Color Image Scanner Color Image Scanner Startup Guide Printed in Singapore 00.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 COVER.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Where to Find Information Startup Guide (this document) Describes how to set up and use the scanner. Basic scanning operations are covered. It also explains how to install and configure the EPSON scanner software. Online Reference Guide Provides basic information about scanning.
R R4C5940 Rev. C Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee A5 size 3/30/01 FRONT.FM Pass 3 ® Color Image Scanner All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 STARTG.TOC Pass 3 Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INTRO.FM Pass 3 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ❏ Use only the AC adapter model A110B/E that comes with your scanner. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. ❏ The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner with which it was included.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INTRO.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee ❏ If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INTRO.FM Pass 3 ❏ Beware of electrical shock hazards. ❏ Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. ❏ Never disassemble or attempt to repair the scanner and the option. ❏ Do not expose to water or excess humidity. ❏ Do not place multiple loads on the electrical outlet. ❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INTRO.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INTRO.FM Pass 3 For United Kingdom Users The following safety information applies to the AC adapter. Safety information w Warning: Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Chapter 1 1 Setting up the Scanner Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Getting to Know Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee SETUP.FM Pass 3 Unpacking the Scanner When you unpack your EPSON Perfection 1240U/ Perfection 1240U Photo, make sure the following parts are included and not damaged. If you find any missing or damaged items, contact your EPSON dealer immediately.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 For the Perfection 1240U Photo 1 (For use with “EPSON Photo Print”) Film adapter Film holders Note: The Perfection 1240U Photo comes with the Film Adaptor which is also available as an option for the Perfection 1240U. See “Option” in your Online Reference Guide for details.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee SETUP.FM Pass 3 Getting to Know Your Scanner The scanner has one indicator light and three buttons. Start button Copy button Scan button light Light Pattern Color Scanner Status F Green Initializing or busy scanning. N Green Ready to scan images. N/F Red An error has occurred. See “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” in Online Reference Guide for more information. N/A The scanner is turned off.
R R4C5940 Rev. C Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Buttons 1 Button Function ] Start Scans and sends the captured image to an assigned application in a single step. Before using this feature, make sure you have installed EPSON TWAIN and EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner. See your Online Reference Guide for more details. t Copy Scans and sends the captured image to a copy utility in EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner: ❏ Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. ❏ Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 ❏ Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity and excessive dirt or dust. Also avoid using or storing the scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and humidity. ❏ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. ❏ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee SETUP.FM Pass 3 Initializing the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. 2. Connect the AC power cord packed with your scanner to the AC adapter supplied with your scanner. 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 6. Make sure the carriage moves slightly and the fluorescent lamp on the carriage turns on. carriage (in the home position) 7. The indicator light stays on in green, meaning the scanner has completed initialization. 8. Unplug the scanner. If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in, and then try again.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Make sure that your system meets the requirements. (See “Technical Specifications” in your Online Reference Guide for details.) Then connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub as follows: Note for Macintosh users: Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to your computer.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 SETUP.FM Pass 3 2. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port on your computer, or USB hub. Note: ❏ USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your computer is on or off. If you connect the scanner while your computer is on, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box (for Windows) or a message (for Macintosh) appears to prompt you to install the scanner driver.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Chapter 2 Installing the Software 2 Installing the Scanner Software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Installing the Scanner Software for Windows After connecting the scanner to your computer, install the scanner software (EPSON TWAIN) from the CD-ROM. Note: ❏ If the scanner software is already installed and you are upgrading your system to Windows® 2000, be sure to uninstall it before the upgrade, and then re-install it using the same steps described in this section.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 4. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option (for Windows 98) or the Search for a suitable drive for my device option (for Windows 2000), then click Next. 2 5. Make sure only the Specify a location check box is selected, then proceed to step 6 (for Windows 98 users) or click Next (for Windows 2000 users) before proceeding to step 6. 6.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Windows 2000 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. For Windows 2000 users: When the following dialog box appears, click Yes to continue. Note: If you click No and stop installation, your scanner will appear under Other Devices with a question (?) mark in the Device Manager menu. You must reinstall EPSON TWAIN.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 8. The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. Follow the instructions on the screen. For details, see “Calibrating Your Screen” on page 2-10. Note: If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility does not start automatically, see your Online Reference Guide to calibrate your screen after installing the scanner software. 9.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Installing the application software for Windows 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. A dialog box asking for your preferred language appears. If no dialog box appears, double-click the Cdsetup.exe icon. 3. Select your preferred language and click OK. 4. When the following dialog box appears, click Add Software. 5.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 6. Click OK, then follow the instructions on the screen. The setup program installs the selected applications. Note: ❏ If you see README files in the application folders on the CD-ROM, be sure to read them as they contain up-to-date information on the applications. ❏ The Scanners and Cameras icon appears in Control Panel as shown below, after EPSON TWAIN is installed.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh Before connecting the scanner to your Macintosh computer, install the EPSON scanner software (EPSON TWAIN, EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner, etc.) from the CD-ROM, as follows: 1. Turn on the computer.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 INSTALL.FM Pass 3 5. When a dialog box appears, click Install and then follow the instructions on the screen. 2 When you complete the installation, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. Follow the instructions on page 2-10 to calibrate the screen, and then restart the computer and continue from step 6 below to install other applications. 6.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee INSTALL.FM Pass 3 Calibrating Your Screen To calibrate your screen follow the steps below: 1. Look at the screen and move the slider right or left until the two shades of the gray horizontal stripes match. r Note: View the screen from a short distance. While the gray stripes do not blend perfectly well, try to adjust until the different tones match as closely as possible. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Chapter 3 Using Your Scanner Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Scanning by using the buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Getting Information from Online Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Opening the Online Guide . . . . . .
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Scanning an Image Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. 2. Plug in the scanner. The fluorescent lamp in the carriage turns on. 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 5. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned. document cover 3 corner of the document document table Note: The area with a width of maximum 5mm from both the horizontal and vertical guides is not scanned. 5mm (max.) 5mm (max.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee 6. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: ❏ Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. ❏ Do not place heavy objects on top of the scanner. ❏ For a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover to make it easier to align the document.
R R4C5940 Rev. C Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Scanning by using the buttons Using the Start button to scan 1. Press the ] Start button on your scanner. The EPSON SMART PANEL window appears. 3 The applications available in the EPSON SMART PANEL window are as follows: Copy: Makes copies of your scanned image. Scan to E-mail: Performs scanning process and saves the result or sends e-mails with your scanned image.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Scan to Application: Performs scanning process and sends image data to desired application for further editing. Scan for Creativity: Scans photos and sends the image data to Adobe PhotoDeluxe for creating calendars, cards, labels, and more. 2. Click an application icon. (The example used here is Scan for Creativity.) The following window appears.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 3. Click Scan. The following window appears. 3 4. Click Launch PhotoDeluxe.... The scanned image is sent to PhotoDeluxe. If you want to change more settings, refer to the EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner documentation. Using the Copy button to copy You can use the t Copy button to scan and copy images.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee Scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application 1. Start a TWAIN-compliant application. (The example used here is PhotoDeluxe.) 2. Select Open Special from the File menu, and then select Scan Photo. 3. Choose EPSON TWAIN 5 from the Select your input source list and click OK to open EPSON TWAIN. The following window appears.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 4. The following window appears with a progress bar to indicate the scanning progress. You can see the type of document being scanned. When scanning multiple photos, you can also see the number of scanned images. 3 Images are automatically optimized. You can scan easily and quickly without changing any complex settings.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee When you install the option When you install the option, the following window appears first. Follow the instructions displayed in the window. If you want to scan from the Film Adapter, click the Manual Mode button. For more details, see your Online Reference Guide.
Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee R R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Getting Information from Online Guide Reference Guide To learn more about your scanner, see the Online Reference Guide which includes detailed information on scanning and troubleshooting. You can view the Online Reference Guide directly from the CD, or install it on the hard disk of your computer for viewing.
L R4C5940 Rev. C A5 size 3/30/01 USING.FM Pass 3 Proof Sign-off: KOW K.Tsukagoshi J.Miyakoshi M.Fujimori NOC Lee For Macintosh users: Double-click EPSON Perfection 1240U. A dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. 3. Click the appropriate View button to open the guide of your choice. To install the Online Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Color Image Scanner Color Image Scanner Startup Guide Printed in Singapore 00.
