisy chain turn the terminator switch OFF 6 Connect the 25 pin connector to the SCSI connector on the scanner and tighten the screws on each side Getting Started 4 7 If you are connecting the scanner directly to your Macintosh connect the 25 pin connector on the dual connector end of the cable to the SCSI port on the Macintosh this port has a icon above it Tighten the two screws on the sides of the connector If you are connecting the scanner to another SCSI device in a daisy chain connect the 50 pin connector on the cable to the SCSI device 5 Getting Started 8 Connect the scanner s power cable to the power inlet on the rear of the scanner and plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet 9 Raise the scanner cover 10 Turn on the scanner by pressing the side of the
3. down and guide it into the scanner s document feeder as shown 9 Getting Started 6 ee Find Click here to search foran archived eePaper document 7 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of the paper The scanner automatically feeds the first page of your document to the scanning position Note If eePaper is not currently running first make sure that the scanner s Ready light is on Then open the eePaper folder and double click the eePaper program icon The following floating window appears Control Status Icon Shows the condition of your scanner After you load a document in the scanner eePaper scans it automatically While the document is being processed the Control Status icon changes to the following The scanner displays the scanned image in the eeScan window As the scan progresses you may enter text in the File Name or Keyword fields From this window you can also straighten rotate or crop unneeded portions of the document before processing it further Getting Started 10 Note After cropping an image the new settings are used to scan the remaining pages of your document You may need to reset the cropping area before scanning additional pages of your document See your ePaper user s guide for more information 9 To stop a scan in progress hold down the command key and type a period You can also cancel the scan in progress by clicking the cancel button 1
4. power switch which is on the back of the scanner The green Power light on the top right side of the scanner comes on The Ready light flashes while the scanner warms up Getting Started 6 11 Turn on any other external devices you will use before you turn on the Macintosh Always turn on the scanner before turning on the computer The scanner s Ready light goes out when you turn on the computer flashes for a moment and then comes on again once the computer boots Installing the ee Paper Software Suite Before you install the eePaper software suite it s a good idea to make backup copies of your disks Make sure your Macintosh is turned off and then follow these steps to install the suite 1 2 Turn on your scanner Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard as you turn on your Macintosh to turn off its system extensions and virus protection programs Release the Shift key when you see the Welcome to Macintosh Extensions off screen Insert the Installation Disk 1 into your diskette drive If the ePaper Install 1 screen does not appear double click the eePaper Install 1 disk icon Double click the eePaper Insta llericon When you see the initial installation program screen click Continue Click Continue to accept the license agreement Click YeSto restart your Macintosh after installation Click Hard disk 7 Getting Started 8 Click Install into Hard disk Follow the prompts on the screen
5. 0 After scanning a document you can save it by selecting Save from the File menu Another option is to print or fax the document by clicking on the printer or fax icon that appears in the Action Palette in the lower portion of the screen Note To fax your document you must have a communications program and access to a fax modem Your e Paper software suite offers you a comprehensive array of document processing and archiving functions See your ePaper user s guide for information on saving printing faxing or processing your document The e Paper system also provides a powerful OCR program that converts your documents into text files that you can edit 11 Getting Started Where to Get Help EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers and provides the following services when you dial 800 922 8911 Q EPSON Fax On Demand technical information library Q Product literature on current and new products Q Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Q Technical information on the installation configuration and operation of EPSON products QO Customer relations You can purchase ink cartridges paper parts printed manuals and accessories for your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada call 800 GO EPSON for sales locations If you purchased your scanner outside the Un
6. 2110 To receive information you must provide a return fax number EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at 800 422 2007 Make sure you communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit no parity and a modem speed up to 28 8 Kpbs See your communication software documentation for more information 13 Getting Started EPSON Forum on CompuServe CompuServe members can access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe If you are already a member simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the forum If you are not currently a member you are elibible for a free introductiory membership as an owner of an EPSON product This membership entitles you to Q An introductory credit on CompuServe Q Your own user ID and password Q A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine CompuServe s monthly publication To take advantage of this offer call 800 848 8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative 529 In other countries call the following U S telephone number 614 529 1611 or your local CompuServe access number Getting Started 14
7. EPSON PERSONAL DOCUMENT STATION Grayscale Scanner Getting Started Comme Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content A Note Conceming Responsible Use of Copynghted Matenals Like photocopiers scanners can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material Although Section 107 of the U S Copyright Act of 1976 Title 17 United States Code the fair use doctrine permits limited copying in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Unless you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by not scanning published material without the permission of the copyright holder Copynght 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 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 mod
8. ent For additional instructions see the manual for the ES 300GS scanner Balloon Help and the manual and on line help utilities for the eePaper Document Management amp Archival Suite System and Memory Requirements For the scanner and your software to work properly your system must include the following minimum configuration QO An Apple Macintosh or Power Macintosh computer with a 68030 68040 or PowerPC processor Q Apple system software 7 5 or higher Q 8MB or more of system RAM 4MB of application RAM Q At least 25MB of free hard disk space a removable drive is recommended for document archiving QO A color monitor Getting Started 2 Setting Up the Scanner Follow the steps below to set up the scanner and connect it to the SCSI port on your Macintosh or to another SCSI device The SCSI cable included with the scanner has a 25 pin connector on one end and a dual 25 50 pin connector on the other 1 50 pin connector for an additional device 25 pin connectorto the scanner Take the scanner out of its box and place it on a flat stable surface with the rear panel facing you Remove the tape securing the scanner cover and pull out any packing material from underneath the cover Turn off your Macintosh scanner and any other peripheral devices The scanner is turned off when the O side of the power switch on the rear panel is pressed down Caution C Be sure that your Macintosh scanner
9. ifications 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 Introduction This package contains everything you need for professional quality document scanning and processing O EPSON Personal Document Station ES 300GS scanner which scans in 8 bit monochrome grayscale at up to 400 dpi and includes a built in document feeder and an attachable business card guide Q SCSI system cable Q eePaper Document Management amp Archival Suite for the Apple Macintosh an integrated software package providing file creation and management optical character recognition OCR and document mark up capabilities This software also links to your existing fax and e mail applications To fax or e mail your scanned images you must have one of the following application programs and access to a fax modem Fax applications E mail applications STF Technologies FaxSTF MS Mail Delrina Fax PRO or Fax LITE CE Software QuickMail Lotus cc Mail Note Other programs may be supported see the release notes that come with your eePaper software user s guide 1 Getting Started This booklet tells you how to set up your scanner install the software and scan a docum
10. ited States or Canada contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service If you need help with any software program you are using see that program s documentation for technical support information Hectronic Support Services If you have a modem the fastest way to access helpful tips specifications drivers application notes DIP switch or jumper settings and bulletins for EPSON products is through the online services below Getting Started 12 Word Wide Web If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser you can access EPSON s World Wide Web site at http www epson com EPSON s home page links users to What s New EPSON Products EPSON Connection Corporate Info and EPSON Contacts Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and the EPSON Chat area To get in touch with EPSON around the world EPSON Contacts includes contact information for local EPSON subsidiaries EPSON Intemet FIP Site If you have access to the Internet and an FTP client you can download drivers FAQs and sample files from EPSON s FTP site Use your FTP client or Web browser to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password guest access is limited EPSON Fax On Demand Service You can access the EPSON Fax On Demand technical information library by calling 800 922 2891 or 800 442
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