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10000XL.book Page 2 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson scanner. Epson is Not Responsible For Any Use Of This Information As Applied To Other Scanners.
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10000XL.book Page 7 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Welcome The Epson Expression® 10000XL is a 48-bit color, professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and business graphics users. With Epson’s ColorTrue® II Imaging System, the scanner reproduces images of amazingly accurate detail and color. Achieving up to 2400 × 4800 dpi hardware resolution with Epson’s proprietary Micro Step Drive™ technology, the Epson Expression 10000XL is one of the fastest scanners in its class.
10000XL.book Page 8 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more about your Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. In addition to the printed materials, help utilities and electronic manuals are available. Here’s where to look for help: ■ Start Here sheet The Start Here sheet tells you how to set up your scanner and install its software. It also tells you about some of your scanner’s special features.
10000XL.book Page 9 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Viewing Your Electronic Reference Guide To view the electronic Reference Guide, you must have a web browser such as Netscape Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, versions 4.0 or later, or Apple® SafariTM 1.0 or later. If you haven’t already installed the guide on your computer, see the Start Here sheet for instructions. To open the guide, double-click the Expression 10000XL Reference Guide icon on your desktop.
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10000XL.book Page 11 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Chapter 1 Scanning Basics This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for using EPSON Scan, the scanning software that comes with your Epson Expression 10000XL.
10000XL.book Page 12 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 2. Close the document cover, being careful not to move the document. Tip: If the edges of your document don’t scan properly, move it in about 1/16 of an inch (1.5 mm) from the edges of the glass. You can raise or remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item— such as a photo in an album—that doesn’t fit under the cover. Simply lift the back of the cover straight up.
10000XL.book Page 13 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning Your Image You can open EPSON Scan from any TWAIN-compliant imaging application, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, and then scan images into your application, as described below. Note: The examples in this chapter assume that you’re using EPSON Scan with an imaging application. You can also use EPSON Scan in “standalone” mode to scan images directly to a file on your computer’s hard drive (see page 27).
10000XL.book Page 14 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 5. Click the Preview button to see a preview of your scan. Note: The Thumbnail preview screen is shown at right. Depending on your selected mode, you may see the Normal preview screen instead. See page 15 to switch between the Thumbnail and Normal preview screens. In Home Mode, you can click the Auto preview checkbox to make the preview screen open automatically whenever you launch EPSON Scan. 6.
10000XL.book Page 15 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Using the Preview Screen The preview screen lets you select the area of your image you want to scan. You do this by drawing a box (or marquee) around the previewed image. It also lets you make adjustments to your image before scanning. There are two ways to preview images: ■ In the Thumbnail preview screen, EPSON Scan automatically locates and crops the image you’ve placed on the scanner, and corrects the angle of the image if it’s tilted.
10000XL.book Page 16 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM in the Thumbnail preview screen, the document table area is already cropped out, but you may still need to apply a marquee to remove any borders. ■ By target size If you know how you plan to use the final image (for example, if you’re printing it as a 4 × 6 photo or digitally projecting it), you can create a marquee with exactly the right proportions.
10000XL.book Page 17 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM On the Normal preview screen, you can check the results of your adjustments more closely by clicking the Zoom button. Or (on both preview screens) you can use the Densitometer to inspect the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Click the Densitometer button, then hold your mouse pointer over the image to view color components on the Densitometer screen. For details, click the Help button.
10000XL.book Page 18 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning a Photo With Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements (included with your scanner) provides a variety of powerful tools for image editing, along with recipes and step-by-step instructions. Follow the example below to scan a photo in Home Mode with Photoshop Elements. Note: This example shows you how to scan one photo at a time. You can also place several photos on the scanner and scan them; see page 38. 1.
10000XL.book Page 19 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM You see the EPSON Scan dialog box: Select Home Mode 5. Select Home Mode from the selection box at the top of the screen. 6. In the Document Type list, choose Photo. 7. Choose an Image Type: ■ Color for color photos ■ Grayscale for black-and-white photos 8.
10000XL.book Page 20 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 9. Click the Preview button. Your image is scanned and appears in the preview screen. 10. Click and drag within the preview image to select the area you want to scan (see page 15) and to have image quality adjustments automatically applied to this area. For best results, avoid selecting any borders in your image. 11. If necessary, click the button to rotate the image upright. Click the button to create a mirror image. 12.
10000XL.book Page 21 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Creating Editable Text With ABBYY FineReader Sprint The ABBYY FineReader Sprint software included with your scanner lets you turn almost any printed document into editable text. You can scan a single page of text— or if you have the optional automatic document feeder, you can scan an entire stack of documents and save the text for editing. Follow the example below to scan a document in Office Mode with ABBYY FineReader Sprint. 1.
10000XL.book Page 22 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM You see the EPSON Scan dialog box: Select Office Mode 4. Choose Office Mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan screen. 5. Choose Black&White as the Image Type setting. 6. For the Document Source, select Document Table if you’re scanning a single sheet. If you’re using the automatic document feeder, select ADF - Single-sided or ADF - Double-sided as appropriate for your document. 7.
10000XL.book Page 23 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 11. When your document finishes scanning, close EPSON Scan to view it in ABBYY FineReader. Note: If you have trouble accurately converting your document, click the Preview button before scanning and adjust the Threshold slider so that the image appears neither too light nor too dark. 12. Click the Save button.
10000XL.book Page 24 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM You see the EPSON Scan dialog box: Select Professional Mode Scroll down to see more options 3. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list at the top of the screen. Note: You may have to scroll down to see some of the settings referred to in the following steps. 4. Under the Original settings, choose the Auto Exposure Type: Photo to optimize exposure for photos, or Document to optimize exposure for printed material. 5.
10000XL.book Page 25 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM ■ 16-bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black-and-white photos or images Note: Make sure your application supports 16-bit grayscale.
10000XL.book Page 26 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 9. Use the following Adjustment settings on the main screen to modify your image as necessary. Auto Adjust – If you’ve turned off Continuous auto exposure (see page 32), click this button to apply your color management settings and have the software determine the best exposure and color balance for your scan. (If Continuous auto exposure is turned on, clicking this button has no effect.
10000XL.book Page 27 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan To speed up your workflow, you can use EPSON Scan in “standalone” mode to scan images directly to a file on your computer’s hard drive. 1. Start EPSON Scan: ■ Windows: Click Start, open the Programs folder, open the EPSON Scan folder, and then click EPSON Scan. ■ Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, and then click EPSON Scan. Note: If you have multiple scanners installed, you are prompted to choose your scanner.
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10000XL.book Page 29 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Chapter 2 Getting the Most From Your Scanner This chapter gives you information about improving the quality of your scanned images and making your workflow more efficient.
10000XL.book Page 30 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Selecting a Suitable Resolution Resolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) your image contains. The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image you’re scanning and how you plan to use it. For most images, use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution. For example, use a scanning resolution of 200 dpi if you want to print at 600 dpi.
10000XL.book Page 31 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Getting Color Accuracy If the colors in your scanned image don’t match those in your original document, make sure you’ve selected an appropriate Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Auto Exposure Type (Professional Mode). In Professional Mode, try selecting an Image Type setting that offers greater color depth. When scanning, it’s important to marquee-select just the area you want to scan (see page 15).
10000XL.book Page 32 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 4. Unless you’re using a specialized color space for your work, it is recommended that you select Adobe RGB as the Target. This provides a wide color gamut that works well for monitors, ink jet printers, and the majority of output devices. 5. If you are using Adobe Photoshop 5.0 or above, select Display preview using monitor compensation to match colors between images viewed in EPSON Scan and Photoshop.
10000XL.book Page 33 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Enhancing Image Quality EPSON Scan includes various filters that let you improve the quality of your images. For photos and film, you can restore the color of faded images, and (for film only) you can reduce the appearance of graininess and digitally remove specks of dust from your images. Other filters let you sharpen your images, or eliminate moiré patterns when scanning magazines, newspapers, or similar printed materials.
10000XL.book Page 34 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Using the Unsharp Mask Filter If you have photographic images that look slightly fuzzy or indistinct, you can sharpen them by turning on the Unsharp Mask Filter in Office or Professional Mode. (In Home Mode, the filter is automatically applied and you cannot deselect it.) Before After 1. Preview your image, then marquee-select the area you want to scan. 2. In Office Mode, select Unsharp Mask Filter in the Image Adjustments section.
10000XL.book Page 35 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Using the Descreening Filter If you’re scanning printed materials, such as magazines, postcards, or newspapers, or when scanning certain ink jet prints, use the Descreening Filter to reduce the appearance of moiré patterns in the image. Before After 1. Preview your image, then marquee-select the area you want to scan. 2.
10000XL.book Page 36 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Using Dust Removal When scanning film with the optional TPU (see page 44), you can use the Dust Removal filter to digitally remove unwanted specks of dust from your film. This feature works in both Home and Professional Mode, but Professional Mode lets you control how strongly the filter is applied. Before After 1. Before scanning, make sure the document table is clean and remove as much dust as possible from your photos. 2.
10000XL.book Page 37 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Using Grain Reduction You can use the Grain Reduction filter to reduce the appearance of graininess in your scanned film. This filter is available only in Professional Mode. 1. Preview your image, then marquee-select the area you want to scan. 2. In Professional Mode, scroll down to the Adjustments section and then select Grain Reduction. 3. Click (Windows) or decrease the effect.
10000XL.book Page 38 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Batch Scanning Photos and Film If you’re working with photos or film, you can place multiple images on the scanner, and then scan them all at once (instead of one-by-one) with EPSON Scan. This lets you quickly digitize large numbers of images. Note: If you have the Photo version of the scanner, you can use the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Job Manager for high-capacity batch scanning. For details, see the on-screen guide included with the software.
10000XL.book Page 39 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Previewing Your Images in Thumbnail Mode When scanning multiple images, you can use the Thumbnail preview screen to locate each image automatically. (To select multiple images in the Normal preview screen, see page 17.) Follow these steps: 1. Start EPSON Scan and follow the instructions on page 23 (for photos) or on page 49 (for film) to make the correct settings for your document.
10000XL.book Page 40 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 4. Click and drag within each image to select just the area you want to scan (see page 15 for details on marquee-selecting images). For best results, avoid including borders in your images. This enables EPSON Scan to apply the optimal exposure and color balance settings (see page 31). 5. To see an enlarged version of an image, click the image to select it (selected images are outlined in blue). Then click the Full Size tab. 6.
10000XL.book Page 41 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning With the a Start Button The a Start button opens EPSON Scan—or in Windows, you can set it to open another application of your choice. If you set it to open Photoshop Elements, EPSON Scan launches automatically after Photoshop opens. If you choose another program, you must start EPSON Scan manually after opening the program.
10000XL.book Page 42 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 For all Windows users except XP, follow these steps to set up the a Start button: 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel. 2. Select Epson Expression 10000XL and click the Properties button. 3. Click the Events tab. You see the window to the right. 4.
10000XL.book Page 43 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Chapter 3 Using Optional Equipment There are three options available for the Epson Expression 10000XL: ■ Transparency unit (B12B813362), page 44 ■ Automatic document feeder (B813212), page 53 ■ Network Image Express interface card (B12B808393), page 61 Note: If you have the Photo version of the scanner, the transparency unit is included. You can purchase these accessories from the Epson StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting www.epsonstore.
10000XL.book Page 44 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Transparency Unit The transparency unit (B12B813362) lets you scan transparent materials—35 mm slides, filmstrips, and negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, medium format (120/220) film, and nonstandard film sizes up to 12.2 × 16.5 inches (309 × 420 mm). To switch from scanning transparent materials to ordinary paper documents, see page 52. Note: The transparency unit is optional for the GA version of the Expression 10000XL. It is included with the Photo version.
10000XL.book Page 45 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Installing the Transparency Unit 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off, then unplug the power cord from the scanner. Document cover 2. Fully open the scanner’s document cover, then lift it straight up. 3. Lower the transparency unit onto the scanner, so that the pins fit into the holes as shown. Transparency unit 4. Use a coin to turn the transportation lock to the Unlock position.
10000XL.book Page 46 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 5. Close the transparency unit. 6. Connect the transparency unit cable to the scanner’s OPTION port, then tighten its screws. Using the Transparency Unit Before using the transparency unit (TPU), you need to remove the reflective document mat and make sure the glass on both the document table and the TPU is clean. 1. Open the transparency unit. 1 2.
10000XL.book Page 47 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 6. Place the transparency guide at the back edge of the document glass, so that its alignment pins fit into the holes as shown. Placing Standard Film Sizes on the Scanner Use the film holders that came with the transparency unit to scan 35 mm slides, filmstrips, and negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, and medium format (120/220) film. 1. Place the film holder on a flat surface.
10000XL.book Page 48 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 2. Make sure the transparency guide is in place at the back edge of the document glass (see page 47). Then place the film holder on the document glass, aligning the arrow marks as shown. When scanning large numbers of images, you can place a second film holder on the scanner next to the first one. The holders can be for different sizes of film (unless you plan to scan 35 mm slides using the Thumbnail preview screen; see page 50). 3.
10000XL.book Page 49 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning Your Film You can scan your film in either Home Mode or Professional Mode. For greater control over your scanned images, choose Professional Mode. Note: Be sure to select the correct Document Type (in Home Mode) or Film Type (in Professional Mode): Positive Film, Color Negative Film, or B&W Negative Film.
10000XL.book Page 50 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM ■ Color Smoothing to reduce color variations without lessening sharpness ■ 16-bit Grayscale for the highest quality scans of black-and-white photos or images Note: Make sure your application supports 16-bit grayscale. ■ 8-bit Grayscale for high quality scans of black-and-white photos or images Click (Windows) or (Macintosh) to see more options, then choose Best or Draft for the Scanning Quality. 5. Choose a resolution setting (50 to 12800 dpi).
10000XL.book Page 51 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 10. Use these Adjustment settings (on the main screen) to modify your images as necessary. Auto Adjust – If you’ve turned off Continuous auto exposure, click this button to apply your color management settings and have the software determine the best exposure and color balance for your scan. (If Continuous auto exposure is turned on, clicking this button has no effect; see page 31.
10000XL.book Page 52 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning Paper Documents If you want to scan an ordinary paper document while leaving the transparency unit installed, follow these steps. 1. Remove the transparency guide. 2. Insert the reflective document mat, top edge first, being careful to keep the mat’s white surface from getting caught under the frame of the TPU. 3. Insert the tabs along the bottom edge of the mat to hold it in place. 4.
10000XL.book Page 53 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Automatic Document Feeder The optional automatic document feeder (B813212) lets you feed multi-page documents into your scanner. You can use it to scan single- or double-sided pages. The document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition), or for creating an image database. Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts shown below.
10000XL.book Page 54 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Note: The automatic document feeder (ADF) is heavy, so be sure to have someone help you with this procedure. Also, because the document feeder is large, leave adequate space around the scanner for handling it. 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off, then unplug the power cord from the scanner. 2. Fully open the scanner’s document cover, then lift it straight out. 3.
10000XL.book Page 55 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 5. Mount the ADF on the installation screws, as shown. Warning: The ADF is heavy. Ask for assistance when lifting it. 6. Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the screwdriver tool. 7. Attach the ADF cable to the scanner’s OPTION port, then tighten its connector screws. 8. Make sure the high-speed/ low-speed switch is set to the circular mark (for high-speed scanning) as shown. 9. Close the ADF.
10000XL.book Page 56 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Loading Pages in the Automatic Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 100 pieces of paper, based on a paper weight of 55 g/m2, up to a total thickness of about 1/2 inch (12 mm). If you’re using 20 pound bond paper, it’s somewhat thicker and heavier (75 g/m2), so you won’t be able to load quite as many sheets.
10000XL.book Page 57 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Follow these steps to load a document: 1. Arrange the pages of your document into a stack. If necessary, slide the edge guide out of the way, then place the stack face-up on the ADF’s input tray. Insert it short end first until it meets resistance. Do not force it into the ADF. Portrait A Landscape Insert left edge first A Insert bottom edge first 2. Slide the edge guide flush against the stack, but not too tightly.
10000XL.book Page 58 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Scanning Your Document You can scan your document in either Office Mode (for text and business documents) or Professional Mode (for photos and other graphics). See page 21 for instructions on scanning a document for OCR. Note: Do not feed valuable photographs or artwork into the ADF; misfeeding could result in wrinkling or damage. Instead, place such items individually on the scanner glass.
10000XL.book Page 59 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Open the ADF to determine where the paper jam is located. 2. If pages jammed while feeding, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed pages from the top or bottom. Open cover on left side Note: Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them.
10000XL.book Page 60 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 3. If pages jammed while ejecting, open the cover on the right and remove the pages as shown. Note: Pull out jammed pages slowly to avoid tearing them. 4. Open the cover on top of the ADF and check for any pages inside.
10000XL.book Page 61 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Network Image Express Interface Card This section explains how to install the optional Network Image Express interface card (B12B808393) in your scanner. Setting Up Client Computers Before connecting the scanner to your network, make sure any computer you want to use for scanning is set up properly.
10000XL.book Page 62 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 4. Plug in the scanner and reconnect its cables. 5. Initialize the card by holding down its RESET button (to the right of the connector) while you turn on the scanner. Continue holding down the button for about 10 seconds, until the card’s red and green lights (to the left of the connector) turn on. Now you’re ready to connect the scanner to your network. Connecting the Scanner to Your Network 1. Turn off the scanner. 2.
10000XL.book Page 63 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Setting Up EPSON Scan Follow these steps to use the EPSON Scan Settings utility to enable network scanning. 1. Start EPSON Scan Settings: ■ Windows: Click Start, open the Programs folder, open the EPSON Scan folder, then click EPSON Scan Settings. ■ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder, then click EPSON Scan Settings. ■ Macintosh OS 9: Click the Apple icon, open Control Panels, and then select EPSON Scan Settings.
10000XL.book Page 64 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 5. Click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see this message: If you have any problems, see the Troubleshooting section in the Network Image Express Card User’s Guide. 6. Click OK to save your settings. Now you are ready to scan. See Chapter 1 for instructions on using the EPSON Scan software. Note: Do not use the Fast User Switching function while scanning (Macintosh OS X 10.3 only).
10000XL.book Page 65 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Chapter 4 Maintenance To protect your scanner and ensure that it continues to operate well, follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Transporting the scanner ■ Cleaning the scanner Caution: Never open the scanner case. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contact Epson.
10000XL.book Page 66 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically. 1. Press the . power button to turn the scanner off, and unplug the power cord. Caution: Always unplug the scanner before cleaning. 2. Use a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the outer case. Caution: Be careful not to spill liquid or let water get into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage them.
10000XL.book Page 67 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Chapter 5 Solving Problems This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving problems. It also tells you how to uninstall your scanner software, and how to contact Epson in case you need help. If the scanner’s Error light is on or flashing, see “Checking the Status Lights” in the next section to determine the reason.
10000XL.book Page 68 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Checking the Status Lights You can diagnose some problems by checking the scanner’s lights, as described below. If you don’t find the answer here, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 69. Error light Ready light a Start button . Power button Light Scanner Status Ready light is on or The green Ready light is on when the scanner is ready to scan. It flashes when scanning is in progress. flashing. Error and Ready lights are both off.
10000XL.book Page 69 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you’re having trouble setting up your scanner, scanning, or getting the quality you want from your scans. Scanner Problems You see an error message when you try to scan. The Ready light doesn’t come on or flashes. ■ Check the cable connections, and make sure the scanner is turned on. ■ If you have a USB connection, use the cable that came with the scanner. Try using a different USB port.
10000XL.book Page 70 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM The scanner doesn’t scan your image. ■ Make sure the scanner is ready to scan. Wait until the Ready light stops flashing and remains on. Remove the jammed pages, following the instructions on page 59. ■ Check the Windows Device Manager. If there are any Unknown Device icons, select them and click Remove or Uninstall. The automatic document feeder is running too slowly.
10000XL.book Page 71 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Software Problems ■ Make sure the white part of the document cover (or the white ADF belt, if you’re using the document feeder) is clean. ■ If the edges of your image are light, they may not scan. Use the Normal preview screen, or increase the size of the thumbnail cropping area (see page 15). EPSON Scan doesn’t work properly. ■ Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements listed on page 83. ■ Check your computer’s memory.
10000XL.book Page 72 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Quality Problems ■ Make sure your original photo or document is in good condition. If it’s damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. If the original looks okay, check for solutions in the sections below. Note: You can use various filters— such as Color Restoration or Dust Removal—to clean up your original images (see page 33). The colors in your scanned image look different from the colors in the original document.
10000XL.book Page 73 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM ■ Try applying the Unsharp Mask Filter (see page 34). ■ Make sure the document table glass is clean. ■ Make sure the scanner is on a flat, stable surface, and your document didn’t shift during scanning. scanning without the cover, place paper over the edges of the document to block outside light. Your image scans at an angle. The edges of the document aren’t scanned properly.
10000XL.book Page 74 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM A line of pixels is missing from the image. ■ If a line of pixels is missing from the scanned image on your screen, the scanner sensor is not working correctly. See “Where To Get Help” on page 77. ■ If a line of pixels is missing from your printouts, your printer may need cleaning or have some other problem. See your printer manual. Moiré (cross-hatch) patterns appear in the scanned image. ■ In EPSON Scan, select the Descreening Filter checkbox.
10000XL.book Page 75 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Uninstalling Your Scanner Software If you need to uninstall EPSON Scan, follow the instructions below. Be sure to remove your software as described here before reinstalling it. Note: To uninstall other software included with your scanner, see the online help documents included with those programs. Windows 1. Turn off the scanner and disconnect it from your computer. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs utility in the Windows Control Panel. 3.
10000XL.book Page 76 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM You see this screen: Select Uninstall 6. Select Uninstall from the Easy Install list. Then click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. When you’re done, click Quit to close the EPSON Scan Installer screen. See the Start Here sheet to reinstall your software.
10000XL.book Page 77 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Where To Get Help If you are having problems with your scanner, see the contact information in the section below. If you are having problems with any of the software that came with your scanner, see page 78.
10000XL.book Page 78 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Software Technical Support Use the resources listed below for help with software that came with your scanner: Software Telephone and Fax* Online and E-mail EPSON Scan U.S. (562) 276-4382 support.epson.com Canada: (905) 709-3839 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday ABBYY FineReader Sprint (510) 226-6719 www.abbyyusa.com 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday support@abbyyusa.
10000XL.book Page 79 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Appendix A Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 29280 × 41280 pixels (2400 dpi) Color depth 48-bit internal/48-bit external Grayscale depth 16-bit internal/16-bit external Maximum document size 12.2 × 17.
10000XL.book Page 80 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer (available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode) 1 type user-defined Interfaces USB 2.
10000XL.book Page 81 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Encoding/decoding DS-Link Logic level 3.
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10000XL.book Page 83 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Appendix B Requirements and Notices 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’re scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space. Note: Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software.
10000XL.book Page 84 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM Macintosh ■ Macintosh PowerPC G3; PowerPC G4 with 500 MHz or faster processor recommended ■ OS 9.1 to 9.2 or OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x Note: Check the Apple web site for any updates to your operating system. Fast User Switching is not supported for Mac® OS X 10.3 users. ■ USB (1.1 or 2.0) or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port. To use the scanner’s optional network card, your computer must be connected to an existing network using TCP/IP. USB 2.
10000XL.book Page 85 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM ■ If you use an extension cord, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord doesn’t exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet doesn’t exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ■ Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself. ■ Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner. ■ Never open the scanner case.
10000XL.book Page 86 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 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.
10000XL.book Page 87 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy 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, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
10000XL.book Page 88 Friday, June 4, 2004 1:57 PM 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.
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