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1680.book Page ii Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 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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1680.book Page v Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 4 NETWORK SCANNING 65 Setting Up the Scanner Server Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows Me Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 2000 Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 98 Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 66 66 71 75 Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 81 Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows NT 4.
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1680.book Page vii Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS 131 Appendix B INSTALLING THE TCP/IP PROTOCOL 135 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows Me and Windows 2000 136 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 95 and Windows 98 137 Assigning an IP Address for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (First Release) 138 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows NT 4.0 Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.
1680.book Page 1 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 1 Welcome The EPSON Expression® 1680 is a 48-bit color, professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals and business graphics users. It’s ideally suited for small LAN (Local Area Network) users who want to share a scanner within their workgroup. Using EPSON’s ColorTrue® II Imaging System, the scanner reproduces images with amazingly accurate detail and color.
1680.book Page 2 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM About Your Software The EPSON Expression 1680 scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Pro Exclusive professional-quality scanner driver with powerful features for controlling every aspect of your scan. Includes Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) to separate text from background colors, and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning.
1680.book Page 3 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM LaserSoft® SilverFast® SilverFast is professional color scanning software for use with Adobe Photoshop. This high-end scanning program uses artificial intelligence to produce the finest images available from your scanner. By matching the prescan to the final scanned image, SilverFast ensures accurate, high quality scans.
1680.book Page 4 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more about your EPSON Expression 1680 scanner. In addition to the printed materials, help utilities and electronic manuals are available on your computer and CD-ROMs. Here’s where to look for help: ■ Checklist Read the checklist for your scanner model to make sure you have everything. If anything is missing, call EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (United States) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada).
1680.book Page 5 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner. Tips contain additional hints for great scanning.
1680.book Page 6 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM The Reference Guide window opens: Click to view the Reference Guide. Click to install the Reference Guide to your hard drive. 2. Click View Reference Guide. Your browser opens and you see this window: Click a topic to expand its contents.
1680.book Page 7 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click topics on the left to expand the contents. Then click the subtopic you want to view. Expanded contents list Viewing Your Other Electronic Manuals To view your electronic manual for Presto! PageManager for EPSON, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, or any other PDF manuals, you’ll use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it with the other scanner software.
1680.book Page 8 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: ■ 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.
80.book Page 9 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM ■ MonacoEZcolor—For Windows, click Start, Programs, MonacoEZcolor, and then select MonacoEZcolor User Guide. For Macintosh, double-click the MonacoEZcolor folder on your hard drive, and then double-click the MonacoEZcolor User Guide.pdf icon. ■ Adobe Photoshop LE—Insert your Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM. For Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then double-click the Photoshop CD-ROM icon. Finally, double-click the User Guide icon.
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1680.book Page 11 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy. For most installations, just follow the steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Connect the scanner to your computer. 4. Power on your scanner, then power on your computer. 5. Install the scanner software. 6. View your electronic manuals.
1680.book Page 12 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Unpacking Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later.
1680.book Page 13 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Choosing a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider when you set up your scanner: ■ Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate properly. ■ Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where your cable can reach your computer. ■ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.
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1680.book Page 15 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Unlocking the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the back of the scanner. unlocked position To release the transportation lock, slide it to the UNLOCK position, as shown. Always lock the transportation lock before moving the scanner. Also, be sure the carriage is in the home position (shown below). See “Transporting the Scanner” on page 111 for more information.
1680.book Page 16 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Testing Your Scanner’s Operation To make sure your scanner is working properly, it’s a good idea to turn it on before you connect it to your computer. The scanner’s voltage cannot be changed. If the label on the back of the scanner does not display the correct voltage for your area, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord. 1. Plug the scanner’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
1680.book Page 17 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer You can connect the scanner to your computer in any of these ways: ■ USB If you have a Power Macintosh® with built-in USB support or your computer is running Windows Me (Windows Millennium), Windows 2000, or Windows 98 (factory installed), you can connect the Expression 1680 with the USB cable that came with the scanner.
1680.book Page 18 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Connecting to a USB Interface With the USB interface, you can connect or remove your scanner without having to shut down or restart your computer. Don’t disconnect or connect the USB cable when the Expression 1680 is scanning. Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98 must be preinstalled on your computer, not upgraded. There is no USB support for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0. 1. Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner. 2.
1680.book Page 19 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Connecting to a SCSI Interface Before you connect the scanner, you must have an ASPI-compliant SCSI 2 interface board installed in your computer (Adaptec SCSI 2 interface boards are recommended). Some computers come with a SCSI 2 board preinstalled; check your computer documentation. Adaptec Power Domain 2940UW and 2940U2W SCSI boards for the Macintosh are designed for hard drives and are not compatible with scanners.
1680.book Page 20 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 2. Squeeze the lock releases on the lock connector end of your SCSI cable, and then plug the cable into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. The cable is secure when both connector locks snap in. 3. Connect the pin end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on your computer, or to another SCSI device in the chain. Tighten the screws to secure the cable. If you are connecting the scanner directly to your computer, use a cable no more than 9.
1680.book Page 21 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Connecting to an IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface If you have the Professional FireWire model of the Expression 1680, or if you have purchased the optional IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card, you can connect the scanner to your Power Macintosh or PC using an IEEE 1394 FireWire interface. Your Power Macintosh must have a built-in IEEE 1394 FireWire port or an IEEE 1394 FireWire PCI card, and must be running Macintosh OS 8.
1680.book Page 22 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Windows Software Before you begin installing software, make sure you recalibrate your monitor to factory specifications. Then follow the instructions for your operating system: ■ If you’re running the Windows Me, continue with the next section. ■ If you’re running Windows 2000, go to page 28. ■ If you’re running Windows 98, go to page 34. ■ If you’re running Windows 95, go to page 39. ■ If you’re running Windows NT 4.
1680.book Page 23 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM during this procedure. Make sure you have your Windows CD-ROM available, or know where to find the Windows source files on your hard drive. If you need help locating your source files, contact your computer manufacturer. 1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. 2. When you see the window on the right, select Specify the location of the driver, and then click Next. 3.
1680.book Page 24 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. Browse to EPSON\ English\WinME on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “D” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you see a message asking for your Windows Me CD-ROM, insert it and click OK (or click Browse and locate the Windows Me source files on your hard drive; then click OK). 7.
1680.book Page 25 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. 5. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server.
1680.book Page 26 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows Me) Follow these steps to test scanner operation: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Double-click the EPSON Expression 1680 icon to display the Properties window. 3. Click the Test Scanner or Camera button. If the scanner is operating properly, a Test Successful message displays. Click OK to close the message.
1680.book Page 27 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows Me) If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1680 as the default scanner. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 2. Double-click the EPSON Expression 1680 icon. You see the EPSON Expression 1680 Properties window. 3. Click the Utility tab.
1680.book Page 28 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Windows 2000 Software Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. This procedure automatically installs your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver and any software you need for a USB connection.
1680.book Page 29 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen above illustrates a USB connection and may look slightly different for SCSI and FireWire connections. 4. Select CD-ROM drives and Specify a location, then click Next. 5. Browse to EPSON\English\Win2000 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.
1680.book Page 30 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 7. When you see the Digital Signature Not Found screen, click Yes. If prompted for the EPSON Scanners Driver Disk 1, reinsert your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM. 8. Click Finish when you see a message that installation is complete, then continue with the instructions in the next section.
1680.book Page 31 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server.
1680.book Page 32 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 2000) Follow these steps to test scanner operation: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1680 is selected, and then click the Properties button. 3. Click the Test Scanner or Camera button. If the scanner is operating properly, a Test Successful message displays. Click OK to close the message.
1680.book Page 33 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows 2000) If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1680 as the default scanner. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1680 is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1680 Properties window. 3.
1680.book Page 34 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Windows 98 Software Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. This procedure automatically installs your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver and any software you need for a USB connection.
1680.book Page 35 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Make sure CD-ROM drive and Specify a location are selected and click Browse. 5. Browse to Epson\English\Win98 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Click Finish when you see a message that installation is complete.
1680.book Page 36 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 2. Make sure English is selected and click OK to display the Software Setup window. 3. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server.
1680.book Page 37 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 98) Follow these steps to test scanner operation: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. The Scanners and Cameras Properties screen above illustrates a USB connection and may look slightly different for SCSI and FireWire connections. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1680 is selected, and then click the Properties button. 3.
1680.book Page 38 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner (Windows 98) If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1680 as the default scanner. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1680 is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1680 Properties window.
1680.book Page 39 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON TWAIN Pro is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Windows 95 Software Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. If you’re configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
1680.book Page 40 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 2. Insert your Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. Then click Other Locations. 3. Browse to the following location on your CD-ROM drive: EPSON\English\Win95. (The example on the right uses “G” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive may have a different letter.) Click OK. 4. When you see this window, click Finish.
1680.book Page 41 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to install EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, and Acrobat Reader, and complete the Expression 1680 electronic registration form: 1. If the Select Language windows doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. You see the Select Language window. 2. Make sure English is selected and click OK. 3.
1680.book Page 42 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server. If you want to install software for a network scanner, go to Chapter 4, “Network Scanning.” If you have the Special Edition model of the scanner, Presto! PageManager does not appear in the software selection window. This software is not included with your scanner. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON TWAIN Pro.
1680.book Page 43 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Windows NT 4.0 Software This procedure installs EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, and Acrobat Reader. Before you begin, make sure the scanner is attached to your computer, and that you’ve recalibrated your screen to factory specifications. If you’re configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
1680.book Page 44 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server. If you want to install software for a network scanner, go to Chapter 4, “Network Scanning.
1680.book Page 45 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM If you’re done installing software, remove the EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM and restart your computer. If you want to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, or MonacoEZcolor, continue with the instructions under “Installing Additional Windows Software” on page 45.
1680.book Page 46 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing LaserSoft SilverFast 1. Insert the LaserSoft SilverFast CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the SilverFast CD-ROM icon. 3. Click the English folder, double-click the Photoshop Plugin folder, and then double-click the SF US folder. 4. Double-click the Setup.exe icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
1680.book Page 47 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Click Browse This CD. 5. Double-click the TBPro80 folder on the CD-ROM, then double-click the Setup installer icon. If you’re running Windows NT, you must have Service Pack 3 installed. Otherwise, you may see an error message indicating that your path to Setup.exe is invalid. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro. When installation is complete, remove the EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM.
1680.book Page 48 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM If you’ve used an EPSON scanner on your Macintosh and have installed an older version of EPSON TWAIN software, open the Extensions Manager before you begin installation. Clear the checkboxes next to EPSON Scanner Monitor Extension or EPSON Scanner Monitor USB Extension and restart your computer. Then continue with the instructions below.
1680.book Page 49 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to finish installing the software on your Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM: If you have the Special Edition model, Presto! PageManager and TextBridge Pro are not included with your scanner. 1. Double-click the Presto! PageManager folder. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open the CD-ROM window.) 2. Double-click the English folder. 3.
1680.book Page 50 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing Adobe Photoshop LE To find out how to upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop, see the Acrobat file titled Upgrade.pdf on the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM (you must have Acrobat Reader installed to view this file). If you have the Special Edition model, Adobe Photoshop LE is not included with your scanner. 1. Insert the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM in your drive. 2.
1680.book Page 51 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing LaserSoft SilverFast If you have the Special Edition model, LaserSoft SilverFast is not included with your scanner. 1. Insert the LaserSoft SilverFast CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the SilverFast CD-ROM icon on your desktop. 3. Double-click the English folder, and then double-click the Photoshop Plugin folder. 4. Double-click the Installer icon. 5.
1680.book Page 52 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Selecting the Expression 1680 as Your Default Scanner You can use the EPSON Scanner Selector to verify that the scanner is properly connected or, if you have more than one EPSON scanner connected to your computer, you can choose which scanner you want to use as your default. Follow these steps to use the EPSON Scanner Selector: 1. From the Apple menu, click Control Panels, EPSON Scanner Selector. You see the following window: 2.
1680.book Page 53 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 3 How To Scan This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes step-by-step scanning instructions. Scanning Tips Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan will be.
1680.book Page 54 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution: ■ The higher the resolution you select, the larger the resulting image file will be. For example, an 8.5 × 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.
1680.book Page 55 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Recommended Settings Here are some recommended settings for different types of scans.
1680.book Page 56 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions This section contains step-by-step instructions for scanning an image. Although the Windows interface is shown, Macintosh steps are the same. Placing Your Original Document 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table. If you’re scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed. (See “Installing the Transparency Unit” on page 97.
1680.book Page 57 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro 1. Start your host application (for example, Adobe Photoshop LE). 2. Select your scanner driver. (Unless you change your source, you only need to do this step once.) For example, if you’re running Windows and using Adobe Photoshop LE as your host application, click File, Import, Select TWAIN_32 Source. In the Select Source dialog box, select EPSON TWAIN Pro(32-bit). Then click Select.
1680.book Page 58 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. Click the Preview button. You see a preview of your scan in the window that opens. 6. Click the Auto Locate button to automatically define the scan area around the edges of your image. Or adjust the scan area by positioning the mouse pointer over any of the eight boxes around the marquee’s edge and dragging the box to resize the marquee. Click to define the scan area automatically. A dotted marquee frames the area to be scanned.
1680.book Page 59 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Using the a Start Button You can load a document in the scanner, press the a Start button, and watch while Presto! PageManager starts and then scans, copies, faxes, or e-mails your document. If you have the Special Edition model of the Expression 1680, Presto! PageManager was not included with your scanner. This section shows you how to set up Presto! PageManager for one-touch scanning.
1680.book Page 60 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Follow these steps to assign an application to the a Start button: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 2. Select EPSON Expression1680 and click the Properties button. 3. Click the Events tab. You see the window to the right. 4.
1680.book Page 61 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button, the application you assigned launches. If you assigned Presto! PageManager, it automatically starts EPSON TWAIN Pro. If you assigned another application, you must start EPSON TWAIN Pro manually. Windows 95 and Windows NT You don’t need to assign an application to the a Start button if you want it to automatically launch Presto! PageManager.
1680.book Page 62 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Macintosh You don’t need to assign an application to the a Start button if you want it to automatically launch Presto! PageManager. If you want it to launch a different application, follow these steps: 1. Select EPSON Scanner Monitor Setup in the Apple menu. You see the window to the right. 2. Browse to the application you want to use and open it. When your application’s icon appears in the Launch Application box, click OK.
1680.book Page 63 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Setting Up Presto! PageManager for One-Touch Scanning You can set up Presto! PageManager to send your image directly to another application or utility, or to a peripheral device such as a printer. You can suppress the EPSON TWAIN Pro user interface so the scanner uses the settings assigned in this procedure. If you use this shortcut, faxing or printing an image could be as easy as pressing the scanner’s a Start button. Follow these steps: 1.
1680.book Page 64 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM These are the default settings that will be used whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button. Choose settings that you can use for most of the scans you initiate with one-touch scanning. 5. Click the Start Button Setting tab. 6. Scroll the Select target application box until you see the icon for your printer or program. (Programs or printers you added appear to the right.) Select the icon and click OK to assign it to the a Start button.
1680.book Page 65 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 4 Network Scanning You can use EPSON Scan Server and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network, two applications on your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM, to share your scanner with other users in a small workgroup. Your network must have a scanner server (the Windows computer connected to the scanner) and one or more client computers. Only one client computer at a time can connect to the scanner server and access the scanner.
1680.book Page 66 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Setting Up the Scanner Server You can set up any Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 computer as a scanner server, as long as it has a network interface card installed and is running the TCP/IP protocol. Before you begin, make sure to unlock the scanner and connect it to the scanner server (see Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your Scanner,” for details).
1680.book Page 67 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. 2. When you see the window on the right, select Specify the location of the driver, and then click Next. 3. Insert the EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive and click Next. 4. Make sure the Search for the best driver for your device, Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...) and Specify a location options are selected. 5. Browse to EPSON\ English\WinME on your CD-ROM drive.
1680.book Page 68 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows Me Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server. At the same time, you can install other software that came with your scanner. Your scanner comes with an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for Presto! PageManager, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, and MonacoEZcolor.
1680.book Page 69 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark (as shown above). Then click OK. You don’t need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to use the scanner connected to your computer. EPSON TWAIN Pro is automatically installed when you install the scanner server software.
1680.book Page 70 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Setting Up the Default Scanner on Windows Me If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1680 as the default scanner. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 2. Double-click the EPSON Expression 1680 icon. You see the EPSON Expression 1680 Properties window. 3. Click the Utility tab.
1680.book Page 71 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 2000 Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. Depending on how your computer system was originally set up, you may be asked to insert your Windows 2000 CD-ROM during driver installation.
1680.book Page 72 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Select CD-ROM drives and Specify a location, if necessary, and click Next. 5. Browse to EPSON\ English\Win2000 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the driver installation.
1680.book Page 73 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 2000 Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server. At the same time, you can install other software that came with your scanner. Your scanner comes with an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for Presto! PageManager, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, and MonacoEZcolor.
1680.book Page 74 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM You don’t need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to use the scanner connected to your computer. EPSON TWAIN Pro is automatically installed when you install the scanner server software. Only install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network if you want to use an Expression 1680 attached to another computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan Server and any other software you selected in the software selection window. 6.
1680.book Page 75 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 98 Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM during this procedure.
1680.book Page 76 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device, and then click Next. 4. Make sure CD-ROM drive and Specify a location are selected and click Browse. 5. Browse to EPSON\English\Win98 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7.
1680.book Page 77 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 98 Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server. At the same time, you can install other software that came with your scanner. Your scanner comes with an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for Presto! PageManager, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, and MonacoEZcolor.
1680.book Page 78 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Select EPSON Scan Server. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. You don’t need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to use the scanner connected to your computer. EPSON TWAIN Pro is automatically installed when you install the scanner server software.
1680.book Page 79 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Setting Up the Default Scanner on Windows 98 If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1680 as the default scanner. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1680 is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1680 Properties window.
1680.book Page 80 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 Make sure the Expression 1680 is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications.
1680.book Page 81 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 Follow these steps to install the scanner driver and begin software installation: 1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. When you see the window on the right, click Next. 2. Insert your EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive and click Other Locations. 3. Browse to the following location on your CD-ROM drive: EPSON\English\Win95.
1680.book Page 82 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. When you see this window, click Finish. 5. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. You see the window on the right. 6. Make sure English is selected, and click OK. 7. Click Add Software. Continue with the instructions in “Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0” on page 84.
1680.book Page 83 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps to begin the scanner server installation: 1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. 2. Log onto Windows NT. Then insert the EPSON Expression 1680 Scanning Tools CD-ROM. 3. If the Select Language window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 4.
1680.book Page 84 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server. At the same time, you can install other software that came with your scanner. Your scanner comes with an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for Presto! PageManager, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, and MonacoEZcolor.
1680.book Page 85 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click Test to check the scanner operation. If the scanner is communicating with your computer, you see Status: Device Ready under Scanner Information. Click OK to close the window. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan Server. When you see the window on the right, make sure Expression1680 is selected under Scanner Selection. Select either Icon or Dialogbox as the scanner server Startup Mode.
1680.book Page 86 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Changing the Scan Server Start Up Mode When you installed the software, you set up the Scan Server to start in either Dialog Box mode or Icon mode. In Dialog Box mode, the following dialog box appears whenever you start EPSON Scan Server. (The message Waiting for connection in the status area indicates that the scanner is waiting for a connection to a client computer.) Click here and select Taskbar Icon to switch to Icon mode.
1680.book Page 87 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Setting Up Client Computers To set up a client computer, you’ll need to know the IP address or host name of the scanner server. Also, make sure the TCP/IP protocol is installed (see Appendix B, “Installing the TCP/IP Protocol,” for instructions). The TCP/IP protocol is preinstalled on newer Macintosh systems. If you have a Macintosh, just make sure that TCP/IP is enabled in your Extensions Manager.
1680.book Page 88 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window. 4. Make sure EPSON TWAIN Pro Network is selected. If you want to install them, select Presto! PageManager for EPSON and Adobe Acrobat Reader. (A check mark appears beside selected applications.) Then click OK. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
1680.book Page 89 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation of any other software you’ve selected. 8. Follow the instructions in “Installing Additional Windows Software” on page 45 if you want to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, LaserSoft SilverFast, or MonacoEZcolor. 9. When you’re done installing software, restart your computer.
1680.book Page 90 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 6. When you see the screen on the right, enter the IP address or host name of the scanner server in the Network Scanner Address box. (You can only use a host name if you have a DNS server on your network.) 7. Click Test to test the connection. You see a message that the scanner is available in the Scanner Status section of the window. Click OK to save your settings. 8.
1680.book Page 91 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Using a Network Scanner Network scanning involves the following steps: ■ The scanner server must be turned on and running EPSON Scan Server. ■ From the client computer, start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to establish a connection to the scanner server. Only one client computer at a time can connect to the scanner server. (See page 93 for instructions.) ■ Choose the Image Type, Resolution, and other settings you want for your scan.
1680.book Page 92 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Starting EPSON Scan Server EPSON Scan Server starts automatically whenever the scanner server is turned on. When EPSON Scan Server is running, you’ll see either the EPSON Scan Server dialog box, or the EPSON Scan Server icon on the Windows taskbar. If you need to start EPSON Scan Server manually, click Start, Programs, EPSON Scan Server, and then select EPSON Scan Server. You can quit EPSON Scan Server at any time.
1680.book Page 93 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network You connect to the scanner server by starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network from the client computer. Follow these steps: 1. Start your host application. 2. Select EPSON TWAIN Pro Network as your source or scanner driver. (You only need to do this step once.) For example, if you’re running Windows and using Presto! PageManager for EPSON as your host application, choose Select Source from the File menu.
1680.book Page 94 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Starting a Scan You can start a scan on your network scanner in several ways: ■ Start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on the client computer, make your scan settings, and click the Scan button on the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network main window. The scanned image is imported into your host application’s window. ■ Press the a Start button on the scanner to send the scanned image to the client computer that is currently connected to the scanner server.
1680.book Page 95 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 5 Using Optional Equipment There are three options available for the EPSON Expression 1680 color scanner: the transparency unit (B813182), the automatic document feeder (B813162), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342). If you have the Professional or Professional FireWire model of the EPSON Expression 1680, the transparency unit came with your scanner.
1680.book Page 96 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Transparency Unit The transparency unit (B813182) allows you to scan transparent materials—35 mm slides, filmstrips, and film up to 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) in size. To switch between scanning transparent materials and normal reflective (paper) documents, simply insert or remove the reflective document mat that came with the scanner. For instructions on using the reflective document mat, see page 103.
1680.book Page 97 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Removing the Shipping Screw To prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the transparency unit to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove this screw before using the transparency unit. 1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up. 2. Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to remove the shipping screw from the hole labeled CLAMP, as shown at right. 3. Install the screw in the storage hole labeled STOCK.
1680.book Page 98 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Position the slots on the transparency unit’s mounting bracket over the heads of the two mounting screws located at the back of the scanner. Slide the transparency unit forward slightly until the two holes in front of these slots are aligned with the screw holes at the back of the scanner. 5. Insert the two installation screws that came with the transparency unit into the screw holes, then tighten the screws with a coin. 6.
1680.book Page 99 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Using the Film Guides You can use the four film guides that came with the scanner to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm negative or positive film, 120-size or 220-size format film, and 4 × 5-inch film. When using the film guides, be sure the transparency unit is completely closed or an error will occur and you will be unable to scan. Store the reflective document mat in the transparency unit pocket when not in use.
1680.book Page 100 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on the document table, and align it with the ruled edges of the document table. 5. Close the TPU and begin scanning. Make sure to select TPU for Neg. Film or TPU for Pos. Film as your Document Source in EPSON TWAIN Pro. If a color stripe appears when scanning film (known as “Newton’s ring”), try scanning the film upside down. Loading 35 mm slides Follow these steps to load 35 mm slides: 1.
1680.book Page 101 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Loading 4 × 5-inch film Follow these steps to load 4 × 5-inch film: 1. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the film holders. 2. Insert the film in the film holder, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film faces down and the film emulsion layer faces up. Then close the cover. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the film you scan. 4. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on the document table.
1680.book Page 102 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Loading 120-size or 220-size (medium format) film Follow these steps to load 120-size or 220-size format film: 1. Place the 120/220-size film guide on a flat surface and open the cover for one of the film holders. 2. Insert the film in the film holder, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film faces down, and the film emulsion layer faces up. Then close the cover. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the film you scan. 4.
1680.book Page 103 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Scanning Reflective Documents To scan reflective documents with the transparency unit installed, insert the reflective document mat included with the transparency unit. 1. Open the transparency unit. If there’s a film guide on the document table, remove it. 2. Slide the mat into place and insert the tabs into the slots on the transparency unit. 3. Place your document face down on the document table and close the transparency unit. 4. Scan your document.
1680.book Page 104 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Automatic Document Feeder The automatic document feeder (B813162) allows you to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning, or for creating an image database. Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts shown below.
1680.book Page 105 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Because the automatic document feeder is heavy, you may want to have someone help you with this procedure. Also, the document feeder is large, so be sure to allow adequate space around the scanner. Follow the steps below to install the automatic document feeder on your scanner: 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the cables. 2.
1680.book Page 106 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. Insert the two installation screws that came with the automatic document feeder into the screw holes, then tighten the screws with a coin. Remove the foam block after tightening the installation screws. 6. Remove the protective foam block from the automatic document feeder’s mounting hardware, and then gently close the automatic document feeder. 7. Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s OPTION interface.
1680.book Page 107 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder Your automatic document feeder can load up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes: Letter, Legal, Checks (3.3 × 5 inches), A4 (8.27 × 11.7 inches), and B5 (7.17 × 10.1 inches). Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Slide the automatic document feeder’s left edge guide all the way to the left. 2. Insert your document face up in the ADF. Feed it until it meets resistance.
1680.book Page 108 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Fixing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Open the ADF cover to determine where the paper jam occurred. 2. Pull forward on the jam-release lever, and slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism. Be careful not to tear the paper. 3. After removing the jammed paper, close the document feeder cover. Make sure the ERROR light is off and the READY light isn’t flashing.
1680.book Page 109 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the Card in Your Scanner Before you begin, turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables. 1. Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the scanner’s optional interface slot, and then remove the plate. Put the screws in a safe place in case you want to reinstall the shield plate later. Static electricity can damage electronic components like the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card.
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1680.book Page 111 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 6 Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. 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. 1. Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is in the UNLOCK position. home position 2.
1680.book Page 112 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 5. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the LOCK position. If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position, slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position. Then slide the transportation lock to the LOCK position. locked position If you are using a transparency unit and it is switched on, the scanner carriage will not move to the home position.
1680.book Page 113 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Transporting the Transparency Unit After you’ve removed the transparency unit from the scanner, prepare it for shipping as follows: 1. Slowly raise the front of the transparency unit to allow the lamp assembly to slide to the back of the unit. Wait until the lamp assembly comes to rest. 2. Reinstall the transparency unit’s shipping screw in the hole marked CLAMP.
1680.book Page 114 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 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.
1680.book Page 115 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Chapter 7 Solving Problems This chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner indicator lights, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. It also provides instructions on how to uninstall your software and tells you how to contact EPSON and other software manufacturers. For additional troubleshooting tips, see your electronic EPSON Expression 1680 Reference Guide.
1680.book Page 116 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Error conditions ERROR light READY light O O Command error: The scanner has received incorrect commands from your scanning software. Try rescanning the document. F O Interface error: Check that your scanner is securely connected to your computer, and then turn the scanner off and back on again. F F Fatal error: Check that the transportation lock is released, and then turn the scanner off and on again.
1680.book Page 117 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Problems and Solutions If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. For additional software troubleshooting tips, see your electronic EPSON Expression 1680 Reference Guide. Setup Problems Your system doesn’t recognize the scanner or EPSON TWAIN Pro (or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network) doesn’t appear in the list where you select your scanner. ■ ■ Check your cable connections.
1680.book Page 118 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM ■ If you’ve replaced your SCSI board or changed the SCSI ID, you may need to uninstall and reinstall your scanner software. See the instructions beginning on page 127. ■ Check for IRQ conflicts with built-in options. ■ Windows users: check the System Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel. If there is an Unknown Device icon, select it and click Remove.
1680.book Page 119 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM router for the scanner server is configured to allow traffic from your network. ■ Uninstall and reinstall your software. See the instructions for uninstalling software beginning on page 127. 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. ■ Check your image source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN Pro (or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network).
1680.book Page 120 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM of the image to scan. If you still cannot scan, you may need to upgrade your RAM. ■ If you’re using a network scanner, the scanner may have timed out. Check the time out setting on the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network window and increase the value, if necessary. You installed a ZIP drive. Software Problems You can’t start EPSON TWAIN Pro. ■ Make sure the scanner’s READY light is on.
1680.book Page 121 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Windows NT, check the SCSI Adapters dialog in the Windows Control Panel. ■ ■ ■ ■ For SCSI connections, check for conflicts in your SCSI ID setting, I/O address, the interrupt setting for your SCSI board, and other settings. For information about the SCSI ID setting, see “Connecting to a SCSI Interface” on page 19. For information about choosing other settings, see your computer manual.
1680.book Page 122 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM ■ Make sure both the scanner server and client computer are running the TCP/IP protocol. ■ If more than one scanner is connected to the scanner server, make sure the Expression 1680 is selected as the default scanner. The scanner software doesn’t work properly. ■ 122 Make sure the system requirements (for example, the operating system version) are correct for your software. See page 143. ■ Check your computer’s memory.
1680.book Page 123 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Your scanned image is faint or has gaps. ■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting. ■ Try adjusting the Gamma and Exposure settings in the Image Controls window. ■ Check the condition of your original. If the document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table. Your scanned image is blurred or distorted.
1680.book Page 124 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM The edges of the document aren’t scanned. ■ Check the position of your document. Adjust it so that the image is within the glass area of the document table. ■ If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image, the document may be too thick, or there may be outside light interfering with the scan. Your image scans at an angle. Check the position of your document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table.
1680.book Page 125 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM A line of dots is missing from the image. ■ ■ When a line of dots is missing from the scanned image on your screen, the scanner sensor has malfunctioned. Contact your EPSON dealer. When a line of dots is missing from your printouts, your printer has malfunctioned. See your printer manual. The colors in your scanned image look different than the colors in the original document. ■ Experiment with the Unsharp Mask setting.
1680.book Page 126 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM You can’t print scanned images, or the printed image looks garbled. ■ Make sure your printer is securely connected to your computer and that you’re using the correct cable. ■ Make sure the correct printer is selected in your printer software. OCR scanning produces poor character recognition. ■ Select OCR as both the Image Type and Destination. ■ Select Text Enhancement Technology for the Black and White Option in the Image Type window.
1680.book Page 127 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Uninstalling the Expression 1680 Software If you’ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn’t recognize your scanner, try uninstalling and reinstalling the scanner driver software. Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Follow the procedure for uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro on your system. Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 1. Open the Windows Control Panel. and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 2.
1680.book Page 128 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button. Select Remove here. Click the Remove button. 5. When you’re finished, restart your computer. Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network Follow the procedure for uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on your system. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows NT 1.
1680.book Page 129 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button. Select Remove here. 5. When you’re finished, restart your computer. Click the Remove button. Uninstalling EPSON Scan Server 1. To uninstall EPSON Scan Server on your Windows system, click Start, Programs, EPSON Scan Server, and select EPSON Scan Server Uninstall. 2. When you’re finished, restart your computer.
1680.book Page 130 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM To speak to a technical support representative, dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
1680.book Page 131 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Appendix A Specifications Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor Effective pixels 13600 × 18720 pixels (1600 dpi) Optical density 3.6 Dmax Color depth 48-bit internal/48-bit external Grayscale depth 16-bit internal/16-bit external Maximum document size 8.5 × 11.
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1680.book Page 133 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Logic level TTL-compatible ID setting Selectable from 0 to 7 Terminator Internal terminator (enable/disable selectable) Connector type Two micro DB 50-pin connectors USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 Electrical standard Full speed mode (12Mb) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.
1680.book Page 134 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM USB interface Hardware: Initialized when the scanner is turned on or the USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the scanner Software: Initialized when the software sends the Esc @ command or the scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface Transparency Unit (B813182) General Reliability MCBF 100,000 cycles Readable area 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Dimensions Width: 12.8 inches (324 mm) Depth: 21.3 inches (540 mm) Height: 3.
1680.book Page 135 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Appendix B Installing the TCP/IP Protocol To use your EPSON Expression 1680 as a network scanner, your client computers and scanner server must have a network interface card, a network interface card driver, and the TCP/IP protocol installed. In addition, both the client computers and the scanner server must have an IP address assigned. If you have a newer Macintosh, the TCP/IP protocol was preinstalled on your computer.
1680.book Page 136 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows Me and Windows 2000 When running Windows Me or Windows 2000, your TCP/IP protocol should automatically be set correctly for the station it is installed if you are not running a DHCP server. To check the protocol, follow these steps. 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network & Dial Up Connections icon. Then, double-click the Local Area Connection icon to display the screen to the right. 2.
1680.book Page 137 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 4. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected and click OK. (If you need to manually assign an IP address, contact your Network Administrator.) 5. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties screen. 6. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection screen. Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 95 and Windows 98 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
1680.book Page 138 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM 3. Click the Add button. You see the screen to the right. 4. Select Protocol from the list and click the Add button. The screen to the right appears. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list, and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK. 6. Continue with the instructions below to assign an IP address.
1680.book Page 139 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM When you have your IP address, follow the steps below to assign it to your computer. 1. Select TCP/IP on the list of installed network components on the Configuration tab, and then click the Properties button. If necessary, click the IP Address tab. 2. Click Specify an IP address, and then enter the IP address and subnet mask.
1680.book Page 140 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows NT 4.0 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon. If necessary, click the Protocols tab. 2. Check that TCP/IP Protocol appears in the list of network protocols. If it appears in the list, go to “Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.0” on page 141. If you don’t see TCP/IP Protocol in the list, continue with the next step. 3. Click the Add button. You see the screen to the right. 4.
1680.book Page 141 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.0 If your network is connected to the Internet, ask your Internet provider or IS department for a formal IP address. If your network is not connected to the Internet, you can use an IP address in the following ranges: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, or 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255. Make sure you use a different IP address for every computer on your network.
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1680.book Page 143 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Appendix C 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. Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software.
1680.book Page 144 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM Macintosh ■ An Apple® Power Macintosh or higher system with one of these operating systems: ■ USB: Macintosh OS 8.5 or later ■ SCSI: Macintosh OS 8.0 or later ■ FireWire: Macintosh OS 8.6 with FireWire Update 2.1 Check the Apple web site for any updates for your operating system.
1680.book Page 145 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 PM ■ Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. ■ If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ■ Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself.
1680.book Page 146 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 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.
1680.book Page 147 Thursday, March 1, 2001 4:28 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.
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