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1. Install Mac SCSI Drivers 6 Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the installation is finished EPSON CT Installation requires that you restart your lt 9 computer Do you want to continue 7 When the Adaptec Installer window appears ee eT select the hard drive where you want to install Ere the driver your startup hard drive is selected by default and click Install 8 Ifthe installer prompts you to restart your computer click Restart or You have installed software that suggests you restart your computer Continue to let it perform the restart Once the SCSI card and its software are installed on your computer you can install your scanning software following the instructions in Install the Scanner Software on page 19 Install the Scanner Software The scanner software comes on two CD ROMs one for Windows and one for the Macintosh Check the CD ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD ROM for your operating system If You re Running Windows 98 You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Please have your Windows CD ROM handy in case it is needed l Turn on your scanner first then turn IEMEST on your computer A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware Then the Add New Hardware Wizard s
2. below 65 66 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide Q antis Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide Q To avoid damaging the auto document feeder be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide Attaching the Paper Path Guide 1 Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the auto document feeder 2 Insert the hooks into the rectangular holes in the bottom of the auto document feeder Make sure the hooks click into place Using the Optional Equipment This section includes basic information on unpacking installing and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200S a transparency unit B813172 and an auto document feeder B813142 You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Transparency Unit The transparency unit lets you scan negative or y y 8 positive film strips and slides on your scanner Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the items to the right are included in the transparency unit box If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON dealer immediately Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when y
3. home position 1 Remove any optional equipment and replace the document cover 2 Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position toward the back of the scanner Then turn off the scanner If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up Votet until the carriage comes to rest in the home position Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position If you are using the transparency unit and it is switched on the carriage will not move to the home position Remove the transparency unit first then perform the steps above 3 Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the transportation lock to the locked position toward the top of the scanner 63 64 Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best you should clean it periodically Before cleaning unplug the power cord Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water If the document table glass gets dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth If the glass is stained with grease or other hard to remove material use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth Be sure there s no dust on your document table Dust can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image antis Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to YAtiia O cle
4. 23 to 27 Windows 19 to 23 26 to 27 Software problems 83 to 84 Software settings Space B Specifications auto document feeder 96 to scanner 93 to 95 transparency unit 95 to 96 Start button one touch scanning 56 preparing to use scanner 79 to 80 scanning with 30 to 34 setting up PageManager 47 to 48 Support 91 to 92 System requirements 4 to T Technical support 91 to 92 Text Enhancement Technology TET Text scanning 54 Transparency unit installing removing specifications 95 to unpacking 67 using 69 to 73 Transparency scanning 54 69 to 72 Transportation lock 10 80 Transporting the scanner Troubleshooting image quality 85 to scanner to 82 setup software 83 to TWAIN instructions 43 to 47 suppressing interface with Start button 49 to U Unlocking the scanner Unpacking the scanner y Viewing electronic manuals 59 to 60 W Windows installing software I9 to to screen calibration system requirements 4 World Wide Web 91 Y Year 2000 101 102 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequ
5. Document type Documents printed with impact printers laser printers or fax machines Don t use the following paper types transparencies film coated paper labels carbon paper or paper with staples holes rips curls or folds Voted 97 98 Index 35 mm film loading 70 4x 5 inch film loading 71 A Accessories Adobe Acrobat Reader usi Adobe PhotoDeluxe 34 to Advanced window Attaching document cover 62 Auto document feeder installing 74 to loading paper 75 to 77 specifications 96 to 97 unpacking 74 B Base side 69 Batch scanning Blurred image Brownie size film loading 70 Buttons 79 to 80 C Cleaning paper path guide 66 scanner Connecting the scanner to your computer Correcting color to Cover D Destinations for Start button 47 to 48 Document position 44 87 Documentation how to use 3 59 to 60 Driver selecting 52 to 54 Dust and image quality E Easy window ENERGY STAR compliance EPSON Accessories help 91 to F File size Film holder 35 mm film 4x 5 inch film Brownie size film removing H Help EPSON to 92 software Home position I Image quality problems 85 to 90 Initialization 99 Installing auto document feeder 74 to 75 creative software and electronic manuals Paper jams to 27 Paper path guide scanner software 19 to 25 attaching transpa
6. Removing the Transparency Unit Follow these steps to remove the transparency unit l 2 3 4 5 Turn off the transparency unit and the scanner Remove any film holders or film from the document table Unplug the transparency unit connector from the scanner s option interface Store the transparency unit and film holders in their original packaging Reattach the document cover as described on page 62 Auto Document Feeder The auto document feeder allows you to automatically load single sided multi page documents into your scanner The document feeder is particularly useful for OCR optical character recognition scanning or for creating an image database 73 74 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder When you unpack your auto document feeder ADF make sure you have all the parts shown auto document feeder to the right Remove the protective materials from the ADF Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are using the auto document feeder If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON paper support spare paper path guide dealer Installing the Auto Document Feeder l De Make sure your scanner is turned off Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up Make sure the document table is clean and dust free Insert the hinges on the ADF into the outer square holes at the back of the scanner
7. Software Problems If you can t open the EPSON TWAIN driver m Check the SCSI cable connection SCSI ID and SCSI terminator Also make sure the scanner s operate light is on The scanner must be turned on before you start your computer If necessary turn on the scanner and restart your computer m Check that your system recognizes your scanner Check System Device Manager in the Windows Panel 83 84 m Check your scanner source setting Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4 32 bit Windows or EPSON TWAIN 4 Macintosh If the scanner software doesn t work properly m Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 4 and 5 and supports any software applications you are using Check your computer s memory See if the computer has enough memory for your software If you re running other software at the same time using RAM resident programs or have many device drivers the computer may not have enough memory See your software and computer manuals If you are scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution your computer may not have enough memory to process the image Check your software installation Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up Make sure the SCSI card SCSI cable SCSI ID and SCSI termination are correctly set up If all else fails uninstall your software then reinstall it as described on the next page If you
8. If they re active select the options you want So _ active naon cu Z PageManager to use whenever you press the destination icon in the Scan scan settings Buttons palette or assign the Start Carey ae 7 button to the icon al R For a complete description of the settings and their options see the Ae electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons The Scan Buttons palette can remain on your desktop even when the main PageManager window is minimized or hidden This allows you to easily launch scanning jobs by simply clicking the Scan Button you ve associated with a set of scanning options and an application For example you could click the PhotoShop scan button that was created by the previous sections and the Scan Button would automatically scan the image launch PhotoShop and open the scanned image Similarly you could click the Microsoft Word icon and the scan button would scan the image start the OCR feature convert the printed material into text launch Microsoft Word and open the document For a complete description of the different tasks a Scan Button can perform see the electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide 51 52 Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings EPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes Easy and Advanced Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best scanning settings based on the type of image you specify
9. Vs 9 In the Manufacturers list click Adaptec is the SCSI Adapter list click Adaptec K Tf you have an installation disk for a diver that ie notin the ist cick Have AHA 294X AHA 394X or AIC 78XX PCI SCSI Controller SCSI Adapter Adaptec AHA 154X AHA 164X SCSI Host Adapta Adaptec AHA 174X EISA SCSI Host Adapter 14 284X VESA SCSI Host Adapter A Adapt Click OK If you see a prompt to install the Windows NT CD ROM insert it and click OK The necessary driver files are copied to your hard drive then you see a prompt to restart your system 10 Click Yes Be sure to close any open windows and restart Once the SCSI card and its software are installed on your computer you can install your scanning software following the instructions in Install the Scanner Software on page 19 Installing the SCSI Driver Software for the Macintosh Installing the SCSI driver software is easy just follow the steps listed below l 2 Turn on your computer Disable any anti virus programs Insert the Macintosh EPSON Perfection 1200 CD ROM in your drive If the EPSON window does not automatically open double click the EPSON CD ROM icon on your desktop EPSON Double click the EPSON icon in the EPSON Window EPSON 17 18 5 When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears click Install Mac SCSI Drivers Scanner Software Installation ally installed Install Mac USB Drivers click here
10. a Manual on the next page Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive If you prefer to view the electronic manuals from your hard drive instead of the CD ROM you can copy them from the Manuals folder in the Browser folder on the CD ROM The file names are listed above The manuals for some software applications are automatically copied to your hard drive when you install the software You Voted can access these manuals by clicking Start Programs the program name then the manual name 59 60 Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual you ll see this toolbar Previous page Next page First page Last page File Edit View Tools Wi Help epee we E me cfc gt or al olmam al Show bookmarks and page With Acrobat Reader you have several ways to navigate through text m Click on hot topics which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color To find out if a topic is hot move your cursor over it If the cursor turns into a pointing hand the topic is hot you can jump to it by clicking once m Use the bookmark section on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice Click the Show Bookmarks icon on the toolbar to see the bookmark section if the manual has bookmarks Some manuals only have a table of contents but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot m Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right sid
11. cable connection Then turn the scanner off and back on to reset it The scanner is locked Turn off the scanner unlock the transportation lock then turn the scanner on J The scanner is turned off O on off G flashing Scanner buttons Button Function O Operate Turns the scanner on and off Z Start Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch You must set up the scanner monitor and a compatible application to use this button See your EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for more information Problems and Solutions If you re having problems this section answers some of the most common questions Setup Problems If your system doesn t recognize the SCSI board Windows only Check the Plug and Play option for your computer it should be turned on Make sure the SCSI board is installed correctly If it isn t seated firmly in the PCI slot the computer may not recognize it If your system doesn t recognize the scanner Make sure your scanner is turned on If you opened your host application before you turned on your scanner close your application and reopen it Check the Plug and Play option for your computer it should be turned on m Make sure the SCSI board is installed correctly see the previous section m Ifthe SCSI board is found but not the scanner check the SCSI terminator and ID Make sure the SCSI ID is not conflicting w
12. click AGREE to continue 3 The TWAIN Driver installation window appears Click Install When the Welcome screen appears click Next The TWAIN driver and scanner utilities install When the software finishes installing click Next and then OK After the scanner software installation is complete the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you don t see the Vote utility or if you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time click EPSON TWAIN 4 in the Control Panel click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt EPSON TWAIN 4 from the Windows Desktop to access it On the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box click the Calibration button In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone ontrast on your screen match the original image contrast on your screen match the original image Using the slider adjust the horizontal stripes until the Using the slider adjust the horizontal stipes un
13. click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it Double click the lt 4 EPSON icon 4 When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears click Install Mac SCSI Drivers Scanner Software Installation are is automatically installed ick the install button IN Driver and Utilities for Macintosh Install Mac USB Drivers click here Install Mac SCSI Drivers 5 Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the installation is finished EPSON CT Installation requires that you restart your 2 computer Do you want to continue 24 6 When the EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer EPSONTWAIN4Installer B screen appears click Install for the z Click the Install button to install default installation coer enter sere Disk space available 1 568 640 Approximate disk space needed 3 806K 7 When the scanner software installation is complete you see this screen f You have installed software that suggests you restart your computer Click Restart The Screen Calibration utility starts Your Macintosh will not restart until after you calibrate your screen You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals 8 In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gra
14. cover any exposed areas of the document table glass Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is 4 operating results in an option error and stops paper feeding Voted When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the auto document feeder in your scans If so remove the auto document feeder and re install the document cover as described on page 62 77 78 Problems Need Help This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems For solutions to common setup and software problems see Problems and Solutions on page 81 For more troubleshooting tips see the Troubleshooting section of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Light and Buttons The scanner has one light and two buttons The tables on the next page provide details about the light status and button functions Start button operate button operate light 79 Scanner Light The operate light indicates the status of the scanner If an error occurs the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error Scanner operate light ww O slowly flashing Green Initializing or busy scanning O Green Ready to scan images O rapidly flashing Red The scanner is not properly connected to the computer Check the
15. dpi 400 dpi 400 dpi 400 dpi 300 to 2400 dpi 300 to 2400 dpi 300 to 2400 dpi 300 to 2400 dpi 1 f your final output is for on screen viewing for example on a web page select 72 dpi for your resolution 2 Ifyou are enlarging your image you must manually increase the resolution dpi proportionally to maintain the resolution of your original Tip PressWriter for Macintosh does not have a TWAIN scan function but you can import a scanned image from another application using the Object Import Image function Tips for Getting the Best Scan 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 While you can make some corrections in your scanning software you ll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image Selecting Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch dpi or dots per centimeter dpcm your image contains The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you re scanning and your final output device As a rule of thumb for most images except line art use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution For example use a scanning resolution up to 100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer and up to 200 dpi with a 60
16. for details Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows If you have an EPSON Stylus printer you can select settings in your printer driver for optimal printouts of your scanned documents Because you scan using the RGB red green blue color model but print using the CMYK cyan magenta yellow black color model you can expect some differences in your printed document s colors However when you select the printer driver s SRGB setting you can more closely match your printed colors to your scanned document colors Follow these steps to select the best color printing settings 1 Choose Print from your application s File menu Macintosh users skip ahead to step 3 2 From your application s Print dialog box select your EPSON printer and click the Properties button Print 21x select your ae f EPSON Stylus tiame EPSON Stylus Photo EX x Properties Afa click Properties ink jet printer Status Ready Type EPSON Stylus Photo EX Where LPT1 Comment I Print to file Printinge Cpls e All Number of copies f1 C Pages fom U alel al T Collate Selection l ll EI oaen 57 58 3 The printer Properties window appears Choose your paper type from the Media Type menu and click the Custom radio button Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings Windows menu select your paper type then click the EPSON Stylus Photo EX Properties BE Main Paper Layout Utity Media
17. have the option to install it from the CD ROM For more information see Viewing Your Electronic Manuals on page 59 If you install Acrobat Reader on your Macintosh you need to restart the computer To get back to the Main Menu double click the EPSON icon EPSON After viewing an electronic manual close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic Documentation window to highlight it You can select another manual to view click lt BACK to return to the Main Menu or click QUIT to quit the installer If any of the software you installed requires a restart and you did not restart when you installed the software you should Vote restart your computer now 27 28 Scanning from Start to Finish To give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200S can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software try using this practice scan project to create a scanned document from start to finish Once you read this chapter you ll know how to m Use the Start button for quick scanning m Drag and drop a scanned document in Presto PageManager into a word processing application using the OCR optical character recognition feature m Scan and retouch an image with imaging software such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe then drag and drop Windows or copy and paste it Macintosh and Windows into the same document Using the Start Button The scanner s Start button lets you perform one touch scanning with Presto PageManager and
18. icons to the Scan Buttons palette follow these steps 1 Open the File menu and select Scan Buttons Setting You see the Scan Buttons Setting dialog box Click the Properties tab if necessary Properties tab Scan to setting list EA cR and ERA a Sie T e a Ou AP ie Add button 2 Click the Add button On the Macintosh you see the Add scan button dialog box 3 Click the arrow in the Scan to Windows or Scan to App Macintosh setting box The Scan to setting lists the programs and devices on your system that PageManager can send your scanned file to Select the program or device you want to add An icon for it appears in the scroll bar on the left Windows only 4 Type a name for the icon in the Name field On a Macintosh click OK to close the Add scan button dialog box For the best results don t suppress the EPSON TWAIN J interface when scanning with the Start button This lets you Voted preview and adjust your image settings the way you want them before you scan You ll also get a wider variety of setting choices than if you suppress TWAIN and use the PageManager scan settings 49 50 5 Ifthe Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox is active you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you press the Start button If you don t check the checkbox the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears after you press the Start button and PageManager opens Th
19. in the Image Type and Destination menus Advanced mode also selects the best settings based on the Image Type and Destination selections but allows you to manually adjust these settings This section briefly describes the different settings you can adjust and the preferred order you should adjust them in Detailed descriptions are given in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide To manually adjust settings in the Advanced window make adjustments in the following order EPSON TWAIN 4 MEE EPSON TWAIN EPSON SNAS a 3 Automatically set the scan 1 Select the basic settings Image Type Color Photo area for your image using Document Source Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Photo T Unsharp Mask Auto Locate Image Type Destination Source wy 8 50 H 11 70 Jinches F SoU HO 4 Size or scale the image Tage wfeso H 11 70 E inches x be sure to increase the Resolution 300 gt dpi 25 60 MB 2 en mn Resolution if you increase se GE fio ix the size or scale tilkall HS E AUTO p Beset 5 Customize your 2 Preview your image Settings select your Le gJ preview Configuration E _Corfguaion and use color management 3 Easy L Close RiR 6 Scan the image into your application 7 Close the driver Special scanning features m Batch scanning select Settings save several se
20. inch 5 mm from its edge The document is not a multi part form or bound The document has no rear carbon coating The document has no cut out areas Make sure no documents or dust are on the document table glass when using the auto document feeder Dust on the Voted document table glass near the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scanned images Follow the steps below to load paper into the auto document feeder ADF 1 Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right 2 Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it meets resistance Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up with the top edge facing into the feeder the first page you want to scan should be on top Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper Documents are output into the lower tray after scanning is finished Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder ADF in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN For more information on selecting driver settings see the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed Lift the ADF and place the document on the document table Then lower the ADF and scan the document Always close the ADF and its cover before scanning If you are scanning thick material or documents more than 1 6 inches 4 cm thick leave the ADF in the upright position Be sure to
21. inch film holder base side facing down Then place the film holder on the document table Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table Antis Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film 2 surface with bare hands can leave fingerprint h k O gerprints or other marks O on the film You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 x 5 inch 101 6 x 127 mm scanning area of the transparency unit You can use film holders as described in the previous sections or place them directly on the document table Follow the steps below 1 Open the top of the transparency unit while holding the base down 71 72 Ti If the film size is 4 x 5 inches it may be easier to use the film 7 holder If you place the film directly on the document table it may be difficult to pick up 2 Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanner s document table in the transparency unit window as shown to the right 3 Close the transparency unit Leave the narrow window uncovered window otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected Make sure the unit is completely closed otherwise an option error results and you will not be able to scan the document or get correctly colored images Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN select TPU neg Film or TPU pos F
22. la x DSE 6RY Bt eed o a jemiaow Adobe PhotoDeluxe B Edit Normal arial 12 BZU z z Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition joj xj File Edit Help L eR SE co re BS icons Oe ea mm CICLU lintro Get Photo Touch Up Repair_ E Prasa I beeps C drag and drop the image from the PhotoDeluxe window into the Word window FR SPECIAL EFFECTS i S i 1 PROJECTS 7 hep eae a rA GEE Extensis Fix Color Appearance Size Sharpen 5 INTERNET IntelliFix Orientation ut The pr bes ay during apertan The paner i j SEND amp SAVE a mal valage fs delected mure b es E Untitled 2 TaT krazen Sam aata L lolel ss m O T une e veem gt A v L detects A ras o a neens p weem 10 beem 10 neem azard 2 beeps Isas dD beeps caminuaus boem Page 1 Sec 1 1 1 at Ln REG FRR EZT OIA WEH 3 While holding down the mouse button drag the image to the location where you want it in your document 4 Release the mouse button The picture appears in your document in Word W Microsoft Word scan2 doc olx F Fie Edt View Insert Format Tools Table Window Help lal x JDSE 6RYB t evlo smld om z2 B 7 u 2S TONOA VOE S CE PAUSE DENES RAM error is detected Cover open is detected The cover open sensor detects the cover is open The interlock switch detects the cover is open Possible bad driver
23. 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 USS 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 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SoundAdvice is a service mark ColorTrue is a registered trademark and Perfection Micro Step Drive and EPSON Fax Advice are trademarks 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 The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service CPD 8880 Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc 8 99 Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION About Your Scanner About Your Software About Your Documentatio
24. or power supply voltage is detected pause between beeps An illegal paper memory setting is detected no pause A short circuited printhead fan is detected A platen gap adjust error is detected 3 sets of 3 beeps Micro adjust limit is detected continuous beeps mi colt Re fe een PR em RT T 5 Once the image is in Word you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked Using Copy and Paste 1 Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window 2 Click the scanned image once Its handles become visible T File Edit Help Choose Copy from the Edit menu 4 Open the Microsoft Word window containing your document 5 Click the cursor where you want the image in your document The text insertion cursor appears 6 Choose Paste from the Edit menu of Word 41 42 7 Once the image is in Word you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked Ele Edt View Insert Format Tools Table Window Help lax RPTE Ot C1 HH O Y ta Ose 6RY Bt eeads o a Normal TimesNewRoman 10 BZ u at 4 2 in 16 Col 1 a o z 7 carae ee Eg Now that you ve successfully scanned in text and photographs you can use the bundled software to create your own projects The instructions f
25. the Product Product Name Image Scanner Model G752A G752B Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 June 1999 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V 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 and used 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 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 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 exchanged product or part may be new or previously repaired to the Epson standard of quality Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of th
26. your system has detected new hardware 2 Click Next You see the screen to the right Add New Hardware Wizard 3 Make sure Search for the best driver for your device is selected Insert the Windows EPSON Perfection 1200 CD ROM in your drive then click Next 8 When you see the screen to the right Add New Hardware Wizard prompting you for the location of the driver en yon Fard diye ard n ary o Tne folowing eed uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD ROM IT Floppy disk dives drive options and check Specify a location Then use the Browse button to locate your CD ROM drive and the SCSI Win 9x folder on the CD ROM the example uses D as the CD ROM drive letter Then click Next T CD ROM drive Jn Microsoft Windows Update I Specify a location DASCSINWin 9x bd Browse Ean When you see a screen indicating that Add Now Hardware Wizard Windows is ready to install the best driver eer eek ae for this device click Next to begin driver installation Adaptec AIC 7850 PCI SCSI Controller Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver If your system stops and requests files from your Windows operating system CD ROM replace the EPSON Perfection 1200 disk with your Windows disk and click OK to continue You may be prompted to re insert the EPSON disk after the Windows dis
27. 0 dpi laser printer For 1440 dpi ink jet printers such as the EPSON Stylus COLOR or Photo series use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution m The higher a resolution you select the larger the resulting image file will be For example an 8 5 x 11 inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 24MB file The same original scanned at 72 dpi creates only a 1 3MB file Large files take longer to process and print so consider the practical limitations of your computer system and hard disk drive when selecting a resolution To keep your file size manageable select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality If your final output is for on screen viewing you can scan at 72 dpi and reduce your file size m Ifyou need to scan at a higher resolution you can reduce the size of the resulting image file by scanning only part of the image For information about selecting part of an image see Using Marquees in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide 55 56 The EPSON Perfection 1200S s maximum hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSON s advanced Micro Step Drive technology This technology enables the EPSON Perfection 1200S to achieve a maximum swb scan or vertical resolution of 1200 dpi or 2400 dpi using half stepping of the scanning carriage to double the optical res
28. 4 Once the image is in its own editing window you can easily touch it up To touch up a photo click the Touch Up or Repair Windows or More Touch Up Macintosh tabs then choose a retouching tool To use a specific tool such as Fix Color or Remove Red Eye click its icon and follow the on screen prompts click the Touch Up or Repair Windows or More Touch Up Macintosh tabs iA Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition File Edit Help erarnan SPECIAL EFFECTS Bg va then choose a PROJECTS ale retouching tool to lence ene Fix Color ES Sharpen toler to retouch the pho to SEND amp SAVE _ x i Untitled 2 Coma Le ST SAE ooje nTa 15 When you are finished save the photo by choosing Save from the File menu Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document Once you have touched up a scanned photo to your liking you can add it to your document directly from PhotoDeluxe There are two ways to do this m Drag and drop Windows only m Copy and paste Macintosh and Windows Both methods yield the same results a document with both scanned editable text and a copy of the scanned image on the same page 39 40 Using Drag and Drop 1 Open the word processor window this example uses Microsoft Word containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDeluxe window 2 Click the image once in PhotoDeluxe Its handles become visible PP Eie Edit view Insert Format Tools Table Window Help
29. 8 CD ROM After inserting the CD ROM click OK If necessary type X Win98 where X is your CD ROM drive letter then click OK again 20 7 After the scanner software installation is complete the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals You don t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor If you don t see the Voted utility or if you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time click Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Scanners and Cameras from the Windows Desktop to access it On the Devices tab select Scanner Click Properties then click the Calibration button In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible Screen Calibration x Screen Calibration x Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone Please follow the instructions below to ensure the tone and contrast on your screen match the original image and contrast on your screen match the original image Using the slider adjust the horizontal stipes until the Using the slider adjust the horizontal stipes until the
30. D 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 NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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 Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center nearest you call 800 922 8911 or write to Epson America Inc P O Box 2842 Torrance CA 90509 2842 MS CS1
31. D ROM drive m Mouse or pointing device m VGA or higher resolution monitor with 640 x 480 resolution 800 x 600 or higher recommended and 256 colors 65 000 colors or more recommended Macintosh m Power Macintosh or Power Macintosh G3 m System 8 1 or later Available PCI slot for the Adaptec SCSI card included with your scanner or an existing SCSI port 32MB RAM 64MB recommended At least 50MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive Mouse or pointing device VGA color monitor with 640 x 480 screen resolution or higher recommended and 256 colors 32 000 colors or more recommended EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync 2 x color management system and QuickTime These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAIN installation ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy Grevgyy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines scanners and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner m Unplug the scanner before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth o
32. EPSON 1200S Scanner Basics Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content PLAN YOUR SCAN SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN The type of image you re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software rel Z h va Presto vere application where are Proven zae jr scanned image __ __ few EPSON Ie scanner s software from ng ZA or other applications HotShows PhotaPrirne SELECT YOUR SCANNER SOURCE This is the scanner driver you re Spe TEREN using Your scanner comes with Aie i EPSON TWAIN You start EPSON TWAIN from within your application o eE REAL NEWS DETERMINE WHAT THE FINAL OUTPUT WILL BE How you re going to use your scanned image determines some of the settings you select CORRECT SETTINGS 1 part of your image and scale your image SCAN YOUR IMAGE Once you scan your image appears i 1 it in your application window Now you A can crop or edit your image as needed LN and use it in your documents 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
33. SAVE ADVANCED 5 When the Intro page appears click the Get Photo tab click the Get Photo tap TA SPECIAL EFFECTS PROJECTS Get and Fix Photo INTERNET P Click Get Photo to get photos from scanners digital cameras nr disks se Touch Un to adiust the calor 6 The Get Photo page appears If this is the first time you have scanned with PhotoDeluxe click the triangle under the Scanners button Then select EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK If you have already scanned images with PhotoDeluxe skip to step 7 GET amp FIX PHOTO click the triangle E P Eh a E S58 Ov d h a PROJECTS a alg Open Gone Scanners Disc CD Internet Other 2 SENE INTERNET Photos Photos 7 vV v v canners button then select i EPSON Select your input source TWAIN 4 then click OK 35 7 Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4 click the Scanners button above the triangle If you are using a Macintosh skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button lintro_ Get Photo P Eh amp a 2 22 9 E click the nenn Photos Photos vv v v Scanners button GET amp FIX PHOTO 8 The Scan page appears Click the 1 Mode tab Windows Start Here SPECIAL EFFECTS Scan Scan your photos easily using the Guided approach PROJECTS or click Custom to use the scanner s own software click the INTERNET 1 Mode tab 9 The 1 Mode page appears Click the Custom button Windo
34. Type p Ink Custom radio button 4 Click OK on the Properties window Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document Photo Paper zj pay C Color f Bleck Ae etl C Automatic i G sRGB Advanced Current Settings f gt Letter 2 Portrait Q MicroWeave On FE None 2 High Speed Off Bi No Watermark RGB BE Superfine 1440dpi then choose sRGB Viewing Your Electronic Manuals You always have easy access to your electronic manuals just go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD ROM and click the Electronic Documentation button If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 on your system the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically If you don t have Acrobat Reader you can install it from the CD ROM by clicking the Get Acrobat Reader button on the Electronic Documentation screen Your scanner software CD ROM includes the following manuals m EPSON TWAIN Users Guide TWAIN pdf m Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Users Guide Windows PhotoDeluxe pdf or Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 User s Guide Macintosh PhotoDeluxe pdf m NewSoft Presto PageManager User s Guide PageManager pdf m Broderbund The Print Shop PressWriter User s Guide PressWriter pdf m ArcSoft PhotoPrinter User s Guide Windows photoprint pdf Macintosh PhotoPrinter pdf For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader see Navigating
35. US letter or A4 size 8 5 inches x 11 7 inches 216 mm x 297 mm Up to legal size if using the optional auto document feeder The reading area can be specified from software Optical resolution 1200 dpi Maximum hardware resolution 1200 dpi main scan 2400 sub scan The maximum hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi is achieved using EPSON s Micro Step Drive technology Maximum interpolated resolution 9600 dpi Speed 1200 dpi draft mode Color 6 5 msec line Monochrome bi level 2 2 msec line Output resolution 50 to 9600 dpi 50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments Color separation RGB color filters on CCD Command level ESC I B7 Reading sequence Monochrome One pass scanning Color byte sequence One pass scanning R G B Color line sequence One pass scanning R G B Pixel depth 12 bits per pixel 12 bits per pixel input 1 8 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 halftoning modes A B and C and 4 dither patterns A B C and D for bi level and quad level data 2 user defined A B 93 Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mod
36. a scanner monitoring utility included with EPSON TWAIN With one touch scanning you can load a document in the scanner press the Start button and watch while PageManager starts and then opens EPSON TWAIN automatically You can then scan the item send it to the PageManager desktop and then direct the scan to other applications on your system To use the Start button you must have installed PageManager see page 19 If you want to configure specific settings for Start button scanning see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide When you re ready to use the Start button follow the instructions in Creating an Illustrated Document below This chapter uses screen shots from the Windows versions of the bundled programs but the Macintosh versions work the Voted same way unless otherwise noted 29 30 Creating an Illustrated Document This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to m Scan a text document m Use PageManager s OCR optical character recognition feature to convert it to an editable document in your word processing program m Drag and drop Windows or copy and paste Macintosh and Windows a scanned and retouched image into your document from Adobe PhotoDeluxe To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe see page 19 for instructions Scanning and Converting a Text Document The project begins by scanning a printed page of text into Presto PageManager The Start button makes this process simple Fol
37. ackground colors Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition 1 0 Windows or Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2 0 Macintosh Edit your photos with professional results Add special effects overlay titles and captions restore old photos and add many other creative enhancements to your photographs Create invitations flyers and promotional items for business or fun Broderbund The Print Shop PressWriter Use the built in templates to easily and quickly create professional newsletters brochures resumes and flyers NewSoft Presto PageManager for EPSON Use with the scanner s Start button feature to quickly scan single or multi page documents with the optional auto document feeder and save time Then drag and drop your scanned images into almost any application Or convert scanned text into editable documents using the built in OCR software ArcSoft Photo Printer A photo layout program that lets you print your images in creative formats such as multiple photo montages framed or bordered pictures and calendars You also get your choice of two free software titles for a small shipping and handling fee and a chance to purchase three additional titles You can print out the order form order online if you are connected to the Internet or use the handy preprinted form included in your scanner box Click the EPSON Bonus Software button on your CD for details About Your Documentation This guide includes set
38. age thumbnail to your application s icon drag directly O RENEE over other PhotoNet MSPaint PaintBrush PowerPoint 9 WordPad Wold 97 Netscape Excel 97 FrontPage thumbnails if os 4 heb A gt necessary Drag the thumbnail of the scanned text from the main window to your word processor s icon such as Microsoft Word 97 at the bottom of the PageManager window Icons of installed applications appear on the bottom of the PageManager window automatically To manually add more Voted The OCR text conversion window opens showing the 8 progress of the conversion to editable text see the PageManager electronic documentation for details 33 34 10 Once the text is converted the application automatically opens your new file If the scanned document contained columns of text you may need to switch to Page Layout view W Microsoft Word docu0000 rtf MEE W File Edit View Insert Format Tools Table window Help l8 xi JOSH SRY B sBRS o gt Normal E Arial B beeps 5 beeps 5 sets of 2 beeps 4 beeps 10 beeps 10 beeps 8 sets of 2 beeps 3 sets of 3 beeps v2 7B Z7 U ANNE paper eno S Ueleuieu z m 7 m Incomplete back out The previous print job has not been tom off Paper empty during operation The paper is out when powered on Abnormal voltage is detected pause between beeps RAM error is detected Cover open is detected The cover open sensor detects the cove
39. an the document table A damaged glass surface can 8 decrease the scanning quality Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never open the scanner case Don t spray lubricants inside the scanner If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your dealer or contact EPSON Cleaning the Paper Path Guide If you are using the optional auto document feeder ADF and you notice the quality of your scans have declined or you simply want to keep the quality of your scans at their best clean the paper path guide Follow the instructions below to remove clean and reattach the paper path guide Removing the Paper Path Guide 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF 3 Gently pull out the paper support 4 Place the ADF on the document table upside down with the front of the ADF towards you 5 Gently pull the two white hooks up and then push them back down out of the rectangular holes 6 Pull the paper path guide upwards and out to remove it To clean the paper path guide see Cleaning the Paper Path Guide below To reattach the paper path guide see Attaching the Paper Path Guide
40. and close the ADF Attach the ADF s connector arrow faces up to the scanner s option interface 6 Attach the paper support to the ADF 7 Turn on the scanner For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings see Selecting Settings on page 77 Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 0 16 inch 4 0 mm or less Letter 8 5 x 11 inches 215 9 x 279 4 mm Legal 8 5 x 14 inches 215 9 X 355 6 mm Checks 3 3 x 5 inches 83 x 127 mm B5 7 17 x 10 1 inches 182 x 257 mm A4 8 27 x 11 69 inches 210 x 297 mm The width can range from 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm and the length can range from 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm Vantin Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork O into the auto document feeder as a misfeed may result in 8 accidental wrinkling or damage If you are scanning high quality color or halftone documents place the documents directly on the document table 75 76 Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder m Ink on the document is dry m The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled The document has no staples paper clips or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism The document has no folds closer than 0 2
41. anner Install the SCSI interface board if necessary Unlock the scanner Set the SCSI ID number Connect the scanner to your computer Power on your system Install the SCSI software Install the scanner software eee pi GN oe P o Install the creative software and view your electronic manuals If you purchased the optional transparency unit or auto document feeder see Using the Optional Equipment on page 67 for installation instructions Unpack Your Scanner Scanner Basics Remove the scanner from the box then remove the packing material from your scanner Scanner Basics Save the packaging in case you Aa A N i inter interface need it later Your EPSON Der cable Perfection 1200S comes with the items shown here CD ROM with driver electronic manuals electronic manuals and creative software and creative software for Windows j for Macintosh CD ROM with driver Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider m Place the scanner on a flat stable surface If the scanner is tilted it can t operate properly m Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer m Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources m Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity m Be sure there s enough room behind t
42. ations Dimensions Width 8 7 inches 222 mm Depth 12 0 inches 305 mm Height 1 4 inches 36 mm Weight 1 5 lb 0 7 kg 95 96 Maximum readable area 3 6 X 4 6 inches 93 x 118 mm size of 4 x 5 inch film holder opening Electrical Supply voltage DC 24V 10 V Rated current 0 5A Reliability 10 000 hours for light source Environmental Operation 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operation 10 to 80 Storage 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions avoid extreme dust operation under direct sunlight and strong light sources Document specifications Transparencies up to 4 X 5 inch film negative film positive film 35 mm strip film 35 mm slides Brownie size strip film Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN 60950 IEC 950 EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B AS NZS3548 Class B CE Marking Low voltage directive 73 23 EEC ENG0950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC 801 2 801 3 801 4 Resistance to electrical noise static electricity Panel 10kV Metal 7kV 150pF 150 ohm Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Dimensions Width 12 6 inches 319 mm Depth 17 8 451 mm Height 5 4 inches 137 mm Weight 4 9 lb 2 2 kg Feeder type Sheet through face up loading face down ejecting roller friction Load
43. creen appears This wizard searches for new drivers for Perfection 200 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive then click Next Select the Search for the best driver remrem for your device option then click Next Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancel 19 4 Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD ROM drive options and check Specify a location Then use the Browse button to specify the location of XA WIN98 where X represents your CD ROM drive letter which may be different Then click Next Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search I Floppy disk drives T CD ROM drive Je Micrasott Windows Update I Specify a location D wings z Browse lt Back Cancel 5 Click Next to continue with the dr iver ins tall ation Windows driver file search for the device EPSON Perfection 200 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue p a Location of driver a ag Bs amp H AWINSB ESCANFB4 INF 6 Depending on your system you may Insert Disk E be asked to insert the Windows 9
44. ctive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase the Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and the command link function is not supported DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI X3T9 2 375R Revision 10L SCSI 2 ID Setting Selectable from 0 to 7 factory setting 2 Terminator Internal terminator selectable enable disable Connector type Two half pitch 50 pin connectors Connector pin arrangement 25 1 50 26 Initialization methods The scanner can be initialized returned to a fixed set of conditions in the following ways Hardware The scanner is turned on initialization The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface Software Software sends the ESC initialization initialize the scanner command The scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specific
45. e The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks for several seconds while it s scanning In a few moments the scanned image is imported into your graphics application You must close EPSON TWAIN to view the application window and start editing the image using your graphics application s tools If the operate light continues to blink it may indicate an error condition See Scanner operate light on page 80 for more information Don t leave documents especially photographs on the document table for long periods of time They may stick to the Voted glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning To set up applications other than Presto PageManager in Windows 98 see the EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for Voted instructions The PageManager program icon on the Macintosh is different from Windows it is shaped like a desktop inbox See PageManager online help for details By default the Start button automatically launches Presto PageManager Presto PageManager in turn automatically starts EPSON TWAIN and optionally scans the image and sends it to the PageManager desktop To have PageManager perform different actions when you press the Start button you must set up PageManager s Scan Buttons palette and assign a destination program or device For example if you 47 48 want the images you scan with the Start Button to be sent directly to your image editing prog
46. e 1 type for user defined Interface SCSI 2 half pitch 50 pin connectors Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 30 000 cycles of carriage movements main unit MCBF Dimensions Width 11 3 inches 287 mm Depth 16 7 inches 427 mm Height 3 4 inches 90 mm Weight Approx 9 9 lb 4 5 kg Electrical 100 120 V 220 240 V Specification model model Input voltage AC 90 to AC 198 to range 132 V 264 V Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 0 5A 0 3 A Power Approx 25WV operating consumption approx 12W stand by Note Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Environmental Temperature Operation 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 50 to 89 F 10 to 32 C when using the auto document feeder 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operation 10 to 80 20 to 80 when using the auto document feeder 10 to 85 Storage Storage Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions avoid extreme dust operation under direct sunlight and strong light sources Safety Approvals 120V model Safety standards UL 1950 with D3 CSA C22 2 No 950 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B 230V model Safety standards EN 60950 EMCEN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 class B AS NZS 3548 class B CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Dire
47. e I Imaging System the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors Your scanner can achieve up to 1200 x 2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSON s proprietary Micro Step Drive technology delivering the kind of crisp precise images you d normally expect from a professional graphics scanner and faster than any other scanner in its class About Your Scanner Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes the following features m Superior image quality m True optical resolution of 1200 dots per inch dpi m Hardware resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi m Maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi with interpolation m 36 bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors m EPSON TWAIN for high speed scanning and accurate optical character recognition OCR m Start button for one touch scanning m Letter A4 size scanning area legal size documents can be scanned with the optional auto document feeder m Optional transparency unit and auto document feeder About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading edge applications for professional quality scans AI Adobe Broderbund amp NewS ft M ArcSoft EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images Ideal for scanning text into OCR programs includes Text Enhancement Technology TET for more accurate OCR scanning and Auto Area Segmentation AAS to separate text from b
48. e of the document to move through a manual The box to the left of the scroll bar displays the current page number For more information see your Acrobat Reader online guide Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner scanner cover back view SCSI termination SCSI ID selector switch i carriage in the home position a document el table SCSI interface connectors option connector transportation lock operate button Start button operate light 61 62 Removing the Scanner Cover If you re scanning something that doesn t fit under the scanner cover you can remove it To do this simply open the scanner cover all the way and lift it straight up When scanning with the cover removed make sure you cover any exposed areas of the document table glass to prevent interference 5 from external light Reattaching the Scanner Cover When reattaching the document cover be sure to hold the cover upright so the pivot grooves are aligned vertically with the hinge notches on the scanner Then ease the cover into the notches Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time follow the steps below to secure the carriage
49. e product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover 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 does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer added boards chips or drives Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with 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 STATE
50. el of detail that looks good in printouts Click the Auto Exposure and Auto Locate buttons which automatically balances the colors and crops the photo When you re finished selecting settings click the Scan button For more details on the Advanced window see the EPSON TWAIN User s Guide on your scanner software CD ROM 37 38 12 In Windows once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image click the Close button Your scan appears in a new Adobe PhotoDeluxe window Windows users can skip ahead to step 14 On the Macintosh you must save the scanned image before retouching it Once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image click the Close button When the Save As dialog box appears type a filename for the image in the Save this document as text box and click Save amp MyPhotos v Macintosh HD Acquire Eject fe Examples i S My Photos type a J om filename for Save this document as the Image sample_scan hore Forma x Add to Gallery Acquire x New Gallery click Save itie 13 On the Macintosh scanning the image places it in a photo gallery window where you can collect groups of related images To start retouching the image double click it in the My Photos window The image then opens within its own Adobe PhotoDeluxe editing window My Photos double click the image to open itin an editing window sample_scan 1
51. en you can preview select settings and click Scan when you re ready If you check the checkbox PageManager suppresses the EPSON TWAIN dialog box and uses the settings described in step 6 6 Ifyou checked the Suppress TWAI N User Interface Properties Start Button Setting Sean Buttons Name PhotoShop 4 Scan to Document Type Magazine Picture gt Scan Mode tor i Scan Size Letter 8 5x11 inches gt Resolution checkbox in step 5 the PageManager scan settings become active active PageManager scan settings If these settings are active select the scan settings you want to use whenever you Brightness Contrast and Threshold aaa press the program or device en r AP icon 4 7 Ifyou want to assign a new destination program or device to the Start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for instructions 8 When you re finished adding programs or devices click OK If you need to reassign a destination for the start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for instructions Selecting Scan Button Settings If you select a device or program Scan Buttons Setting for which you ve checked the or Eaa Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox the PageManager scan Mhu ero eee a ea ee Ee Name PhotoShop 4 Scan to Document Type Magazine Picture z 4 4 settings become active
52. ency 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 dD Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver D D Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected D 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 user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipme
53. ge size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image Do not use the size of the image on your monitor to judge the printed size Your image cannot be printed or the printout is garbled m Your image file size may be too large Confirm that the computer has enough memory for your software If your computer has many device drivers or if you are running other software at the same time or using RAM resident programs the computer may not have enough memory available See your software and computer documentation Color of negative film preview images looks odd m Check that your scanner software settings are correct See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for details m Make sure the narrow window at the top of the transparency unit is not covered m Remember that the dark area around the film such as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker Set the correct color by adjusting the marquee or frame border and then adjusting the exposure See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for details Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is correctly set up See your printer manual Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer See your software manual Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides
54. he scanned image m If this happens on both your screen and printout the document table glass may be dusty or scratched Clean the document table glass m Ifyou are using the auto document feeder the paper path guide of the auto document feeder may be dusty Clean the paper path guide If the problem still exists the guide may be scratched and must be replaced Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image You are using halftoning which causes normal moir patterns Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if you turn on De screening in the Image Type dialog box Colors on your monitor or printed page are different from those in the original image m Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on your monitor screen m Check the image settings in your scanner software especially data format bits pixel color gamma correction and color correction Try a different combination of these settings m Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features or these components of your software may not be correctly installed See your software monitor and computer manuals for information on color matching and calibration 90 If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size You have changed the resolution or scaled your image The ima
55. he scanner for the cables and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover 18 9 inches 48 0 cm when document cover is open 3 5 inches 9 0 cm when document cover is closed gt at least 3 9 inches 10 0 cm Install the SCSI Interface Board You must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI interface or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC skip this section For additional installation information see your computer documentation Voted 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices Unplug any power cords then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer 2 Remove the cover from your PC or open up your Power Macintosh G3 anti Static electricity can damage electronic components Ground O yourself before you touch any of the computer s internal 9 components by touching an unpainted metal surface inside the computer case 3 Remove the slot cover from an empty PCI expansion slot in your computer See your computer documentation for information about your PCI slots 4 Insert the interface board into the slot then secure foo it with the bracket screw Le bracket screw 5 Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables Once you install the SCSI board continue with the following section Unlock the Scanner 10 Unlock the Scanner Before connecti
56. ilm as the Document Source setting depending on the type of film 35 mm film strips or slides you are scanning When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white causing your scans to appear darker To see the correct color click and drag the mouse over the image area then click the 3 Zoom Preview button For details on scanner software settings see the electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you return to scanning normal reflective documents such as memos or photographs you can turn off the transparency unit then place documents between it and the document table Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN Be aware that the entire document table will be scanned so you will scan not only your document but also the underside of the transparency unit To prevent scanning the underside of the transparency unit you can place a white piece of paper between your document and the transparency unit When scanning thin documents you may see an impression of the underside of the transparency unit in your scans If so remove the transparency unit and re install the document cover as described in the next section If you don t plan to scan transparencies for a while you can remove the transparency unit and re install the document cover as described in the next section
57. ing Images One Touch Scanning Batch Scanning Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 59 Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 59 Navigating a Manual 60 SCANNER MAINTENANCE 61 Identifying Scanner Parts 61 Removing the Scanner Cover 62 Reattaching the Scanner Cover 62 Transporting the Scanner 63 Cleaning the Scanner 64 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 64 USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 67 Transparency Unit 67 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 67 Installing the Transparency Unit 68 Using the Transparency Unit 69 Selecting Settings 72 Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs 73 Removing the Transparency Unit 73 Auto Document Feeder 73 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 74 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 74 Using the Auto Document Feeder 75 Selecting Settings 77 Loading Documents Manually 77 PROBLEMS NEED HELP 79 Light and Buttons 79 Problems and Solutions 81 Setup Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help 91 EPSON Technical Support 91 Software Technical Support 92 SPECIFICATIONS 93 Scanner Specifications 93 Transparency Unit Specifications 95 Auto Document Feeder Specifications 96 INDEX 99 A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner is a professional quality 36 bit scanner packed with easy to use features for practically any type of scanning for business home or school Using EPSON s ColorTru
58. ing position Left side of document against left side of feeder opposite scanner s original point Connector 8 pin DIN male Environmental temperatures 50 to 90 F 10 to 32 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operation Storage Humidity without condensation Operation 20 to 80 Storage 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions avoid extreme dust operation under direct sunlight and strong light sources Reliability Load eject MCBF 20 000 sheets Hinge MCBEF 12 000 cycles Electrical Input voltage DC 24V 10 DC 5V 5 Input current 24V 0 8 A 5V 0 2 A Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN60950 VDE IEC950 ROSTEST PSB EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108 8 Class B AS NZS3548 Class B CISPR Pub 22 Class B CNS13438 Class B CE Marking Low voltage directive 73 23 EEC ENG60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EECEN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC 801 2 801 3 801 4 Resistance to electrical noise static electricity Casing 10kV Metal 7kV 150pF 150 ohm ADF Document Specifications Feeder capacity Total stack 20 sheets of maximum weight 55 gm paper thickness less than 4 mm Size Width 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm Length 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm Thickness 0 0028 to 0 0063 inch 0 07 to 0 16 mm Weight 58 to 122 g m Paper quality High quality paper bond paper check paper recycled paper Applied color Color and monochrome
59. ith another SCSI device m Check the SCSI cable connection or try using another SCSI cable m Ifyou get the message No push button scanner found turn off your scanner shut down your computer turn on your scanner and then turn on your computer Scanner Problems If the operate light doesn t come on or blinks slowly Check the scanner power cord Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and that the scanner is turned on Also check that the power outlet is working and provides sufficient power for the scanner 81 82 If the scanner doesn t scan your image m Check your scanner source setting Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4 32 bit Windows or EPSON TWAIN 4 Macintosh m Make sure the SCSI terminator is set up correctly See Connect the Scanner to Your Computer on page 12 for details m Make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts If you see the message Scanner Not Ready Windows 98 or Cannot find the scanner on the bus Macintosh m Make sure the scanner is turned on You may need to restart your computer after turning on your scanner m Make sure your scanner cable is securely connected Then open and close the scanner monitoring utility to manually check for the scanner see Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide If you still see the message turn off your scanner then turn it on again and resta
60. k gy D Adaptec Win 9x Aic78xx int When you see a screen indicating that installation is complete click Finish The Add New Hardware Wizard closes and you return to the Windows desktop Restart your system Once the SCSI card and its software are installed on your computer and you have restarted you can install your scanning software following the instructions in Install the Scanner Software on page 19 15 If You re Running Windows NT 4 0 Depending on how your computer system was originally set up you may be asked to insert your Windows NT CD ROM during the SCSI software installation process Please have your CD ROM handy in case it is needed 1 Turn on your computer and log into Windows NT 2 Wait until you see the Windows desktop icons then click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 3 Double click SCSI Adapters You see the dialog SCSI Adopter HE box on the right poe SCSI adapters and connected devices are listed below EEE IDE CD ROM ATAPI 1 2 Dual channel PCI IDE Controller H IDE CD ROM ATAPI 1 2 Dual channel PCI IDE Controller Cancel 4 Click the Drivers tab SCSI Adapters HE Devices Drivers K Installed SCSI Adapter drivers are listed below Cancel 5 Click the Add button After a moment you see the Install Driver dialog box K Fyouhav onan hr a diver ihat rotin the bst cick Have Manufacturers SCSI Adapter Have Disk cae 16 6
61. k the same as the original m Your software settings are not correct for your document type Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software m The colors displayed on your monitor don t match the original or printed colors Try increasing your monitor s color palette to 16 bit or 24 bit Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on your monitor screen Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features or these components of your software may not be correctly installed See your software monitor and computer manuals for information on color matching and calibration m Ifyou are importing an image file into your application software make sure the file format is one your software can read Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan See your software manual A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image m If this happens in your printed image only your printer is low on ink or toner Replace your ink or toner cartridge If this does not solve the problem your printer may be malfunctioning See your printer manual m If this happens on both your screen and printout the scanner s sensor may be malfunctioning Consult your dealer A line of dots always appears in t
62. low these steps 1 Place the document face down and align its horizontal and vertical edges with the scales on the top and right side of the document table text document face down 2 Close the scanner cover 3 Press the scanner s Start button Start button 4 In Windows 98 if you ve installed other scanner applications you see this dialog box otherwise skip ahead to step 5 EPSON Perfection1200 event 2 x Please choose which application should E receive the image Cancel Registered Applications other applications appear if they ve been installed Imaging Photoshop Presto PageManager for EPSON Click Presto PageManager for EPSON and click OK If the dialog box disappears before you select an application press the scanner s Start button again If PageManager wasn t running when you pressed the Start button it starts now For instructions on changing the applications available for use with the Start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Vote User s Guide 31 5 The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager along with the Scan Buttons window S Presto PageManager for EPSON _ of x File Edt View Help 2 8 Olas SMe apala ml E My PageManager Inbox B Articles Bils i Faxes iii Letters ij NewSoft Products Photos Receipts Scan Buttons window gt EPSON TWAIN 4 Document Source Flatbed x Image Ty
63. n Cautions Notes and Tips Year 2000 Ready System Requirements Windows Macintosh ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER ong oF A WwWwWHNDN N Unpack Your Scanner 7 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8 Install the SCSI Interface Board 9 Unlock the Scanner 10 Set the SCSI ID Number 11 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 12 Power On Your Scanner and System 13 Install the SCSI Software 14 If You re Running Windows 95 or Windows 98 14 If You re Running Windows NT 4 0 16 Installing the SCSI Driver Software for the Macintosh 17 Install the Scanner Software If You re Running Windows 98 If You re Using Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 95 If You re Using a Macintosh Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH Using the Start Button Creating an Illustrated Document Scanning and Converting a Text Document Scanning and Retouching a Photo Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document ADVANCED SCANNING Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Placing Your Original Document Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Using EPSON TWAIN Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning Assigning a Destination to the Start Button Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette Selecting Scan Button Settings Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings Tips for Getting the Best Scan Selecting Resolution Scaling Resiz
64. need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows Note You must uninstall the EPSON scanner software before reinstalling it the steps are included below 1 Open the Windows Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs Windows 95 and NT or Scanners and Cameras Windows 98 3 Highlight the EPSON TWAIN 4 Windows 95 and NT or Perfection 1200 Windows 98 entry 4 Click Add Remove Windows 95 and NT or Remove Windows 98 5 Follow the on screen prompts to remove the software 6 Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 7 Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop then double click the CD ROM icon From the EPSON window that appears double click the EPSON icon 8 On the Main Menu select Re install Scanner Software 9 On the Re install screen click the Re install EPSON Scanner Software button 10 At the restart message click OK 11 After your computer restarts you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen Follow the steps for your operating system in Install the Scanner Software they start on page 19 to reinstall your scanner software If you need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh l Insert your scanner CD ROM in your CD ROM drive Double click the EPSON icon On the Main Menu select Re install Scanner Software On the Re install screen click the Re install button Follow the steps starting on page 23 to
65. ng the scanner to a power source you must release the transportation lock located on the side of the scanner Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object as shown If you can t turn the transportation lock easily turn the scanner on then after the operate light starts flashing red turn the scanner off and try again antis Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it O otherwise the scanner may be damaged Be sure the scanner 8 lamp is in the home position toward the back of the scanner To ensure this always turn off the scanner before locking the Carriage home position operate light Set the SCSI ID Number The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2 If you need to change this number turn the scanner off Then use the tip of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn t conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices including the SCSI interface board itself which is usually ID 7 Don t use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner these are for factory use only Vote If you re installing either of the scanner options see Transparency Unit on page 67 or Auto Document Feeder on page 73 11 12 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer anti Before you begin make sure the scanner computer and any O SCSI devices connected to you
66. nly Do not spill liquid on the scanner m Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source m Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner s cabinet Do not insert objects through the slots m Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label m 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 m Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed m Ifyou use an extension cord with the scanner make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating m Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself 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 cabinet damaged if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below 1 Unpack and choose a place for your sc
67. nt Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada 103 104 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 20770 Madrona Avenue MS B2 11 Torrance CA 90503 Telephone 310 782 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CER 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 Scanner Model G752A Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3 5 Owa 3 chome Suwa shi Nagano ken 392 8502 Japan Representative EPSON EUROPE B V Address Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that
68. olution Scaling Resizing Images If you plan to enlarge your image it is better to enlarge it when you re scanning rather than in your application Each time you modify an image you lose some quality Keep in mind when you enlarge a small photo such as a 35 mm slide or wallet size photo you ll need to scan at a high enough resolution to retain your image quality but not so high that your file size is too large to be efficient You must manually adjust the resolution dpi to maintain the same image quality when you resize your image For example if you have a 300 dpi 2 x 2 inch image that you want to enlarge to 4 x 4 a factor of 200 increase the Scale setting to 200 and change the resolution to 600 dpi One Touch Scanning Your EPSON Perfection 1200S features a one touch scanning button With one touch scanning you can just load a document in the scanner press the scanner s Start button and then PageManager opens EPSON TWAIN automatically To use this option you must first install Presto PageManager or another application that supports linking to scanner events with the Start button on Windows 98 and enable the scanner monitor utility For details on how to set up one touch scanning see Using the Start Button on page 29 Batch Scanning You can use batch scanning to save time Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings See Batch Scanning in your EPSON TWAIN User s Guide
69. or each bundled application are in electronic format on the CD ROM Advanced Scanning Though your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner is pre configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications you can also use the scanner with nearly every high end graphics application In addition you can adjust the way EPSON TWAIN captures images and change how the Start button operates This chapter gives you an overview of these advanced topics and includes scanning and printing tips for getting the best results Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Scans are always performed from within a host application the application into which you plan to import the scanned image or document such as Presto PageManager Adobe PhotoDeluxe or nearly any other graphics program You have to start this application before you can access EPSON TWAIN your scanner software Once you ve started your application you need to select the scanner source you want to scan with Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner comes with the EPSON WAIN 4 driver You need to select this driver as the source in your application This section contains step by step instructions for doing exactly this Since Presto PageManager comes with your scanner this section uses it as an example but you can perform the same steps with virtually any graphics program such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel DRAW For a comprehensive description of the scanner software see the EPSON TWAIN U
70. ore you call please have the following information ready m Product name EPSON Perfection 1200S m Product serial number located on the back of the scanner m Computer configuration m Description of the problem You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral If you need help using another manufacturer s software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that software Voted for technical support information Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax Online and E mail EPSON TWAIN US 800 922 8911 www epson com driver 810 974 1970 fax on demand Canada system EPSON Instant 905 709 3839 Photo Print Adobe 206 675 6371 206 675 6137 www adobe com prodindex PhotoDeluxe fax on demand photodeluxe gethelp htm system techdocs adobe com NewSoft Presto 510 445 8616 510 445 8601 www newsoftinc com PageManager Br derbund 423 670 2032 423 670 2021 www broderbund com support The Print Shop PressWriter Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Voted Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10200 x 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi 100 scaling Maximum document size
71. ou are not scanning transparencies film holders 67 68 Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner 1 2 6 Ta For information on loading transparencies and Make sure the scanner is turned off Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up Make sure the document table glass is clean and dust free Place the transparency unit on the document table glass so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the document table glass Connect the transparency unit connector arrow faces up to the scanner s option interface on off switch Turn on the transparency unit Turn on the scanner selecting driver settings see the next section cc Loading Transparencies Using the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies window Before scanning transparencies wipe the lid of the transparency unit the scanner s document table glass and the narrow window near the hinges Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies If your transparency obstructs the window the colors in your scans will be affected You can load transparencies in the film holders or you can place them directly on the document table as described in the following sections Using Film Holders Three film holders are included with the trans
72. parency unit To place film in the holders see the instructions for the type of film you re scanning To remove a film holder from the document table lift it out by its tab anti Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film 227 surface with bare hands can leave fingerprint th k O gerprints or other marks 8 on the film Placing the Film Film has two sides a base side that is shiny and a dull side with the emulsion The base side of the film has the film maker s name and film ID numbers printed on it Film should always be loaded in the film holders or placed on the document table with the base side down 69 70 Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder base side facing down Then place the film holder on the document table Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit You can adjust the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want to scan are positioned in the window Loading Brownie Size Film Brownie size film is 2 4 x 3 5 inches 6 X 9 cm Insert the film in the Brownie size film holder base side facing down Then place the film holder on the document table Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 x 5
73. pe OCR X EPSON TWAIN 4 Destination OCR z T Dose BE Advanced S olu E OR a Lexmark Lino PhotoNet MSPaint PaintBrush PowerPoint 9 WordPad Word 97 Netscape Excel 97 65 SYS OHS 4 By default the TWAIN window appears in Easy mode If you are using Advanced mode it will appear with many additional Voted options For now if the Advanced TWAIN interface appears click the Easy button to switch to the Easy interface 6 To scan a document with the best settings for Optical Character Recognition OCR select OCR from the Image Type and Destination menus EPSON TWAIN 4 x Document Source Flatbed ad Image Type OCR had Destination OCR i lt Close RE Advanced G 7 Click the Scan button to scan your document When scanning is finished click the Close button to close the EPSON TWAIN 4 window 32 8 By default EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder and represents each scan as a thumbnail If necessary click the Inbox icon to view the thumbnail of your scan in PageManager GZ Presto PageManager for EPSON Inbox File Edit View Help 6 pasg ae ae ey ee IE EV es Beaa sar Qaieh s icon to view a ae thumbnails ee i Faxes Letters thumbnail ii beet iee Snowball Cloister Riders Autumn image of iieii Sean Buron scanned document amp Window click and drag the im
74. perate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the scanner initializes Once the scanner is turned on power on your computer system antis Whenever you turn off the scanner wait at least 10 seconds O 2 before turning it back on Rapidly turning the scanner on and 8 off can damage the scanner 13 14 Install the SCSI Software Once the SCSI interface card is installed in a PCI slot your computer must locate and install the SCSI card s software drivers The scanner and the scanning software will not work if the SCSI card s software drivers are not installed immediately after installing the card You can disregard this section if your computer already has a SCSI port Windows 95 98 Windows NT 4 0 and Macintosh operating systems each have a different driver installation procedure so follow the instructions below for your operating system The scanner software comes on two CD ROMs one for Windows and one for the Macintosh Make sure you have the correct CD ROM for your operating system If You re Running Windows 95 or Windows 98 Depending on how your computer system was originally set up you may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD ROM during the SCSI software installation process Please have your Windows CD ROM handy in case it is needed Follow these steps to install the SCSI driver 1 Turn off your scanner then turn on your computer During the Windows start up sequence a screen appears saying that
75. r Creative Software The Main Menu appears on your screen 3 Click Creative Software The Creative Software screen appears Creative Software 4 Click the application name or button for the program you want to install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Presto PageManager The Print Shop PressWriter ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 10 The install screen appears for the application you selected the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows Click the Install application name button to install the selected software mn You can skip the installation by clicking cha ae ne pa the lt BACK button at the bottom of the window Some applications include the option to install Adobe Acrobat Reader If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your system go ahead and install it so you can read your electronic manuals If the application requires a restart go back to step 2 after restarting to install another application If the application did not require a restart you automatically return to the Creative Software screen Select another application to install or click lt BACK to return to the Main Menu After you install your applications you can view and install your electronic manuals At the Main Menu click Electronic Documentation On the Electronic Documentation screen click the name or button of the manual you want to view If you don t have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 installed you
76. r Acquire and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source Windows or TWAIN Select Macintosh Quick Edt Erpat 7 Select TWAIN Source click to select the scanner source Select TWAIN_32 Source TWAIN TWAIN_ 32 RlelAta Page Setup Shitlstire 3 Select either EPSON TWAIN 4 32 bit Windows or EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK or Select A Select Input Source x Cancel Select your input source Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 4 is selected you can start scanning with it Follow these steps to capture the image 1 Start EPSON TWAIN for scanning Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire and if necessary select either TWAIN_32 or TWAIN Windows or TWAIN Acquire Macintosh Quick Edt Epor 2 Select TWAIN Source File Info Select TWAIN_32 Source aE TWAIN click to open EPSON Page Setup Shitreti e TWAIN_ 32 TWAIN 45 46 Easy window iE Ihalle rs Reset If your computer fails to recognize the scanner you won t see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner Votet source from your host application In addition an error message may appear If this happens turn off your computer and scanner and then turn the scanner back on Then restart the computer 2 One of the EPSON TWAIN windows appears on top of your graphics application D EPSON TWAIN 4 EER EPSON TWAIN 4 Lx EPSON TWAIN Eso Document so
77. r computer are turned off The O scanner is off when the operate button is out not pushed down below the surface of the panel 1 Locate the SCSI cable that came with your scanner 2 Squeeze the lock releases on the cable connector and plug the cable into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner The cable is secure when both connector locks snap in Then connect the other end to the SCSI port on your computer or another SCSI device in the chain and tighten the screws to secure the cable If you are using a cable other than the one provided the 4 length of the cable must not exceed 9 8 feet 3 meters If you Voted are connecting multiple SCSI devices the total length of the SCSI bus cables must not exceed 19 7 feet 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly 3 Locate the SCSI terminator switch at the rear of the scanner If the scanner is the only SCSI device in the chain or if it s the last device in the chain leave the terminator turned on Turn the terminator switch off if you ve connected your scanner in the middle of a SCSI chain Anton O Do not use an external terminator Q 4 Plug in the power cables for your computer scanner and other external SCSI devices Power On Your Scanner and System Always turn your scanner and other SCSI devices on before you turn on the computer Otherwise the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software The o
78. r is open The interlock switch detects the cover is open Possible bad driver or power supply voltage is detected pause between beej An illegal paper memory setting is detected no pause A short circuited printhead fan is detected A platen gap adjust error is detected Micro adjust limit is detected continuous beeps m ii a ldel Page 1 Sec 1 y k Ln Col eA pA PATO 11 Save this new file in your application and close PageManager Scanning and Retouching a Photo Next we ll scan a photo using Adobe PhotoDeluxe to capture the scanned image and retouch it as necessary before adding it to the document If you haven t already installed PhotoDeluxe see page 19 for instructions 1 To begin place the photo you want to scan face down on the scanner Align the photo s horizontal and vertical edges with the scales on the top and right side of the document table See the illustration on page 30 2 Close the scanner cover 3 Start Adobe PhotoDeluxe by double clicking its icon on your desktop Windows or in the Adobe PhotoDeluxe folder on your hard drive Macintosh 4 When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears click GET amp FIX PHOTO Windows or Get Photo Macintosh le Adobe PhotoD eluxe Business Edition click GET amp FIX eres PHOTO Windows or Get Photo F CET amp FIX PHOTO PHOTO Macintosh to start SPECIALErrECTS PROJECTS scanning INTERNET e BUSINESS EDITION T SEND amp
79. ram you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging or another image editing program The Scan Buttons palette appears on the screen whenever PageManager is running so you can select the destination program or device for your scanned images If it doesn t appear open the PageManager View menu and click the Scan Buttons option Scan Buttons PageManager program icon with the Start button assigned to it The icon that contains the Start button icon indicates where images scanned using the Start button will be sent You can select PageManager as the destination program for your scanned images if you don t want them to load into a different program Follow the instructions in these sections to set up the Scan Buttons m Assigning a Destination to the Start Button below m Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette on page 49 m Selecting Scan Button Settings on page 51 Once you ve assigned applications to the Scan Buttons palette you can also access them directly for scanning by clicking them with the mouse See Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons on page 51 Assigning a Destination to the Start Button PageManager is the default destination program for the Start button To have another application start when the Start button is pressed see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for instructions Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette If you want to add program or device
80. reinstall your scanner software Scanning Problems If the file size is too big Adjust your scan settings Try selecting a lower resolution dpi or scan only part of the image 85 If your scanned image is blurred or distorted If your scanned image is faint or has gaps m Check the position and condition m Check the brightness Decrease 86 the software or driver s brightness setting Try adjusting the Gamma setting Check the condition of your original If the document is damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan Check that the document is placed flush against the document table of your document Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner s document table glass If only part of the image is blurred part of your document may be wrinkled or warped Make sure the document table glass is clean Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface If your image scans at an angle Check the position of your source document It may be placed at an angle on the document table Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table If the edges of the document are not scanned m Check the position of your source document Adjust your document s position so that the image is within the glass area The documen
81. rency unit 68 cleaning removing 65 Paper support 65 75 L Photographs scanning 34 to 47 54 Power on sequence Light scanner 79 to 81 Presto PageManager Loading paper adding destinations 49 to 50 auto document feeder 75 to 77 assigning destinations 48 manually 44 77 OCR Loading slides and film scan button settings on document table 71 to 72 Start button scanning 30 to 34 using film holders 69 to 71 Start button setup 47 to 48 Lock transportation R M Recommended settings Macintosh Reflective cee installing software 23 to 27 Removing scanner cover screen calibration Resizing images 56 system requirements Resolution choosing 54 to 55 Maintenance Manuals viewing electronic 59 to 60 Moving the scanner S Safety approvals 94 to 97 O Safety instructions Scaling images One touch scanning see Start button Scan button settings PageManager Operate Scanner button 79 to cover light 79 to 81 light 80 Optical character recognition OCR specifications 93 to Options Scanning auto document feeder 73 to 77 82 to 83 how to 43 to 47 purchasing with Start button 30 to 34 transparency unit 67 to 73 Screen calibration Macintosh Windows SCSI interface specifications 100 Selecting a driver 52 to 54 Service 91 to 92 Settings software 54 Setup problems 81 Slides loading 71 to 72 Software installation Macintosh
82. rt your system m To turn off scanner monitoring see Enabling Scanner Monitoring in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide If the scanner lid seems loose This is normal Your scanner has a self adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover If yowre having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment m Make sure the option is correctly installed and connected to the scanner s option interface m Make sure you select the correct Document Source setting for the option and your image Auto Document Feeder ADF TPU for neg Film or TPU for pos Film m Make sure the unit is completely closed m If you re using the transparency unit make sure it is turned on If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder To clear jammed paper in the optional auto document feeder follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Push down the release lever to slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper release lever 3 Slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism Be careful not to pull too hard the paper may tear making it more difficult to remove 4 If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism open the cover to remove it ADF cover 5 After removing jammed paper make sure that the cover is closed and push the feeder mechanism down until it clicks into place
83. ser s Guide on your CD ROM For instructions on using the creative software see your application s electronic manual or online help 43 44 Placing Your Original Document Placing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important Follow these steps 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table glass If you re scanning a transparency the optional transparency unit should be installed and turned on corner of the document 2 Position the document so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and right side of the document table 3 Close the scanner cover slowly Be careful not to move the document The self adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the Vote cover But if your document is too thick to fit under the cover you can remove the cover as described on page 62 Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Once the document is placed on the scanner and the scanner is turned on you can start EPSON TWAIN to capture the image into your graphics application Follow these steps to start EPSON TWAIN from your application software the steps may vary depending on your application 1 Start your application software by selecting the program icon in its program folder 2 Select the scanner source Open the File menu and choose Select Source Import o
84. t table has non readable areas around the edges If part of your document extends beyond the maximum limits marked on the document table edge guides you may have to reposition your document so that the image you want to scan is within the readable area 87 88 If the color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image Make sure your document is flat If the document is very thick or warped at the edges the edges of the image may be discolored Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light If your document is too large part of the document extends beyond the document table and that edge may not be in contact with the document table Change the position of the document If the colors in the image look too dark or odd Make sure your software settings are correct for your document type Try adjusting the brightness with your application software Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen If you are using the transparency unit make sure the rectangular window near the hinges on the base is uncovered or make sure the top of the transparency unit is closed when scanning If straight lines in the image are jagged The document may have been placed at an angle on the document table Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table The image does not loo
85. technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day The following tables list the contact information Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com EPSON Internet FTP If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or Site other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Forum on Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu CompuServe prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about SoundAdvicesM EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 92 To speak to a technical support representative dial 310 974 1970 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Bef
86. til the two shades of gray match as closely as possible two shades of gray match as closely as possible 4 _b 30 rea gt 16 Cancel x Cancel before calibration after calibration 7 Click OK to register the calibration setting 8 The Setup completion dialog box appears Click OK 9 Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 26 If You re Using a Macintosh If you are using Mac OS 8 1 you need to install the Macintosh Update before installing the scanner software This is available Vote online from the Apple web site If you are using Mac OS 8 5 or later check the Apple web site for any updates 1 Turn on your scanner first Then turn on your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs 23 If you see the following message click OK and continue with step 2 The software needed to use the device Perfection1200 cannot be found Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary software 2 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive If necessary double
87. tting groups and click Batch Scan m Color management select Configuration and click ICM sRGB Windows 98 or ColorSync Macintosh m Image corrections use the Image Controls Color Adjustment Tone Correction and ATO Auto Exposure tools Availability of these tools depends on the Image Type selected If ICM sRGB is selected on the Configuration screen these tools are not available For more information see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide 53 54 Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans a more detailed listing is available in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Image type Photograph Small photograph to be enlarged Magazine Newspaper text only Text for OCR Text with images Line art 35 mm film negative 4 x 5 or Brownie film negative 35 mm slide or 4 x 5 transparency Recommended application PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe PageManager PageManager PageManager PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe PhotoDeluxe Recommended Image Type Color Photo Color Photo Color Photo OCR OCR Copy amp Fax automatically selects Auto Area Segmentation AAS Line Art TPU for neg Film TPU for neg Film TPU for pos Film Scanning resolution for printing 2 300 dpi 300 dpi to 2400 dpi 300
88. two shades of gray match as closely as possible two shades of gray match as closely as possible 4 PE e E gt 16 Cancel x Cancel before calibration after calibration 8 Click OK to register the calibration setting 21 22 9 Click Finish to exit the Add New EAEE Hardware Wizard zA EPSON Perfection1200 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires You will find the Scanners and lt Cameras icon in the Control Panel a after EPSON TWAIN is installed ce 10 Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 26 If You re Using Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 95 If you are using Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 95 follow these steps l Insert the Windows EPSON Perfection 1200 CD ROM into your drive An EPSON Window appears If the windows does not automatically appear double click the My Computer icon on the desktop then double click your CD ROM drive icon Double click the EPSON icon The EPSON screen appears followed by the License Agreement Read the agreement then
89. up instructions for your scanner scanning tips and troubleshooting advice It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manuals and installing the optional equipment For details on using the scanner software TWAIN see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation antis Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your Q g Notes contain important information about your scanner Voted Tip Tips contain hints for great scanning Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready However be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below For optimum performance a faster processor and more memory are recommended If you are scanning high resolution images you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system including the video card monitor and Vote software See the documentation for these products for details Windows m An IBM compatible PC with a 486 66 MHz or faster processor m Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 m 16MB RAM 32MB recommended m 50MB available hard disk space m Available PCI slot for the Adaptec SCSI card included with your scanner m C
90. urce atbec z sole JOGUTTEH ar Flatbed PRE Destination Image Type Color Photo A FF Unsharp Mask Source w 8 50 H 11 70 inches Ef Destination Screen web x o Resolution 300 z dpi 25 60 MB A Close me Advanced E Advanced window The first time you start EPSON TWAIN you see the Easy window After that you ll see the window that was open the last time you closed EPSON TWAIN To switch between the windows click the Easy or Advanced button Both the Easy and Advanced windows contain the basic settings you need to scan an image The Advanced window however lets you preview your image and select many advanced settings See Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 52 for a summary of these settings or your EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for a complete description Select the type of image such as Color Photo or Line Art and final output destination such as Screen Web or Laser Printer from the Image Type and Destination menus If you re scanning with the Easy window skip to step 5 4 Ifyou re scanning with the Advanced window click the Preview icon to preview your scan You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen Make any other changes you want to adjust for the image for details see Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 52 5 Click the Scan button to scan your imag
91. ws Click Guided to the right for automatic scanning Click Custom to use the scanner s own software Click the D 2 for more information Q Guided Cujtom SPECIAL EFFECTS PROJECTS click the INTERNET Custom button 36 10 The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears If the Easy TWAIN interface appears click the Advanced button so you can access the scanner s advanced features select Color Photo and Document Soure your printer type from the Ten ecPhoo I Image Type and Destination EPSON Stylus Printer Fine Destination menus AUE Sauce w 1264 H 952 fem x click the Auto Exposure and Auto Locate buttons EPSON TWAIN 4 BBE EPSON TWAIN EZY Target w 1264 H 352 El cm Resolution 150 z chi ME 6400 gt fo Preview s Settings Di EJ Configuration click Scan to scan g E i 7 Scan rs the image z EE 2 Scan the final image using the specified settings 11 When the Advanced EPSON TWAIN window appears the scanner pre scans the picture automatically When it finishes select these settings Set the Image Type to Color Photo which sets the scanner to capture colors Set the Destination to EPSON Stylus Printer Fine or EPSON Stylus Printer Photo or another setting for your printer if you are not using an EPSON printer which sets the scanner to capture a lev
92. y stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible Screen Calibration Screen Calibration Adjust the slider below until the gray Adjust the slider below until the gray areas appear the same areas appear the same before calibration after calibration 9 Click OK to register the calibration setting Then your Macintosh automatically restarts You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to Voted recalibrate your screen at a later time select Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder 10 Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 26 25 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals Before you begin m Check the CD ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD ROM for your operating system m Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off 1 Insert the scanner software CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 2 Windows An EPSON Window appears If the window does not automatically appear double click the My Computer icon on the desktop then double click your CD ROM drive icon Double click the EPSON icon Bass ORE Meh Macintosh Double click the EPSON aera gin eae CD ROM icon to open it if necessary cata Ga ia ges then double click the EPSON icon EPSON Perfection 1200 Scanne

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