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Epson 1200 series Scanner User Manual

1. Make sure your computer has enough memory to run the application The scanner does not appear in the Port list of the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box in the Control Panel when you connect the SCSI model to your PC running Windows other than Windows 98 Cause SCSI connection is not made properly SCSI ID number is unsuitable What to do Turn off the computer and scanner and check the connection between your hardware Change the SCSI ID number to one that is not being used by any other SCSI device 7 20 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Connection sequence is incorrect Check the connection sequence and make sure the scanner s terminator switch is set correctly See Chapter 2 for details The Scanner Status does not indicate Device Ready after you click Test in the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box or the Scanner s Properties dialog box Windows 98 in the Control Panel Cause Interface cable is unsuitable Connection is not made properly SCSI interface board is not installed properly Power on sequence is incorrect SCSI driver is not installed correctly SCSI ID number is unsuitable Connection sequence is incorrect What to do Make sure the interface cable meets the requirements of your interface board See the manual that comes with the interface board Turn off the scanner and computer and check the connection between the scanner and computer Make sure the SCSI interface board
2. Start Button Y Send to this application iv idi Presto PageManager for EPSON Disable device events Cancel Apply 2 Youcan see the Start Button is listed as the scanner event Make sure the check box of the application you want to assign to the Start button is selected and all other application check boxes are clear in the Send to this application list Note d If more than one application is selected a dialog box appears prompting you to select an application when the Start button is pressed Q Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras Linkage is available only with the applications that appear in the Send fo this application list 3 Close the dialog box by clicking the OK button Using the Start Button 5 13 Disabling the Start button If you need to disable the Start Button feature select the Disable device event check box in the EPSON Perfection 1200 Properties dialog box When this check box is clear Windows 98 will detect if the amp Start button is pressed and launch the application you selected in the Send to this application list 5 14 Using the Start Button Chapter 6 Options Usine the Film Adapters 4 perd qd doti hated ake en Unpacking the Film Adapter s o teme vasa Det seas Installme tbe Filmi AdapDEeE uci no Geen ids idein Scanning transparent materials 0 04 EXE DOC ES x dust 6 20 8 6 ee tas Sa p Decret pon but eletti
3. 1 Select the Scan Buttons Setting from the File menu C PageM anager for EPSON Inbox Edit View Help Import Get Photos from Web Save As Acquire Select Source Scan Setting Print Ctrl P Print Setup Applications Setting gt Scan Buttons Setting Preferences Exit Using the Start Button 5 3 2 Click the Start Button Settings tab in the Scan Buttons setting dialog box The following dialog box appears The icons in Select target application correspond to the icons in the Scan Buttons bar and represent the possible target devices and applications Scan Buttons Setting ES Properties Start Button Settings w Execute Scan Button automatically Select target application ee HIT ERDUUN 3 Select an application from the Select target application box and click OK The selected application is now assigned to the scanner s Start button Execute Scan Button automatically check box 5 4 When this check box is selected the assigned application will automatically open and the scanned image is sent to the application when you press the Start button When this check box is clear no application is assigned to the Start button and only the Scan Buttons bar will appear when the amp Start button is pressed Then you can select an application from the Scan Buttons bar Using the Start Button Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar You can add ap
4. EPSON Color Image Scanner Perfection 1200 User sGuide Where fo Find Information This User s Guide This guide leads you through the scanner setup and options installation tells you how to use the scanner and how to make basic scans It also leads you through the EPSON scanner software installation tells you how to use the Start Button function and how to make basic software settings Finally it also offers troubleshooting tips customer support information and calibrating information Online EPSON Scanner Software Reference Guide Provides basic information about scanning and detailed reference on the settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN and other EPSON scanner utility software Online Color Guide may not be available in some countries Explains the basics of color imaging and shows you how to get impressive results from your scanner and other EPSON products Information on EPSON TWAIN Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN Access online help by clicking the button in the EPSON TWAIN dialog box Information on PageManager and other Software See the PageManager for EPSON and other software documentation provided on the EPSON Scanner Software CD ROM EPSON Perfection 1200U Perfection 1200S Perfection 1200PHOTO Color Image Scanner All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any m
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7. 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan GB Prisco on Recycled Paper User s Guide Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3 5 Owa 3 chome Suwa shi Nagano ken 392 8502 Japan Representative EPSON EUROPE B V Address Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Image Scanner Model G752A G752B Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 July 1999 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 00 0 eee eee 1 Warnings Cautions and Notes 0 0 0 00 0 c eee eee 2 ENERGY STAR Compliance sridi i A aa 3 For United Kingdon Users 1ctaasdne Me deo mien 3 bateb Mormaii mesia Eel Ue e edo E TEA 3 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner PEO eu UES Rink atorsaditb Eee E aed supe ated eM rre 1 2 Unpackino the ScaDDe usen ed d cu Vd aval du toda a pt 1 3 DeaNNe POT S oscolatesowoaib edet dv dos n SUP P du EU Itn UR upto nl ioa 1 4 Lights and BURON sed hdd 5 end Ad ene tom nee dh i best 1 6 JOLIORBS ee vas t ers poda ata sh Gd atvsstu aca ata a in eate ater PEA 1 7 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner 0000 e cee eee ee 2 2 Installing a SCSI Int
8. 3 8 Installing the Software This completes the EPSON TWAIN installation next you will install utility and application software from the CD ROM 1 Double click the My Computer icon 2 Double click the CD ROM drive icon A dialog box asking for your preferred language appears on your screen If no dialog box appears click the Cdsetup exe icon 3 Select your preferred language and click OK 4 You will see the following dialog box Click Add Software 5 You will see the list of software in the list box Click to select the names of the software you want to install in your PC Descriptions of the software can be found in the software documentation or on the CD ROMs that come with your scanner Make sure PageManager for EPSON is selected to be installed 6 Click OK Then follow the instructions on the screen The setup program installs the selected software Note I If folders for the applications on the CD ROM contain README files double click and read them as they contain up to date information regarding the software Installing the Software 3 9 Q You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon shown below in the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN 1s installed E Control Panel Eile Edit View Go Favorites Help e gt Back Forward Up E Control Panel cA Scanners and Cameras USB users 1 Make sure that the scanner is turned on 2 Turn on the computer and start Windows
9. 2 To keep your scanner operating at its best you should clean it periodically as described below 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Clean the outer case with mild detergent and water 3 Ifthe glass of the document table gets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth If the glass is stained with grease or some other hard to remove material use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off all remaining liquid Be sure that there is no dust on the glass of the document table Dust can cause spots in your scanned image Caution L Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass of the document table and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it A damaged elass surface can decrease the scanning quality J Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case 1 Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry Q Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner L Never open the scanner case Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the fluorescent lamp The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally the scanner stops working and the operate light rapidly flashes red When this happens the lamp assembly must be replaced For details contact your deal
10. 24er eit d acutus d nee cR al naa ae ara etd 7 29 File compression software 0 0 e eee eee eee 7 29 Appendix A Technical Specifications DCODPHEIDS es ao Ee E cardia bia UR Op cans Gap tp hans A 2 PVC TICE oun aee Siw tei Urat as du toad Sh a st Be Eno a A 4 EDUIFODmental s eset cred ee ea ros ese ee seta bh ica A 4 Oateby A DDIOVOIS sod ane cup unt con Er etica duced eae perichewdpere quts A 5 CE markie costes ERE EORR KR ES eM Dem A 5 SCSLIDTertdee e ud e oie bc dued Sici A ed aas A 6 Id SD InterfdCe es saoudite oes cs Sone eee Rees he trees A 7 Initialization Methods erp ReES Rub IE eR ER A 8 EalmmoxdapEIeEueavdeuosebi duo EEON E dS boat PEE E A 9 Automatic Document Feeder eee A 10 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users B 3 For Australian Users serene O4 b EE Rea eis B 5 POR mpapore USeISsasuse Et bu r aberit B 6 FOr Tone Borg USCIS x 23 dcr PA IUe ei Qe ec t B 7 For Phil pines LISOPS eos ehe ea Obf o Swe eds eee d B 8 Glossary Index vi Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner E E Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the scanner Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source Use only the type of power sour
11. 4 11 through 4 14 for details about Document Source Image Type and Destination settings Note Q You cannot scan an image that exceeds available memory or disk space If you attempt to scan an image that is too large an alert appears on the screen 1 Before you begin scanning you should calibrate your screen For details see your Software Reference Guide Q After an image is scanned be sure to save it 4 10 Using Your Scanner Document Source When using the document table of the scanner leave the Document Source set to Flatbed Other selections are available depending on what is installed These are Auto Document Feeder the optional Automatic Document Feeder and TPU for Neg Film or TPU for Pos Film for the Film Adapter optional with Perfection 1200S and Perfection 1200U and included with Perfection 1200PHOTO Note Uninstalled options are not displayed Document source fAuto Document Feeder ui Flatbed Image Type Auto Document Feeder Flatbed Select this setting to use the document table of the scanner Auto Document Feeder Select this setting to use the optional Automatic Document Feeder TPU for Neg Film TPU for Pos Film Select one of these settings when using the Film Adapter If you are scanning negative film select PU for Neg Film and if you are scanning positive film or slides select the TPU for Pos Film setting Using Your Scanner 4 11 Image Type Use the Image Typ
12. FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more Your dealer Don t forget that your dealer can often help identity and resolve problems The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take Contacting Customer Support B 5 EPSON Helodesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here The Helpdesk numbers are Phone 02 9903 9040 Fax 02 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes the User s Guide for your EPSON product type of computer operating system application programs and any other information you feel is required For Singapore Users B 6 Contact the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 065 337 7911 Fax 065 334 1185 Contacting Customer Support For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in
13. Loading sidesand MIs soon zie eee n Spa UE dert d fn Scanning normal reflective documents Using the Automatic Document Feeder Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder Loading documents manually 00044 Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Document specifications ees Options 6 1 Using the Film Adapter The Film Adapter B81317 enables you to scan of negative film strips and slides simply by installing the unit on your scanner The Film Adapter is compact so it can be attached or removed easily when you alternate scanning between transparent materials and normal reflective paper documents Unpacking the Film Adapter When you first open the package make sure that all the following items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Do not throw away the package after unpacking the Film Adapter as it can be used again for storage when you are not scanning transparencies S amp S for use with EPSON Instant Photo Print en Film Adapter e ln film holders 6 2 Options Installing the Film Adapter Follow the steps below to install the Film Adapter on the scanner 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off 2 Re
14. Note You do not necessarily have to follow steps 1 and 2 above in that order USB cables enable you to connect or remove the scanner to or from your computer easily regardless of whether your computer and or scanner are on or off 3 10 Installing the Software 3 When the dialog box below appears insert the scanner software CD in the CD ROM drive then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Scanner Perfection 1 200 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work E Cancel 4 Select the Search for the best driver for your device option then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do p C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancel Installing the Software 3 11 5 Make sure the Specify a location check box is selected then browse and select or type in the CD ROM drive letter Epson folder the folder of your preferred language and Win98 folder as the location as shown below and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search Floppy disk drives CD R
15. Suitable to display on screen Fax Suitable for facsimile transmission OCR For optical character recognition scanning Using Your Scanner 4 13 EPSON Stylus Printer Fine or Photo If you are using an EPSON Stylus printer and are printing scanned images with the Economy Normal or Fine Print Quality settings in your printer software selecting EPSON Stylus Printer Fine is recommended If you are printing with the SuperFine or Photo Print Quality settings select EPSON stylus Printer Photo Laser Printer Optimize for printing on a laser printer Note The effects of the Destination settings cannot be viewed in the Preview window If you want greater choice with your settings or want to make more settings click Advanced to open the Advanced menu Scanning From the Advanced Menu Advanced menu EPSON TWAIN 4 BE EPSON TWAIN EPSON l jen i atbed v Image Type Color Photo Y Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Photo IV Unsharp Mask ource Ww 21 58 H 22771 em z Target y 21 59 p 2271 cm Resolution 300 v dpi 25 60 MB 4 14 Using Your Scanner The Advanced menu allows you to make detailed settings viewing the effects on the images in the Preview window You can set parameters for a setting or select special functions provided with EPSON TWAIN to attain the highest quality scanned images Note E The online Software Reference Guide in the Scanner Software Reference Guide
16. TWAIN following the instructions in the Chapter 3 Note When reinstalling the scanner software if a dialog box does not appear and a message box and followed by a dialog box requesting the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk appears instead insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD ROM drive Make sure to specify the correct drive letter the EPSON folder the folder of your preferred language and the Win98 folder as the location Make sure your computer meets the memory and other system requirements specified for the software you are using Make sure the computer has enough memory for your software If the computer does not have enough memory available see your software and computer documentation for details 7 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Quality problems The entire image is distorted or blurred Cause What to do Document is not placed Make sure the documentis flat against correctly the document table Document was moved Make sure you do not accidentally move the document during scanning Scanner orientation is Make sure the scanner is on a flat unsuitable stable surface Part of the image is distorted or blurred Cause What to do The document condition Make sure the document is uniformly is poor or the document flat against the document table A was placed incorrectly document that is wrinkled or warped may not scan well H Caution Do not place heavy objects on the document table Edges of
17. This chapter shows you how the scanner operates The basic procedure for scanning is as follows 1 Turn onthe scanner Keep in mind the Power on sequence on page 2 15 2 Place the document you want to scan on the document table This is described in detail in the next section 3 Run the scanner software and scan See page 4 8 for details on scanning Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a document remember to respect the rights of copyright owners Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status 1 Turn on the scanner by pressing the O operate button The operate light starts flashing 4 2 Using Your Scanner 2 Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner s operate light is on but has stopped flashing 3 Open the document cover e ELI Using Your Scanner 4 3 4 Place the document on the document table with the side to be scanned facing down Make sure that the document is carefully aligned ll j ww GS as Mum corner of the document Note An area approximately 3mm in from both horizontal and vertical edges of the document table glass will not be scanned 3mm approx 3mm approx 4 4 Using Your Scanner 5 Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move NS SS i Y Note d Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface oth
18. been made These are sometimes called factory defaults if the original values have not been changed since the scanner has left the factory dithering A process in which software or an output device simulates continuous tones with groups of dots document The item such as a sheet of paper or a book that is placed on the document table for the scanner to read dpi Short for dots per inch A unit of measurement for resolution The higher the value the higher the resolution dropout color A color the scanner does not recognize and ignores You can select and deselect dropout colors in the scanner software ESC I Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners A system of commands that allows you to control image scanners from your software ESC P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers A system of commands that allows you to control printers from your software exposure A scanner function that lightens or darkens the scanned image data grayscale Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white halftoning A method of reproducing images with patterns of dots to improve the quality of the output home position The position at the rear nearest the cover hinge position of the scanner where the carriage rests before a scanning operation ICM Image Color Matching Windows color management system designed to help you get WYSIWYG what you see is what you get color output T
19. flashing 3 Make sure the fluorescent lamp on the carriage flashes and the carriage moves slightly 4 The operate light stays on meaning the scanner has completed initialization 5 Turn off the scanner If the scanner does not work as described make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the transportation lock then try again Caution Whenever you turn off the scanner wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on Rapidly turning the scanner on and off can damage the scanner Setting Up the Scanner 2 7 Note When the scanner is ready the fluorescent lamp will also stay on but the scanner will turn off the fluorescent lamp if it does not receive any commands from computer within 14 minutes Connecting the Scanner SCSI to Your Computer For instructions on connecting your SCSI model scanner to your computer read this section For PC users 2 8 Unless your PC already has a SCSI board installed you need to install the one that comes with your scanner along with SCSI driver software Install the SCSI board according to the directions included with it Also see Installing a SCSI Interface Board on page 2 4 If your PC has a SCSI board up and running connect the scanner as described in the next section Note Q You will need to install the SCSI driver that is normally included with Windows 95 98 or NT see your system documentation for instructions or th
20. for your preferred language appears on your screen If no dialog box appears click the Cdsetup exe icon 3 Select your preferred language and click OK 4 You will see the following dialog box Click Add Software 5 You will see the list of software in the list box Click to select the names of the software you want to install in your PC Make sure PageManager for EPSON is selected to be installed Descriptions of the software can be found in the software documentation or on the CD ROMs that come with your scanner 6 Click OK Then follow the instructions on the screen The setup program installs the selected software Note L1 If folders for the applications on the CD ROM contain README files double click and read them as they contain up to date information regarding the software 3 14 Installing the Software Q You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon shown below in the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN 1s installed EJ Control Panel File Edt View Go Favorites Help Scanners and Cameras wj Control Panel For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 users 1 Make sure that the scanner is turned on 2 Turnon the computer and start Windows If you are using Windows NT 4 0 insert the scanner software CD in the CD ROM drive Go to step 3 If you are using Windows 95 one of the following dialog boxes will appear Installing the Software 3 15 LJ Ifthe dialog box below appears insert
21. is installed correctly Turn off the scanner and computer Turn on the scanner and then turn on the computer Make sure the SCSI driver is properly installed Change the scanner s SCSI ID number to one that is not being used by any other SCSI device Check the connection sequence and make sure the scanner s terminator switch is set correctly See Chapter 2 for details Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 21 Film Adapterisnotswitched If the Film Adapter is installed make off sure it is switched off Software operation problems You cannot start EPSON TWAIN Cause What to do Scanner is switched off Turn on the scanner and then turn on the computer Interface cable is unsuitable Make sure the interface cable meets the requirements of your interface board See the manual that comes with the interface board Connection is not made Turn off the scanner and computer properly and check the connection between the scanner and the computer Interface board is not Make sure the interface board is installed properly installed correctly Incorrect selection of Make sure that EPSON TWAIN 4 or TWAIN Data Source in AU is selected properly in your application application software See Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application software on page 4 8 7 22 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Software is not installed Make sure your software is installed properly and EPSON correctly TWAIN 4 or 4U does not
22. mit einem 16 A Uberstromschalter abgesichert ist Warnings Cautions and Notes 2 Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury ul Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency nang The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation For United Kingdom Users Safety information W Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Safety Instructions 3 The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug w
23. mm film holder for use with EPSON Instant Photo Print to set the film 6 8 Options Note Place the film holder on the document table in alignment with the upper right hand corner of the Film Adapter QJ When scanning 120 220 6cm x 9cm or similar film use the film holder as shown below L If the film size is 4 x5 or similar use the film holder as shown below Options 6 9 L Ifyou are scanning slides or transparencies which will not fit in the film holders place them directly on the document table Q Ifyou are scanning slides or transparencies using EPSON Instant Photo Print place them one at a time directly on the document table in alignment with the upper right hand corner of the Film Adapter 3 Close the unit 6 10 Options Note Q Make sure the unit is completely closed otherwise an option error results and you cannot scan the document nor attain proper colored images Q When previewing images on EPSON TWAIN of negatives scanned using a film holder the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white causing your scans to appear darker To see the correct color click and drag the mouse over an area then click the zoom preview button Q You can move and adjust the position of 35mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want to scan are pos
24. the TWAIN compliant application every time setup the Start button and the application to work with see Chapter 5 Using the Start Button Then simply press the Start button Note Even if your application supports TWAIN some features of EPSON TWAIN may not be available depending on the application software Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application software 4 Application programs that support the scanning interface standard TWAIN allow you to scan images while an application is running To verify whether your application is compatible with TWAIN see your application documentation How you should open EPSON TWAIN and scan varies depending on the application Read the following to find out how to access EPSON TWAIN 1 Start your application For example Presto PageManager for EPSON 2 Select Select Source from the File menu and then select EPSON TWAIN 4 on Windows and Macintosh SCSI users or EPSON TWAIN 4U on Macintosh and USB users Using Your Scanner Note You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the scanner with your application 3 Choose Acquire from the File menu to open EPSON TWAIN To scan see the next section Scanning an Image When you start EPSON TWAIN through a TWAIN compliant application one of the following windows appears on the screen Note for Macintosh users Most illustrations shown in this chapter are for Windows so they may vary from t
25. the document are not scanned Cause What to do The document size Position the document so the area you exceeds the readable want to scan is within the edge guide scanning area limits of the document table Note that an area 3mm in from both horizontal and vertical guides will not be scanned Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 13 Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image Cause What to do The document is too A document that is very thick or thick or warped or there warped at the edges can cause is too much outside light discoloration Cover the edges of the document with paper to block outside light The document is not Make sure the document is flat against placed correctly the document table The image is faint or out of focus Cause What to do The document is not Make sure the document is flat against placed correctly the document table Exposure setting is Adjust your software s Exposure unsuitable setting See the online Reference Guide Gamma setting is Adjust your software s Gamma unsuitable setting See the online Reference Guide The image is too dark Cause What to do Brightness is unsuitable Check your software s Brightness setting Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer display See the online Reference Guide 7 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Straight lines in the image come out jagged Cause Document is not placed correctly What t
26. the instructions below to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image and contrast on your screen match the original image Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible two shades of gray match as closely as possible gt 10 a s 20 Cancel Cancel Note View the screen from a distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible 3 Click OK to register the calibration setting 4 The message Setup is complete appears Click OK You will not need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same display 3 26 Installing the Software Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner ocarinine PROCEdtlfe sxe ia tata eda eec deepest a bas 4 2 Placing a Document on the Scanner 00 00 0000 0 4 2 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents 4 6 Starts EPSON TWAIN ss isseen ith Seus e oars ish dicts alent eR PUn Steg 4 8 SCabDIDp arid Td BO auro opido hn ae EE eRe ee penes 4 9 Scanning From the Easy Menu 00005 4 10 Scanning From the Advanced Menu 04 4 14 Saving the Scanned Nate 2 contends serena andes ieee 4 18 Scanning by Pressing the Start button 0 00 4 19 Using Your Scanner 4 1 Scanning Procedure
27. the paper path guide of or scratched the Auto Document Feeder or the document table may be dusty or scratched Clean the paper path guide or clean the document table If the problem still exists the guide may be scratched and require replacement Moir cross hatch patterns appear in the scanned image during halftone scanning Cause What to do Image Type setting is Select the Color Photo De screening unsuitable setting in the Image Type list or select On for De screening in the Image Type dialog box Transparent sheet was Place a transparent sheet between the not used document and document table to defocus the image 7 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Document is not positioned correctly Unsharp Mask is selected Image size setting is unsuitable Move or angle the document slightly Clear the check from the Unsharp Mask check box in EPSON TWAIN Change the image size smaller slightly Colors differs from the original or look strange Cause Screen is not calibrated Image Type and Destination settings are incorrect Opening on the document table is covered or Film Adapter was not closed during scanning Normal scanning What to do Calibrate the screen See Chapter 3 Make sure the Image Type page 4 12 and Destination settings page 4 13 are correct When using the Film Adapter make sure the opening near the hinges on the document table is uncovered or the Film Adapter is cl
28. the scanner software CD in the CD ROM drive New Hardware Found o Unknown Device Select which driver vou want to install For your new hardware fees C Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt vou again C Select from a list of alternate drivers ces Heo Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer then click OK and Browse Select the CD ROM drive Epson folder the folder of your preferred language and Win95 folder then click OK Go to step 3 Open File name 90000 inf Folders Ok d Sepsonsenglish wind Cancel c d c epson j english m EU Network ddi Drives E3 d eX 3 16 Installing the Software LJ If the dialog box below appears insert the scanner software CD in the CD ROM drive then click Next Update Device Driver Wizard This wizard will complete the installation of Unknown Device by searching your local drives network and Internet locations for the most current driver If you have a disk or CD ROM that came with this device insert it now It is recommended that you let Windows search for an updated driver To do this click Next to continue E Cancel When you are asked for the drive and folder select the CD ROM drive Epson folder your language preference and Win95 folder An example is shown below Select Other Location x Type the name of the folder that contains the driver yo
29. to 80 without condensation Storage 10 to 85 without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extreme dust should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided Note A 4 Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Specifications Safety Approvals 120V model Safety standards UL 1950 with D3 CSA C22 2 No 950 EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108 8 Class B 230V model Safety standards EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 Class B AS NZS 3548 Class B CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 A IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Technical Specifications A 5 SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X319 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 ID Setting Selectable from 0 to 7 Terminator Internal terminator selectable enable disable Connector type Two half pitch 50 pin connectors Connector pin arrangement 25 1 pingaaaagaamaagag
30. will be reproduced correctly when it is printed You cannot scan an image or you only get a few dots for the scanned image Cause What to do No document on the Make sure you have placed a document table document on the document table of the scanner Threshold setting needs When OCR is selected as the Image changing Type change Text Enhancement Technology to None from the B W Option in the Image Type dialog box Then change the Threshold setting in the Image Controls dialog box See Image Controls on the online Software Reference Guide 7 24 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Scanned image is too large Cause Destination setting is unsuitable Poor character recognition during OCR scanning Cause Image Type setting is unsuitable Threshold setting is unsuitable Background noise on the document When OCR is selected as the Image Type change OCR to Line Art then change the Threshold setting in the Image Control dialog box See Image Controls on the online Software Reference Guide What to do Select Screen Web as the Destination setting page 4 13 Selecting a printer as the Destination setting page 4 13 the print size will appear in the correct size even if the image is enlarged on the screen in some application What to do Select OCR as the Image Type setting Try adjusting the Threshold setting in the Image Controls dialog box Select Text Enhancement Technology from
31. 0 to 80 without condensation Storage 10 to 85 without condensation Reliability 20 000 sheets Load Eject MCBF 10 000 sheets for Transparency Film Load Eject MCBF 12 000 cycle of movements Hinge MCBF Dimensions Width 319 mm 12 6 inches Depth 451 mm 17 8 inches Height 137 mm 5 3 inches Weight Approx 2 2 kg 4 9 Ib A 10 Technical Specifications Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users B 3 For Australian U Ser uus dow yp do det eae dee doe Abl dot B 5 For singapore Users vss ore atest sS C Eh ete t B 6 For Hong Kone USCIS oi urea uiua dou ed ene yada deeds aia ese ina B 7 For Philippines USES posu rti qt ebrio phe ep quts B 8 Contacting Customer Support B 1 B 2 If your scanner is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide or online help contact customer support services for assistance We will be able to help you more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below Serial number of your scanner The serial number label is on the back of the scanner Brand and model of your computer Scanner software version Click the About button on the Help menu in your application for the version number Version of Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 and so on Software application s you normally use with your scanner and their version number s Contacting C
32. 16 AAS 1 2 Accelerator board 7 29 AC inlet 2 6 Acquire 4 9 6 19 ADF See Automatic Document Feeder Auto Area Segmentation AAS 1 2 4 13 Exposure 4 17 Automatic Document Feeder 1 7 4 11 5 6 6 13 to 6 23 close 6 14 document specifications 6 22 edge guide 6 16 6 17 installing 6 14 to 6 15 loading document manually 6 17 loading paper 6 16 to 6 17 paper sizes 6 16 precautions 6 23 specifications A 10 unpacking 6 13 B B W Option 7 24 7 25 B5 6 16 B81314 1 7 6 13 B81317 6 2 Black amp White Photo 4 12 Button operate 1 7 2 6 2 7 4 2 start 1 2 1 7 4 8 4 19 Chapter 5 C Cable SCSI 1 3 2 10 2 14 USB 1 3 2 17 Calibration utility 3 25 to 3 26 Carriage 1 4 2 7 7 7 CE marking specifications A 5 Chain daisy 2 9 2 13 2 15 Checks 6 16 Choosing a place 2 2 Close Automatic Document Feeder 6 14 document cover 4 5 Film Adapter 6 10 Scanner Monitor 3 21 5 9 Coarse image 7 29 Color Adjustment 4 17 Guide 7 8 millions of 7 29 Photo 4 12 Photo De screening 4 12 true 7 29 Compression file 7 29 Connecting to another SCSI device 2 9 2 13 Film Adapter 6 3 Macintosh 2 9 PCs 2 8 IN 1 SCSI interface 2 8 2 9 2 13 to 2 14 USB interface 2 16 to 2 19 Connections SCSI 2 8 to 2 14 USB 2 16 to 2 19 Connector option 6 3 6 15 Copy amp Fax 4 13 Copyright 4 2 Cord power 1 1 3 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 14 6 14 D Daisy chain 2 9 2 13 2 15 Default
33. CD ROM provides you with information on settings and functions Q Online help also provides you with information on settings Click to access help J You cannot scan an image that exceeds available memory or disk space If you attempt to scan an image that is too large an alert appears on the screen Qj Before you begin scanning you should calibrate your screen For details see your Software Reference Guide Q After an image is scanned be sure to save it Previewing images Before you scan and save an image you can preview it in the Preview window located on the right of the Advanced menu Use the preview feature to check the results of your settings preview button Preview zoom preview button _1 To preview the entire image click the preview button Using Your Scanner 4 15 L To preview a part of the image that is already in the Preview window click and drag the mouse over the area you want to see in detail and click the zoom preview button Note d You cannot preview an image that exceeds available memory or disk space If you attempt to preview an image that is too large an alert appears on the screen Q When the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee the frame of the selected image area the mouse pointer changes to a hand icon You can click and drag the marquee anywhere in the Preview window Q When the mouse pointer is placed on the edge of the marquee it changes to an arrow allowing you t
34. For Wind 98 appear in the TWAIN Data Tone node SuSE Source list Check if your scanner name appears under Imaging Device hardware type without a or mark in the Device Manager menu To view this menu right click the My Computer icon on the Desktop If your scanner appears with a or mark or appears as an Unknown devices hardware type click Remove while your scanner is connected and turned on to remove it from the Device Manager menu Then reinstall EPSON TWAIN following the instructions in the Chapter 3 Note If the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk is requested when reinstalling the scanner software insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD ROM drive and make sure to specify the correct drive letter the EPSON folder the folder of your preferred language and the Win98 folder as the location You can t select optional equipment Automatic Document Feeder or Film Adapter Cause What to do Option is not installed Make sure the optional equipment is properly installed correctly See Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 23 Scanning problems Image is dark with little or no detail Cause What to do Screen is not calibrated Calibrate the screen as described in Calibrating Your Screen on page 3 25 Destination setting is Select Screen Web as the incorrect Destination setting page 4 13 Selecting a printer may cause onscreen colors to be different from the colors of the original however colors
35. Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the Automatic Document Feeder 7 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 Insert the hooks into the rectangular through holes until they clip into place Transporting the Scanner If you are transporting the scanner a significant distance or storing it for an extended period follow the steps below to secure the carriage 1 Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position position nearest the cover hinges When the operate light turns green turn off the scanner 2 Turn the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the carriage Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 7 Note If you are using the Film Adapter and it is switched on the carriage will not move to the home position Remove the Film Adapter first then perform the steps above Problems and Solutions 7 8 This section divides scanner problems into seven categories Error 00168 Oie sepre tete dio page 7 9 Operating problems page 7 10 Qualib problems ie est petens page 7 13 Software setup problems page 7 20 Software operation problems page 7 22 Scaninng problems 04 page 7 24 Paper atis ssa Cice iot ara ER page 7 26 See the table in Error indicator first If this does not help you solve your problem go to the category f
36. N TWAIN Enable Document Feeder check box When this check box is selected the scanner feeds your documents through the Automatic Document Feeder When this check box is clear the scanner scans your documents from the document table Registering new applications To add an application to Scan Buttons bar you need to register the application The registered applications will appear in the Scan to box in the Scan Buttons Setting dialog box 1 Select Application Setting from File menu and then select Register New Application 5 6 Using the Start Button The Register Application Wizard dialog box appears Register Application Wizard x Select Application Title Location and Icon Select an application by typing its Full path in the application editbox or click the Browse button to find an application Title pplication Location 2 Specify the application s name location and icon and click Next gt Register Application Wizard m Select Transfer File Format ROC RA ERIT TEE Ry SR ERAI F a ARA Please choose the appropriate file format for Page anager to convert and transfer to this application Modify Original Iw Appear in Application Bar 3 Specify the format of the image and click Finish Using the Start Button 5 7 Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor EPSON Scanner Monitor is software that recognizes when the Start button is pressed and se
37. OM drive ju Microsoft Windows U pdate v Specify a location DAE pson English win3q v Browse Pe 6 Follow the instructions on the screen Depending on your system you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD ROM Insert Disk e Please insert the disk labeled Windows 88 CD ROM and then click OF 3 12 Installing the Software Make sure that the correct CD ROM drive letter and the Win98 folder are specified in the Copy files from box as shown below New Hardware Found The file scsimap sys on Windows 38 CD ROM cannot be Found Cancel Insert Windows 88 CD RUM in the selected drive and click OF TPE Ee Skip File Copy tiles from Details DIM 98 Ean 7 The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Follow the instructions on the screen For details see page 3 25 Note If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility doesn t start automatically after installing the scanner software see page 3 25 to calibrate your screen 8 When the following dialog box is displayed click Finish Add New Hardware Wizard EPSON Perfection1 200 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Installing the Software 3 13 This completes the EPSON TWAIN installation next you will install utility and application software from the CD ROM 1 Double click the My Computer icon 2 Double click the CD ROM drive icon A dialog box asking
38. OM that came with this device insert it now lt is recommended that you let Windows search for an C Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt you again updated driver To do this click Next to continue C Select from a list of altemate drivers Cancel Help E Cancel Windows 95 Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Unknown Device 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work J Cancel Windows 98 If you see one of these follow the installation instructions in Chapter 3 then see Power off sequence following Setting Up the Scanner 2 15 Power off sequence Keep the following in mind every time you turn off your computer and SCSI devices L When you are finished using your system turn off your computer first then the scanner and other SCSI devices in reverse order of the power on sequence J While using your computer do not turn off any SCSI device which has a terminator that is active on QJ Do not turn the scanner off and back on while using your computer otherwise the scanner may not work properly When the connection is complete you need to install the scanner software See Chapter 3 of this guide Connecting the Scanner USB to Your Computer Your PC must be preinstalled with Windows 98 and have a working USB port Your Apple Macintosh G3 or iMac computer must be running system 8 5 or late
39. Perfection 1 200 Scanner Information Status Option E e Screen Calibration Utility Click this button to calibrate your monitor again ae CARD Resolution Contrast Brightness and other settin Cancel Test 10 Make sure that SCSI is selected and your EPSON scanner appears in the Scanner Selection list If not see Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing the Software 3 19 11 Click Test to check the connection If everything is properly installed and connected Status Device Ready appears under Scanner Information in the dialog box EPSON TWAIN 4 x Scanner Selection SCSI ip 2 Perfection 200 Scanner Information Status Device Ready Option None E Screen Calibration Utility Click this button to calibrate your monitor again after adjusting Resolution Contrast Brightness and other settings OK Cancel If the Device Ready message does not appear see Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 12 Click OK to close the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Go to page 3 25 3 20 Installing the Software Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 Before you upgrade from a Windows 95 operating system to Windows 98 you need to uninstall EPSON TWAIN Follow the steps below 1 Click the EPSON Scanner Monitor icon in the task bar and select Close to close EPSON Scanner Monitor Pr
40. SCSI ID 2 10 De screening Color Photo 4 12 Destination 4 13 Disk space 4 10 4 15 4 16 Document Feeder 5 6 Source 4 11 Document placing 4 2 to 4 5 Document cover close 4 5 open 2 7 4 3 reattach 4 7 remove 4 6 6 3 6 14 Document source setting 6 7 6 15 Document specifications Automatic Document Feeder 6 22 Document table 4 2 4 4 6 3 6 7 6 10 6 17 Dropout 4 17 E Easy menu 4 10 Edge guide Automatic Document Feeder 6 16 6 17 Electrical specifications A 4 Environmental specifications A 4 EPSON Instant Photo Print 1 3 6 5 6 8 6 10 PageManager 3 9 3 14 IN 2 printers 4 14 Scanner Monitor 3 21 4 19 5 2 5 8 to 5 11 Screen Calibration utility 3 25 to 3 26 TWAIN 1 2 3 5 to 3 25 4 2 to 4 17 6 7 6 15 Error indicators 7 9 type 7 9 Exposure 4 17 F Fax 4 13 File compression 7 29 Filename 4 19 File Name field 4 19 Film Adapter 1 3 4 11 6 2 to 6 12 close 6 10 connect 6 3 install 6 3 to 6 4 loading transparencies 6 7 to 6 10 open 6 7 place 6 3 remove 6 12 scanning normal reflective documents 6 12 specifications A 9 turn on 6 4 unpacking 6 2 Film holders 1 3 6 4 to 6 6 6 8 to 6 11 Flashing fluorescent lamp 2 7 operate light 1 6 2 5 2 7 Flatbed 4 11 Fluorescent lamp 2 7 replacing 7 3 G Gamma 4 17 Gray Balance Intensity 4 17 H Halftone 4 17 Hard disk 7 28 Help online 4 15 Highlight 4 17 High resoluti
41. SON you can send the scanned image to a printer to print or convert your scanned OCR image to text format and paste it in a wordprocessing application all by simply pressing the amp amp Start button Using Your Scanner 4 19 4 20 Using Your Scanner Chapter 5 Using the Start Button dhe Start Dutton Features i554 osev deba a rie dote dela 5 2 l apeManasertor EPSON So deuten Ta acm e acis deque eet 5 2 Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar 5 2 Assigning an application to the Start button D9 Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar 5 5 Registering new applications 00 0 c eee eee 2 6 Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor 0 000005 5 8 Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98 5 12 Using the Start Button 5 1 The Start Button Feature The Start Button feature allows you to scan and send data to a target application with a single push of your scanner s amp Start button The following sections will help you set up your PageManager for EPSON and EPSON Scanner Monitor software or Windows 98 system so you can begin to use the Start Button feature Note for Windows 98 users The Start Button feature is supported by Windows 98 the EPSON Scanner Monitor software will not be installed onto Windows 98 See page 5 12 for instructions on setting up the Start Button feature PageManager for EPSON PageManager allows you to scan and
42. TWAIN EPSON Scanner Monitor PageManager for EPSON and other application software from the CD ROM Follow the steps below 1 Make sure your scanner is on Then turn on the computer 2 Insert the CD in the CD ROM drive For SCSI users 3 Double click the EPSON TWAIN folder The EPSON TWAIN folder contains multiple language versions of the software Double click the folder of your preferred language 4 Double click the EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer icon Q EPSOM TW AIN d installer For USB users 3 Double click the EPSON TWAIN USB folder The EPSON TWAIN USB folder contains multiple language versions of the software Double click the folder of your preferred language Installing the Software 3 23 4 Double click the EPSON TWAIN AU Installer icon EPSOM Tw All AU Installer 5 The installer software shows a dialog box Click Install in the dialog box that appears and follow the instructions on the screen EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer Easy Install v Click the Install button to install EPSON TWAIN EPSON Scanner Monitor Disk space available 1 581 660 Approximate disk space needed 2 628K Install Location mum When you have finished the entire installation the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Go to page 3 25 for instructions then continue from step 6 below to install other software 6 Double click the folder that c
43. alization The USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scanner software Software sends the ESC initialize the scanner initialization command The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface A 8 Technical Specifications Film Adapter Electrical Specifications Supplied Voltage DC 21 6 to 26 4 V Rated current 0 5A Environmental Conditions Temperature Operation 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Storage 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Humidity Operation 10 to 80 without condensation Storage 10 to 85 without condensation Reliability Light Source 10 000 hours for light source MCBF Document Transparencies up to 4 x 5 inches film 35 mm strip film 35mm slide 120 220 size 6cm x 9cm strip film 4 x 5 inches film Manuscript Up to 4 x 5 inches film size Readable area 93 x 118 mm Dimensions Width 222 mm 8 7 inches Depth 305 mm 12 0 inches Height 36 mm 1 4 inches Weight Approx 700g 1 5 Ib Technical Specifications A 9 Automatic Document Feeder General specifications Paper supply Face up load Paper out Face down eject Paper setting quantity 20pcs 55g paper maximum total thickness under 4 mm Electrical specifications Input voltage DC 22 8 to 25 2 V DC 4 75 to 5 25 V Input Current 24V 0 8 A 5V 02A Environmental conditions Temperature Operation 10 C to 32 C 50 F to 90 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity Operation 2
44. anges of temperature and humidity LJ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources Q Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Setting Up the Scanner 2 3 Installing a SCSI Interface Board For Perfection 1200S model users only Unless your computer already has a SCSI board installed you need to install a SCSI board and SCSI software before installing the scanner driver and software applications If you have a Macintosh that has a SCSI interface or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC or Macintosh go to the next section Note For additional information see the installation guide that comes with your SCSI board 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices Unplug any power cords then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer 2 Remove the cover from your computer Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components Discharge static electricity by touching the metal frame of your computer before handling the interface board or any of the computer s circuit boards 3 Insert the interface board into an appropriate expansion slot then secure it with the retaining screw 4 Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables 2 4 Setting Up the Scanner Releasing the Transportation Lock Before connecting the scanner to a power source you must release the transportation lock 1 Place the scanner on a flat stable surface wi
45. ata in computer processing A bit can represent two values on and off or 1 and 0 bit pixel The unit that indicates the number of bits allocated for a pixel The larger the bit value the more detail of a pixel will be reproduced brightness A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits A byte can represent a control code or character carriage A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors color separation A process of converting full color images into a limited number of primary colors Additive primary colors red green and blue are used by the scanner and the subtractive primary colors cyan magenta and yellow plus black are used for printing press separation ColorSync Color management system for Macintosh that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG what you see is what you get color output This software displays colors on your screen as they are on the scanned documents or prints colors as you see them on your screen daisy chain A SCSI bus arrangement that allows several devices to be connected simultaneously in a line to a single computer See SCSI Glossary 1 default A set of values used when no other selections have
46. both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information LI Product information Q Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs _1 Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers You can log on to the following number for the BBS service BBS 852 2827 4244 Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2585 4399 Fax 852 2827 4383 Contacting Customer Support B 7 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 BBS 632 814 0595 B 8 Contacting Customer Support Glossary additive primary colors The colors of red green and blue RGB which give the perception of white when fully added These are the colors of the color system used with monitors and scanners bi level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can express only 1 light or 0 dark bit Short for binary digit The smallest unit of d
47. ce indicated on the scanner s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the scanner make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service the scanner yourself Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions Safety Instructions 1 If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or the case 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 J If you plan to use the scanner in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this scanner the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Note for German speaking users Bei Anschlufi des Scanners an die Stromversorgung muf sichergestellt werden da die Geb udeinstallation
48. e driver described in the SCSI board installation documentation Q You can update the SCSI driver already installed on your system by installing EZ SCSI included in your Scanner Software CD ROM Refer to the readme file for EZ SCSI for further information Setting Up the Scanner For Macintosh users Your Macintosh may or may not have SCSI ports depending on which model you own If you have a new Power Macintosh G3 you need to install the SCSI board and driver that came with your scanner by following the included instructions Also see Installing a SCSI Interface Board on page 2 4 The SCSI driver for the SCSI board that comes with your scanner is included in your Scanner Software CD ROM Refer to the README FIRST for further information Follow the directions below to connect your scanner and computer Note The latest driver may be available for download from the Web site of the SCSI board manufacturer Understanding SCSI connections Read the following sections to determine how to set up your SCSI devices and whether you need any optional SCSI cables Daisy Chain The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices such as ascanner hard disk CD ROM and so on to the computer in what is called a daisy chain arrangement Only the first SCSI device in a daisy chain is connected to the computer each of the other devices is connected to another SCSI device Setting Up the Scanner 2 9 SCSI Cables You
49. e list to select the type of image to be scanned Image Type list predefined settings Image Type Color Photo Color Photo Biss Color Photo De screening Black amp white Photo The Image Type list provides the following predefined settings Click the arrows on the right to view all of the available settings Color Photo 24 bit Color best quality Color Photo De screening 24 bit Color best quality de screening on select this to remove moir patterns automatically from scanned images However note it takes longer to scan images Note A moir is a cross hatch pattern that appears on scanned images when scanning printed material It is a result of interference that occurs due to the difference between the pitches of the scanning and the halftone screens Black amp White Photo 8 bit Gray and best quality Line Art Black and white and draft quality 4 12 Using Your Scanner OCR Black and white best quality and Text Enhancement Technology Copy amp Fax Black and white hard halftone draft quality and Auto Area Segmentation Destination Select the destination or output device where the scanned image 4 is to be printed or displayed using the Destination list Destination list predefined settings Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Fine w i Close PE EPSON Stylus Printer Fhoto Laser Printer The Destination list provides the following predefined settings Screen Web
50. e name ocun Save Save as type JPEG JPG iL DB Files f Help On Help 2h Microsoft Help Microsoft Help Run Time a PageManager for EPSON Help Save as Save File as Type TIFF uncompressed 4 18 Using Your Scanner Select the folder where the image will be saved Type a filename for your image in the File Name Save as field Select the file format you want to save the image in from the Save as type field Click OK Save Scanning by Pressing the Start button You can open EPSON TWAIN start scanning and have the scanned image sent to a certain application simply by pressing the Start button on your scanner To use this feature you need to install PageManager for EPSON or other Start button compatible software The following occurs E Windows 98 or EPSON Scanner Monitor software on an operating system other than Windows 98 detects when the Start button is pressed and sends information to the Start button compatible application such as PageManager for EPSON The Start button compatible application will automatically open EPSON TWAIN scan the image and process it in the way the application is designed Note You need to setup the Start button compatible software before using this feature See Chapter 5 and the documentation that comes with the application The scanned image will be handled by the software to its maximum capability For example using PageManager for EP
51. eQUfe sio o HU edi e bien ib oq 4 2 Placing a Document on the Scanner 0 0 00 000088 4 2 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents 4 6 Starting ERSON TWAIN oe aeter oco SS Revie eee eek is 4 8 ocanmnp an Map Os sene acti E PD Herb ERN pda 4 9 Scanning From the Easy Menu 00005 4 10 Scanning From the Advanced Menu 4 14 Saving the Scanned Image xu coo EE DER ICE e Pac Eo es 4 18 Scanning by Pressing the Start button 0 4 19 Chapter 5 Using the Start Button Ihe Stir Dutton Feat ie Sos ag ation e mta rtt e Sdn uda 5 2 l ageVangserdor EPSON ouest acusa m tci bati me UAE Ee dcuu tes 5 2 Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar 5 2 Assigning an application to the Start button 5 3 Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar 9 9 Registering new applications 0 00000 eee 2 6 Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor 008 Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98 Chapter 6 Options Using the Film Adapter a ose e mra rte etr gU acne ads Unpacking the Film Adapter 0008 Installing the Film Adapter esses Sx Rm Scanning transparent materials 0 86 Erico Id OP Ser o ceste teo dpt ape dep TOR e du Loadi g SUES ANG Aliis assire dims nikri RE Sere CE ee Scanning normal reflective documents Using the Automatic Document Feede
52. eans 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 modifications repairs or alterations to this product SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION IBM and PS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries Presto is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright
53. eder 6 17 document cover 2 7 4 3 Film Adapter 6 7 Operate button 1 7 2 6 2 7 4 2 light 1 6 2 5 2 7 Optical Character Recognition OCR 1 2 1 7 4 13 6 13 Option Chapter 6 connector 6 3 6 15 P PageManager for EPSON 3 9 3 14 4 18 4 19 5 2 to 5 7 Paper jam 6 20 to 6 21 Paper sizes Automatic Document Feeder 6 16 Paper support 6 15 Photo Color 4 12 Pixel Depth 4 17 Placing document 4 2 to 4 5 Film Adapter 6 3 scanner 2 2 transparencies 6 7 to 6 10 Plugging in 2 6 Power cord 1 1 3 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 14 6 14 Power off sequence 2 16 Power on sequence 2 15 Precautions Automatic Document Feeder 6 23 Preview button 4 15 Preview window 4 15 to 4 17 Problems and solutions 7 8 to 7 26 R RAM 7 28 Reattach document cover 4 7 Reflective documents Film Adapter 6 12 Release lever 6 20 Removing IN 4 document cover 4 6 6 3 6 14 Film Adapter 6 12 film holder 6 11 Replacing fluorescent lamp 7 3 SCSI board 7 27 Rotary switch SCSI ID 1 5 Safety approval specifications A 5 Safety information for UK 3 Safety instructions 1 to 2 Saturation 4 17 Save scanned image 4 18 Save As 4 18 Scan 4 2 4 5 ready 1 6 Scan Buttons bar 5 2 to 5 7 Scanner 1 1 Scanner event 5 12 to 5 14 Scanner Monitor EPSON 3 21 4 19 5 2 5 8 to 5 11 Scanners and Cameras 3 10 3 15 5 12 to 5 13 Scanner specifications A 2 to A 8 Scanning 4 5 normal reflective document
54. eferences 5 s 4 O zt Close About EPSON Scanner Monitor 10 10 AM 2 Click the Start button highlight Settings and then select Control Panel o New Office Document Ca Open Office Document Programs X Documents J Control Panel aJ Find 3 Printers D Help E Taskbar 21 Run ty Shut Down tf stat C wINDOWS Start Men Installing the Software 3 21 3 22 3 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon Select EPSON TWAIN 4 and click the Add Remove button Then follow the instructions on the screen Add Remove Programs Properties 20 x Install Uninstall windows Setup Startup Disk BE To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM drive click Install The following software can be automatically removed by Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 01 Adobe FrameMaker v5 1 1 Adobe Type Manager Corel Applications EPSON TWAIN 4 Internet Explorer 3 02 MGA PowerDesk 3 80 007 Microsoft FrontPage 97 Microsoft Image Composer 1 0 Add Remove OK Cancel Apply After you uninstall EPSON TWAIN upgrade to Windows 98 then install EPSON scanner software as described on page 3 5 Installing the Software Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh After connecting the scanner to your Macintosh computer install the EPSON scanner software EPSON
55. er Caution Never open the case of the scanner If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide If you notice the quality of your scans have declined or you simply want to keep the quality of your scans at their best clean the Automatic Document Feeder paper path guide If the paper path guide gets badly scratched and cleaning the guide does not improve the quality of your scans replace it with the spare one Follow the instructions below to remove clean and reattach the paper path guide Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 3 Removing the paper path guide 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Disconnect the cable for the Automatic Document Feeder and take the Automatic Document Feeder off the scanner 7 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Put the Automatic Document Feeder on the table upside down Unclip the two white hooks to release the paper path guide Pull the hooks out of the through holes Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 5 Cleaning the paper path guide Gently wipe off dust from the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide with a soft dry cloth Caution i d Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide Q Be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts of the Automatic Document Feeder as damage may occur Attaching the paper path guide 1
56. er or smaller than the original Cause What to do Printed size was judged The image size settings of your using the monitorimage software determine the size of the printed image Do not use the size of the monitor image to judge the printed size Scanned images cannot be printed or come out garbled when printed Cause What to do Printer is not connected Make sure your printer is properly or set up properly or connected to the computer correctly maintenance is set up and maintained See your necessary printer manual for details Software is not installed Check that your software in properly properly installed and set up for your printer See Chapters 3 and 4 The colors of negative film preview images look strange Cause What to do DocumentSourcesetting Make sure the EPSON TWAIN is incorrect Document Source setting is TPU for Neg Film Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 19 Using the film holder frame Software setup problems The dark area around the film such as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white which alters the exposure of the scanning area and causes scans to appear darker See the correct color by clicking and dragging the mouse over an area and then clicking the zoom preview button You cannot install EPSON TWAIN Cause System configuration does not meet the requirements What to do Check your computer and operating system meets the system requirements on pages 3 2 to 4
57. erface Board 0 0 00 0008 2 4 Releasing the Transportation Lock 0 000044 2 5 PIUS Cine in Ine Sgann s s tees de ehh ee glee ex mds 2 6 Tita ZaOM D 2 7 Connecting the Scanner SCSI to Your Computer 2 8 Understanding SCSI connections 005 2 9 petting the SC Sl ID Number sass ey died cara eae 2 10 Setting the terminator switch 0 00086 2 12 Connecting the Scanner esce Vx d ele Rees 2 13 FOWO SEGU CNC esnan os etna eerie ek ete aiken es 2 15 POWerOll sequence uou a eu raro ware dad POE A teak seas 2 16 Connecting the Scanner USB to Your Computer 2 16 Understanding USB connections 085 2 17 iii Connecting tlie SCannet sciences oerte d eae 2 18 Installing the Scanner Software lees 2 19 Chapter 3 Installing the Software System REGUINEINIEN US oou died aie ate one ttu ser edit pod 3 2 afud rrOrERER 3 2 For Macintosh computers and SCSI model users 3 3 For Macintosh computers and USB model users 3 4 Installing the Scanner Software for Windows 3 5 For Windows 99 USES ioquit e aeter med E dre NE 3 5 For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 users 3 15 Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 3 2 Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh 3 23 Calibrating Y OH cee Sox hb dd pred Nod oe 3 25 Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner Scamming PTOC
58. erwise the image will appear fuzzy and out of focus Also be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from external light Q Always keep the document table clean See Cleaning the Scanner in Chapter 7 Q Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass Q Do not place heavy objects on top of the scanner 6 Start your scanner software and follow scanning instructions described later in this chapter or your scanner software reference guide Using Your Scanner 4 5 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents For thick materials or documents that are larger than the document table remove the document cover Then pull the cover straight up 4 6 Using Your Scanner Note When scanning with the cover removed do not leave any area of the document table exposed to prevent interference from external light When you are finished scanning replace the document cover in the reverse order that you removed it Using Your Scanner 4 7 Starting EPSON TWAIN There are two ways to scan with an application that supports TWAIN or with the amp Start button and preassigned application software If you L use an application that supports EPSON TWAIN to scan open your application see Starting EPSON TWAIN through your application software below 1 want to scan an image directly to your application without opening EPSON TWAIN or
59. es unwanted moir patterns from scanned images for higher quality output Q Auto Area Segmentation AAS allows you to separate text from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are clearer and text recognition is more accurate Q Text Enhancement Technology TET enhances text recognition accuracy for optical character recognition OCR scanning Ld The Perfection 1200PHOTO includes the Film Adapter which enables negative film and slide film to be scanned The Film Adapter is available as an option for the Perfection 12005 Perfection 1200U L The Automatic Document Feeder which enables continuous sheet scanning is available as an option 1 2 Getting to Know Your Scanner Unpacking the Scanner Your Perfection 1200U Perfection 12005 Perfection 1200 PHOTO comes shipped with CD ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner and some additional items depending on your scanner model SCSI interface board SCSI model only scanner power cord USB interface cable SCSI interface cable USB and PHOTO models only SCSI model only For the Perfection 1200PHOTO yu FEREZ a eee aua KA 000 EFFE 00K ee UNE REA FERE EXE O FEEF 0 EXE FEFE VEFES OFFF err cx rzr nr L OS xum y P foruse with EPSON Instant Photo Print film holders for the Film Adapter tee peers pees pees neers teers 0 REX 0 FEEEA ree 0 FEFE 0 FEFA cree pees rere ERE pees reese pees taa namo FEIF cx G
60. escribe installing the software for SCSI users USB users should go to page 3 10 SCSI users Note If you are currently using Windows 95 and the scanner software is already installed but you are upgrading from Windows 95 to 98 first uninstall EPSON TWAIN while running Windows 95 Then reinstall EPSON TWAIN as described in step 1 below on Windows 98 When uninstalling EPSON TWAIN see page 3 21 1 Make sure that the scanner is turned on 2 Turnon the computer and start Windows Installing the Software 3 5 3 When the dialog box below appears insert the scanner software CD in the CD ROM drive then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Unknown Device device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work B Cancel 4 Select the Search for the best driver for your device option then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do m M l pnis C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancel 3 6 Installing the Software 5 Make sure the Specify a location check box is selected then browse and select or type in the CD ROM drive letter Epson folder the folder of your preferred language and Win98 folder as the location as shown bel
61. eters otherwise the system may not work properly L1 To connect the scanner to a PC using SCSI 2 the length of the cable must not exceed 3 meters 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of your computer or another SCSI device Note The SCSI port on the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI icon over it 4 Plug inthe power cords of your computer scanner and other external SCSI devices Note Before turning on your system be sure to read Power on sequence following 2 14 Setting Up the Scanner Power on sequence Keep the following in mind every time you turn on your computer and SCSI devices including the scanner L Be sure to turn on the SCSI device which is connected at the farthest end of the daisy chain first then the second farthest and so on until finally your computer If you attempt to use a SCSI device which has been turned on after the computer it may not work properly or the computer may not work properly J For Windows 95 or 98 users The first time you turn on the computer after turning on the scanner one of the following dialog boxes may appear New Hardware Found Update Device Driver Wizard 2 Unknown Device Select which driver vou want to install for your new hardware This wizard will complete the installation of Unknown Device by searching your local drives network and Internet locations for the most current driver If you have a disk or CD R
62. etting to Know Your Scanner 1 3 Note The Perfection 1200PHOTO comes with the Film Adapter which is also available as an option for Perfection 1200S Perfection 1200U Depending on the country of purchase the power cord may come attached to the scanner The shape of the AC plug also varies so make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical outlet in your country Scanner Parts document cover carriage in the home position document table transportation lock operate button start button operate light 1 4 Getting to Know Your Scanner SCSI model SCSI terminator switch SCSI ID rotary switch option connector SCSI interface Connectors AC inlet USB and Photo model USB interface connector option connector AC inlet Getting to Know Your Scanner 1 5 Lights and Buttons The scanner has one indicator light and two buttons Scanner Status Initializing or busy scanning Slowly flashing e Rapidly flashing An error occurred See Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting on page 7 9 for more information Green Ready to scan images N A The scanner is turned off O on off flashing 1 6 Getting to Know Your Scanner Buttons fein Re I Operate Turns the scanner on and off e start The hardware switch to execute scanning and transfer the scanned image to assigned application software To use this
63. feature you need to setup software See Chapter 3 for more details Options The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner For detailed information on the use of these options see Chapter 6 of this guide Automatic Document Feeder B81314 Designed primarily for optional character recognition OCR scanning the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 20 pages automatically then use them in word processing programs as if you had typed the text yourself Film Adapter B81317 Allows you to scan transparent materials primarily 35 mm slides and filmstrips The Film Adapter s reading area allows you to scan film up to 4 x 5 inches in size Note The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by country Getting to Know Your Scanner 1 7 1 8 Getting to Know Your Scanner Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner 0 000000 00005 2 2 Installing a SCSI Interface Board 0 000 000 00005 2 4 Releasing the Transportation Lock 0 000005 2 5 PIs Cine te SCAMMER yere tud vecta ome Vacca t s d weep eet 2 6 Dia ZO OMEN esee geo Boson daisies atc To aa oe E Raw aet diegtins 2 7 Connecting the Scanner SCSI to Your Computer 2 8 Understanding SCSI connections 0484 2 9 betting the DCS ID DUIDDOE ng sche ao n rad Sua tie oni a Bese aunt 2 10 Sett
64. g black is often added to give more definition as mixing of actual inks cannot produce pure black terminator A device that stops electronic signals and prevents them from proceeding or returning to other devices This is necessary to stop a signal from continuously bouncing between devices threshold A reference point that is used to determine whether data will be processed as on or off In the case of color image data on means that a certain color will appear in a pixel or dot and off means that color will not appear there fone correction A method of adjusting the tone curve so that the reproduction results on different types of output devices have gradations similar to the original image fone curve The graph that shows the contrast ratio between the input original image and output image data in image processing Glossary USB A Universal Serial Bus A hardware interface for connecting low speed peripherals such as a keyboard mouse scanner or printer to the computer USB hub A device that normally provides four TYPE A sockets to increase the number of USB ports on a PC Glossary 9 6 Glossary Index Numerics 120 220 6cm x 9 cm film 6 6 6 9 24 bit Color 4 12 7 29 35mm film holder 6 5 6 8 negative 6 5 slide 1 7 strip film 6 8 6 11 4 x 5 inch film 6 6 6 9 film holder 6 6 6 9 8 bit Gray 4 12 98 and SCSI 3 5 to 3 10 98 and USB 3 10 to 3 15 A A4 6
65. ggagaggmuuumuu ganamaaanaaaaagaaaagaaaaaang A 6 Technical Specifications USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 0 Configuration foment pemn ooo Device Full Soeed mode 12Mbit s Class Vendor specific Vendor ID OxO4B8 Seiko Epson Corp Product ID Ox0104 Configuration Characteristics Self powered Remote wake up feature Not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS 2mA 5V Interface No alternate setting Number of endpoints used by this interface excluding endpoint 0 2 Class Vendor specific Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer Maximum data transfer size 64 byte Endpoint 2 Bulk OUT transfer Maximum data transfer size 64 byte string Language ID US English Descriptor 1 iManufacturer EPSON 2 iProduct Perfection 1200 Electrical standard Full 5peed mode 12Mbit s of Universal Serial Bus Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 0 Connector type One receptacle Type B Technical Specifications A 7 Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized returned to a fixed set of conditions in the following ways SCSI model Hardware The scanner is turned on initialization The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface software Software sends the ESC initialize the scanner initialization command The scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message USB model Hardware The scanner is turned on initi
66. hat to do 1 Make sure that the cover of optional Automatic Document Feeder is closed and or push the paper feeding unit down until it clicks into place Cause 2 No paper is loaded or paper is jammed in the Automatic Document Feeder What to do 2 Load paper in the Automatic Document Feeder or turn the scanner off and remove the jammed paper from the Automatic Document Feeder See page 6 16 or 6 20 for details O on off flashing Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 9 Operating problems Problems you may have while using the scanner often involve the operation of your software and computer Operation problems usually occur because of _1 Incorrect setup of the interface see Chapter 2 L Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions see your software documentation QJ Incorrect setup of your computer or software see Chapter 2 in this guide or the software documentation _1 Incorrect operation of your software see your software documentation Also see the documentation that came with your computer and printer for possible solutions The Operate light does not come on Cause What to do The scanner is off Press the O operate button to turn on the scanner The scanner is not Make sure the power cord is connected correctly connected to the scanner and plugged into a power outlet The scanner does not scan Cause What to do The scanner is not ready Wait until the operate light is green to
67. he actual dialog boxes that appear on your screen You can use them for reference however as almost all the settings and functions are the same Easy menu Advanced menu Document Source Fiatbed S Yi EPSON TWAIN EZ Ez Image Type Color Photo Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Photo Close Re Advanced L i D Image Type Color Photo X EPSON Stylus Printer Photo Y Vv aaa Source w 2153 H 28 71 m z aget ay ns H psu cm Resolution m zj dpi 25 80 MB 3 3200 Seale aj gt po x mea E Preview Clicking the Advanced button on the Easy menu you can open the Advanced menu To go back to the Easy Menu cilck the Easy button on the Advanced menu Using Your Scanner 4 9 The following sections give an overview of EPSON TWAIN Note Some settings may appear dimmed and cannot be selected because of your choice of settings Scanning From the Easy Menu Easy menu amp EPSON TWAIN 4 x Document Source Flatbed Image Type Color Photo Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Photo Close RS Advanced The Easy menu displays the minimum required settings only allowing you to scan easily and quickly Just select the relevant Document Source Image Type and Destination settings then click Scan EPSON TWAIN automatically locates the target image on the scanner adjusts the exposure and starts scanning See page
68. hich is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating 4 Safety Instructions Chapier 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner PC ALI CS Lou oed ackqebacdts eU iue despedida qot deii 1 2 Unpacking the Scanners e a sede E a aA 1 3 Scanner Parlerai ra th aa A INE EEA 1 4 Lentes and BOUON euet Mie i thine EE TEA ae itus 1 6 ODUIODI S ic Ee e a er a fatta E S E T E a 1 7 Getting to Know Your Scanner 1 1 Features The EPSON Perfection 1200U Perfection 12005 Perfection 1200PHOTO scanner offers the following features L Optical resolution of 1200 dots per inch dpi for main scanning and 2400 dpi with micro step for sub scanning 36 bit input 24 bit output Start Button control for shortcut scanning operation Light body with A4 Letter size scanning area Full color or grayscale scanning Capture your images with over 16 million colors or up to 256 shades of gray L EPSON TWAIN lets you take full advantage of your scanner s advanced features J EPSON TWAIN s Unsharp Mask option automatically sharpens the image to provide crisp detail Q EPSON TWAIN s De screening option automatically remov
69. his software displays colors on your screen as they exist on the scanned documents or prints colors as you see them on your screen Glossary imagesetter A device that uses computer files to produce high resolution text and graphics output on film or paper These are usually found in service bureaus and printing companies impact dot printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking an ink ribbon with a number of small pins ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spraying the ink through a number of small nozzles interface A piece of hardware a method or a standard used for connection between or among computer devices laser printer A printer that uses a laser and the electrophotographic method to print a full page at a time The laser is used to paint a charged drum with light to which toner is applied and then transferred onto paper line sequence A type of color scanning that separates primary colors line by line The carriage makes only one pass marquee A moveable and adjustable frame that marks the area of an image that will be previewed or scanned monochrome Black and white images or images represented only by the intensity of luminosity OCR Optical Character Recognition The technology that allows computers to read text from physical objects OCR requires a graphical representation of text to interpret which usually comes from a scanned image page seq
70. ing the terminator switch 0 0 000088 2 12 Connecting the Scanners eaa x64 va ad SOR ede and mae p 2 13 ROW Cl O0 SC GME CO 5p piis 3 45 9 Veniptur a ewe ere S tup 2 15 POWEr Olf SEQUENCE sao d ond Satu Ree an de S cep in 2 16 Connecting the Scanner USB to Your Computer 2 16 Understanding USB connections 0044 2 17 ConnecBne the SCanner eed eese tiiri ondar eCa 2 18 Installing the Scanner Software eee eee 2 19 Setting Up the Scanner 2 1 Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner d Place the scanner on a flat stable surface The scanner will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle LJ Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily QJ Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged Note for French speaking users Placez le scanner pres d une prise de courant ou la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Q Allow space behind the scanner for the cables and space above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document cover 2 2 Setting Up the Scanner 460 mm 100 mm or more 287 mm When document cover is closed _1 Keep the scanner away from high temperatures humidity and excessive dirt or dust Also avoid using or storing the scanner in places subject to rapid ch
71. itioned in the window Q Toremove a film holder from the document table slide it left or right then take it out of the window Options 6 11 Q Leave the opening shown below uncovered otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected opening Scanning normal reflective documents 6 12 When you return to scanning normal reflective documents you can simply turn off the Film Adapter then place documents between it and the document table If you will not scan transparencies for a long time you can remove the Film Adapter and store it in the original package Remove the Film Adapter in reverse order as described on page 6 3 Note Q When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the Film Adapter in your scans If so change to using the document cover instead of the Film Adapter Q When you use EPSON Instant Photo Print to scan and print reflective documents such as photos first remove the Film Adapter and replace the document cover Options Using the Automatic Document Feeder The Automatic Document Feeder B81314 allows you to automatically load multiple page documents into your scanner This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR optical character recognition scanning or for creating an image database Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your Automatic Document Feeder make sure you have all the parts sho
72. k B 4 Our Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland and via Email at info epson co uk They can provide the following information QJ Pre sales information and literature on new EPSON products also available via our world wide web site at http WWW epson co uk d Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables accessories and options Contacting Customer Support For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service As well as this User s Guide we provide the following sources for obtaining information EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions If you have a modem phone 02 9417 5090 Internet URL hffp www epson com au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON
73. ling the Software 3 3 Display Color Monitor 640 x 480 screen resolution or higher recommended and 256 color 32 000 color or higher recommended Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See the product documentation for details For Macintosh computers and USB model users Scanner EPSON Perfection 1200U Perfection 1200PHOTO System Apple Power Macintosh G3 running AppleSystem 8 5 or later iMac running AppleSystem 8 5 or later or AppleSystem 8 1 with iMac Update 1 0 Interface USB port Note You cannot use a serial interface Display Color Monitor 640 x 480 screen resolution or higher recommended and 256 color 32 000 color or higher recommended Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See the product documentation for details 3 4 Installing the Software Installing the Scanner Software for Windows After connecting the scanner to your computer install the scanner software from the CD ROM The installation steps differ depending on the version of Windows Find instructions for Windows 98 users in this section Instructions for Windows 95 and NT 4 0 users can be found in For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 users on page 3 15 For Windows 98 users The following will d
74. low to load paper into the Automatic Document Feeder Note Make sure no documents or dust is on the document table when using the Automatic Document Feeder Dust on the document table near the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scanned images 1 Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right Options 2 Insert the paper stack into the Automatic Document Feeder until it meets resistance Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper Documents are output into the lower tray after scanning is finished Note In the following situations see the respective pages for problem solving information QJ When paper is jammed see page 6 20 Q When a scanned image has unwanted lines see page 7 16 Loading documents manually You can load documents manually even when the Automatic Document Feeder is installed Lift the Automatic Document Feeder and place the document on the document table Then lower the Automatic Document Feeder and scan the document Options 6 17 Note Q Opening the Automatic Document Feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and paper feeding stops Q Always close the Automatic Document Feeder and its cover before scanning If you are scanning thick material or documents of more than 2 cm in height the Automatic Document Feeder can be left in the u
75. may need to purchase SCSI cables before setting up your SCSI daisy chain Be sure the SCSI cable connectors are suitable for your hardware depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board SCSI ID and terminator Each device has a SCSI ID number the computer is usually number 7 and each of the other devices must have a different number between 0 and 6 Also the first device and the last device in the chain not including the computer must have a terminator No other device can have a terminator or if a terminator does exist it must be turned off or removed Setting the SCSI ID number The scanner s default SCSI ID number is 2 The SCSI ID rotary switch is located at the rear of The scanner If youadd thescanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID of 2 change the ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch See the table below as a guide 2 10 X Setting Up the Scanner ID Availability Description Bes P Rater thane i ad aa B __ Foctorseting ofthe scanner 3 Not available if your Macintosh has a built in CD ROM 7 Not available for Macintosh Always used for the Macintosh itself May not be available for Windows Usually used for the SCSI board Not available Never selected Scanner will not work if selected Caution Do not set the SCSI ID to an ID number that is already assigned to another device otherwise the computer scanner and othe
76. ment Feeder follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Push down the release lever to slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper 6 20 Options 3 Then slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism Be careful not to pull too hard the paper may tear making it more difficult to remove 4 If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism open the cover to remove it 5 After removing jammed paper make sure that the cover is closed and the feeder mechanism is clicked down into place Options 6 21 Document specifications Size Width 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm Length 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm Thickness 0 07 to 0 16 mm Weight 58 to 122 g m Paper quality High quality bond paper Document type Documents printed with impact printers laser printers or facsimile machines Document conditions 6 22 Check the following before feeding a document E L G E Ink on the document is dry The document has no holes is not ripped or wrinkled and has no articles attached to it The document has no staples or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism The document has no folds closer than 5 mm from its edge The document is not a multipart form or bound The document has no rear carbon coating The document has no cut out areas Options Other precautions Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork int
77. move the document cover from the scanner by opening it and pulling it straight up See page 4 6 3 Place the Film Adapter on the document table so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the table 4 Connect the Film Adapter connector to the scanner s option connector Options 6 3 5 Turn on the scanner 6 Turn on the Film Adapter Scanning transparent materials By attaching the Film Adapter you can scan transparent materials such as positive and negative film by passing light through the material The following sections explain how to scan transparent materials Film holders Four film holders are included with this unit To scan film see the instructions below Caution Hold the film at the edges or else use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other traces on the film Note The base side of the film is the side which the film maker s name and film ID numbers are shown 6 4 Options 35 mm negative or positive film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder base side facing down 35mm negative film To be scanned from EPSON Instant Photo Print Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder for use with EPSON Instant Photo Print base side facing down Slide the strip until all of the frame you wish to scan is positioned inside the film holder opening Options 6 5 120 220 6 cm x 9 cm film Insert film i
78. n the 120 220 6 cm x 9 cm size film holder base side facing down 4 x 5 INCh film Insert film in the 4 x 5 inch film holder base side facing down Loading slides and film You can scan slides and film strip in the 4 x 5 inch 101 6 x 127 mm scanning area of the Film Adapter Note Ld Wipe the inside of the Film Adapter cover the scanner s document table and the narrow window near the hinges before scanning transparencies 6 6 Options L You need to select TPU for Neg Film or TPU for Pos Film in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN depending on the type of film negative or positive you are scanning The scanner software automatically controls the operation of the Film Adapter Follow the steps below to load film or slides Caution Hold the film at the edges or else use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other traces on the film 1 Open the top of the Film Adapter holding the base down 2 Load the transparency to be scanned face down on the scanner s document table in the window of the Film Adapter as shown below Options 6 7 J If you are scanning 35 mm strip film use the 35 mm film holder to set the film Note Place the film holder on the document table in alignment with the upper left hand corner of the Film Adapter Q Ifyou are scanning 35 mm strip film using EPSON Instant Photo Print use the 35
79. nds information to assigned application software supporting the Start Button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor such as PageManager for EPSON Once EPSON TWAIN is installed on an operating system other than Windows 98 EPSON Scanner Monitor is active and identifies PageManager for EPSON as the application that allows you to use the Start Button feature If you need to turn off Scanner Monitor or select another application that supports the Start Button feature access Scanner Monitor as described below Note Q Application software other than PageManager for EPSON which supports both EPSON Scanner Monitor and the Start button feature may be limited Q Windows 98 supports the Start Button feature therefore EPSON Scanner Monitor is not installed automatically when you install EPSON TWAIN on Windows 98 For Windows 95 or NT 4 0 users Click the Scanner Monitor icon located in the task bar on your desktop Scanner Monitor icon d 1229 PM 5 8 Using the Start Button _I Turning off Scanner Monitor If you want to turn off Scanner Monitor select Close However this will disable the scanner s Start Button feature Preferences 3 o m o rt Close About EPSON Scanner Monitor 10 10 AM Note After you turn off Scanner Monitor it will turn back on automatically the next time you start Windows To activate Scanner Monitor again select Programs from the Start menu and click EPSON Scanner then
80. o the Automatic Document Feeder as misfeeding a document may result in accidental wrinkling or damage When youare scanning high quality color or halftone documents itis recommended you open the Automatic Document Feeder and scan documents individually Options 6 23 6 24 Options Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Nontenarces s nios bed eb ee ee 7 2 CCleonime Ine SCanMer oseraies waup ditas Ea A EEEN 7 2 Replacing the fluorescent lamp 04 7 3 Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide 7 3 Transpor ng the 96 aD ses ia reeee thi RISE Reb eee di 7 7 Problemsatid SoLlutlofis s oS EU MESS ede hos 7 8 Error indicator 400 does Vows e E ed e eds we 7 9 Operating problem siii oed ae eror dud abeo ied 7 10 Quality probes x c v o dee eee ed be a ees 7 13 Software setup problems i i er eme Ce epe SS 7 20 Software operation problems 000000008 7 22 SCAM MINE problemes oats dedero leid eie iet 7 24 Paper aris cue dos vedetex as ia DOR dL cei is 7 26 Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board 7 27 SNEUP VOUL DYSLO ons Gavia eens he us ded s e dats 7 28 RAM and hara disk size s vio Sere LESS 7 28 Accelerator DOatds voco ve Sepe dedans e E tous 7 29 Videocard eia E a A A yk A 7 29 MOMO S eiae E o me dioit E O eus 7 29 File compression software s o 0 5 fittest Rowe eek 7 29 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 1 Maintenance Cleaning the scanner 7
81. o do Make sure the document orientation is perfectly straight on the document table Align vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document table The image does not look the same as the original Cause Image settings are incorrect Color matching software is not sufficient or not installed properly File format or image settings are unsuitable What to do Try different image setting combinations on your scanner software Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features or these components may not be installed correctly See the documentation that comes with your software and computer If you are importing an image file make sure the file format is one your software can read Also make sure the image settings of your software are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 15 A line of dots is always missing from the scanned image Cause What to do The print head has Print head malfunction is indicated malfunctioned when a line is missing on printouts only See your printer manual The scanner sensor has Scanner sensor malfunction is malfunctioned indicated when a line is missing on both screen images and printouts Contact your dealer A line of dots always appears in the scanned image Paper path guide or If this happens on both your screen document table is dusty and printout
82. o resize the marquee Qj Toremove or delete a marquee double click on the preview window 4 16 Using Your Scanner Modifying the preview image EPSON TWAIN 4 Pale FS EPSON TWAIN EPSON Image Type Color Photo X Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Photo Iv Unsharp Mask Source w 121 59 H 28 71 cm Janet 25s 4 2371 em 25 60 MB Resolution 300 dpi Preview window You can see the effects of the following settings in the preview image E Pixel Depth Halftone and Dropout in the Image Type dialog box Q Exposure Gamma Highlight Shadow and Threshold in the Image Controls dialog box 1 Tone Correction in the Tone Correction dialog box QJ Gray Balance Intensity and Saturation in the Color Adjustment dialog box L Auto Exposure Note Although the image in the Preview window changes as you make settings the settings do not affect the actual image until you scan or rescan the image Using Your Scanner 4 17 Saving the Scanned Image I Tosaveascanned image in your application choose Save or save As from the File menu For details see your application documentation Q To save a scanned image in PageManager for EPSON follow the steps below Note Parenthesized words in the following steps apply to Macintosh users 1 Choose Save As from the File menu The following dialog box appears on the screen Save All Images As Save in C3 Photos e ETET Fil
83. on monitor 7 29 Hub USB 2 17 I Image coarse 7 29 Controls 4 17 database 6 13 saving 4 18 scanning 4 9 4 10 4 14 Type 4 12 4 17 Important safety instructions 1 to 2 Indicator error 7 9 Initialization 2 7 methods A 8 Installation Automatic Document Feeder 6 14 to 6 15 Film Adapter 6 3 to 6 4 scanner software 3 5 to 3 25 SCSI driver 2 8 SCSI interface board 2 4 Installation software 3 5 to 3 25 before 3 2 Instant Photo Print 1 3 6 5 6 10 Instructions safety 1 to 2 Interface 3 2 3 3 3 4 Interface board SCSI 2 4 2 8 2 13 Interface specifications SCSI A 6 USB A 7 J Jammed paper 6 20 to 6 21 L Lamp fluorescent 2 7 7 3 Laser Printer 4 14 Legal 6 16 Letter 6 16 Lever release Automatic Document Feeder 6 20 Light operate 1 6 2 5 2 7 Line Art 4 12 Loading document manually Automatic Document Feeder 6 17 paper Automatic Document Feeder 6 16 to 6 17 slides and film 6 6 Lock transportation 1 4 2 5 7 7 Locked position 2 5 7 7 M Macintosh 3 3 3 4 3 23 to 3 25 4 9 5 10 Macintosh SCSI port 2 9 2 14 Maintenance 7 2 to 7 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Marquee 4 16 Memory 4 10 4 15 4 16 7 28 Millions of colors 7 29 Moir 4 12 Monitor 7 29 high resolution 7 29 N Non readable area 4 4 7 13 Normal documents Film Adapter 6 12 O OCR 1 2 1 7 4 13 6 13 Online help 4 15 Open IN 3 Automatic Document Fe
84. ontains the software you want to install The Software folder contains multiple language versions of the software Double click the folder of your preferred language 3 24 Installing the Software 7 Double click the installer icon to start the installation program Then follow the instructions on the screen Calibrating Your Screen You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images identical to the originals Note for Windows 98 and Macintosh users The introductory Screen Calibration dialog box will not appear Follow the instructions from step 2 below to calibrate your screen During the EPSON scanner software installation on Windows the following dialog box appears Screen Calibration Finally Setup will calibrate your Display Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image Setup will launch the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the two shades of gray match as closely as possible You also can change this setting at Start EPSON Scanner EPSON Screen Calibration i Cancel 1 Click Next Installing the Software 3 25 2 In the following or similar dialog box move the slider to the right or left until the two shades of the gray horizontal stripes match Screen Calibration x Screen Calibration x Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone Please follow
85. or the type of problem you have then look for the problem description The online Color Guide also provides versatile tips and other information helpful for problem solving Note If some settings appear dimmed in EPSON TWAIN they cannot be selected because of the capability of your scanner or your choice of other settings If you cannot solve a problem after reading and following the information in this chapter contact your dealer or a qualified customer support person for assistance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Error indicator If an error occurs the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error Pattern of Problem and solution light Cause 1 The interface setup is wrong or the Rapidly scanner is not properly connected to the flashing computer red What to do 1 Check the interface connection Then turn the scanner off and back on to initialize the scanner again Cause 2 The transportation lock is not released the fluorescent lamp needsto be replaced or the scanner is broken What to do 2 Make sure that the transportation lock is in the unlocked position then turn the scanner off and then back on If the scanner still does not operate properly or if this error occurs repeatedly consult your dealer Cause The cover of the optional Automatic Rapidly Document Feeder is open or the release flashing lever is pressed and paper feeding unit is orange slightly open W
86. osed when scanning Printed colors will not exactly match the colors on your monitor since printers and monitors use different color systems monitors use RGB red green and blue while printers typically use CMYK cyan magenta yellow and black Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 17 Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image Cause Software image settings need adjustment Color matching and color management capabilities of your system are insufficient Normal scanning What to do Check the image settings of your scanner software especially data format bits pixel color gamma correction and color correction Try different combinations of these settings Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer display adapter and software Some computers can change the color palette to adjust the colors on your screen See your software and hardware manuals for details Exact color matching is very difficult Check your software and monitor documentation for information on color matching and calibration Also see your Color Guide Printed colors are different from those in the original image Cause Normal scanning What to do Exact color matching is very difficult Check your software or contact your printer company for information on color matching and calibration 7 18 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The printed image is larg
87. ou can select and change the orientation of the scanned images Scanning only part of the document area To scan just a part of an image follow the steps below 1 Load the first page of the document in the Automatic Document Feeder as described on page 6 16 Note Only set one page of the document at this time If you set multiple pages at this time the second page will be fed right after the first page is scanned and may become stuck in the middle of the document path as if the paper is jammed In this case you have to remove the second page from the document path and load it again 2 Start PageManager software and select Acquire from the File menu 3 In the dialog box of EPSON TWAIN click Preview The document is ejected after previewing 4 Draw a marquee frame around a certain area to define the part of the image you want to scan by dragging the mouse pointer over that area Options 6 19 5 Set document s to be scanned in the Automatic Document Feeder including the ejected document 6 Choose your settings in EPSON TWAIN and click the Scan button Refer to HTML Scanner Software Reference Guide for details on choosing EPSON TWAIN settings After scanning the entire stack of documents a window with thumb nail images appears In this window you can select and change the orientation of the scanned images Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder To clear jammed paper in the optional Automatic Docu
88. ow and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search Floppy disk drives CD ROM drive Microsoft Windows Update v Specify a location DAE pson Englishwin98 v Browse peer 6 Follow the instructions on the screen You may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD ROM Insert Disk e Please insert the disk labeled Windows 88 CD ROM and then click OF Installing the Software 3 7 Make sure that the correct CD ROM drive letter and the Win98 folder are specified in the Copy files from box as shown below New Hardware Found The file scsimap sys on Windows 38 CD ROM cannot be Found Cancel Insert Windows 88 CD ROM in the selected drive and click OF Skip File Details Copy files from D wiNS8 Browse IPE Ee 7 The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts Follow the instructions on the screen For details see page 3 25 Note If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility doesn t start automatically see page 3 25 to calibrate your screen after installing the scanner software 8 When the following dialog box is displayed click Finish Add New Hardware Wizard s EPSON Perfection 1 200 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires
89. plications appearing in the Application bar at the bottom of the PageManager window to the Scan Buttons bar Follow the steps below 1 Select Scan Buttons Setting from the File menu You will see the following dialog box Scan Buttons Setting x Properties Start Button Setting Scan Buttons Name PageM anager Scan to Zt PageManager hi Document Type Magazine Picture M Scan Made Color M Scan Size Letter 8 511 inches Resolution 100 Y Logan n imb 7f d gi wp 4 4 up EN EDT 2 Specify the name of the setting in the Name box 3 Click the arrow next to the Scan to box and select the application you want to add to the Scan Buttons bar 4 Select the appropriate scanning settings Document Type Scan Mode etc for the application from this dialog box and click Add Then click OK The button of the selected application appears on the Scan Buttons bar Using the Start Button 5 5 To remove an application assigned to the Scan Buttons bar select the application in the box on the left of the dialog box and click Remove Then click OK Suppress TWAIN User Interface check box When this check box is selected the EPSON TWAIN dialog box does not appear when you scan and the scanner works according to the settings in PageManager When this check box is clear the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears when you scan and the scanner works according to the settings in EPSO
90. pright position d Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN Q When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the Automatic Document Feeder in your scans If so change to using the document cover instead of the Automatic Document Feeder Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder The scanning instructions are divided into two sections read Scanning the full document area to scan an entire document or image or read Scanning only part of the document area to scan only a certain part of an image or document Scanning the full document area 6 18 You do not need to use the preview feature when scanning a full document or image The scanner automatically find and scans the whole image Follow the steps below to scan an image or document 1 Load paper in the Automatic Document Feeder as described on page 6 16 2 Start the PageManager software Options 3 Select EPSON TWAIN 4 for Windows or Macintosh SCSI users or EPSON TWAIN 4U for Macintosh USB users from Select source of PageManager s File menu depending on your scanner configuration 4 Select Acquire from File 5 In the dialog box of EPSON TWAIN make sure that Auto Document Feeder is selected from the Document Source list Also choose appropriate settings for the scanning 6 Click Scan After scanning the entire stack of documents a window with thumb nail images will appear In this window y
91. r Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder Loading documents manually 0005 Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Document speciBicatioris s cess osos aeo oe i eda Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Mainte nan E 123 d PE yee o oh E Pd e Bate md b s ade Cleanime the SCANNER Sad Laberius aingeed Ache Misia Replacing the fluorescent lamp 00 0005 Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide Transportne the Scanno n664ecouaedraw awed ab Dottor dated Problems and SOMOS sa em di heerlen gis 2 ETRAS epa Error indica Oieee tari teg RARUS ade Bade detis ete Operatine provleniss 15 200 65 savin cristo RR de nd es Quality PRODICING s cats aca So dee ay a ts prit See eit te Software setup DPoDletis qus Io Ie we Dur ud actui Software operation problems 00000005 Scanno problems es sor tare cate debe ele es dran toss Paper ais axdostos sh euler eon int ents Mala a a hd Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board Sizine UP 7 OUL Sy Sle tenecasense pepe tere ears Re 7 28 RAM and hard disksize eese 7 28 Accelerator DOAEGS mette rr RIED eae es 7 29 Video cardo oid edet ine D uirecd hee ho deb stir cette eee 7 29 IVI OTROS v
92. r computer is on the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Windows or a message telling you that the scanner driver needs to be installed Macintosh will appear When this happens follow the instructions in Chapter 3 then install the software Qj Connect the USB cable to your computer then install or start the scanner software Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the scanner software is open Installing the Scanner Software After setting up the scanner as described above you need to install the scanner software before you use the scanner to scan documents For details on setting up the scanning software see the next chapter Setting Up the Scanner 2 19 2 20 Setting Up the Scanner Chapter 3 Installing the Software Syst m Requireriebls ooi wath eo beendet b bed 3 2 FOE T Saad sors phun Da Gone Beetle ed Bde dul dou Rupe 3 2 For Macintosh computers and SCSI model users 3 3 For Macintosh computers and USB model users 3 4 Installing the Scanner Software for Windows 3 5 For Wandows 95 VISeES aeriene Seed e pP Vade CR d 3 5 For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 users 3 15 Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 3 21 Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh 3 23 Calibraune YOU Screen rerien nE REER potete eee ees 3 25 Installing the Software 3 1 System Requirements Before installing the scanner software make sure that your
93. r devices will not operate properly Setting Up the Scanner 2 11 Setting the terminator switch The scanner has a built in terminator which allows SCSI devices to communicate properly with each other You may need to change the terminator switch setting according to your computer system Note Do not use an external terminator The terminator switch is located at the rear of the scanner Only the scanner is connected D o terminator on K 2 12 Setting Up the Scanner The scanner is the last device in the daisy chain other SCSI device hh Ef Terminator on The scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain other SCSI device Js A terminator off Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSI device as follows Note The combination of 50 pin and 25 pin connectors you need varies depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board 1 Make sure the scanner computer and all other SCSI devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source Setting Up the Scanner 2 13 Caution Do not connect the scanner to the computer or other devices while they are turned on as damage may occur 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to one of the scanner SCSI connectors until the locks on both sides snap in Note Qj To connect the scanner to a SCSI device other than the computer the length of cable in the daisy chain must not exceed 6 m
94. r or system 8 1 with iMac Updatel 0 and have a working USB port Note If you connect your scanner through more than one hub your system may not work properly In this case try connecting the scanner directly to the computer s USB port Also your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON 2 16 Setting Up the Scanner Understanding USB connections USB Cables USB cables enable you to connect or remove peripherals to and from your computer easily without having to shut down and restart the system each time a peripheral is plugged in or unplugged You do not have to set an ID number or a terminator 2 Note Do not connect or disconnect USB cables when the scanner is in use USB cables have 2 different connectors at each end Type A connects to your computer BE Type B connects to your scanner USB hub You can also use a USB hub allowing you to increase the number of USB ports and therefore connect several peripherals Setting Up the Scanner 2 17 Connecting the scanner To connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub 1 Connect one end of the cable Type B to the USB port on the back of the scanner 2 Connect the other end of the cable Type A to the USB port on your computer or USB hub zem 2 18 Setting Up the Scanner Note Q USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your computer is on or off If you connect the scanner while you
95. s Film Adapter 6 12 specifications A 2 to A 8 Screen 4 13 calibration 3 25 to 3 26 SCSI 3 5 3 19 3 23 board 2 4 2 8 2 13 cable 1 3 2 10 2 14 connections 2 8 2 9 2 13 to 2 14 port 2 9 2 14 terminator 2 10 2 12 2 16 SCSI ID number 2 10 to 2 11 rotary switch 1 5 SCSI interface specifications A 6 Select Source 4 8 Setup EPSON TWAIN 3 5 to 3 25 Shadow 4 17 Slides 6 10 Software requirements 3 2 to 3 4 scanner 3 5 to 3 25 Source Select 4 8 Specifications document Automatic Document Feeder 6 22 electrical A 4 environmental A 4 Film Adapter A 9 safety approvals A 5 scanning A 2 to A 8 SCSI interface A 6 USB interface A 7 Start button 1 2 1 7 4 8 4 19 Chapter 5 Switch terminator 2 10 2 12 2 16 System requirements 3 2 to 3 4 T Table document 4 2 4 4 6 3 6 7 6 10 6 17 Terminator 2 10 2 12 2 16 TET 1 2 Text Enhancement Technology TET 1 2 Threshold 4 17 Tone Correction 4 17 TPU for Neg Film 4 11 TPU for Pos Film 4 11 Transparencies 6 2 6 10 Transportation lock 1 4 2 5 7 7 Transporting 1 4 2 5 7 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 7 8 to 7 26 True color 7 29 TWAIN Select Source 4 8 U Unlocked position 2 5 Unpacking Automatic Document Feeder 6 13 Film Adapter 6 2 scanner 1 3 USB cable 1 3 2 17 connections 2 16 to 2 19 hub 2 17 port 2 18 USB interface specifications A 7 V Video card 7 29 W Web 4 13
96. scan ready for scanning 7 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Interface port or software settings are incorrect For SCSI model users SCSI ID or terminator is incorrect Interrupt settings are conflicting with your SCSI board For USB model users More than one hub is in use or the cable is unsuitable Make sure your interface port and software settings are correct Also make sure that your computer s interface board is installed properly Make sure the scanner s SCSI ID and terminator are set correctly See Connecting the Scanner SCSI to Your Computer on page 2 8 If you have other expansion boards in your computer make sure that their interrupt settings are interfering with your SCSI board See your computer s documentation for details Try connecting the scanner directly tothe computer s USB port or usean EPSON USB cable 7 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The scanner software does not work properly Cause Software is not installed properly Computer system doesn t meet the requirements Not enough memory is available What to do Make sure your software is installed correctly For Windows 98 users Check if your scanner is listed more than once in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box To view the dialog box double click the scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel Remove your scanner every place it appears in the dialog box then reinstall EPSON
97. select EPSON Scanner Monitor The Scanner Monitor icon appears in your taskbar L Assigning an application to Scanner Monitor Select Preferences The EPSON Scanner Monitor dialog box appears You can select an application that supports the Start Button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor such as PageManager for EPSON 4 EPSON Scanner Monitor Launch Application c Pagemar prestopm exe Browse B Cancel Using the Start Button 5 9 For Macintosh users Select Epson Scanner Monitor Setup from the Apple menu About This Computer 3 Apple DVD Player D Apple System Profiler ApplecD Audio Player i Automated Tasks z Calculator gt Chooser Gi Control Panels f Favorites J Graphing Calculator 1 Turning off Scanner Monitor If you want to turn off Scanner Monitor clear the Enable Monitoring check box However this will disable the scanner s Start Button feature EPSON Scanner Monitor Setup kf Enable Monitoring Launch Application Presto PageManager xxx Browse To activate Scanner Monitor again select the Enable Monitoring check box 5 10 Using the Start Button Q Assigning an application to Scanner Monitor Click Browse Select a folder and an application that supports the Start Button feature and EPSON Scanner Monitor such as PageManager for EPSON 2h Microsoft Help Microsoft Help Run Time ft PageManager Viewer X XX i Plug ins Presto PageManager x
98. send data directly to an assigned application with a single push of your scanner s Start button You can also scan to any target application by simply clicking on the application icon in PageManager s Scan Buttons bar This section will help you set up PageManager so you can begin to scan using the Start button For more detailed information on PageManager settings see your PageManager documentation Note For information on PageManager installation see Chapter 3 Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar 5 2 When PageManager is started the Scan Buttons bar will appear on your screen The icons in this bar represent target applications or peripheral devices such as a printer that can be accessed by your scanner This means that you can scan and send data directly to these applications or devices by clicking on their icons Using the Start Button PageManager for EPSON also allows you to assign any one of the applications or devices on the Scan Buttons bar to the amp Start button This means that an image can be scanned and sent straight to your selected application with one simple push of the Start button Scan Buttons Start button icon Note The application button showing the Start button icon represents the application that is assigned to the Start button Assigning an application fo the Start button To assign an application on the Scan Buttons bar to the amp Start button follow the steps below
99. source Reliability Dimensions Weight 7 levels In EPSON TWAIN Gamma correction controls Brightness Fixed threshold Text Enhancement Technology enable disable selectable AAS Auto Area Segmentation Enable disable selectable 3 halftoning modes A B and C and 4 dither patterns A B C and D for bi level and quad level data 2 downloadable dither patterns 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user defined 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode 1 type for user defined Only user defined Color correction is available in EPSON TWAIN SCSI 50 pin half pitch connectors or USB Type B Receptacle Connector White cold cathode fluorescent lamp 30 000 cycles of carriage movements main unit MCBF Width 287 mm 11 3 inches Depth 427 mm 16 8 inches Height 90 mm 3 5 inches Approx 4 5 kg 9 9 Ib Technical Specifications A 3 Electrical 0 T hooo V mode 220 240 model Inpuf voltage range AC 90 to 132V AC 198 to 264 V Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 25W operating Approx 10W standby Note Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Environmental Temperature Operation 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 10 C to 32 C 50 F to 89 F when using the ADF Storage 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Humidity Operation 10
100. system meets the following requirements For PCs For Windows and SCSI model users Scanner EPSON Perfection 1200S System Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 Interface Adaptec SCSI adapter Display VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 x 480 screen resolution 800 x 600 or higher recommended and 256 color 65 000 color or higher recommended Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See the product documentation for details 3 2 Installing the Software For Windows and USB model users Scanner System Interface Display EPSON Perfection 1200U Perfection 1200PHOTO Microsoft Windows 98 preinstalled The computer s USB port TYPE A receptacle VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 x 480 screen resolution 800 x 600 or higher recommended and 256 color 65 000 color or higher recommended Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card display monitor and software See the product documentation for details For Macintosh computers and SCSI model users Scanner System Interface EPSON Perfection 1200S Apple Macintosh with a PowerPC processor except PowerBook 100 running system 7 5 x or later SCSI adapter Note You cannot use a serial interface Instal
101. t then click Remove Scanners and Cameras Properties 21x Devices Logging settings am The following scanners or cameras are installed BIEPSON Perfection 1200 OK Cancel Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 27 3 Click OK and close the dialog box 4 Shut down Windows 98 and turn off your PC and scanner 5 Change the SCSI ID number see page 2 10 or replace the SCSI board see page 2 4 6 Turn on your scanner and then your PC 7 Follow the instructions on the screen Note If the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk is requested insert the Scanner Software CD in the CD ROM drive and make sure to specify the correct drive letter the EPSON folder the folder of your preferred language and the Win98 folder as the location Sizing Up Your System Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs but if you are not satisified with the quality of the images on your monitor or with the speed of image processing read this section While it does not contain specific recommendations it describes various possibilities for improving your scanning system For further information seek advice from your dealer or an experienced scanner user RAM and hard disk size Scanned images use much more memory than text files so you may need more RAM Random Access Memory in your computer and a larger hard disk than you have used previously 7 28 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Accelerator boards In addition to memor
102. t bara len debo ostio Va nines A 5 CE BERI Cres ODE Pont spat tm dq eae ena E A 5 SCOTI Dnterfacgessid du E ate Oo bene bebat deese A 6 USB interlace ie phan het odo cro i ee ede A 7 Initialization Methods 0 ccc eee nee A 8 PE XG DUC Rec tu esa E E d od E CURVES Gann oar ates A 9 Automatic Document Feeder 0 00 A 10 Technical Specifications A 1 Scanning Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10200 x 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi 100 Document size 216 mm x 297 mm 8 5 inches x 11 7 inches A4 or US letter size The reading area can be specified from your software Scanning resolution 1200 dpi main scan 2400 dpi with Micro Step sub scan Output resolution 50 dpi to 9600 dpi 50 to 4800 dpiin 1 dpiincrements 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi 7200 dpi and 9600 dpi performed with zoom function Color separation RGB color filters on CCD Reading sequence Monochrome One pass scanning Color page sequence Three pass scanning R G B This sequence is not supported by EPSON TWAIN Color byte sequence One pass scanning R G B Color line sequence One pass scanning R G B Zoom 50 to 200 in 1 increments Image data 12 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external A 2 Technical Specifications Brightness Line Art settings Halftoning process Gamma correction Color correction Interface Light
103. th the back facing you 2 Turnthe transportation lock on the right side to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object as shown below Note Q When you cannot turn the transportation lock because of excessive resistance turn the scanner on then after the operate light starts flashing red turn the scanner off and try again See the next section to turn on the scanner Q Return the transportation lock to the locked position when transporting the scanner Setting Up the Scanner 2 5 Plugging in the Scanner 1 Make sure that the scanner is turned off The scanner is off when the operate button is not pushed in beyond the surface of the front panel 2 Ifthe power cord is not attached to the scanner connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the scanner and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet ul Caution It is not possible to change the scanner s voltage If the label on the back of the scanner does not show the correct voltage for your country contact your dealer Do not plug in the power cord 2 6 X Setting Up the Scanner Initialization Before connecting the scanner to your computer follow the steps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly 2 1 Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during initialization startup 2 Turn on the scanner by pressing the operate button The operate light starts
104. the B W Option in the Image Type dialog box Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 25 Scanning does not start by pressing the Start button Cause Scanner Monitor software is not installed properly For Windows 95 NT 4 0 and Macintosh Scanner Event is not selected properly For Windows 98 Paper jams What to do Make sure the Scanner Monitor software is running and check the Scanner Monitor s Launch Application path is set correctly Click the Events tab in your scanner s Properties dialog box and make sure the Disable device events check box is clear And make sure the Start button is selected as the Scanner events and at least one scanner event recognizable application in the Send to this application box is selected Paper gets jammed in the Automatic Document Feeder Cause Paper cannot pass smoothly through the Automatic Document Feeder What to do Remove the jammed paper See page 6 20 7 26 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board If you are using your scanner with Windows 98 and you want to change the scanner s SCSI ID number or replace the SCSI board with a new one follow the steps below 1 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel J Control Panel File Edit View Go e Back Forward Address ET Control Panel T EPSON Scanners and TWAIN Cameras 2 Select your scanner in the installed devices lis
105. u want To search for a folder click Browse Location f E PSON EnglishNwin85 Browse Cancel Installing the Software 3 17 When the following dialog box or similar appears click Finish Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver for this device EPSON Perfection1200 If you want to use this driver click Finish If this is not the correct driver and you want to search for a different driver manually click Other Locations Location of Driver p Win95 E Cancel 3 Double click the My Computer icon 4 Double click the CD ROM drive icon A dialog box asking your preferred language appears on your monitor If no dialog box appears click the Cdsetup exe icon 5 Select your preferred language and click OK 6 You will see the following dialog box Click Add Software 3 18 Installing the Software 7 You will see the list of software in the list box Click to select the names of the software you want to install in your PC Make sure EPSON TWAIN and PageManager for EPSON are selected Descriptions of the software can be found in Chapter 4 or on the CD ROMs that come with your scanner 8 Click OK Then follow the instructions on the screen The setup program installs EPSON TWAIN EPSON Scanner Monitor and PageManager for EPSON 9 After EPSON TWAIN is installed the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box appears EPSON TWAIN 4 Scanner Selection SCSI ib 2
106. uence The type of color scanning in which the entire image is scanned once for each separate color pixel Short for picture element Each image is composed of a number of pixels Pixels are also counted in units of dots plain bi level Bi level image data without the halftoning process port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices Glossary 3 primary colors Basic colors See additive primary colors and subtractive primary colors resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels Measured in dots per inch dpi pixels per inch ppi or samples per inch spi scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage The image is divided into pixels by scanning scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner SCSI Small Computer System Interface This is one method used to connect your computer to peripherals such as scanners hard disk drives CD ROM drives and so on SCSI ID The numbers that all devices in a SCSI connection see daisy chain use to identify each other If the same ID number is used by two devices in the same daisy chain the devices cannot operate properly SRGB A standard color space used as the default color space within the Windows 98 color management system ICM 2 0 subtractive primary colors The colors of cyan magenta and yellow CMY which produce black when mixed in certain amounts In printin
107. ustomer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your product in the UK or the Republic of Ireland EPSON UK LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support Support Via the World Wide Web Q For information on the latest EPSON products software drivers on line user guides and answers to frequently asked questions http www epson co uk QJ To email EPSON Technical Support http www epson co uk support email J Fora full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services hito www epson co uk support Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland They can provide the following services J Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products LJ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period Before you call please have the following information ready Contacting Customer Support B 3 Product Model Serial number of your product The serial number label is on the back of the product Brand and model of your computer Driver software version Click the About button in your driver Operating System for example Windows 3 1 95 98 NT 3 5 4 0 Mac OS Software applications s you normally use with your product and their version numbers s Pre Sales Enquiry Des
108. wn below If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Automatic Document Feeder paper support spare paper path guide Options 6 13 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Follow the steps below to install the Automatic Document Feeder on your EPSON scanner 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the scanner s power cord 2 Remove your scanner s document cover by opening it and pulling it straight up See page 4 6 3 Remove the protective materials from the Automatic Document Feeder 4 Insert the hinges on the Automatic Document Feeder into the holes at the back of the scanner and close the Automatic Document Feeder 6 14 Options 5 Attach the Automatic Document Feeder s connector to the scanner s option connector Note After you install the Automatic Document Feeder be sure to select Automatic Document Feeder in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN Options 6 15 Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder 6 16 Your Automatic Document Feeder can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 4 0 mm or less Checks 85 x 127 mm 3 3 x 5 inches B5 182 x 257 mm 7 17 x 10 1 inches A4 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 69 inches Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x 11 inches Legal 215 9 x 355 6 mm 8 5 x 14 inches Follow the steps be
109. xx i Temp Files Ci WORK Using the Start Button 95 11 Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98 Without having EPSON Scanner Monitor installed Windows 98 allows you to use the amp Start button on your scanner without having to open an application that supports the Start Button feature When you press the Start button you can have a scanned image automatically sent to your application such as PageManager for EPSON as long as it is installed Once EPSON TW AIN is installed on Windows 98 the Scanners and Cameras icon appears on the control panel and your scanner is listed in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box as shown below Scanners and Cameras Properties 7 x Devices Logging settings Of Cancel Assigning an application to the Start button After you install applications that support Scanner events such as PageManager for EPSON you need to select one of those applications for the scanner event If you want to use your scanner s amp Start button with PageManager for EPSON as the supporting application follow the steps on the next page 5 12 Using the Start Button 1 Select your scanner from the installed scanners and cameras list in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box Click Properties and then click the Events tab EPSON Perfection 1200 i 2 x General Events utiity Color Management gt EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanner events
110. y processing speed is important because large files take longer to process than small ones Therefore you may want to add an accelerator board to your computer Video cards A video card that is sufficient for text may not be good enough for displaying graphic images especially in color If all your scanned images look coarse on your monitor you may want to upgrade your video card You will need 24 bit color also called true color or millions of colors to make the highest quality image reproductions Monitors The resolution of your monitor affects the quality of the image yousee Consider a high resolution monitor if you do precise color work but also be sure you have a high quality video card File compression software Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission For example some compression software can store a 3MB image file on a 1 44MB floppy disk and compress images and restore them with no loss of data or quality others compress images more but the restored file is not exactly the same as the original The difference between the original and restored files is however almost unnoticeable Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 29 7 30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendix A Technical Specifications CINNE MT EUREN PPP A 2 BIOCHEICOT S acscuabos abo rn ocean eae eee eae A 4 Environmental c2 9 rerent bor IV exeunt uS RES A 4 DAI ED A BDROVALS aub acer Le Var bi

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