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Epson GT-15000 Scanner User's Manual

1. t scan or you get only a few dots for the scanned image Make sure the document is face down on the document table If you re using the automatic document feeder make sure the original document is inserted face up Select Black amp White for the Image Type and change the Threshold setting The file size is too big Adjust your scan settings Try setting at a lower resolution dpi or scan only part of the image Poor character recognition during OCR scanning Adjust the Threshold setting 64 Solving Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan If you ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn t recognize your scanner try uninstalling and reinstalling the scanner software 1 Turn off the scanner and disconnect it from the computer 2 Double click the Add or Remove Programs icon in the Windows Control Panel 3 Select EPSON Scan and click the Change Remove or Add Remove button 4 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the software If you see a message prompting you to restart the computer select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish Follow the instructions on page 16 to reinstall your software Where To Get Help If you are having problems with EPSON Scan or your scanner see the contact information in the section below If you are having problems with your other software see page 65 Epson Technical Support Epson provides t
2. Move the document about a quarter of an inch away from the edges If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image the document may be too thick or there may be outside light interfering with the scan If you are scanning without the cover place paper over the edges of the document to block outside light 62 Solving Problems Your image scans at an angle Check the position of your document It may be placed at an angle on the document table Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table Straight lines in the image come out jagged Make sure the document is aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table Your image is too dark Increase the brightness setting in EPSON Scan Office or Home Mode Select Professional Mode and adjust the exposure using the Auto Adjust button Select Professional Mode and adjust the Gamma setting using the Histogram Adjust button Try different combinations of gamma and color settings in EPSON Scan Click the Configuration button at the bottom of the window then make any changes on the Color tab Change the Destination setting in the Home or Office Mode A line of dots is missing from the image When a line of dots is missing from the scanned image on your screen the scanner sensor has malfunctioned Contact Epson
3. Online and E mail Adobe Photoshop Elements 206 675 6358 6 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific Time Monday to Friday pay support www adobe com support techdocs adobe com ABBYY FineReader Sprint 510 226 6719 510 226 6069 www abbyyusa com support abbyyusa com ScanSoft PaperPort Deluxe 978 977 8430 10 00 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Time Monday to Friday pay support www scansoft com paperport support 66 Solving Problems 67 Appendix A Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color Matrix CCD line sensor Monochrome line sensor Effective pixels 7020 10200 pixels 600 dpi Color depth 48 bit internal 24 bit external Grayscale depth 16 bit internal 8 bit external Maximum document size 11 7 17 0 inches 297 432 mm the reading area can be specified from your software Resolution 600 dpi optical Maximum hardware resolution 600 dpi main scan 1200 dpi with Micro Step Drive sub scan The maximum hardware resolution of 600 1200 dpi is achieved using Epson s Micro Step Drive technology Maximum interpolated resolution 4800 dpi Speed 600 dpi draft mode Color 3 8 msec line approx Grayscale 1 3 msec line approx Line art 1 3 msec line approx Color separation RGB color filters on CCD Reading sequence Monochrome One pass scanning Color byte sequence One pass scanning R G B Color line sequen
4. See the Reference Guide for complete instructions on using EPSON Scan scanning in a network environment and additional information about your scanner The Reference Guide is installed on your desktop when you install the scanner software To open it double click the GT 15000 Reference Guide icon on your desktop or click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt EPSON gt GT 15000 Guide gt Reference Guide On Screen Help For more information about any of the software that came with your scanner click the Help button or access the Help menu Electronic Documents FineReader Sprint PaperPort Deluxe and Photoshop Elements all include electronic manuals in Adobe Acrobat PDF format If none of these sources answers your questions see Where To Get Help on page 64 Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual Warning Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Contains important information about your scanner Tip Contains hints for great scanning 10 Welcome 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter describes the following procedures Unpacking the scanner Turning the scanner on and off Connecting the scanner to your computer Installing the software Unpacking the Scanner Remove the scanner from the box and make sure you have these items Remo
5. amazingly accurate detail and color Its 600 1200 dpi hardware resolution and 11 7 17 inch scan bed let you quickly capture incredibly sharp images from practically any size source document About Your Scanner Your Epson GT 15000 scanner includes many advanced features 48 bit color depth and 600 1200 optical resolution let you capture crisp clean text and high quality images with millions of colors and thousands of shades of gray Scan through documents quickly with accuracy and detail letter sized monochrome pages up to 16 ppm color up to 10 ppm landscape at 300 dpi draft mode Large scan bed and optional automatic document feeder let you quickly scan anything from a two page book spread to a double sided 100 page document Built in USB and SCSI interfaces optional Network Image Express card or IEEE 1394 FireWire interface card provide versatile connections for individual or workgroup users Convenient a Start button on the scanner lets you place your document and start your scan immediately If the scanner is set up for network use you can automatically send the image back to your workstation EPSON Scan software provides automatic paper size detection Includes additional software for document management optical character recognition and image editing 8 Welcome About Your Software The Scanner Software CD ROM includes these software applications EPSON Scan Gene
6. production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Image Scanner Model J151A Product Epson GT 15000 Warranty Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product if purchased new and used in the United States or Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson product prove defective during the warranty period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center You are responsible for all costs shipping insurance travel time in getting the product to the service location Epson will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective product without charge for parts or labor When warranty service involves the exchange of the produ
7. t match those in your original document try experimenting with the Document Type Image Type settings and Image Adjustment settings to adjust the colors Also try selecting just the area that you want to scan with a marquee see page 37 This will let the scanner software choose the optimum color and exposure settings for that part of the image If there is a border around your image or if the document cover is in the scanning area this may adjust the exposure and colors in your scan Type of scan Resolution Photograph 300 dpi Text with images 400 dpi Line art 300 to 1200 dpi Image for web 96 to 150 dpi Text for OCR 400 dpi Newspaper 400 dpi Magazine 300 dpi 40 How To Scan 41 Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment Three options are available for the Epson GT 15000 Automatic document feeder B813212 Epson IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card B808342 Epson Network Image Express scanner interface card B12B808393 You can purchase these accessories from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 You can also purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canada sales Follow the instructions in this chapter to Unpack and install the automatic document feeder Scan with the automatic document feeder Fix jams in the automatic document feeder Install the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner inter
8. 5 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 50 to 89 F Storage 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operating 10 to 80 Standby 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Avoid dust direct sunlight and proximity to strong light sources Safety Approvals 120 V model Safety UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN 60950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 Class B AS NZS 3548 class B 230 V model Safety EN 60950 EMC EN 550022 class B EN 61000 3 2 3 3 Specifications 69 SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 Logic level TTL compatible ID setting Selectable from 0 to 7 Terminator Internal terminator enable disable selectable Connector type Two half pitch 50 pin connectors USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Electrical standard Full speed mode 12Mb and High speed mode of Universal 480 Mbps Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Connector type One receptacle Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface type IEEE 1394 1995 compatible Data transfer method Half duplex Data Strobe differential serial Synchronization method Clock synchronization with DS Link Encoding decoding DS Link Logic level 3 3 V Compatible connectors IEEE 1394 1995 compatible Power class Power class code 100 No power supply from exte
9. Connect the other end of the cable to your network hub For information on configuring the scanner for your network see the Epson Network Image Express Card User s Guide that came with the card Reset button Lights 52 Using Optional Equipment 53 Chapter 2 Maintenance To protect your scanner and ensure optimum performance follow the instructions in this chapter to clean and transport the scanner Cleaning the Scanner 1 Press the Power button to turn the scanner off and unplug the power cord 2 Use a soft damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the outer case 3 Clean dust and smudges from the document table glass with a soft dry cloth a microfiber glass cleaning cloth is recommended You can also use compressed air dust remover sprays Dust on the glass can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image To remove grease use pretreated lens scanner wipes Caution Always unplug the scanner before cleaning Don t let water or any other liquid get into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to clean the document table A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case Don t spray lubricants inside the scanner and be careful not to spill liquid into th
10. Start Button in Windows 98 Me or 2000 36 4 Contents Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window 37 Scanning Tips 38 Selecting Resolution 38 Scaling Resizing Images 39 Scanning Color Images 39 Chapter 3 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 41 Automatic Document Feeder 42 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 43 Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder 45 Fixing Document Jams 47 Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card 48 Installing the Network Image Express Card 50 Chapter 2 MAINTENANCE 53 Cleaning the Scanner 53 Transporting the Scanner 54 Chapter 5 SOLVING PROBLEMS 55 Diagnosing Scanner Problems 56 Problems and Solutions 57 Scanner Problems 57 Software Problems 60 Quality Problems 60 Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan 64 Where To Get Help 64 Epson Technical Support 64 Speak to a Support Representative 65 Purchase Supplies and Accessories 65 Other Software Technical Support 65 Contents 5 Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS 67 Appendix B REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 71 System Requirements 71 Important Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Warranty 74 INDEX 77 6 Contents 7 Welcome The Epson GT 15000 is a 48 bit color large format professional scanner that delivers superior results and versatility for business users Using Epson s ColorTrue II Imaging System the scanner captures text and images with
11. next page If you re using Windows XP you see this window 2 Select the program you want to use To have the program open automatically whenever you press the a Start button check Always use this program for this action 3 Click OK Note If you want to change the program after you set up the a Start button do the following Open the Scanners and Cameras utility in the Windows Control Panel right click EPSON GT 15000 and select Properties Click the Events tab and choose the Start Button Under Actions select the program you want the a Start button to start a Start button 36 How To Scan Setting Up the Start Button in Windows 98 Me or 2000 EPSON Scan opens by default when you press the a Start button If you want to have a scanning application open instead follow these steps 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon 3 If you re using Windows 98 or 2000 select your scanner from the list of devices and click Properties If you re using Windows Me right click the EPSON GT 15000 icon and select Properties 4 Select the Events tab You see a window like the one on the right 5 Make sure Start Button is selected under Scanner events 6 Click the checkbox for the application you want the a Start button to open Make sure you clear the checkboxes for all the other applications If you want to choose from a list when you press the a Star
12. opens 4 Choose the Home Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan window If you want to use the Professional Mode see page 26 5 Click the Preview button to see a preview of your scan 6 Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire image or click and drag to create a scanning selection area marquee For more information on using marquees see page 37 Note If the scanned image in the preview window has a blue box around it you re previewing in thumbnail mode This allows you to scan multiple photos and automatically select them If you want to select part of an image click the arrow beside the Preview button in the EPSON Scan dialog box and select Normal from the pull down menu Then click the Preview button to preview in normal mode 34 How To Scan 7 In the EPSON Scan window choose Photograph in the Document Type list 8 Choose Color Grayscale or Black amp White for the Image Type 9 Choose a Destination setting Screen Web if you will only view your image on the screen Printer if you re printing the image Other if you want to specify a resolution 10 Select a Target Size if you want to specify any size other than that of the original document 11 Select the Descreening Filter option to reduce moir patterns in the image To specify the source image you are scanning click to see more options then choose the closest option to
13. options Auto Adjust When Auto Adjust is on the default your software detects and analyzes the image with the document settings you ve specified to determine the optimum settings for your scan Click the button to turn it off Histogram Adjustment Click this button to adjust the highlight shadow and gamma input levels Tone Correction Click this button to choose a preset tone curve for specific effects or to change the tone curve manually Image Adjustment Click this button to adjust the color balance saturation brightness and contrast settings 28 How To Scan For any of the setting windows above you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for your image See the EPSON Scan on screen help for more information about the Adjustment options 6 The Unsharp Mask Filter option sharpens the image and is on by default You can Click to see more options then choose a Level to reduce or increase the effect To turn it off click on the checkbox to remove the check mark 7 Select the Descreening Filter option to reduce moir patterns in the image To specify the source image you are scanning click to see more options then choose the closest option to your source document in the Screen Ruling menu You may need to use the scroll bar to see this menu 8 For faded photographs you can select Color Restoration to restore the colors 9 Click Scan then see step 5 on page 21 for instructions o
14. see a screen asking if you want to restart your computer Select No I will restart my computer later and click Finish 7 When installation is complete you see this screen 8 Click Exit 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to register your scanner 10 Press the Power button to turn on the scanner 11 Remove the CD and restart your computer 12 If you want to install Photoshop Elements insert the Photoshop Elements CD ROM after your computer restarts and follow the on screen instructions You must have Windows XP or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later to install and use the program Now you are ready to scan See page 19 for instructions 18 Getting Started 19 Chapter 2 How To Scan The EPSON Scan software included with your Epson GT 15000 provides three modes to give you progressive levels of control over the scanning process Home Mode Makes scanning quick and easy It includes a simple interface automatic image adjustments and preset configurations for various types of scans Office Mode Includes a basic interface with practical scan settings designed for documents Choose this mode to scan multi page documents on the optional automatic document feeder Professional Mode Lets you manually configure advanced image settings including the histogram setting tone color depth balance saturation brightness and contrast You can use EPSON Scan either in a standalone mode or
15. the Ready light stops flashing and remains on If you attempt to preview or scan before the scanner is ready EPSON Scan may stop responding If this happens restart your computer Make sure the scanner s transportation lock is in the Unlock position Check the Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel System utility If there is an Unknown Device icon select it and click Remove Solving Problems 59 If you re using software like Adobe Photoshop Elements or PaperPort Deluxe make sure you select EPSON GT 15000 as your scanner or import source Make sure the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner is not set to the asterisk and that it s set to a number that doesn t conflict with any other SCSI devices If you reset the SCSI ID switch turn the scanner off and then on again Then restart your computer Make sure you have enough memory to scan your image If you re scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution close any unnecessary programs Try scanning at a lower resolution or select part of the image to scan If you still cannot scan you may need to upgrade your RAM If you have a SCSI ZIP drive it may be interfering with your scanner Disconnect the ZIP drive restart your computer then try scanning again If you re using the optional automatic document feeder run EPSON Scan in Office Mode or Professional Mode and select ADF Single side
16. the file in the Prefix field choose an image type and click OK For more details see the EPSON Scan on screen Help 22 How To Scan Basic Scanning in Home Mode After you start EPSON Scan and choose Home Mode you see this window Follow these steps to select your scan settings 1 Click Preview to see a preview of your scan Select Home Mode How To Scan 23 2 Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document or click and drag in the preview window to create a scanning selection area marquee For more information on using marquees see page 37 3 Choose a Document Type setting in the EPSON Scan window that is appropriate for your scan 4 Choose an Image Type setting Color for color scans Grayscale for scans of black and white photos or images Black amp White for text or line art 5 Choose a Destination setting If you want to specify a size or resolution click Other and choose a resolution setting 50 to 4800 dpi or target size 6 Select Descreening Filter to reduce moir patterns in the image 7 Select Color Restoration to automatically restore color in faded photos 8 Click Brightness to open the Brightness and Contrast settings and adjust them as desired 9 Click Scan then see step 5 on page 21 for instructions on saving your scanned image Auto Detect button 24 How To Scan Scanning in Office Mode After you start EPS
17. 1 to 23 33 to 34 installing 16 to 17 Office Mode 19 24 to 25 29 to 30 previewing scans 37 to 38 59 problems 60 Professional Mode 19 21 26 to 28 scanning to a file 21 starting 21 Error light 56 Ethernet card 50 to 51 F Faint image 60 FCC compliance statement 73 File Save Settings 21 File size 63 FineReader Sprint 8 31 to 32 65 Index 78 Index FireWire installing the scanner card 48 to 49 scanner card specifications 69 system requirements 48 G Gamma adjustment 27 63 H Help Epson 64 to 65 software 65 Histogram adjustment 27 Home Mode 19 21 to 23 33 to 34 I IEEE 1394 see FireWire Image Adjustment button 27 Image quality problems 60 to 63 Image Type setting 30 34 Installing automatic document feeder 43 to 45 FireWire scanner interface card 48 to 49 Network Image Express card 50 to 51 software 16 to 17 L Lights 56 Loading documents automatic document feeder 45 single sheet 20 Lock transportation 13 54 M Maintenance 53 to 54 Moving scanner 54 N Network Image Express card 50 to 51 O OCR scanning 8 31 to 32 Office Mode 19 21 24 to 25 29 to 30 Optional equipment see Automatic document feeder FireWire Network Image Express P PaperPort Deluxe installing 16 to 17 support 65 using 28 to 30 Photoshop Elements 32 65 Power turning off 13 Power turning on 13 Preview window 37 Problems automatic document feeder 47 to 4
18. 1394 FireWire interface card your system must have the following Built in IEEE 1394 FireWire port or IEEE 1394 FireWire PCI card OHCI compliant Pre installed version of Windows XP 2000 Professional or Me Follow these steps to install the IEEE 1394 FireWire card in your scanner and connect it to your computer 1 Turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components like the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card To discharge static electricity touch the scanner s metal frame before handling the card Using Optional Equipment 49 2 Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the scanner s optional interface slot Then remove the plate Put the screws and shield plate in a safe place in case you want to reinstall the shield plate later 3 Turn the card over so that the component side is facing down and insert it in the optional interface slot 4 Push gently until the card is firmly seated 5 Tighten the retaining screws and reconnect the scanner s cables 6 Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the IEEE 1394 port on the card and the other end into an IEEE 1394 FireWire port on your computer 50 Using Optional Equipment Installing the Network Image Express Card The Network Image Express card B12B808393 allows you to share your scanner without the need for a server The card supports 10BaseT 100Base
19. 5 Insert the two installation screws into the holes on the back of the scanner then tighten the screws with the screwdriver that came with the automatic document feeder 44 Using Optional Equipment 6 Align the screws with the holes in the automatic document feeder Then slide the holes over the installation screws Make sure the small pegs below the holes on the feeder go all the way into the back of the scanner Warning Have someone help you lift the automatic document feeder 7 Secure the knobs to the ends of the installation screws using the screwdriver Make sure the base of the feeder is flush against the back of the scanner 8 Attach the cable to the scanner s ADF connector and tighten the screws Using Optional Equipment 45 9 Make sure the switch on the underside of the feeder is set towards the circle as shown Then lower the automatic document feeder 10 Once the automatic document feeder is attached you can plug in the scanner s power cord connect the cable and turn on the scanner Note If you re using the SCSI connection you need to restart your computer after plugging in the feeder Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder Your automatic document feeder can hold up to 100 pages at a time You can load letter size or smaller pages in either landscape or portrait orientation You can load larger pages in the portrait orientation only Follow these guidelines when scanning with the automa
20. 8 56 60 color 62 to 63 image quality 60 to 63 previewing scan 59 scanner 57 to 59 software 60 Professional Mode 19 21 26 to 28 R Ready light 56 Requirements electrical 68 environmental 68 system 48 71 Resizing images 39 Resolution choosing 27 38 to 39 maximum 67 Index 79 S Safety instructions 72 Scaling images 39 Scanner choosing location 12 cleaning 53 connecting 14 to 15 installing software 16 to 17 moving 54 problems 57 to 59 turning off 13 turning on 13 unpacking 11 Scanning color images 39 documents with PaperPort Deluxe 28 to 30 double sided 46 photos 32 to 34 placing documents 20 previewing scans 37 to 38 59 Start button 35 to 36 text for editing 8 31 to 32 tips 38 to 39 to a file 21 with automatic document feeder 46 Scanning Quality setting 27 SCSI connecting to 15 interface specifications 69 problems 58 Service 64 to 65 Software installing 16 to 17 problems 60 uninstalling 64 Specifications automatic document feeder 70 electrical 68 environmental 68 FireWire card 69 scanner 67 to 70 Start button 35 to 36 Support 64 to 65 System requirements 48 71 T Target Size setting 27 34 Technical support 64 to 65 Text scanning 8 31 to 32 Tone correction 27 Transportation lock 13 54 58 Transporting scanner 54 Troubleshooting automatic document feeder 56 60 image quality 60 to 63 scanner 57 to 59 software 60 Turning off s
21. Epson GT 15000 User s Guide 2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson scanner Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances tho
22. I connection you need to make sure your computer has a SCSI board and any necessary SCSI software installed Then follow these steps to connect the scanner 1 Make sure the scanner is off 2 If you have another SCSI device that uses SCSI ID 2 turn the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner to a new number Do not use 0 1 or 7 3 Unless your scanner is connected in the middle of a SCSI chain leave the terminator switch on the back of the scanner turned On 4 Squeeze the lock releases on your SCSI cable and plug it into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port on your computer 16 Getting Started Installing the Software You must install the software to be able to use your scanner Follow these steps 1 Close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs 2 Make sure the scanner is OFF Note If you see a screen like either of the ones below click Cancel and turn off the scanner You can t install your software that way 3 Insert the Epson GT 15000 Software CD 4 When you see the antivirus message click Continue 5 Read the Software License Agreement and click Agree You see the installation screen Getting Started 17 6 Click Install and follow any instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan and the other software applications This will take a few minutes If you have Windows XP during the installation you ll
23. ON Scan and choose Office Mode you see this window Follow these steps to select your scan settings 1 Click Preview to see a preview of your scan Select Office Mode How To Scan 25 2 Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document or click and drag in the preview window to create a scanning selection area marquee For more information on using marquees see page 37 3 Make any of these adjustments in the EPSON Scan window as necessary Select the appropriate Image Type Color Grayscale or Black amp White In the Destination box you can change the Document Source to ADF for example Size Orientation or Resolution 50 to 1200 dpi Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings for your image If you re scanning printed materials select Descreening Filter to reduce moir patterns in the image To sharpen the image select Unsharp Mask Filter 4 Click Scan then see step 5 on page 21 for instructions on saving your scanned image Auto Detect button 26 How To Scan Advanced Scanning in Professional Mode After you start EPSON Scan and choose Professional Mode you see this window 1 Click Preview to see a preview of your scan 2 Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document or click and drag in the preview window to create a scanning selection area marquee For more informa
24. T full and half duplex networks Any computer on the network that has the EPSON Scan software installed can scan and import a document from the Epson GT 15000 For information on setting up and using the scanner on a network see your on screen Epson GT 15000 Reference Guide Follow these steps to install the card in your scanner and connect it to your network 1 Turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components like the Network Image Express card To discharge static electricity touch the scanner s metal frame before handling the card 2 Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot Then remove the plate Put the screws and shield plate in a safe place in case you want to reinstall the shield plate later 3 Turn the card over so that the component side is facing down and insert it in the optional interface slot 4 Push gently until the card is firmly seated 5 Tighten the retaining screws and plug in the scanner Using Optional Equipment 51 6 To initialize the card turn on the scanner while holding down the Reset button on the card for about 10 seconds The red and green lights on the card turn on 7 Wait until the red and green lights turn off then turn off the scanner 8 Connect an Ethernet cable to the connector on the card Make sure you use a Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable 9
25. VDC Input current 24 V 1 5 A 5 V 0 4 A 71 Appendix B Requirements and Notices System Requirements The minimum system requirements are listed below For optimum performance a faster processor and more memory are recommended If you re scanning high resolution images you need more than the minimum available hard disk space Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card monitor and software See the documentation for these products for details A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium equivalent processor 233 MHz or faster recommended Preinstalled Windows 98 2000 Me or XP for USB connection Windows 98 2000 Professional Me or XP for SCSI connection SCSI USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 Windows XP Me or 2000 only port FireWire card must be OHCI compliant 128MB RAM 256MB RAM recommended for all systems 300MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive SVGA color monitor with 800 600 resolution 16 bit 65K color display adapter card 24 bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended 72 Requirements and Notices Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Don t spill liquid on the sc
26. When a line of dots is missing from your printouts your printer has malfunctioned See your printer manual Solving Problems 63 The colors in your scanned image look different from the colors in the original document Make sure the Image Type setting in EPSON Scan is correct Try different combinations of gamma and color settings in EPSON Scan Click the Configuration button at the bottom of the window then make any changes on the Color tab Exact color matching is difficult Check your software and monitor documentation for information on color matching and calibration Moir cross hatch patterns appear in the scanned image Make the image size slightly smaller In EPSON Scan select the Descreening Filter checkbox If you re using Professional Mode you may have to scroll to see this setting In Professional Mode set the Screen Ruling to the appropriate setting for your document Use a transparent sheet between the document and the document table to defocus the image slightly Reposition the document on the document table Try positioning the document at a slight angle The printed image is larger or smaller than the original You can t judge the size of the printed image by what you see on your screen The image size settings in your scanner software determine the size of the printed image Check the Target Size setting in EPSON Scan The image doesn
27. all selected areas at once click the All button Scanning Tips Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors including the quality of your original and the resolution you select The better your original is the better your scan will be To get the best possible scan keep the document table clean and make sure the document is flat against the glass surface You can make many corrections in your scanning software For additional photo retouching use an image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop Elements Selecting Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch dpi or dots per centimeter dpcm your image contains The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you re scanning and your final output device If you want to print the image in its original size 1 1 ratio scan it at 300 dpi To enlarge photographs or scan documents for your OCR software application select a resolution of 400 to 600 dpi If you re scanning an image to view on screen choose 96 dpi How To Scan 39 Follow the guidelines in this table for selecting a resolution Scaling Resizing Images If you plan to enlarge your image it s better to enlarge it by scanning at a higher resolution If you change the image resolution or size in an application you lose image quality Keep this in mind when scanning small photos that you plan to enlarge Scanning Color Images If the colors in your scanned image don
28. and reinstall EPSON Scan as described on page 64 If you have a SCSI connection turn off both your scanner and computer Then turn on your scanner before you turn on the computer If you have a SCSI connection make sure your SCSI board is installed correctly Check the Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel to make sure the SCSI board is listed If the SCSI board is found but not the scanner check the terminator switch and SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner Make sure the SCSI ID doesn t conflict with another SCSI device Unless the scanner is in the middle of a SCSI chain the terminator switch should be set to ON If you ve replaced your SCSI board or changed the SCSI ID you may need to uninstall and reinstall your scanner software See the instructions on page 64 Check for IRQ conflicts with built in options If you purchased the IEEE 1394 scanner interface card as an option make sure that it is installed correctly See page 48 If you are using the scanner on a network make sure your EPSON Scan settings are configured for network operation If all else fails uninstall and reinstall your software as described on page 64 If you are using the automatic document feeder make sure the base of the feeder is flush against the back of the scanner The scanner doesn t scan your image Make sure the scanner is ready to scan Wait until
29. anner Use a soft dry cloth or a compressed air spray designed for cleaning electronic equipment to clean dust from the document table glass Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source Use only the power cord that comes with this product This product s power cord is for use with this product only Use of another cord or use of this cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label Always supply power directly from a standard domestic electric outlet with the AC power cord that meets relevant local safety standards 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 make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord doesn t exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet doesn t exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or th
30. by starting from another program such as PaperPort Deluxe or Photoshop Elements This chapter provides step by step instructions for the following Placing your original document on the scanner Scanning to a file with EPSON Scan Scanning documents with PaperPort Deluxe Scanning text for editing OCR Scanning photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements Scanning with the a Start button Selecting the scanning area Scanning tips 20 How To Scan Placing Your Original Document This section explains how to position documents or photos on the document table for scanning Note If you re scanning a multi page document using the optional automatic document feeder see Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder on page 45 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down in the upper left corner of the document table You can scan several pages or photos at the same time Make sure you leave about an inch of space between them on the document table 2 Close the document cover slowly Be careful not to move the document Tip If the edges of your document don t scan properly move it in one quarter inch from the edges of the document table You can remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item such as a book that doesn t fit under the cover Simply open the cover all the way and pull it straight up When you reattach the cover line the rods u
31. canner 13 Turning on scanner 13 U Uninstalling software 64 Unpacking scanner 11 Unsharp Mask Filter 25 28 30 USB connecting to 14 interface specifications 69 W Warranty 74 to 75 80 Index
32. ce One pass scanning R G B Zoom 50 to 200 in 1 increments Command level ESC I B7 FS Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel input 1 to 8 bits per pixel output Brightness 7 levels Line art settings Fixed threshold TET Text Enhancement Technology enable disable selectable 68 Specifications Digital halftoning AAS Auto Area Segmentation enable disable selectable 3 error diffusion modes A B and C 4 dither patterns A B C and D for bi level and quad level data 2 downloadable dither patterns Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode 1 type user defined Interfaces SCSI 2 half pitch 50 pin connectors USB 2 0 Type B receptacle connector IEEE 1394 FireWire optional 10Base T 100Base TX optional Light source Xenon gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 100 000 cycles of carriage movement main unit MCBF Dimensions Width 25 8 inches 656 mm Depth 18 0 inches 458 mm Height 6 2 inches 158 mm Weight Approximately 29 8 lb 13 5 kg Electrical Input voltage range 100 to 120 VAC 90 to 132 VAC 220 to 240 VAC 198 to 264 VAC Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Rated current 100 to 120 VAC 0 8 A 220 to 240 VAC 0 3 A Power consumption Operating Approximately 50 W Approximately 75 W with ADF unit Standby Approximately 7
33. ct or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement product or part may be new or Requirements and Notices 75 refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer added boards chips or drives Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with
34. d of the scanner s power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the scanner and the other end into a grounded electrical outlet 4 Press the Power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on The green Ready light starts flashing 5 Wait until the Ready light stops flashing then press the Power button again to turn it off Now see the next section to connect the scanner to your computer and then install the software as described on page 16 Transportation lock Ready light Power button 14 Getting Started Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Follow the appropriate instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer s USB or SCSI interface Note You can also install optional interface cards in the scanner and use these for connecting to your computer system For information about installing and using the optional IEEE 1394 FireWire card or Epson Network Image Express card see Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment Connecting to a USB Interface 1 Make sure the scanner is off 2 Plug the flat end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer or powered USB hub Plug the square end into the scanner s USB port Note Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by Epson or if you connect your scanner to a multi level USB hub system Getting Started 15 Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface In order to use the SCS
35. d or ADF Double sided as the Document Source Also make sure the original document is inserted face up When previewing a scan you see a message that the document could not be located Make sure you ve selected the correct Document Type in EPSON Scan You can t scan multiple images Position photos or documents at least an inch apart Make sure the application you are using supports multiple image scanning Pages jam in the automatic document feeder Remove the jammed pages following the instructions on page 47 The scanner doesn t start when you press the a Start button Check the Events tab in the scanner s properties window Make sure Take no action or Disable device events are not selected 60 Solving Problems Software Problems EPSON Scan doesn t work properly Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements See the requirements on page 71 Check your computer s memory If you re running other software at the same time have many device drivers or you re scanning a large image the computer may not have enough memory See your software and computer manuals Check your software installation Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up If all else fails uninstall your software then reinstall it You can t select ADF as the Document Source Office Mode or Professional Mode Make sure the optional automatic docum
36. e cabinet damaged if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions Requirements and Notices 73 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certi
37. e scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never open the scanner case If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact Epson Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or the case damaged or if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance 54 Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Always secure the carriage when you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time 1 If you re using the automatic document feeder remove it from the scanner and replace the scanner cover Warning Make sure you have someone help you lift the automatic document feeder 2 Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves left to the home position Then turn off the scanner 3 Push down the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the Lock position 4 Use the scanner s original box or a similar box with enough packaging material to prevent movement inside the box 5 Pack the automatic document feeder in its original box or use a similar box with enough packaging material to prevent any movement inside the box Transportation lock 55 Chapter 5 Solving Problems This chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner s lights and gives y
38. ent feeder is installed correctly and securely connected to the ADF connector on the back of the scanner If you need to reinstall or reconnect it restart your computer afterward Try turning the scanner off then back on You can t open PaperPort Deluxe Restart Windows then try opening PaperPort again Quality Problems Your scanned image is faint or out of focus Decrease the brightness setting in EPSON Scan Office or Home Mode Select Professional Mode and adjust the exposure using the Auto Adjust button Select Professional Mode and adjust the Gamma setting using the Histogram Adjust button Check the condition of your original If the document is damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table Solving Problems 61 Your scanned image is blurred or distorted Check the position and condition of your document Make sure it is placed flat against the document table glass If only part of the image is blurred part of your document may be wrinkled or warped Make sure the document table glass is clean Make sure you didn t accidentally move the document during scanning Make sure the scanner is on a flat stable surface The edges of the document aren t scanned Don t place your document right up against the edges of the document table
39. face card Install the Network Image Express card 42 Using Optional Equipment Automatic Document Feeder The automatic document feeder B813212 allows you to load and scan multiple page documents You can scan up to 100 sheets at a time either one sided or two sided When you unpack the automatic document feeder make sure you have the parts shown below If any items are missing or damaged contact your Epson dealer or call Epson at 562 276 4382 in the United States or 905 709 3839 in Canada Warning The automatic document feeder is large and heavy You ll need to have someone help you unpack it and set it up Note Although the automatic document feeder comes with four feet you need only the two smaller ones to connect it to the scanner The other feet are for another scanner model Screws Automatic document feeder Knobs Screwdriver Feet Using Optional Equipment 43 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off and the power cord is unplugged 2 Open the document cover then grasp the back of the cover and lift it off the scanner Warning Before removing the document cover make sure you raise it all the way up This will prevent the hinges from snapping back on the springs and possibly injuring you 3 Make sure the document table is clean and free of dust 4 Attach the two smaller feet to the automatic document feeder as shown on the right
40. fication of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada 74 Requirements and Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity
41. have a SCSI connection always restart your computer after changing or reconnecting the cable Error and Ready lights are both on The scanner has received an incorrect command from your scanning software Try scanning again Error and Ready lights are both off Make sure your scanner is connected to a working outlet then press the Power button Restart your computer If the green Ready light doesn t come on there may be a problem with the automatic document feeder or the cover may be open Make sure the cover or automatic document feeder is closed If you are using the feeder make sure a document is loaded and pages are not jammed Error and Ready lights are both flashing Check that the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is set to Unlock If not unlock the scanner then turn it off and back on again Restart your computer If this doesn t solve the problem contact Epson as described on page 64 Error light Ready light a Start button Power button Solving Problems 57 Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you re having trouble setting up your scanner scanning or getting the quality you want from your scans Scanner Problems The Ready light doesn t come on or flashes The Ready light flashes when scanning is in progress If you are scanning a large file wait for scanning to finish Make sure the scanner power cord is securely plugged into the sca
42. hese technical support services Service Access Internet support Visit Epson s support website at http support epson com and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Automated Telephone Support Automated help services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week Using a touch tone telephone call 800 922 8911 Enter your Epson SoundAdvice Express code 70505 to quickly select GT 15000 information SM Solving Problems 65 Speak to a Support Representative Before you call for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson GT 15000 Product serial number located on the back of scanner Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call U S 562 276 4382 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canada sales Other Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax
43. in EPSON Scan Be sure to close the automatic document feeder before scanning If you open it while scanning you ll get an error Fixing Document Jams If a document gets jammed in the feeder follow these steps to clear it 1 Lift up the feeder and determine where the jam occurred 2 If the jam is on the left open the left cover If the jam is on the right open the right cover Slowly pull the jammed pages out of the feeder mechanism Be careful not to tear the paper If a page tears open the middle cover and remove it as shown 3 After removing the jammed pages close the covers and lower the feeder Make sure the red Error light is off and the green Ready light isn t flashing before trying to scan Left jam Right jam 48 Using Optional Equipment 4 If the error isn t cleared turn your scanner off and then on again Also close EPSON Scan Don t restart EPSON Scan until the green Ready light stops flashing Note If you attempt to preview or scan before the scanner is ready EPSON Scan may stop responding If this happens restart your computer Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card The IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card B808342 offers high speed image transfer and flexible connectivity for your scanner It supports a peak data transfer rate of 400 Mbps and allows you to connect multiple IEEE 1394 devices The card and included cable are shown on the right To use the IEEE
44. lt settings as shown 5 Click the Scan button Your document is scanned and opens in the ABBYY FineReader window 6 Click the Save button You see a standard Windows file save window Choose a location file name and one of the following file types rtf for editing in Microsoft Word pdf for a portable document file that you can use in Adobe Acrobat txt for an unformatted text file that you can open in many different programs Scan button 32 How To Scan You can also click the down arrow next to the Save button and choose to send the text to Microsoft Word or Excel or Adobe Acrobat For more information about ABBYY FineReader open the Help menu at the top of the screen or click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt ABBYY FineReader Tools gt ABBYY FineReader 5 0 Sprint User s Guide Scanning Photographs With Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements provides a variety of powerful tools for image editing along with recipes and step by step instructions for using the tools First place your photo or photos on the scanner as described on page 20 Then follow these steps to scan photos with Photoshop Elements 1 Double click the Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 0 icon on your desktop You see the Photoshop Elements window Click Start From Scratch How To Scan 33 2 Click Start From Scratch 3 Select Import from the File menu and then select EPSON GT 15000 EPSON Scan
45. n saving your scanned image Scanning Documents With PaperPort Deluxe The PaperPort Deluxe software included with your scanner lets you scan and manage a variety of documents You can use PaperPort to file and organize documents on your computer just as you would handle paper documents with the added convenience of searching by content as well as title First place your document or documents on the scanner as described on page 20 Then follow these steps to scan with PaperPort Deluxe 1 To start PaperPort click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt ScanSoft PaperPort 9 0 gt PaperPort How To Scan 29 You see the PaperPort desktop with several sample documents and images 2 Click the Scan button You see these settings on the left side of the screen 3 Select EPSON GT 15000 and Document Make sure you don t select WIA EPSON GT 15000 4 Click the Scan button EPSON Scan opens 5 Choose Office Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan window If you see a warning message about closing the preview window click OK Scan button Scan button 30 How To Scan You see the EPSON Scan Office Mode settings 6 Choose an Image Type Color for documents with color Grayscale for documents with grayscale images or black and white photos Black amp White for plain text documents 7 Click Preview 8 Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select
46. nner and the power outlet and that the scanner is turned on If the scanner was unplugged or off restart your computer before trying to scan Check that the power outlet is working and provides sufficient power for the scanner If you re using the automatic document feeder and both the Ready and Error lights are off make sure the feeder is closed Turn off the scanner then reconnect the feeder to the ADF connector on the back of the scanner Turn the scanner back on and restart your computer If you re using the automatic document feeder make sure a document is loaded and pages are not jammed If a jam occurs remove the jammed pages as described on page 47 If you re using the SCSI connection make sure the SCSI ID is set between 2 and 6 If you reset the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner turn the scanner off and then on again Then restart your computer You see an error message when you try to scan Make sure your scanner is turned on Check your cable connections If you have a USB connection use the cable that came with the scanner Try using a different USB port If your scanner is connected to a USB hub connect it directly to the computer s USB port 58 Solving Problems Check the Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel System utility If you see a or mark or the scanner appears as an Unknown Device remove the scanner Uninstall
47. non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations on damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not appl
48. ou basic steps for diagnosing and solving scanner problems It also tells you how to uninstall your software and how to contact Epson See Diagnosing Scanner Problems in the next section to determine what the cause of your scanner problem might be Then see these sections for solutions Scanner Problems Software Problems Quality Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan Where To Get Help Tip It s a good idea to check Epson s support web site periodically for possible updates to your scanner software Visit http support epson com and check to see if there is new software available free of charge for downloading to your computer Download instructions are posted for your convenience 56 Solving Problems Diagnosing Scanner Problems You can diagnose some problems by checking the scanner s lights as described in this section If you don t find the answer here see Problems and Solutions on page 57 Light Scanner Status Ready light is on or flashing The green Ready light is on when the scanner is ready to scan It flashes when scanning is in progress Error light is flashing Ready light is off There s a problem with your cable connection Reconnect the cable to both the scanner and your computer and then restart your computer If this doesn t work try using a different cable If you have a USB connection use the USB cable that came with your scanner If you
49. p with the positioning holes and lower the cover into place Warning Before removing the document cover make sure you raise it all the way up This will prevent the hinges from snapping back on the springs and possibly injuring you How To Scan 21 Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan You can use the import or acquire function of a TWAIN compliant application such as PaperPort Deluxe or Adobe Photoshop to scan images directly into your application as described later in this chapter Or you can scan directly to your computer by starting EPSON Scan from your desktop or from the Windows Start menu First place your document or photo on the scanner as described on page 20 Then follow these steps 1 Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop or click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt EPSON Scan gt EPSON Scan Note If you have multiple scanners installed you are prompted to choose your scanner Click EPSON GT 15000 and click OK 2 Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan window See page 19 for descriptions of the three modes 3 Continue with the instructions for your mode Home Mode on page 22 Office Mode on page 24 Professional Mode on page 26 4 After you finish selecting the settings for the mode you ve chosen click Scan You see the File Save Settings window 5 Click Browse if you want to select a different folder to store the file in Then type a name for
50. ral purpose driver for scanning photographs artwork documents or text for Optical Character Recognition OCR Includes automatic document size recognition and three modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned image Captiva ISIS Driver The Image and Scanner Interface Specification ISIS is a flexible modular standard for acquiring viewing converting printing and storing document images ABBYY FineReader 5 0 Sprint A powerful easy to use OCR program that lets you scan and send the text to a word processor or spreadsheet program You can save scanned documents in RTF TXT or PDF format ScanSoft PaperPort Deluxe 9 0 Use this leading document management software to scan your paper documents and then organize file edit copy fax and e mail them from one convenient screen Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 0 is provided on a separate CD ROM This State of the art software lets you create high quality images for print e mail and the Web It provides sophisticated yet easy to use tools for correcting and enhancing digital images Note Adobe Photoshop Elements version 3 0 does not support Microsoft Windows 98 or Me Windows 2000 is supported only for Service Pack 3 or later Welcome 9 Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more about your Epson GT 15000 scanner In addition to this User s Guide here s where to look for help Epson GT 15000 Reference Guide
51. rnal sources Fitted with a repeat function with bus power Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Standby 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operating 10 to 80 Standby 10 to 85 ADF Connector Interface type For use with the optional automatic document feeder B813212 Output voltage 21 6 to 26 4 VDC 4 75 to 5 25 VDC Output current 0 6 A 24 V 0 3 A 5 V 70 Specifications Initialization Methods SCSI interface Hardware Initialized when the scanner is turned on or the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface Software Initialized when the software sends the Esc initialize the scanner command or the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device message USB interface Hardware Initialized when the scanner is turned on or the USB cable is plugged into the USB port on the scanner Software Initialized when the software sends the Esc command or the scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface Automatic Document Feeder B813212 General Paper input output Load face up eject face down Paper quantity 100 pages 55 g m2 paper maximum total thickness under 0 48 inches 12 mm Reliability 100 000 sheets load eject MCBF Dimensions Width 23 8 inches 605 mm Depth 19 2 inches 488 mm Height 5 3 inches 134 mm Weight Approximately 28 7 lb 13 kg Electrical Input voltage 22 8 to 25 2 VDC 4 75 to 5 25
52. se circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Trademarks Epson is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision and Matrix CCD are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation ColorTrue is a registered trademark Micro Step Drive is a trademark and Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2007 by Epson America Inc CPD 17264R2 2 07 3 Contents WELCOME 7 About Your Scanner 7 About Your Software 8 Getting More Information 9 Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips 9 Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking the Scanner 11 Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner 12 Turning the Scanner On and Off 13 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 14 Connecting to a USB Interface 14 Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface 15 Installing the Software 16 Chapter 2 HOW TO SCAN 19 Placing Your Original Document 20 Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan 21 Basic Scanning in Home Mode 22 Scanning in Office Mode 24 Advanced Scanning in Professional Mode 26 Scanning Documents With PaperPort Deluxe 28 Scanning Text for Editing 31 Scanning Photographs With Adobe Photoshop Elements 32 Scanning With the Start Button 35 Setting Up the
53. t button you can select multiple applications 7 Click Apply then click OK How To Scan 37 Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window The preview window lets you select the area of your image that you want to scan with a marquee a frame that you draw around the previewed image You can create up to 50 marquees at one time The currently selected marquee has a moving dotted line EPSON Scan adjusts the image quality settings to optimize each selected area To automatically create a marquee around the entire image and cut out the document table area click the Auto Detect button To select the area to scan click and drag in the preview window A marquee appears around the selection To move the marquee move the cursor to its center When the cursor turns into a hand symbol click and drag the marquee to a new position Auto Detect button Currently selected marquee 38 How To Scan To resize the marquee move the cursor to an edge or corner of the dotted line When the cursor turns into an arrow symbol click and drag to resize the selection area To zoom to the selected area click the Zoom button If you have multiple marquees the currently selected one appears in the Zoom preview To erase a marquee click the marquee and click the Delete button To create multiple marquees of the same dimensions select one marquee then click the Duplicate button To scan
54. tic document feeder Make sure the ink on the document is dry Make sure the document has no holes cut outs wrinkles tears carbon coating staples or other attachments Make sure the document is not folded near the edges and is not a multi part form Do not place photos or valuable original artwork in the feeder These should be scanned individually on the document table 46 Using Optional Equipment Follow these steps to scan 1 Slide the edge guide all the way out 2 Insert your document face up in the feeder bottom edge first until it meets resistance Note Don t push the document into the feed path or the pages may jam 3 Move the edge guide so it touches the edge of your paper 4 Scan your document Follow these guidelines to use EPSON Scan Select the Office Mode from the Mode list Select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as the Document Source If you want to scan only part of the document page load the first page only Click the Preview button The first page is ejected Adjust the marquee in the Preview area then load your entire document When you click Scan the scanner scans the area defined by the marquee on each page Using Optional Equipment 47 Note You can still scan individual pages if you want Just lift the automatic document feeder and place your document face down on the document table Select Document Table as the Document Source
55. tion on using marquees see page 37 3 In the EPSON Scan window choose the Auto Exposure Type Photo to optimize exposure for photos or Document to optimize exposure for printed material 4 Either click Scan to complete your scan or continue with the instructions in the next section to fine tune it Select Professional Mode How To Scan 27 Customizing Your Scan Follow these steps to use advanced settings 1 Choose a color depth setting from the Image Type menu 24 bit Color for the highest quality color scans Color Smoothing for color documents without photographs 8 bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black and white photos or images Halftone if you want to select special halftone patterns Black amp White for text or line art 2 Click to see more options then choose Best or Draft for the Scanning Quality setting 3 Choose a resolution setting 50 to 9600 dpi 4 If you want to specify a Target Size for your scanned image other than the original size select a size from the pull down menu You can also click to see more options then type in the width and height or scale the image with a percentage If Trimming is set to On your image is cropped to fit your specified size If it is Off your image is sized to fit your specified size as closely as possible 5 Use the Adjustment settings to modify your image as necessary You may have to use the scroll bar to see these
56. ve all the tape and packing material from the scanner Save the packaging in case you need it for transporting the scanner Warning The scanner is large and heavy You might need to have someone help you unpack and lift it Scanner Power cord USB cable Scanner Software CD ROM Adobe Photoshop Elements CD ROM 12 Getting Started Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner When deciding where to place the scanner follow these guidelines Place the scanner on a flat stable surface If the scanner is tilted it can t operate properly Be sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord near a grounded wall outlet and where the interface cable can reach your computer Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity Make sure there s enough room behind the scanner for the cables and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover 23 inches 573 mm 6 inches 150 mm or more 18 inches 458 mm 26 inches 656 mm 5 inches 132 mm Getting Started 13 Turning the Scanner On and Off Follow these steps to turn on the scanner 1 Pull up the transportation lock on the back of the scanner to the Unlock position 2 Before you plug in the scanner make sure it is turned off the Power button is not pushed in 3 Plug one en
57. y to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at http www epson com To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you visit http support epson com You can also write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 76 Requirements and Notices 77 A ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus 8 31 to 32 65 Accessories 41 65 Adobe Photoshop Elements 32 65 Auto Adjust button 27 Auto Detect button 23 25 to 26 30 33 37 Auto Exposure Type setting 26 Automatic document feeder Document Source setting 46 double sided scanning 46 fixing document jams 47 to 48 installing 43 to 45 loading pages 45 problems 47 to 48 56 60 purchasing 41 65 specifications 70 using 45 to 47 B Blurred image 61 Brightness setting 23 25 27 30 34 60 Buttons 56 C Cleaning the scanner 53 Color problems 62 to 63 Color Restoration setting 23 28 34 Connecting scanner 14 to 15 Contrast setting 23 25 27 30 34 D Descreening Filter setting 23 25 28 30 34 Destination setting 34 Document jams fixing 47 to 48 Document position 20 61 Document Type setting 34 Documentation 9 Double sided scanning 46 E Electrical requirements 68 Environmental requirements 68 Epson help 64 to 65 Store 41 65 EPSON Scan Home Mode 19 2
58. your entire document or click and drag in the preview window to create a scanning selection area marquee For more information on using marquees see page 37 9 Make any of these adjustments as necessary Select a resolution Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings for your image If you re scanning printed materials select Descreening Filter to reduce the moir patterns in the image To sharpen the image select Unsharp Mask Filter 10 Click the Scan button Your document is scanned then displayed on the PaperPort desktop You can file it send it to an application email it or work with it in PaperPort For more information see the PaperPort Help or User s Guide on the PaperPort Help menu How To Scan 31 Scanning Text for Editing The ABBYY FineReader Sprint software included with your scanner lets you convert almost any printed document to text you can edit Place your document s on the scanner as described on page 20 Then follow these steps to scan text for editing 1 To start ABBYY FineReader click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt ABBYY FineReader 5 0 Sprint You see the program window with menus and buttons at the top 2 Click the Scan amp Read button EPSON Scan opens 3 Choose Office Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan window You see the EPSON Scan Office Mode settings 4 For most text scanning choose Black amp White and use the defau
59. your source document in the Screen Ruling menu You may have to use the scroll bar to see this menu 12 For faded photographs you can select Color Restoration to improve the colors 13 Click the Brightness button to adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings if necessary 14 Click Scan If you are scanning multiple photos each one is scanned individually 15 Click Close to exit EPSON Scan and work with your image s in Photoshop Elements For more information about using Photoshop Elements click the Help menu at the top of the screen or see the Getting Started Guide pdf in the Program Files Photoshop Elements folder How To Scan 35 Scanning With the Start Button You can use the a Start button on your scanner to open EPSON Scan and then scan your document as described below Or you can set up the a Start button to open any compatible program on your computer and start scanning If you have set up the scanner on a network you can use the a Start button to scan automatically and send the document to an individual computer For instructions on network scanning see your on screen Reference Guide First place your document or photo on the scanner as described on page 20 Then follow these steps to use the a Start button 1 Press the a Start button If you re using Windows 98 Me or 2000 EPSON Scan opens and you re ready to scan If you want to have a different application open see the instructions on the

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