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Epson 10000XL Scanner User Manual

1. Toll or long distance charges may apply 80 Solving Problems Appendix A Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 29280 x 41280 pixels 2400 dpi Color depth 48 bit internal 48 bit external Grayscale depth 16 bit internal 16 bit external Maximum document size 12 2 x 17 2 inches 310 x 437 mm Resolution 2400 dpi optical Maximum hardware resolution 2400 dpi main scan 4800 dpi with Micro Step Drive sub scan Maximum interpolated resolution 12800 dpi Speed 1200 dpi reflective documents Line art 2 7 ms line Grayscale 2 7 ms line Color 8 0 ms line Color separation RGB color filters Reading sequence Monochrome One pass scanning 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 Command level ESC I B8 FS Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel input 1 to 16 bits per pixel output Brightness 7 levels Line art settings Fixed threshold TET Text Enhancement Technology enable disable selectable Digital halftoning AAS Auto Area Segmentation enable disable selectable 3 error diffusion modes A B and C 4 dither patterns A B C and D for bi level and quad level data 2 downloadable dither patterns 81 Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types f
2. patterns in the image Before 1 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 2 In Home and Office Mode select Descreening in the Image Adjustments section In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section and then select Descreening as shown below Adjustments a Unsharp Mask B Reset J M Descreening Screen Ruling General v Color Restoration Newspaper 85 Ipi Magazine 133 Ipi Backlight Correction Fine Prints 175 Ipi Dust Removal 3 In Professional Mode click amp Windows or Macintosh then choose a Screen Ruling in lines per inch for the type of image being scanned Note The Descreening Filter is not available if Black amp White is selected as the Image Type or if the resolution is set to greater than 600 dpi You cannot see the effect of this filter on the preview screen Check your results on the scanned image Getting the Most From Your Scanner 35 Using Backlight Correction If you have photographic images that are too dark because of backlighting you can remove the shadows with Backlight Correction This feature works in both Home and Professional Mode but Professional Mode lets you control the level of correction you want to apply Before After 1 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 2 In Home Mode select Backlight
3. 276 4382 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday E Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Solving Problems 79 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase supplies and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Software Technical Support Use the resources listed below for help with software that came with your scanner Software Telephone and Fax Online and E mail EPSON Scan U S 562 276 4382 Canada 905 709 3839 6 00 am to 6 00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday epson com support ABBYY FineReader Sprint 510 226 6717 9 00 am to 6 00 pM Pacific Time Monday through Friday www abbyyusa com support abbyyusa com Adobe Photoshop Elements 206 675 6358 6 00 am to 5 00 Pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday pay support www adobe com support techdocs adobe com Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor 914 347 3300 9 00 am to 5 30 Pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday www xritephoto com support LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Photo version of the scanner only 888 309 4215 9 00 am to 5 30 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday pay support www SilverFast com support SilverFast com
4. 8 Click Scan 9 When scanning completes click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned image in your imaging application Now you can use your imaging application to further modify the image save it to y y ging app g your hard drive or print it Using the Preview Screen The preview screen lets you select the area of your image you want to scan You do this by drawing a box or marquee around the previewed image It also lets you make adjustments to your image before scanning There are two ways to preview images E Inthe Thumbnail preview screen EPSON Scan automatically locates and crops the image you ve placed on the scanner and corrects the angle of the image if it s tilted E In the Full size preview screen you see the full scanned area your image plus any white space that s unoccupied on the scanner glass You can manually select the portion of the image you want to scan and make any other desired adjustments To select the Thumbnail preview click the checkbox below the Preview O Breview B n button v Thumbnail ug Help Configuration Close Note With some modes and settings this checkbox is grayed out and you cannot select the Thumbnail option Your images will open in the Full size preview screen When previewing images as thumbnails EPSON Scan may cut off part of your image if its edges are quite light In that case either click the Configurat
5. the focus Click the All button to select all the images or click a specific image to adjust and then do one of the following If you ve placed your film directly on the document glass click the A Manual focus button on the preview screen set the focus position to 0 0 and then click OK 52 Using Optional Equipment 10 Use these Adjustment settings on the main screen to modify your images as necessary Auto Adjust If you ve turned off Continuous auto exposure click this button to apply your color management settings and have the software determine the best exposure and color balance for your scan If Continuous auto exposure is turned on clicking this button has no effect see page 31 Histogram Adjustment Click this button to adjust the highlight shadow and gamma input levels F fi Tone Correction Click this button to choose a preset tone curve for specific effects or to change the tone curve manually Image Adjustment Click this button to adjust the color balance saturation brightness and contrast settings Color Palette Click this button to fine tune the colors in your image For any of these settings you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for an image Click Help for more information about using these options 11 To enhance the appearance of your images select from the following options E To sharpen an image select
6. to prevent movement inside the box Transportation lock 67 Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best clean it periodically 1 Press the O power button to turn the scanner off and unplug the power cord Caution Always unplug the scanner before cleaning 2 Use a soft damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the outer case Caution Be careful not to spill liquid or let water get into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case 3 Clean dust and smudges from the document table glass with a soft dry cloth a microfiber glass cleaning cloth is recommended You can also use compressed air spray cleaner To remove grease use pretreated lens or scanner wipes or a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth Dry the document table glass afterwards Caution Never spray glass cleaner directly on the document table Always spray it on a cloth first and then wipe the glass Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to clean the document table A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality Avoid leaving photos on the scanner glass for extended periods of time or residue from the photos may adhere to the glass 68 Maintenance Chapter 5 Solving Problems This chapter gives you the basi
7. 0 to 3 0 that matches your monitor If you are not sure which setting to use choose the default setting of 1 8 32 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Enhancing Image Quality EPSON Scan includes various adjustments that let you improve the quality of your images For photos and film you can restore the color of faded images digitally remove specks of dust correct backlighting and for film only you can reduce the appearance of graininess in your images Other adjustments let you sharpen your images or eliminate moir patterns when scanning magazines newspapers or similar printed materials Using Color Restoration If you have photos or film images that have become faded you can use Color Restoration to correct their colors 1 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 2 In Home Mode select Color Restoration In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section of the screen and then select Color Restoration as shown below Adjustments a uj baj e C Unsharp Mask Descreening Backlight Correction Dust Removal Note When using Color Restoration be sure to select settings appropriate for a color photograph for example do not select Grayscale as the Image Type In Professional Mode you must select Photo not Document as the Auto Exposure Type Depending on the condition of your photos or film the colo
8. Correction in the Image Adjustments section In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section and then select Backlight Correction as shown below Adjustments Qa a E E e Unsharp Mask a Grain Reduction Color Restoration J V Backlight Correction Level Medium Low Dust Removal High 3 In Professional Mode click amp Windows or Macintosh then choose a level to increase or decrease the effect 36 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Using Dust Removal You can use the Dust Removal feature to digitally remove unwanted specks of dust from photos or from film if you have the optional TPU This feature works in both Home and Professional Mode but Professional Mode lets you control the level of correction you want to apply Before After 1 Before scanning make sure the document table is clean and remove as much dust as possible from your photos 2 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 3 In Home Mode select Dust Removal in the Image Adjustments section In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section of the screen and then select Dust Removal as shown Adjustments a a ba o CJ Cl Unsharp Mask C Descreening Fi Color Restoration C Backlight Correction E M Dust Removal Level Medium k Low High 4 In Professional Mode clic
9. EPSON Expression 10000XL Properties 2 x General Events Color Management iy Choose an event below then select the action to take when that x event occurs Select an event E Start Button Ss m Actions EF Photoshop Elements x Prompt for which program to run Take no action Save all pictures to this folder C Documents and Settings TEMP600 My Docum Browse F Greate a subfolder using te date F Delete pictures from came 7 saying them Cancel Apply 5 Make sure the Start Button is selected in the Select an event box 6 Click Start this program select a program from the list click Apply then click OK Note If the program you want to use is not listed open it and then follow these steps again If it is still not listed it cannot be opened using the Start button You can disable the Start button by clicking the Take no action checkbox on the Events tab Getting the Most From Your Scanner 43 Windows 2000 For Windows 2000 follow these steps to set up the Start button 1 Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel 2 Select Epson Expression 10000XL and click the Properties button 3 Click the Events tab You see the window to the right 4 Make sure Start Button appears in the Scanner events box then deselect any applications you don t want to use in the Send to this application list Leave checked
10. EPSON Scan Installer Select Uninstall uninstall W Click the Uninstall button to uninstall Easy Install Disk space available gt 4GB Approximate disk space needed OK m Install Location mae Quit k A Items will be uninstalled from the disk Test 7 Select Uninstall from the Easy Install list Then click Uninstall 8 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the software When you re done click Quit to close the EPSON Scan Installer screen See the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software 78 Solving Problems Where To Get Help If you are having problems with your scanner see the contact information in the section below If you are having problems with any of the software that came with your scanner see page 80 Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at epson com support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson Expression 10000XL Product serial number located on the back of the scanner Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call m U S 562
11. Full size preview screen click the x Auto locate button in the preview window to automatically select your entire image If you know how you plan to use the final image for example if you re printing it as a 4 x 6 photo you can create a marquee with exactly the right proportions On the main screen select a Target Size under the Destination settings then click the AJ icon to choose either portrait or landscape orientation Move and resize the marquee as needed You can also click Windows or ares xen N gt Macintosh to see more options then wine p al type in the width and height or scale the Seale wt image with a percentage If Trimming is Trimming C of C On set to On your image is cropped to fit the target size If it is Off the proportions of your original image will not be changed Color and exposure adjustments are automatically applied to the marquee selected area unless you ve turned off Continuous auto exposure see page 32 For best results make sure only the part of the image you want to scan is selected do not include borders or white space around the image Use the following Adjustment settings on the main screen to modify your image as necessary 4 9 F Auto Adjust If you ve turned off Continuous auto exposure see page 32 click this button to apply your color management settings and have the software determine the best exposure and color balance fo
12. Ratan Unsharp Mask a ua ha a ma E To reduce the appearance of graininess in your film select Grain Reduction JUnsharp Mask 4 Grain Reduction Color Restoration C Backlight Correction E To correct the color on faded photos select Color Restoration Cl Dust Removal m To remove shadows on images that have too much background light select Backlight Correction E To digitally remove unwanted specks of dust select Dust Removal Click Windows or Macintosh next to each setting and then choose a Level to increase or decrease the effect For more information about these options see page 33 12 Click Scan Using Optional Equipment 53 13 When scanning completes click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned images in your imaging application Scanning Paper Documents If you want to scan an ordinary paper document while leaving the transparency unit installed follow these steps 1 Remove the transparency guide 2 Insert the reflective document mat top edge first being careful to keep the mat s white surface from getting caught under the frame of the TPU 3 Insert the tabs along the bottom edge of the mat to hold it in place 4 Scan your document following the instructions in Chapter 1 for the mode that you re using Note If you re scanning in Professional Mode be sure to select Reflective as your Do
13. all costs shipping insurance travel time in getting the product to the service location Epson will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit without charge for parts or labor When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement unit may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer added boards chips or drives Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly Requirements and Notic
14. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the use
15. menu ty ua ia 48 bit Color for the highest quality irae Dgscreonng color scans Colog Restoration Backlight Correction Note If you choose this option make Dust Romovel sure your application supports 48 bit image files Photoshop Elements does b Preview 1 Thumbnail not support 48 bit color This option significantly increases your file size Help Conhgurovon 24 bit Color for high quality color scans m Color Smoothing to reduce color variations in an image without lessening its sharpness m 16 bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black and white photos or images Note Make sure your application supports 16 bit grayscale 8 bit Grayscale for high quality scans of black and white photos or images Halftone if you want to create pre press scans of grayscale images click to select an appropriate screening pattern for your print vendor E Black amp White for text or line art Click amp Windows or Macintosh to see more options then choose Best or Draft for the Scanning Quality 24 Scanning Basics 6 Choose a resolution setting 50 to 12800 dpi See page 30 for guidelines 7 Click the Thumbnail checkbox if you want to use the Thumbnail preview see page 15 Then click Preview to see a preview of your scan 8 Click and drag within the preview image then select the area you want to scan Or do one of the following If you re using the
16. the printed materials help utilities and electronic manuals are available Here s where to look for help E Start Here sheet The Start Here sheet tells you how to set up your scanner and install its software It also tells you about some of your scanner s special features m User s Guide This Users Guide provides instructions on using EPSON Scan along with scanner maintenance information and troubleshooting tips m Electronic Reference Guide An electronic Reference Guide is included on your Scanner Software CD ROM This guide provides additional details on using your scanner See the Start Here sheet for instructions on how to install it if you haven t done so already See page 9 for instructions on viewing it E On screen help For more information about your EPSON Scan software click the Help button The applications that come with your scanner also include on screen help m Additional manuals Adobe Photoshop Elements ABBYY FineReader Sprint Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor and LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Photo version of the scanner only include electronic manuals in Adobe Acrobat PDF format If you need further assistance see Where To Get Help on page 79 Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual Warning Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Caution Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Notes co
17. 8 40 to 41 Zoom 17 Problems automatic document feeder 70 72 to 73 color 74 image quality 74 to 76 previewing scan 73 scanner 71 to 72 software 73 to 76 transparency unit 72 75 Professional Mode description 12 selecting 14 using 23 to 26 R Ready light 70 Reference Guide 9 Requirements electrical 82 environmental 82 system 85 to 86 Resizing images 30 Index 93 Resolution choosing 25 30 52 72 maximum 81 Restoring faded color 33 Rotating image 14 17 S Safety instructions 86 to 87 Scaling images 30 Scanner buttons 70 cleaning 68 lights 70 moving 67 problems 71 to 72 transportation lock 67 Scanning area selecting 16 batches of images 39 to 41 film 49 to 54 into an application 13 to 26 modes 12 to 13 multi page documents 60 multiple images 18 40 to 41 negatives 49 photos 19 to 20 23 to 26 previewing scans 14 to 18 20 25 40 to 41 52 60 73 reflective documents with TPU 54 slides 49 text for editing 21 to 23 to a file 27 Scanning Quality setting 24 52 Service 79 to 80 Sharpening images 34 SilverFast see Lasersoft Imaging SilverFast Slides scanning 49 Software problems 73 to 76 uninstalling 77 to 78 updates 69 Index Specifications automatic document feeder 58 83 electrical 82 environmental 82 FireWire interface 82 to 83 85 to 86 scanner 81 to 83 transparency unit 83 USB interface 82 Start button location 70 problems 72
18. Document Source option in EPSON Scan Do not open the ADF while scanning or you ll get an error message See Chapter 1 for basic scanning instructions and follow these guidelines E For the Document Source setting select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as appropriate for your document Make sure you haven t left any documents on the scanner glass m When scanning double sided documents you can automatically orient the front and back images of each page the same way right side up after scanning Click the Configuration button select the ADF Double sided tab and choose Match the direction of front and back images E If you want to scan only part of each page load the first page only Click the Preview button The first page is scanned and ejected Adjust the marquee in the Preview area to select just the area you want to scan see page 16 then load your entire document including the first page When you click Scan the scanner scans only the selected area for all pages of your document E When you scan multi page documents and save them as one PDF or Multi Tiff file you can change the order rotate or delete pages as necessary before saving them Click Edit page after you finish scanning then use the icons to edit as necessary For more information see your on screen Reference Guide E You can scan documents whose pages vary in length but they must all be the same width and you cannot preview them After arranging y
19. EEE 1394 1995 compatible Data transfer method Half duplex Data Strobe differential serial Synchronization method Clock synchronization with DS Link Encoding decoding DS Link Logic level 3 3 V Compatible connectors IEEE 1394 1995 compatible Power class Power class code 100 No power supply from external sources Repeat function with bus power Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Standby 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operating 10 to 80 Standby 10 to 85 Transparency Unit B12B813362 Film types 35 mm strips or slides Medium format 120 220 6 x 18 cm 4 x 5 inch film transparencies up to 12 2 x 16 5 inch Maximum scan area 12 2 x 16 5 inches 309 x 420 mm Dimensions and weight Width 25 8 inches 656 mm Depth 18 1 inches 460 mm Height 1 6 inches 40 mm Weight 11 lb 6 kg Electrical Input 24 VDC 1 3 A 5 VDC 0 3 A Automatic Document Feeder B813212 Paper input output Load face up eject face down Paper quantity 100 pages 55 g m paper maximum total thickness under 0 48 inches 12 mm Reliability 100 000 sheets load eject MCBF Dimensions and weight Width 23 8 inches 605 mm Depth 19 2 inches 488 mm Height 5 3 inches 134 mm Weight 28 7 lb 13 kg Electrical Input 24 VDC 1 5A 5 VDC 0 4 A Specifications 83 84 Specifications Appendix B Requirements and Notices System Requirements The mini
20. age Quality Using Color Restoration Using Unsharp Mask Using Descreening Using Backlight Correction U sing Dust Removal Using Grain Reduction Batch Scanning Photos and Film Placing Your Photos Previewing Your Images in Thumbnail Mode Scanning With the Start Button Windows Vista or XP Windows 2000 Chapter3 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Using the Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Loading Pages in the Automatic Document Feeder Scanning Your Document Clearing Paper Jams Network Image Express Interface Card Setting Up Client Computers Installing the Card in Your Scanner Connecting the Scanner to Your Network Setting Up EPSON Scan 4 Contents 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 39 40 42 42 44 45 46 46 47 48 55 55 56 58 60 61 63 63 63 64 65 Chapter4 MAINTENANCE Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner Chapter 5 SOLVING PROBLEMS Checking the Status Lights Problems and Solutions Scanner Problems Software Problems Quality Problems Uninstalling Your Scanner Software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Software Technical Support Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS Appendix B REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity FCC Complia
21. ake sure the transparency guide is in place at the back edge of the document glass see page 49 Then place the film holder on the document glass aligning the arrow marks as shown When scanning large numbers of images you can place a second film holder on the scanner next to the first one The holders can be for different sizes of film unless you plan to scan 35 mm slides using the Thumbnail preview screen see page 52 3 Close the transparency unit and scan as described on page 51 Note If the transparency unit is not closed you will get an error message and be unable to scan Placing Nonstandard Film Sizes on the Scanner You can scan film in nonstandard sizes up to 12 2 x 16 5 inches 309 x 420 mm Follow these guidelines 1 Make sure the transparency guide is in place at the back edge of the document glass see page 49 2 Set your film directly on the document glass with the shiny side face down and the film emulsion layer face up Align the film with the edge of the transparency guide as shown 3 Close the transparency unit and scan as described in the next section Note When setting film directly on the glass or using film holders other than those that came with the scanner be sure to adjust the focus see page 52 50 Using Optional Equipment Scanning Your Film You can scan your film in either Home Mode or Professional Mode For greater control over your scanned images choose Profession
22. ake sure your application supports 48 bit image files Photoshop Elements does not support 48 bit color This option significantly increases your file size 24 bit Color for high quality color scans Using Optional Equipment 51 Color Smoothing to reduce color variations without lessening sharpness 16 bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black and white photos or images Note Make sure your application supports 16 bit grayscale 8 bit Grayscale for high quality scans of black and white photos or images Click amp Windows or Macintosh to see more options then choose Best or Draft for the Scanning Quality 5 Choose a resolution setting 50 to 12800 dpi See page 30 for guidelines 6 Ifyou re scanning 35 mm slides you can select Thumbnail as the Beview um i type of preview screen you want to A Thumbnail use This locates each image tee Configuration cose automatically speeding up your workflow see page 39 For all other types of film make sure the Thumbnail checkbox is not selected 7 Click the Preview button to see previews of your images 8 Click and drag within each image to select just the area you want to scan For best results avoid including borders in your image This enables EPSON Scan to apply the optimal exposure and color balance settings see page 31 9 Ifyou re not using the film holders that came with your TPU you ll have to reset
23. al Mode Note Be sure to select the correct Document Type in Home Mode or Film Type in Professional Mode Positive Film Color Negative Film or B amp W Negative Film Also be sure to adjust the focus if you re placing your film directly on the glass instead of in a holder or are using film holders other than those that came with the scanner See page 52 If you re using Professional Mode follow these steps 1 Open your imaging application then choose the Import or Acquire option in the application and select Epson Expression 10000XL Note If you are using Windows Vista or XP and choose WIA EPSON Expression 10000XL certain features won t be available The EPSON Scan dialog box BEI Mode opens 4 EPSON Scan 3 Select Professional Mode oats rococo Select zi l e Professional from the selection box at the Mode top of the screen z Original Document Type Film v Note You may have to scroll 5 s Eilm Type Color Negative Film down to see all of the settings Destination oo 4 Image Type 48 bit Color v Under the Original settings ae m Ea E select Film as your OES wW H to See NOL Document Type and then options select the correct Film Type Positive Film Color Negative Film or B amp W Negative Film Adjustments J 4 Under the Destination settings choose a color depth from the Image Type menu E 48 bit Color for the highest quality color scans Note If you choose this option m
24. all EPSON Scan follow the instructions below Be sure to remove your software as described here before reinstalling it Note To uninstall other software included with your scanner see the online help documents included with those programs Windows l 2 Turn off the scanner and disconnect it from your computer Open the Windows Control Panel and select Uninstall a Program Windows Vista Add or Remove Programs Windows XP or Add Remove Programs Windows 2000 Select EPSON Scan and click Uninstall Change Windows Vista or Change Remove Windows XP or 2000 With Windows Vista when you see the User Account Control screen click Continue When a confirmation box appears click Yes Follow the on screen instructions to remove the software If you see a message prompting you to restart the computer select Yes want to restart my computer now and click Finish See the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software Macintosh 1 Turn off your scanner and disconnect it from your computer 2 Insert your Scanner Software CD ROM in your drive If necessary double click the CD ROM icon 3 Open the COMMON EPSON Scan folder 4 Double click the EPSON Scan Installer icon 5 Ifthe Authorization window opens click the key icon enter the Administrator s name and password click OK then click Continue Solving Problems 77 6 After the initial screen click Accept You see this screen Oraka
25. are is correctly installed and set up If necessary reinstall it see page 77 You can t select ADF as the Document Source Office Mode or Professional Mode Make sure the optional automatic document feeder is installed correctly and securely connected to the OPTION connector on the back of the scanner If you need to reconnect it restart your computer afterward When previewing a scan the Thumbnail preview screen does not locate the image properly Make sure you ve selected the correct Document Type in EPSON Scan Make sure the white part of the document cover or the white ADF belt if you re using the document feeder is clean If the edges of your image are light they may not scan Use the Full size preview screen or increase the size of the thumbnail cropping area see page 15 You can t scan multiple images If you re using the Thumbnail preview screen position photos or documents at least 3 4 of an inch apart Make sure the application you are using supports multiple image scanning The scanned image isn t the same size as the original You can t judge the size of the printed image by what you see on your screen The image size settings in your scanner software determine the size of the printed image Check the Target Size setting in EPSON Scan Solving Problems 73 The file size is too big Select a lower resolution dpi or scan only part of the image Quality Prob
26. aving the file in JPEG Seni E ep oae e Encoding Standard format be sure to select an appropriate compression ratio for your image For details on file format settings click the Help button Overwrite any files with the same name Show this dialog box before next scan Open image folder after scanning OK Cancel 238 Scanning Basics Chapter 2 Getting the Most From Your Scanner This chapter gives you information about improving the quality of your scanned images and making your workflow more efficient Find out about Selecting the best resolution for your image Managing colors Restoring color and enhancing images Batch scanning of multiple images Using the Start button Scanning Tips Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors including the quality of your original and the resolution you select The better your original is the better your scan will be To get the best possible scan keep the document table clean and make sure the document is flat against the glass surface You can make many corrections in your scanning software EPSON Scan or LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast if you have the Photo version of the scanner For additional photo retouching use an image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop Elements 29 Selecting a Suitable Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch dpi your image contains The best resolution for a scanned i
27. can EPSON Scan Mode Home Mode Document Type E Photograph Image Type Color O Grayscale Destination O Screen Web Printer OBlack amp white O Other Target Size Original Image Adjustments Descreening Color Restoration Backlight Correction Dust Removeal Brightness J Preview B Scan a Thumbnail Help Configuration 5 Click the Preview button to see a Preview E iixi preview of your scan Ea a Note The Thumbnail preview screen is shown Lm at right Depending on your selected mode you may see the Full size preview screen instead See page 15 to switch between the Thumbnail and Full size preview screens Man n 0 0 6 Click and drag within the preview image to Hj select the area you want to scan See page 16 for details on selecting the scan area Note Image quality adjustments will be automatically applied to the selected area Hep unless you ve turned off the Continuous auto exposure setting see page 32 For best results avoid including borders with the selected area 4 92in 6 86in 1476 x 2058 pixels 8 69MB R G B 7 Ifyou re previewing your image as a thumbnail as shown above you can click the fal button to rotate the image if needed You can also click the if button to mirror the image 14 Scanning Basics
28. canned document as a text file you can use your word processing program to modify the text as needed e mail it incorporate it into a report or print it Using Professional Mode to Customize Your Scans Follow the example below to scan a photo or printed document using Professional Mode Note This example shows you how to scan one image at a time You can also place several images on the scanner and scan them see page 39 To scan slides and film see page 48 1 Place your photo or document on the scanner see page 11 2 Open your imaging application then choose the Import or Acquire option in the application and select Epson Expression 10000XL Note If you are using Windows Vista or XP and choose WIA EPSON Expression 10000XL certain features won t be available Scanning Basics 23 You see the EPSON Scan dialog box EPSON Scan EPSON Scan 3 Select Professional Mode from the Mode list at the top of the screen Nome Cioni Solia Note You may have to scroll down to see some of the settings referred to in the following steps Original Document Type Reflecive Docyment Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Photo 4 Under the Original settings choose the Destination Auto Exposure Type Photo to optimize Risse nies 48bit Color exposure for photos or Document to Reson optimize exposure for printed material E gee 5 Under the Destination settings choose a Adjustment color depth from the Image Type
29. clude both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations on damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To locate the Epson Authorized Reseller or Epson Customer Care Center nearest you call 800 922 8911 or write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 90 Requirements and Notices Index A ABBYY FineReader Sprint manuals 8 technical support 80 using 21 to 23 Accessories 45 80 Adobe Photoshop Elements technical support 80 using 19 to 20 Auto Adjust 25 32 53 Auto Detect 16 22 25 60 Auto Exposure Type 24 Automatic document feeder high speed switch 57 72 installing 56 to 57 paper jams 61 to 62 problems 70 72 to 73 purchasing 45 scanning to PDF 60 specifications 58 83 unpacking 55 using 58 to 60 B Backlight Correction 26 36 53 Batch scanning 39 to 41 Blank image 74 Blurred image 75 Brightness setting 20 26 53 74 Buttons scanner 70 C Cleaning the scanner 68 Client computers 63 Color accuracy 31 adjustments 25 to 26 33 53 managing 31 to 32 problems 74 Color Palette 26 53 Color Restoration 26 33 53 ColorSyne 31 Configuration settings 15 32 60 Con
30. col E your scanner software is installed see the Start Here sheet for instructions For instructions on installing your computer s card see the manual that came with the card For instructions on setting up TCP IP see the Expression 10000XL Reference Guide on your computer Installing the Card in Your Scanner 1 Turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables 2 Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the scanner s optional interface slot and then remove the plate Keep the screws and shield plate in case you want to reinstall them later 3 Fully insert the Network Image Express card in the slot and tighten its screws Caution Do not insert the card with the scanner turned on or you could damage the card or the scanner Using Optional Equipment 63 4 Plug in the scanner and reconnect its cables 5 Initialize the card by holding down its RESET button to the right of the connector while you turn on the scanner Continue holding down the button for about 10 seconds until the card s red and green lights to the left of the connector turn on Now you re ready to connect the scanner to your network Connecting the Scanner to Your Network 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Connect an Ethernet cable Category 5 unshielded twisted pair to the RJ 45 jack on the card and then connect the other end to a hub on your network Note To prevent corruption of scanned data you must use a Cate
31. cs for diagnosing and solving problems It also tells you how to uninstall your scanner software and how to contact Epson in case you need help If the scanner s Error light is on or flashing see Checking the Status Lights in the next section to determine the reason Otherwise check for solutions in these sections E Scanner Problems E Software Problems E Quality Problems If you re unable to solve the problem yourself see Where To Get Help on page 79 Tip It s a good idea to check Epson s support web site periodically for possible updates to your scanner software Visit epson com support and check to see if there is new software available free of charge for downloading to your computer Downloading instructions are posted for your convenience 69 Checking the Status Lights You can diagnose some problems by checking the scanner s lights as described below If you don t find the answer here see Problems and Solutions on page 71 Error light Ready light Start button O Power button Light Scanner Status Ready light is on or The green Ready light is on when the scanner is ready to scan flashing It flashes when scanning Is in progress Error and Ready Make sure your scanner is connected to a working outlet then lights are both off press the O power button Error and Ready The scanner has received an incorrect command from your lights are both on scanner software Try
32. cument Type 54 Using Optional Equipment Automatic Document Feeder The optional automatic document feeder B813212 lets you feed multi page documents into your scanner You can use it to scan single or double sided pages The document feeder is particularly useful for OCR optical character recognition or for creating an image database Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder make sure you have the parts shown below If any items are missing or damaged contact your Epson dealer or call Epson at 562 276 4382 in the United States or 905 709 3839 in Canada Large feet not used ate ee as Small feet Automatic document feeder F O Screws Screwdriver Using Optional Equipment 55 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Note The automatic document feeder ADF is heavy so be sure to have someone help you with this procedure Also because the document feeder is large leave adequate space around the scanner for handling it 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off then p i unplug the power cord from the scanner 2 Fully open the scanner s document cover then lift it straight out 3 Insert the installation screws gt that came with the ADF into the holes in the back of the scanner then secure them with the included screwdriver tool 4 Attach the two smaller feet to the ADF as shown 56 Using Optional E
33. ded OS X 10 2 8 10 3 9 to 10 4 x Note Check the Apple website for any updates to your operating system Fast User Switching is not supported for Mac OS X 10 3 and above USB 1 1 or 2 0 or IEEE 1394 FireWire port To use the scanner s optional network card your computer must be connected to an existing network using TCP IP IEEE 1394 requires IEEE1394a 2000 compatible and OHCI compliant interface card 128MB RAM 512MB RAM recommended 300MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive VGA color monitor with 800 x 600 screen resolution 1024 x 768 or higher recommended 16 bit 65K color display adapter card 24 bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Don t spill liquid on the scanner Use a soft dry cloth or a compressed air spray designed for cleaning electronic equipment to clean dust from the document table glass Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source Use only the power cord that comes with this product Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock This product s power cord is for use with this product only Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock Use only the type of power source indicated on
34. e feeder Has no folds near the edge within 1 4 inch of the edge Is not a multipart form Is not bound Has no carbon coating 58 Using Optional Equipment Follow these steps to load a document 1 Arrange the pages of your document into a stack If necessary slide the edge guide out of the way then place the stack face up on the ADF s input tray Insert it short end first until it meets resistance Do not force it into the ADF Portrait Landscape Insert left lt A edge first Insert bottom edge first ut 2 Slide the edge guide flush against the stack but not too tightly If your pages are long you may need to extend the paper support Extend paper support for long pages 3 Scan your document as described in the next section Note Pages are fed from the top and ejected face down keeping them in their original order Using Optional Equipment 59 Scanning Your Document You can scan your document in either Office Mode for text and business documents or Professional Mode for photos and other graphics See page 21 for instructions on scanning a document for OCR Note Do not feed valuable photographs or artwork into the ADF misfeeding could result in wrinkling or damage Instead place such items individually on the scanner glass To scan an individual document while the ADF is attached just lift the ADF and place your document face down on the glass Select Document Table under the
35. e this message CEET Db Nee Sa If you have any problems see the Troubleshooting section in the Network Image Express Card User s Guide Scanner EPSON scoxcocxx Option Automatic Document Feeder 6 Click OK to save your settings Now you are ready to scan See Chapter 1 for instructions on using the EPSON Scan software Note Do not use the Fast User Switching function while scanning Macintosh OS X 10 3 or later 66 Using Optional Equipment Chapter 4 Maintenance To protect your scanner and ensure that it continues to operate well follow the instructions in these sections Transporting the scanner Cleaning the scanner Caution Never open the scanner case If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact Epson Transporting the Scanner Always lock the transportation lock when you transport the scanner over a long distance or store it for an extended time i 2 If you re using the ADF or TPU remove it from the scanner and replace the scanner s cover Warning Make sure you have someone help you lift the automatic document feeder Turn on the scanner and wait about 30 seconds for it to initialize When the Ready light stops blinking and remains green turn the scanner off Push down the transportation lock at the PR BE a ee back of the scanner to the Lock position 2 Place the scanner in its original box or a similar box with enough packing material
36. ees Once you ve created a marquee you can move and resize it if necessary E To move the marquee place the cursor within its borders A E When the cursor turns to a hand symbol click and drag the marquee to a new position Hold down the Shift key to limit movement to the horizontal or vertical directions i E To resize the marquee place the cursor on its edge or corner When the cursor turns into an arrow symbol click and drag to resize the selection area Hold down the Shift key to resize the marquee proportionally Ifyou re viewing your image on the Thumbnail preview screen aan cae and it appears sideways or upside down click the fA button to rotate the image upright Click the iil button to create a mirror image Applying Image Adjustments After positioning the marquee where you want it you can make additional image quality adjustments The adjustments apply only to the selected area See page 25 for more information about applying basic exposure and color adjustments You can also restore color correct backlighting or apply special adjustments to enhance your images as described on page 33 On the Full size preview screen you can check the results of your adjustments more closely by clicking the Q Zoom button Or on both preview screens you can use the Densitometer to inspect the image on a pixel by pixel basis Click the K Densitometer button then hold your mouse pointer over the image to view color co
37. erFast Job Manager for high capacity batch scanning For details see the on screen guide included with the software To scan multi page documents such as reports use the optional ADF see page 55 Placing Your Photos 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your photos face down on the glass Be sure to leave a space of at least 3 4 inch 20 mm between each of the photos Note If you re scanning film see page 48 for instructions on using the transparency unit and film holders 2 Close the document cover being careful not to move your photos Tip If the edges of your photos don t scan properly move them in about 1 16 inch 1 5 mm from the edges of the glass Getting the Most From Your Scanner 39 Previewing Your Images in Thumbnail Mode When scanning multiple images you can use the Thumbnail preview screen to locate each image automatically To select multiple images in the Full size preview screen see page 18 Follow these steps 1 Start EPSON Scan and follow the instructions on page 23 for photos or on page 51 for film to make the correct settings for your document Note You can scan your images in either Home or Professional Mode but Professional Mode is recommended for greater control over the results 2 Click the checkbox below the Preview button to select O Preview B Scan ai Thumbnail as the type of preview Z Thumbnail screen you want to use te Contiguraton f go
38. es click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned image in your imaging application 26 Scanning Basics Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan To speed up your workflow you can use EPSON Scan in standalone mode to scan images directly to a file on your computer s hard drive 1 Start EPSON Scan m Windows Double click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop Or select Start or select Programs or All Programs select EPSON Scan then select the EPSON Scan icon E Macintosh Open the Applications folder and then click EPSON Scan Note If you have multiple scanners installed you are prompted to choose your scanner Click EPSON Expression 10000XL and click OK 2 Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON mode Scan screen See page 12 for a description of the modes kama Moue e Home Mode Office Mode 3 Make appropriate settings for your mode For examples of lProtessionsi Mode how to make settings see these sections E Home mode on page 19 E Office mode on page 21 E Professional mode on page 23 Scanning Basics 27 4 Click Scan You see this screen File Save Settings Location 5 Select the location where you want to Gy oscunent save your scanned image OW reine 6 Typeaname for your file in the Prefix O File Name Prefix 3 digit number field then choose an image type and ee a click OK Image Format Type JPEG jpo Options Note If you re s
39. es 89 maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties in
40. este EXPRESSION 10000XL Color Graphics Scanner User s Guide Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson scanner Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers like conventional photocopiers and cameras can be misused by improper copying or printing of copyrighted material While some countries la
41. fully align it with the edges of the document table Solving Problems 75 E Try using the Thumbnail preview screen to scan your image see page 15 The Thumbnail preview automatically corrects the angle of the image if it s tilted Straight lines in the image come out jagged mM Make sure the document is aligned with the edges of the document table m Try scanning your image at a higher resolution dpi A line of pixels is missing from the image E Ifa line of pixels is missing from the scanned image on your screen the scanner sensor is not working correctly See Where To Get Help on page 79 E Ifa line of pixels is missing from your printouts your printer may need cleaning or have some other problem See your printer manual Moir cross hatch patterns appear in the scanned image E In EPSON Scan select the Descreening checkbox If you re using Professional Mode select a Screen Ruling that matches your document Mm Make the image size slightly larger or smaller 76 Solving Problems m Use a transparent sheet between the document and the document table to defocus the image slightly E Reposition the document so it s at a slightly different angle on the document table You get poor character recognition during OCR scanning Use Office Mode select Black amp White for the Image Type and adjust the Threshold setting Uninstalling Your Scanner Software If you need to uninst
42. ge Type setting 19 22 Installing automatic document feeder 56 to 57 network card 63 to 64 scanner 8 transparency unit 47 to 48 L LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast manuals 8 technical support 80 using 29 39 Lights scanner 70 Loading documents in ADF 58 to 59 single sheets 11 to 12 Lock transportation 47 67 72 M Macintosh system requirements 86 Maintenance 67 to 68 Manuals 8 to 9 Marquees adjusting 17 creating 16 multiple 18 Memory computer 72 to 73 85 to 86 Mode selecting 14 Moir patterns 26 35 76 MonacoEZcolor manuals 8 technical support 80 using 31 Moving scanner 67 Multi page documents scanning 60 Multiple images problems scanning 73 scanning 18 40 to 41 N Negatives scanning 49 Network card client computers 63 installing 63 to 64 purchasing 45 O OCR problems 76 scanning 21 to 23 Office Mode description 12 selecting 14 using 21 to 23 Optional equipment see Automatic document feeder network card transparency unit P Paper jams fixing 61 to 62 PDF scanning to 60 Photoshop Elements manuals 8 technical support 80 using 19 to 20 Placing documents in ADF 58 to 59 single sheets 11 to 12 Power button location 70 Preview screen Auto Detect function 16 densitometer 17 Full size 15 18 marquees 16 to 18 previewing multi page documents 60 selecting scan area 16 Target Size setting 16 Thumbnail 14 to 15 73 using 15 to 1
43. gory 5 cable Do not connect the scanner directly to your computer instead connect it to the network through an existing hub Turn on the scanner 4 Check the lights on the card Initialization is in progress while the red and green lights are on When the yellow light comes on initialization is complete 5 Assign the card an IP address See the Network Image Express Card User s Guide for instructions Be sure to note the address as you ll need it in the next section 64 Using Optional Equipment Setting Up EPSON Scan Follow these steps to use the EPSON Scan Settings utility to enable network scanning 1 Start EPSON Scan Settings E Windows Click Start or point to Programs or All Programs point to EPSON Scan then select EPSON Scan Settings E Macintosh OS X Open the Applications folder open the Utilities folder then click EPSON Scan Settings You see this screen EPSON Scan Settings 2 Select your scanner from the Select SelectScanner EPSON Expression 10000xL Connection Scanner list O Local Network Select Netwo rk as the type of connection Network Scanner Address ScannerName Address 4 Enter the Network Image Express Card s IP address or host name in the Network Scanner Address field Scanner Status a Timeout Setting seconds 30 OK Cancel Help Using Optional Equipment 65 5 Click Test to check the connection If everything works properly you se
44. he Document Source Also make sure the original document is inserted face up 72 Solving Problems Pages jam in the automatic document feeder Remove the jammed pages following the instructions on page 61 The automatic document feeder is running too slowly Check the high speed switch and make sure it s in the upper position see page 57 You cannot scan film with the transparency unit E Make sure the reflective document mat is removed Make sure the tranportation lock on the TPU is turned to the Unlock position see page 47 The scanner doesn t start when you press the Start button E In Windows check the Events tab in the scanner s Properties window Make sure Take no action or Disable device events is not selected E On Macintosh systems the Start button opens EPSON Scan You cannot assign another application to it Software Problems Some of the bonus software that came with your scanner doesn t work in Windows Vista You may need to upgrade the software Contact the manufacturer as described on page 80 EPSON Scan doesn t work properly Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements listed on page 85 m Check your computer s memory If you re running other software at the same time have many device drivers or are scanning a large image the computer may not have enough memory See your software and computer manuals Make sure your scanner softw
45. ick and easy and provides excellent results for all types of documents Use for scanning photos text and line art when advanced control over image quality settings is not required Home Mode automatically applies exposure and color balance settings to your images and you can manually adjust the brightness and contrast if necessary You can also apply various adjustments such as Color Restoration see page 33 and Backlight Correction see page 36 E Office Mode Ideal for scanning business documents containing text and graphics Use for scanning contracts invoices and newsletters with or without color Also great for scanning multi page documents with the optional automatic document feeder see page 55 or when scanning documents for OCR optical character recognition to create editable text Note You cannot scan film in Office Mode and it is not recommended for scanning photos E Professional Mode Gives you the greatest control over image color and quality Automatically applies exposure and color balance settings to your images or lets you manually adjust any setting including the histogram setting tone color depth balance saturation brightness and contrast 12 Scanning Basics If you have faded photos you can restore their color using Color Restoration You can also use these additional adjustments and choose how strongly they re applied Unsharp Mask Backlight Correction Descreening Dust Removal and when
46. ion button on EPSON Scan s main screen and increase the size of the thumbnail cropping area or preview your image using the Full size preview screen instead Scanning Basics 15 Selecting the Scanning Area There are three ways to select the scanning area E Manually To select the area you want to scan click and drag inside the preview image to draw a marquee The selected area is surrounded by a dotted line m Auto detect Full size preview screen only To automatically create a marquee around your image and crop out the document table area click the Auto locate button If you open your image in the Thumbnail preview screen the document table area is already cropped out but you may still need to apply a marquee to remove any borders E By target size If you know how you plan to use the final image for example if you re printing it as a 4 x 6 photo or digitally projecting it you can create a marquee with exactly the right proportions On EPSON Scan s main screen select a Target Size under the Destination settings then click the A icon to choose either portrait or landscape orientation Move and resize the marquee as needed Once you select the scanning area image quality adjustments are automatically applied within the marquee unless you ve turned off Continuous auto exposure see page 32 For best results do not include borders when selecting the image area 16 Scanning Basics Moving and Resizing Marqu
47. k Windows or Macintosh and then choose a Level to increase or decrease the effect Note You cannot see the results of using Dust Removal on the preview screen Check your results on the scanned image Getting the Most From Your Scanner 37 Using Grain Reduction You can use the Grain Reduction feature to reduce the appearance of graininess in your scanned film This feature is available only in Professional Mode 1 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 2 In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section and then select Grain Reduction Adjustments a u 4 Unsharp Mask BQ Reset M Grain Reduction Level Medium x Low Color Restoration High C Backlight Correction C Dust Removal 3 Click amp Windows or Macintosh and then choose a Level to increase or decrease the effect Note You cannot see the results of using Grain Reduction on the preview screen Check your results on the scanned image 38 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Batch Scanning Photos and Film If you re working with photos or film you can place multiple images on the scanner and then scan them all at once instead of one by one with EPSON Scan This lets you quickly digitize large numbers of images Note If you have the Photo version of the scanner you can use the LaserSoft Imaging Silv
48. lems Make sure your original photo or document is in good condition If it s damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan If the original looks okay check for solutions in the sections below Note You can use features such as Color Restoration Backlight Correction or Dust Removal to clean up your original images see page 33 The colors in your scanned image look different from the colors in the original document mM Make sure the Image Type setting in EPSON Scan is correct In Professional Mode try selecting an Image Type setting that offers greater color depth if your imaging application supports it E In Home Mode select a Document Type that matches what you re scanning E Marquee select only the area in your image that you want to scan Avoid selecting any borders 74 Solving Problems E You can adjust individual color tones in Professional Mode by using the ha Histogram Adjustment Tone Correction or Color Palette controls E Select suitable color control settings in EPSON Scan see page 31 E For the greatest color accuracy use a color management tool such as MonacoEZcolor included with your scanner Note Your printer and monitor may not always match the colors in the original exactly because the technologies produce color in different ways Your scanned image is blank or it s too light or too dark E Adjust the Brightness and Con
49. mage depends on the type of image you re scanning and how you plan to use it For most images use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution For example use a scanning resolution of 200 dpi if you want to print at 600 dpi If you re scanning an image to view on screen choose a resolution of 96 dpi Follow the guidelines in this table for selecting a resolution Type of scan Resolution Photograph 300 dpi Text with images 400 dpi Film or slides 300 to 2400 dpi Line art 300 to 2400 dpi Image for web 96 to 150 dpi Text for OCR 300 dpi Newspaper 150 to 300 dpi Magazine 150 to 300 dpi Scaling Resizing Images If you plan to enlarge your image it s better to enlarge it by scanning at a higher resolution If you change the image resolution or size in an application you lose image quality Keep this in mind when scanning small photos that you plan to enlarge or when scanning slides and negatives 30 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Getting Color Accuracy If the colors in your scanned image don t match those in your original document make sure you ve selected an appropriate Document Type setting Home Mode or Auto Exposure Type Professional Mode In Professional Mode try selecting an Image Type setting that offers greater color depth When scanning it s important to marquee select just the area you want to scan see page 16 This lets
50. mponents on the Densitometer screen For details click the Help button Scanning Basics 17 Working With Multiple Marquees In the Normal preview screen shown below you can draw up to 50 marquees This lets you select more than one part of the image for scanning the area within each marquee is scanned as a separate image even if you have overlapping marquees You can make independent image quality adjustments for each selected area Zoom Preview Spates a p Preview Zoom Copy Zoom Br Marquee Erase mh Currently selected marquee marquee Auto detect 7 Number of marquees Select all HM o0 Inactive marquee Help 1 44 in 1 20 in 433 x 361 pixels 457 94 KB R 255 G 255 B 255 m To apply the same image quality adjustments to all selected areas at once click the All button then make any desired adjustments Use the h Copy and Erase buttons to add or remove marquees as needed When you re ready to scan click the All button to select all the marquees for scanning otherwise only the currently selected marquee is scanned Note For instructions on placing multiple photos on the scanner and previewing them see page 39 18 Scanning Basics Scanning a Photo With Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements included with your scanner provides a variety of powerful tools for image editing along with recipes and step by step instruction
51. mum system requirements to run the scanner in Windows and Macintosh are listed below For optimum performance a faster processor and more memory are recommended If you re scanning high resolution images you need more than the minimum available hard disk space Note Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card monitor and software See the documentation for these products for details Windows m Microsoft Windows compatible Pentium processor 266 MHz or faster 800 MHz or faster recommended for Windows Vista E Preinstalled Windows Vista Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows 2000 m USB 1 1 or 2 0 or IEEE 1394 FireWire port To use the scanner s optional network card your computer must be connected to an existing network using TCP IP IEEE 1394 card must be IEEE1394a 2000 compatible and OHCI compliant m 128MB RAM for Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows 2000 512MB RAM recommended 512MB RAM for Windows Vista 1GB RAM recommended 300MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive VGA color monitor with 800 x 600 resolution 1024 x 768 or higher recommended 16 bit 65K color display adapter card 24 bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended 128MB graphics memory recommended for Windows Vista 85 Macintosh Macintosh PowerPC or Intel Core processor 500 MHz or faster recommen
52. nce Statement Energy Star Compliance Warranty INDEX 67 67 68 69 70 71 71 73 74 77 79 79 80 81 85 85 85 86 86 87 88 89 89 91 Contents 5 6 Contents Welcome The Epson Expression 10000XL is a 48 bit color professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and business graphics users With Epson s ColorTrue II Imaging System the scanner reproduces images of amazingly accurate detail and color Achieving up to 2400 x 4800 dpi hardware resolution with Epson s proprietary Micro Step Drive technology the Epson Expression 10000XL is one of the fastest scanners in its class About Your Scanner Your Epson scanner comes with these features Superior image quality with remarkable 2400 x 4800 dpi hardware resolution 48 bit color and 3 8 Dmax optical density for improved highlight and shadow detail on slides negatives and transparencies Easy to use scanner software with three modes tailored to different scanning needs Home Office and Professional Optional transparency unit included with the Expression 10000XL Photo and optional automatic document feeder that let you quickly scan slides transparencies and paper documents Built in USB 2 0 and IEEE 1394 FireWire ports and optional Network Image Express interface card Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more about your Epson Expression 10000XL scanner In addition to
53. ner s OPTION port then tighten its screws Using the Transparency Unit Before using the transparency unit TPU you need to remove the reflective document mat and make sure the glass on both the document table and the TPU is clean 1 Open the transparency unit 2 Grasp the white reflective document mat by its top edge and slide it upward to free the bottom edge of the mat 3 Lower the mat slightly to free the tabs at the top edge then remove the mat 4 Place the mat in the storage pocket located on top of the TPU 5 Make sure the glass on the scanner s document table and on the TPU is completely clean and free of dust If necessary use a soft cloth to wipe it clean Caution Never spray glass cleaner directly on the document table Always spray it on a cloth first and then wipe the glass 48 Using Optional Equipment 6 Place the transparency guide at the back edge of the document glass so that its alignment pins fit into the holes as shown Placing Standard Film Sizes on the Scanner Use the film holders that came with the transparency unit to scan 35 mm slides filmstrips negatives 4 x 5 inch film and medium format 120 220 and 6 x 12 cm film 1 Place the film holder on a flat surface Open its cover if it has one then load the film with its shiny side face down and the film emulsion layer face up 4 x 5 inch film Medium format film Using Optional Equipment 49 2 M
54. nit B12B813362 lets you scan transparent materials 35 mm slides filmstrips and negatives 4 x 5 inch film medium format 120 220 film and nonstandard film sizes up to 12 2 x 16 5 inches 309 x 420 mm To switch from scanning transparent materials to ordinary paper documents see page 54 Note The transparency unit is optional for the GA version of the Expression 10000XL It is included with the Photo version Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box If any items are missing or damaged contact your Epson dealer or contact Epson at 562 276 4382 in the United States or 905 709 3839 in Canada Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies Transparency unit including reflective document mat Film holders two of each type 46 Using Optional Equipment Installing the Transparency Unit 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off then unplug the power cord from the scanner Document cover 2 Fully open the scanner s document cover then lift it straight up 3 Lower the transparency unit onto the scanner so that the pins fit into the holes as shown Transparency unit 4 Usea coin to turn the transportation lock to the Unlock position Using Optional Equipment 47 Close the transparency unit Connect the transparency unit cable to the scan
55. ntain important information about your scanner Tip Tips contain additional hints for great scanning 8 Welcome Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide To view the electronic Reference Guide you must have a web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4 0 or later or Apple Safari 1 0 or later If you haven t already installed the guide on your computer see the Start Here sheet for instructions To open the guide double click the Expression 10000XL Reference Guide icon on your desktop Your browser opens and you see this window EPSON EXPRESSION 10101010 XL BB Index Search m Glossary Reference Guide f Home 7 Help Safety Welcome to the Epson Reference Guide This software Reference Guide is your on screen guide to your Expression 10000XL scanner By clicking the links on the left side of this screen you can get information on the following topics Click an icon to view subtopics Basic Scanning Procedure Introduces your scanning software Then click a subtopic to go to its page Setting Your Materials for Scanning Explains the basic steps of scanning How To Click one of the icons on the left side of the screen to view a list of subtopics then click a subtopic to view that section of the manual Welcome 9 10 Welcome Chapter 1 Scanning Basics This chapter gives you step by step instructions for using EPSON Scan the scanning sof
56. ntain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Image Scanner Model J181A Product Epson Expression 10000XL Requirements and Notices 87 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits
57. on page 61 Check the cable connections and make sure the scanner is turned on If you have a USB connection use the cable that came with the scanner Try using a different USB port If your scanner is connected to a USB hub connect it directly to the computer s USB port Check the Windows Device Manager If you see a or mark or the scanner appears as an Unknown Device uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan see page 77 If necessary uninstall and reinstall your software See the instructions for uninstalling software on page 77 Solving Problems 71 The scanner doesn t scan your image E Make sure the scanner is ready to scan Wait until the Ready light stops flashing and remains on E Check the Windows Device Manager If there are any Unknown Device icons select them and click Remove or Uninstall E Ifyou re using imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop Elements make sure you select EPSON Expression 10000XL as your scanner or import source E Make sure you have enough memory to scan your image If you re scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution close any unnecessary programs Try scanning at a lower resolution or select part of the image to scan If you still cannot scan you may need to upgrade your RAM E If you re using the optional automatic document feeder run EPSON Scan in Office Mode or Professional Mode and select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as t
58. only the application s you want to assign to the Start button 5 Click Apply then click OK to close the Epson Expression 10000XL Properties window then click OK again to close the Scanners and Cameras Properties window Note You can disable the Start button by clicking the Disable device events checkbox on the Events tab 44 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Scanners and Cameras Properties 2 x Devices The following scanners or cameras are installed BeFEPSON Expression 100000L Add Remove Troubleshoot OK Cancel EPSON Expression 10000XL Properties 2 x General Events Color Management d EPSON Expression 10000L Scanner events Start Button z Send to this application O amp EPSON Scan o E Photoshop Elements I Disable device events Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment There are three options available for the Epson Expression 10000XL m Transparency unit B12B813362 page 46 m Automatic document feeder B813212 page 55 m Network Image Express interface card B12B808393 page 63 Note f you have the Photo version of the scanner the transparency unit is included You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales only or www epson ca Canadian sales 45 Transparency Unit The transparency u
59. or printer available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode 1 type user defined Interfaces USB 2 0 Type B receptacle connector IEEE 1394 FireWire 10Base T 100Base TX optional Light source Xenon gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 100 000 cycles of carriage movement main unit MCBF Dimensions Width 25 8 inches 656 mm Depth 18 0 inches 458 mm Height 6 2 inches 158 mm Weight Approximately 31 9 lb 14 5 kg Electrical Ratings Voltage 90 to 132 VAC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Current 112A Power consumption Operating Approximately 45 W Approximately 55 W with ADF or TPU Standby Approximately 6 W without ADF or TPU 82 Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 50 to 89 F Storage 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operating 10 to 80 Storage 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Avoid dust direct sunlight and proximity to strong light sources Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 CSA C22 2 No 60950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Electrical standard Full speed mode 12 Mbps and High speed mode 480 Mbps of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Connector type One receptacle Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface Interface type I
60. our documents into a stack hold the stack upright and tap it several times on your desk to even up the bottom edge Load the stack into the scanner face up bottom edge first In Office Mode set the Document Size setting to Auto Detect Scan your document by clicking the Scan button do not click Preview 60 Using Optional Equipment Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs follow these steps to clear it l 2 Open the ADF to determine where the paper jam is located If pages jammed while feeding open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed pages from the top or bottom Note Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them Open cover on left side Using Optional Equipment 61 3 If pages jammed while ejecting open Spanighi the cover on the right and remove the cover pages as shown Note Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them 4 Open the cover on top of the ADF and check for any pages inside 62 Using Optional Equipment Network Image Express Interface Card This section explains how to install the optional Network Image Express interface card B12B808393 in your scanner Setting Up Client Computers Before connecting the scanner to your network make sure any computer you want to use for scanning is set up properly Check that E an Ethernet network card is installed in the computer E the computer is configured to use the TCP IP network proto
61. quipment Mount the ADF on the installation screws as shown Warning The ADF is heavy Ask for assistance when lifting it Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the screwdriver tool Attach the ADF cable to the scanner s OPTION port then tighten its connector screws Make sure the high speed low speed switch is set to the circular mark for high speed scanning as shown Close the ADF Using Optional Equipment 57 Loading Pages in the Automatic Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 100 pieces of paper based on a paper weight of 55 g m up to a total thickness of about 1 2 inch 12 mm If you re using 20 pound bond paper it s somewhat thicker and heavier 75 g m7 so you won t be able to load quite as many sheets Use the marking on the side of the tray as a guide as shown Do not load paper above the top line The ADF accepts the following sizes of paper in weights from about 13 to 34 pounds letter size 50 to 127 g m U S paper sizes International paper sizes Ledger or tabloid 11 x 17 inch A3 297 x 420 mm Legal 8 5 x 14 inch B4 250 x 353 mm Letter 8 5 x 11 inch A4 210 x 297 mm Executive 7 5 x 10 inch B5 176 x 250 mm A5 148 x 210 mm Before loading the ADF make sure the document Has no wet ink on it Has no holes or no cut out areas Is not ripped or wrinkled Has no staples or other objects attached that may damage th
62. r s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada 838 Requirements and Notices ENERGY STAR Compliance This product conforms to the new ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment Version 1 0 effective April 1 2007 3 PTRA Note When used with the transparency unit the scanner does not conform to the ENERGY STAR requirements Warranty Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product if purchased new and operated in the United States or Canada conforms to the manufacturer s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson product prove defective during the warranty period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center You are responsible for
63. r your scan If Continuous auto exposure is turned on clicking this button has no effect Histogram Adjustment Click this button to adjust the highlight shadow and gamma input levels Tone Correction Click this button to choose a preset tone curve for specific effects or to change the tone curve manually Scanning Basics 25 brightness and contrast settings e Color Palette Click this button to fine tune the colors in your image For any of these settings you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for your image Click Help for more information about using these options 10 To enhance the appearance of your image select from the following options E Select Unsharp Mask to sharpen the image m Select Descreening to reduce or eliminate moir patterns E Select Color Restoration to restore the color on a faded photograph E Select Backlight Correction to remove shadows on photos that have too much background light Unsharp Mask Level Descreening Screen Puling Color Restoration Backlight Correction Level Dust Removal Level z Image Adjustment Click this button to adjust the color balance saturation Medium General Medium Medium E Select Dust Removal to remove unwanted specks of dust For more information on using these options see pages 33 to 35 11 Click Scan 12 When scanning complet
64. rs may not be restored exactly as you like If necessary click the H Image Adjustment button to correct the colors manually Getting the Most From Your Scanner 33 Using Unsharp Mask If you have photographic images that look slightly fuzzy or indistinct you can sharpen them by turning on the Unsharp Mask adjustment in Office or Professional Mode In Home Mode this adjustment is automatically applied and you cannot deselect it Before After 1 Preview your image then marquee select the area you want to scan 2 In Office Mode select Unsharp Mask in the Image Adjustments section In Professional Mode scroll down to the Adjustments section and then select Unsharp Mask as shown below Adjustments a ua v Unsharp Mask fa e e Level Medium v Low Descreening High C Color Restoration Backlight Correction J _ Bust Removal 3 In Professional Mode click Windows or Macintosh and then choose a Level to increase or decrease the effect Note The Unsharp Mask Filter is not available if you ve selected Color Smoothing Halftone or Black amp White as the Image Type 34 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Using Descreening If you re scanning printed materials such as magazines postcards or newspapers or when scanning certain ink jet prints use the Descreening Filter to reduce the appearance of moir
65. s Follow the example below to scan a photo in Home Mode with Photoshop Elements Note This example shows you how to scan one photo at a time You can also place several photos on the scanner and scan them see page 39 l 2 Place your photo on the scanner as described on page 11 Double click the Photoshop Elements icon on your desktop Windows or in your Applications folder Macintosh If you see the Welcome Screen select Start From Scratch Open the File menu and select Import then select EPSON Expression 10000XL Note If you are using Windows Vista or XP and choose WIA EPSON Expression 10000XL certain features won t be available You see the EPSON Scan dialog box _ age Mode EPSON Scan Select Home Mode from the selection Home Mode Document Type box at the top of the screen In the Document Type list choose Photo Image Type Color O Grayscale OBlack amp White Destination Choose an Image Type OScreen Web Printer O Other Color for color photos Target Size Original m Grayscale for black and white STENTS Descreening Backlight Correction photos Color Restoration Dust Removal Brightness i Preview Thumbnail Help Configuration Scanning Basics 19 8 Choose a Destination setting E Printer if you re printing the image E Screen Web if you re viewing your image only on the screen m O
66. scanning again If the problem persists try reinstalling your scanner software see page 77 Error and Ready If you re using the automatic document feeder there may be a lights are both paper jam Clear any jammed paper as described on page 61 flashing then close all open covers If this doesn t solve the problem there may be a problem with the fluorescent lamp or another problem Contact Epson as described on page 79 70 Solving Problems Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you re having trouble setting up your scanner scanning or getting the quality you want from your scans You see an error message when you try to scan Scanner Problems The Ready light doesn t come on or a flashes m The Ready light flashes when E scanning is in progress If you are scanning a large file wait for scanning to finish Make sure the scanner power cord is securely plugged into the scanner and the power outlet and E that the scanner is turned on Check that the power outlet is working and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer If you re using the automatic document feeder or transparency unit make sure its cable is connected to the OPTION connector in back of the scanner Then restart your computer If you re using the automatic document feeder make sure a document is loaded and pages are not jammed If a jam occurs remove the jammed pages as described
67. scanning film with the optional transparency unit Grain Reduction See page 33 for details Scanning Your Image You can open EPSON Scan from any TWAIN compliant imaging application such as Adobe Photoshop Elements and then scan images into your application as described below Note The examples in this chapter assume that you re using EPSON Scan with an imaging application You can also use EPSON Scan in standalone mode to scan images directly to a file on your computer s hard drive see page 27 First place your document on the scanner as described on page 11 Then follow these steps to start EPSON Scan and scan an image 1 Turn on the scanner and wait about 30 seconds for it to initialize The green Ready light stops flashing and stays on 2 Open your imaging application then choose the Import or Acquire option in the application and select Epson Expression 10000XL Note If you are using Microsoft Windows Vista or XP and choose WIA EPSON Expression 10000XL certain features won t be available Scanning Basics 13 The EPSON Scan dialog box opens Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan screen See page 12 for a description of the modes Adjust any settings in EPSON Scan as needed For example if you re using Home Mode select the Document Type Image Type and Destination settings that are appropriate for your image and how you want to use it Choose a mode EPSON S
68. se 3 Click the Preview button to view previews of all your images You see this screen amp Preview Mirror image Thumbnail Full Size Enlarge preview Rotate image Erase marquee Select all Help 4 30 in 6 26 in 1290 x 1878 pixels 6 93MB R G B 40 Getting the Most From Your Scanner Click and drag within each image to select just the area you want to scan see page 15 for details on marquee selecting images For best results avoid including borders in your images This enables EPSON Scan to apply the optimal exposure and color balance settings see page 31 To see an enlarged version of an image click the image to select it selected images are outlined in blue Then click the Full Size tab Apply any color adjustments or filters as needed Note To apply the same image quality adjustments to all images at once click the All button then make any desired adjustments Do one of the following E To scan all your photos click Scan E To select individual photos for scanning clear the checkmarks from any photos you don t want to scan then click Scan Only checked a photo to photos are scanned scanit vie When scanning completes click Close to exit EPSON Scan Each photo appears as a separate image in your imaging application or is saved as a separate file on your hard drive Getting the Most From Your Scanner 41 Scanning With the Start B
69. t is recommended that you select Adobe RGB as the Target This provides a wide color gamut that works well for monitors ink jet printers and the majority of output devices 5 Ifyou are using Adobe Photoshop 5 0 or above select Display preview using monitor compensation to match colors between images viewed in EPSON Scan and Photoshop Do not select this setting if you are using Photoshop Elements If you are using Adobe Photoshop Elements select Full Color Management under Color Settings on the Edit menu When you preview your image in EPSON Scan click the Auto Adjust button to apply the color profiles you have selected Before printing your image be sure to turn off any color management settings in your printer driver software See the manual for the application you re printing from for more information on using color management If you are not using ICC color profiles as described above do the following instead 1 Open EPSON Scan then click the Configuration button 2 Select the Color Control option to use gt Gols Contiol EPSON Scan s built in exposure and color V Continuous auto exposure adjustments Display Gamma 1 8 3 Select Continuous auto exposure to automatically adjust the exposure and color settings when you preview an image in EPSON Scan The settings are recalculated whenever you create move or resize a marquee in the preview screen see page 17 4 Choose a Gamma setting from 1
70. the scanner s label and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electric outlet with a power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed 86 Requirements and Notices m Ifyou use an extension cord make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord doesn t exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet doesn t exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating m Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner m Never open the scanner case If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact Epson m Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or the 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 m Lock the transportation lock on the scanner and transparency unit before shipping or transporting these units 2 The lamp s in this product co
71. the scanner software choose the optimal color and exposure settings for that part of the image If there is a border around your image or if the document cover is in the scanning area the exposure and colors in your scan may be altered Using Color Management For the greatest accuracy in matching your monitor colors and the colors of your printed photos to the originals you should use a professional grade monitor with a color management tool such as MonacoEZcolor included with your scanner This software lets you build ICC profiles to calibrate your monitor printer and scanner and achieve consistent color across devices and paper types When using color management do the following 1 Open EPSON Scan then click the Configuration button You see this screen g Configuration Preview Color Other O Color Control Ol Source Scanner EPSON Standard Target Adobe RGB Display preview using monitor compensation O No Color Correction eta Exposure LEVE Recommended Value High OK Cancel Help 2 Select the ICM option Windows or ColorSync option Macintosh 3 For the scanner Source select the profile you created for your scanner If you re using the transparency unit be sure to use a profile created specifically for scanning transparencies not reflective paper documents Getting the Most From Your Scanner 31 4 Unless you re using a specialized color space for your work i
72. ther if you want to specify a resolution see page 30 9 Click the Preview button Your image is ict scanned and appears in the preview screen cea ree 10 Click and drag within the preview image to select the area you want to scan see page 16 and to have image quality adjustments automatically applied to this area For best results avoid selecting any borders in your image 11 If necessary click the fal button to rotate the image upright Click the HE button to create a mirror image 12 If necessary apply any of these adjustment settings amp 4 92in 6 86 in 1476 x 2058 pixels 8 69MB R G B Brightness and Contrast Descreening see page 35 Color Restoration see page 33 Backlight Correction see page 36 Dust Removal see page 37 13 Click Scan 14 When scanning completes click Close to exit EPSON Scan and view the scanned image in Photoshop Elements You can use Photoshop Elements to further modify the image save it to your hard drive and print For more information about using Photoshop Elements click the Help menu at the top of the screen 20 Scanning Basics Creating Editable Text With ABBYY FineReader Sprint The ABBYY FineReader Sprint software included with your scanner lets you turn almost any printed document into editable text You can scan a single page of text or if you have the optional automatic document feeder you can scan a multi page document and save the te
73. trast settings in EPSON Scan E Make sure the document is face down on the document table E If you re using the optional ADF make sure the original document is inserted face up E Ifscanning text or line art select Black amp White for the Image Type and adjust the Threshold setting Your scanned image is out of focus Check the position and condition of your document Make sure it is flat against the scanner s document glass If only part of the image is blurred your document may be wrinkled or warped If you ve placed transparent film directly on the document glass or if you re using film holders other than those that came with the TPU you may have to adjust the focus see page 52 Try applying Unsharp Mask see page 34 Make sure the document table glass is clean Make sure the scanner is on a flat stable surface and your document didn t shift during scanning The edges of the document aren t scanned properly E Don t place your document right up against the edges of the document table Move the document about 1 16 of an inch away from the edges If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image the document may be too thick or there may be outside light interfering with the scan If you are scanning without the cover place paper over the edges of the document to block outside light Your image scans at an angle m Check the position of your document Care
74. trast setting 20 26 53 74 D Declaration of Conformity 87 Densitometer 17 Descreening 35 Destination setting 20 24 51 Document positioning film 49 to 50 photos 39 problems 75 to 76 single sheet 11 to 12 Document Source setting 22 60 Document Type setting 19 51 Documentation 8 to 9 Dust Removal 26 37 53 E Electrical requirements 82 ENERGY STAR 89 Environmental requirements 82 91 Epson accessories 45 80 help 79 to 80 EPSON Scan Home Mode 12 19 to 20 Office Mode 12 21 to 23 previewing scans 14 to 18 20 25 40 to 41 52 60 73 problems 73 to 76 Professional Mode 12 23 to 26 51 to 54 scanning to a file 27 starting 13 42 to 44 technical support 80 EPSON Scan Settings utility 65 Error light 70 Ethernet card see Network card F Faint image 74 Fast User Switching function 66 FCC compliance statement 88 File Save settings 23 28 File size 74 Film scanning 49 to 54 FireWire requirements 85 to 86 specifications 82 to 83 Focus adjusting 51 52 problems 75 Full size preview selecting 15 using 18 G Gamma adjustment 25 32 53 Grain Reduction 38 53 Index H Help Epson 79 to 80 software 8 80 High speed switch 57 72 Histogram adjustment 25 53 Home Mode description 12 selecting 14 using 19 to 20 I ICM 31 IEEE 1394 see FireWire Image adjustments 17 20 26 Image quality enhancing 33 to 38 problems 74 to 76 Ima
75. tware that comes with your Epson Expression 10000XL You can find out about Placing your document on the scanner s document table Launching EPSON Scan and scanning a document Using the preview screen to select the area of your image you want to scan Using special features in Home Office and Professional Mode Scanning directly to a file from EPSON Scan Placing Your Original Document This section explains how to position a photo or single page document for scanning Note To place multiple photos for scanning see page 39 To scan multi page documents using the automatic document feeder see page 55 To scan transparencies or film using the transparency unit see page 46 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table Place it in the upper left corner aligning it with the edges of the glass 11 2 Close the document cover being careful not to move the document Tip If the edges of your document don t scan properly move it in about 1 16 of an inch 1 5 mm from the edges of the glass You can raise or remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item such as a photo in an aloum that doesn t fit under the cover Simply lift the back of the cover straight up When you reinsert the cover line up the hinge pins with the positioning holes and lower the cover into place Using EPSON Scan EPSON Scan provides three scanning modes m Home Mode Makes scanning qu
76. using 42 to 44 Support 79 to 80 System requirements 85 to 86 T Target Size setting 16 25 Technical support 79 to 80 Text scanning 21 to 23 Threshold setting 23 74 Thumbnail preview problems 73 selecting 15 Tone correction 25 53 Transparency unit installing 47 to 48 problems 72 75 purchasing 45 scanning film 51 to 54 scanning reflective documents 54 specifications 83 transportation lock 47 72 unpacking 46 Transportation lock scanner 67 transparency unit 47 72 Transporting scanner 67 Troubleshooting automatic document feeder 61 to 62 70 72 to 73 image quality 74 to 76 scanner 71 to 72 software 73 to 76 transparency unit 72 75 U Uninstalling software 77 to 78 Unpacking automatic document feeder 55 transparency unit 46 Unsharp Mask 26 34 53 USB requirements 85 to 86 specifications 82 W Warranty 89 to 90 Windows system requirements 85 Z Zoom 17 Index 95 96 Index
77. utton The Start button opens EPSON Scan or an See in Windows you can set it to open another application of your choice If you set it to open Start Photoshop Elements EPSON Scan launches Baten automatically after Photoshop opens If you choose another program you must start EPSON Scan manually after opening the program You can assign multiple applications to the Start button but you ll have to decide which program to launch after pressing it To avoid this do not assign more than one application to the Start button To set up the Start button follow the instructions below for your system Note You cannot choose which application to open on Macintosh systems Windows Vista or XP Follow these steps to assign an application to the Start button in Windows Vista or XP 1 Do one of the following Windows Vista Click gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound or click gt Settings gt Control Panel Windows XP Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware or click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Select Scanners and Cameras 3 Do one of the following Windows Vista Select Expression 10000XL and click the Properties button When you see the User Account Control screen click Continue Windows XP Right click the Expression 10000XL icon and then click Properties 42 Getting the Most From Your Scanner 4 Click the Events tab You see this window
78. ws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras scanners and ink jet printers Trademarks Epson is a registered trademark and Matrix CCD and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Micro Step Drive is a trademark Expression and ColorTrue are registered trademarks and Epson Store and Epson Connection are service marks of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2007 Epson America Inc CPD 18062R1 2 07 Contents WELCOME About Your Scanner Getting More Information Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide Chapter 1 SCANNING BASICS Placing Your Original Document Using EPSON Scan Scanning Your Image Using the Preview Screen Scanning a Photo With Adobe Photoshop Elements Creating Editable Text With ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint Using Professional Mode to Customize Your Scans Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan Chapter2 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SCANNER Scanning Tips Selecting a Suitable Resolution Getting Color Accuracy O 0O 0O N N 11 11 12 13 15 19 21 23 27 29 29 30 31 Enhancing Im
79. xt for editing Note You can easily scan a multi page document and save it as a pdf file See page 60 for more information Follow the example below to scan a document in Office Mode with ABBYY FineReader Sprint 1 Place your document s on the scanner E Fora single sheet see page 11 m If you re using the optional ADF to scan multiple sheets see page 58 Start ABBYY FineReader Sprint E Windows Click Start or select Programs or All Programs then select the ABBYY FineReader Sprint Rq program icon E Macintosh Open your Applications folder open the ABBYY FineReader folder and then click the ABBYY FineReader Sprint 4 program icon The ABBYY FineReader program opens Click the Scan amp Read button If you re scanning multiple sheets click the arrow as shown below and select Scan amp Read Multiple Images If you re scanning multiple sheets click here t e oo ame A 20B 3Eea Scan Read Open Image Read Save Scan Read Ctrl D Then select this option Scan amp Read Multiple Images Open amp Read Ctrl Shift D Scanning Basics 21 9 You see the EPSON Scan dialog box EPSON Scan EPSON Scan Select Office Mode Orientation Rinsolution Image Adjustments Threshold Choose Office Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan screen Choose Black amp White as the Image Type setting For the Document Source select Document Table if
80. you re scanning a single sheet If you re using the automatic document feeder select ADF Single sided or ADF Double sided as appropriate for your document Select Auto Detect as the Size setting if that option is available or select the actual size of your document Note For best results click the Preview button and then draw a marquee around the edges of the text to eliminate borders on the page If you re scanning multiple pages with the automatic document feeder you ll have to reload the first page before scanning Make sure the Orientation setting matches the orientation of your document on the scanner Select 300 dpi as the Resolution 10 Click the Scan button 22 Scanning Basics 11 When your document finishes scanning close EPSON Scan to view it in ABBYY FineReader Note If you have trouble accurately converting your document click the Preview button before scanning and adjust the Threshold slider so that the image appears neither too light nor too dark 12 Click the Save button Choose a location file name and one of the following text file types E rtf for editing in Microsoft Word and other applications E txt for an unformatted text file that you can open in many different programs Note You can also click the arrow next to the Save button to send the text to Microsoft Word or Excel For more information about ABBYY FineReader open the Help menu at the top of the screen After saving your s

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