® EPSON Expression™ 836XL User’s Guide Color Image Scanner
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Contents 1 Introduction 11 Optional Equipment 13 How to Use This Manual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 15 Important Safety Instructions 16 Where to Get Help 18 Scanner Basics 21 Scanner Parts 21 Lights and Buttons Scanner Errors 23 24 Page 5
2 Scanning 25 Scanning Oversized Documents 27 Using Optional Equipment 28 Using the Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screws Installing the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Guide Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film Using the Film Holders Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle Contents 29 30 31 33 36 39 40 50 52 Page 6
Using the Auto Document Feeder Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto Document Feeder 3 Contents 53 54 55 60 64 67 Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner 69 Cleaning the Scanner 70 Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp 71 Transporting the Scanner 72 Page 7
4 Contents Troubleshooting 73 Diagnosing Problems Indicator Lights 73 75 Upgrading Your System 76 Problems and Solutions Operation Problems Scan Quality Problems Image Matching Problems 78 78 80 84 Using the Document Guide Installing the Document Guide Scanning the Document Guide Calculating the Adjustment Angle Scanning Your Aligned Document Using the Clear Document Guide 86 87 90 95 97 98 Page 8
5 Contents Specifications 99 Scanner Specifications Scanning Supported Documents Electrical Environmental Safety Approvals Parallel Interface SCSI Interface Initialization Methods 100 100 102 102 103 103 104 106 109 Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Documents Supported Electrical Environmental Safety Approvals 110 110 111 112 113 113 Page 9
Contents Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specifications Electrical Environmental 114 114 115 115 Index 116 Page 10
Introduction The EPSON Expression™ 836XL is a true 800-dpi full-color flatbed scanner with a US B (12.2 inch × 17.2 inch) or A3 size scanning area. It has the ability to scan in color or grayscale, making it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex full-color illustrations. It achieves extremely high quality in color by reading and saving 36 bits per pixel.
Introduction ◗ Three resident interfaces: one bidirectional parallel and two SCSI. With these interfaces, you can connect multiple computers to the scanner at the same time. ◗ Software control of all scanner functions.
Optional Equipment The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on using these options, see Using Optional Equipment. Auto Document Feeder (B81311*) The auto document feeder allows you to scan up to 30 pages automatically. Transparency Unit (B81310*) This option allows you to scan transparent materials, primarily 35 mm slides and negatives. It has a maximum reading area of 11.4 × 16.
Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board (B80818*) This board installs in an IBM-®compatible computer and provides parallel connection between the scanner and computer. Setup and installation of this board are fully described in the manual that comes with the board. An interface cable must be purchased separately. How to Use This Manual Scanner Basics describes the scanner’s lights and buttons, and gives instructions for basic scanning and scanning of oversized documents.
Specifications provides technical details on your scanner and its optional equipment. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner.
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. Introduction ◗ The scanner must be placed on a sturdy, level surface. ◗ Unplug the scanner before cleaning it. Clean it with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. ◗ Do not place the scanner near a radiator or heat source. ◗ Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.
◗ 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.
Where to Get Help EPSON provides customer support through the following services: Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.
Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice™ For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON FaxAdvice™ Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service. EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110.
Note: If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information. EPSON also provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products. Dial (800) 922-8911 (U.S. and Canada) or (310) 782-2600 (U.S. only), 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
1 Scanner Basics Scanner Parts document cover document table carriage at home position transportation lock screw Lights and Buttons Page 21
SCSI interface connections parallel interface connection SCSI ID dial Scanner Basics terminator switch AC plug connection option interface connection Page 22
Lights and Buttons READY light OPERATE light ERROR light RESET button OPERATE button OPERATE light (green) Comes on when the scanner is turned on. READY light (green) Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan and flashes during scanning. When an error occurs, the type of error is indicated by both the READY and ERROR lights, as listed in Scanner Errors.
ERROR light (red) Comes on when an error occurs and, along with the READY light, indicates the type of error. Caution: Pressing the RESET button during a scan stops the scanner and may cause an error in the scanning software. The RESET button may not work if two computers are connected to the scanner and a computer using the bidirectional parallel interface is not turned on. Scanner Basics OPERATE button Turns the scanner on and off. RESET button Resets the scanner.
Scanning Note: Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface so that the image is properly focused. Always close the lid to prevent interference from external light. 1 Press the OPERATE button to turn on the scanner. The OPERATE light comes on. 2 Make sure the scanner’s READY light is on, then turn on the computer. 3 Open the document cover. 4 Place your original on the document table with the side to be scanned facing down. Position the document in the upper left corner as shown.
Note: The clear document guide can also be used to hold light originals against the document table; this will prevent the original from being pushed out of alignment by air currents as the document cover is closed. See Using the Clear Document Guide for details. Scanner Basics 5 Close the document cover gently so that the document doesn’t move. 6 To scan your document, follow the instructions in the EPSON® TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or the LaserSoft® SilverFast® ai for EPSON Expression™ 836XL User’s Guide.
Scanning Oversized Documents Caution: Do not force the cover off the scanner or lift the cover by the front. You may damage the cover. For thick documents or other materials, you can remove the document cover. Grasp the back of the document cover beside the hinges and lift it straight up. When scanning with the cover removed, cover any exposed areas of the document table to prevent interference from external light.
2 Using Optional Equipment Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the scanner’s optional equipment: ◗ Using the Transparency Unit ◗ Using the Auto Document Feeder Page 28
Using the Transparency Unit The optional transparency unit (part number B81310*) lets you scan full color transparencies, strips of negatives or positives, and slides. You can also scan normal opaque documents with the TPU installed.
Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure all these items are included in the box with the TPU. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
Removing the Shipping Screws Caution: If a screw is left in an outer hole while using the TPU, the TPU may be damaged. Using Optional Equipment To prevent damage during shipping, shipping screws are attached to the TPU to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove these screws before using the TPU. 1 Turn the TPU so the glass side faces up. 2 Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to remove both shipping screws from the holes labeled CLAMP, as shown below.
3 Note: If you can’t replace the shipping screws, the TPU’s lamp assembly may not be in its home position. If this is the case, reattach the TPU to the scanner, close the TPU, and turn on the scanner. The lamp assembly returns to its home position. Turn off the scanner, remove the TPU, and insert the screws. Using Optional Equipment Install the screws in the storage holes labeled STOCK between the shipping holes, as shown below.
Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the TPU: Using Optional Equipment 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then unplug the power cable from the scanner. 2 Remove the document cover by grasping it beside the hinges and lifting it straight up.
Using Optional Equipment 3 Align the TPU hinge pins with the holes in the scanner, then lower the TPU until the pins rest securely in the holes. 4 Close the TPU.
5 Attach the TPU connector to the option connector at the back of the scanner. Secure the connector using the attached screws. 6 Plug the scanner back in and turn it on. Caution: Do not put heavy objects on the TPU—doing so may damage the TPU.
Installing the Transparency Guide Follow the steps below to install the transparency guide: 1 Lift the TPU. 2 If your scanner doesn’t already have a guide pin and adjust pin installed as shown below, insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the TPU. Make sure the adjust pin’s arrow faces the guide pin.
3 Using Optional Equipment Place the transparency guide above the scanner’s document table over the pins as shown below. Make sure the oval hole is on the right.
Before scanning transparencies, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the glass of the TPU and the scanner’s document table, including the narrow window visible through the transparency guide. Using Optional Equipment ◗ To scan transparencies, see Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film. ◗ To scan slides or strips of negative or positive film, see Using the Film Holders.
Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film To scan transparencies or film that is larger than the guides on the document table, place the transparency or film facedown on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. The maximum film size is 11.4 × 16.5 inches (290 × 420 mm). Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide.
Using the Film Holders You can use the four film holders that came with the TPU to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm negative or positive film, strips of medium format (2 1/4-inch) film, and 4 × 5-inch (102 × 127 mm) film.
Loading 35 mm slides 1 Load slides in the 35 mm slide holder, facedown with the tops of all slides facing the triangle side, as shown below. triangle Using Optional Equipment 2 Place the slide holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. Align the triangles on the slide holder and the transparency guide. 3 Close the TPU and scan the slides according to your scanner software’s online guide.
Loading strips of negative or positive film Using Optional Equipment 1 Place the 35 mm filmstrip holder on a flat surface, then lift up one end of the strip cover and remove it. 2 Insert a strip of film in the filmstrip holder facedown.
3 To replace the strip cover: ◗ Insert the two tabs on one end of the cover into the two corresponding slots in the holder. ◗ Swing the cover down, fitting the cover holes over the pins on the holder. ◗ Snap the cover shut. Using Optional Equipment 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the filmstrips you want to scan. 5 Place the filmstrip holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triangles on the filmstrip holder and the transparency guide.
6 Close the TPU and scan the film according to your scanner software’s online guide. Loading medium format (2 1/4-inch) film 1 Using Optional Equipment Place the medium format film holder on a flat surface, then lift up the side of the strip cover to open it.
Using Optional Equipment 2 Insert the film in the holder facedown. 3 Close the cover until it snaps shut. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you scan.
Using Optional Equipment 5 Place the holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide. 6 Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide.
Loading 4 x 5-inch film Using Optional Equipment 1 Place the 4 × 5-inch film holder on a flat surface, then lift up the side of the film cover to open it. 2 Insert the film in the holder facedown.
Using Optional Equipment 3 Close the cover until it snaps shut. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan.
Using Optional Equipment 5 Place the holder on the document table as shown with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide. 6 Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software’s online guide.
Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed To scan normal documents with the TPU installed, insert the reflective document mat included with the TPU as described below. 1 Open the TPU and remove the transparency guide from the scanner’s document table, if necessary. 2 Slide the reflective document mat into place and insert the tabs into the slots on the TPU as shown below. Then firmly pull up the mat while inserting the top two tabs into the slots in the top of the TPU.
3 Place your document on the document table and close the TPU. 4 Scan according to the instructions in Scanner Basics, setting your Document Source to Flatbed (TWAIN Pro) or your Document Type to Reflective (SilverFast). To remove the reflective document mat, slide it down and then pull it up and out of the slots on the TPU.
Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle Most scanners scan at a slight angle due to the movement of the carriage. If you find that your scanned images are being scanned at a slight angle, adjust the angle of scanning by turning the adjust pin. The direction and degree you should turn the adjust pin depends on your scanner and the placement of the document to be scanned. You may want to experiment with it to determine the best angle. +0 . 2 +0 . 1 0 -0 . 1 -0 .
Using the Auto Document Feeder The auto document feeder (part number B813112) automatically loads multi-page documents into your scanner. It is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning or for creating an image database. To use the ADF with your OCR software, you must install EPSON TWAIN Pro.
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Make sure that the following items are included in the ADF box. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
Installing the Auto Document Feeder Before installing the ADF, be aware that: ◗ The ADF is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. ◗ The ADF is large, so clear a wide space around the scanner before unpacking and installing it. Follow the steps below to install the ADF on your scanner: Using Optional Equipment 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the scanner’s power and interface cables.
Using Optional Equipment 3 Insert the installation screws that came with the ADF into the holes in the back of the scanner and secure them with the enclosed screwdriver, as shown below. 4 Place the two knobs included with the ADF beside the scanner.
5 Place the ADF on the scanner, lining up the screws with the holes as shown. Warning: The ADF is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it.
Using Optional Equipment 6 Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver. 7 Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s option interface. Secure the connection by tightening the connector screws.
8 Caution: If the ADF misfeeds, first make sure the stopper and paper out support are in place and correctly installed. Peel off the backing from the stopper and from the paper out support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper and paper out support to the scanner as shown. Insert the tabs on the paper out support into the slots at the right end of the document table. paper out support stopper 9 Close the ADF. 10 Reattach all the scanner cables and turn on the scanner.
Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder Caution: Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the ADF; misfeeding may result in accidental wrinkling or damage to your original. The ADF can hold up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes, based on a paper weight of 17 lb and a thickness of 0.2 inch (6.0 mm) or less: Paper size Direction A3, Ledger, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, B5, A5, Portrait 5.5 × 5.
◗ Has no carbon coating. ◗ Has no cut-out areas. Follow the steps below to load paper in the ADF: Note: You can automatically scan both sides of a document using the ADF-double sided setting in EPSON TWAIN Pro. See the software’s online user’s guide for instructions. 1 Slide the edge guides all the way out. 2 Arrange your stack of originals face up, with the page you want to scan first on the bottom. Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it meets resistance.
If your document is in landscape orientation (top and bottom edges are longer than the side edges), insert the document left edge first. Caution: When scanning high-quality color or halftone documents, it is best to open the ADF and scan documents as described in Loading documents manually. If your documents are large, pull out the paper support. 3 Slide the edge guides to the edges of your paper. 4 Follow the steps in your software’s user’s guide to scan your document.
Loading documents manually You can load documents manually while the ADF is installed. Open the ADF and place the document on the document table. Then close the ADF and scan the document as described in Scanner Basics.
Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder If a paper jam occurs, first open the ADF’s cover to determine where the paper jam occurred.
If paper jams in the feeder, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. (Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.
If paper jams in the paper eject position, open the cover on the right and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. (Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) open cover pull paper out this way or this way After removing the jammed paper, close the ADF cover and reset the scanner by turning it off and on again or pressing the RESET button.
Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto Document Feeder If your document feeds into the ADF too far or not far enough, adjust the scanning position using the adjustment dials. This problem may occur if the stopper is not installed or not positioned properly on the document table, so first make sure the stopper is installed as described in Installing the Auto Document Feeder. To access the dials, slide open the dial cover on the rear of the ADF.
3 4 5 6 4 -5 - -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 mm 7 -7 6 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 mm 4 -5 - -3 -2 The right dial controls where paper stops when it is first loaded from the feeder. The left dial controls where double-sided originals stop during scanning of the second side. -7 6 If the upper portion of the scanned image is missing, turn the dial clockwise. The position changes in 1 mm (0.04 inch) increments. If the lower portion of the scanned image is missing, turn the dial counterclockwise.
3 Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner This chapter gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move in these sections: ◗ Cleaning the Scanner ◗ Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp ◗ Transporting the Scanner Page 69
Cleaning the Scanner Caution: Never open the scanner case. To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning it, unplug the scanner’s power cable. Then clean the outside with mild detergent diluted in water. If the glass of the document table gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry, lint-free cloth. If grease or other hard-to-remove material gets on the glass, remove it with a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft lint-free cloth.
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Caution: Never open the case of the scanner. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your Epson Customer Care Center. The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and both the READY and ERROR lights flash. If this happens, the lamp assembly may need to be replaced. For details, contact your local Epson Customer Care Center (see Where to Get Help for details).
Transporting the Scanner Note: If the scanner is inoperable, the carriage may not automatically return to the home position. If it doesn’t, raise the right side of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest at the left side. Then turn the transportation lock screw to the locked position. If you need to transport the scanner or store it for an extended period, you must secure the carriage beforehand. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (the left side).
4 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you solve scanner problems in these sections: ◗ Diagnosing Problems ◗ Upgrading Your System ◗ Problems and Solutions ◗ Using the Document Guide Diagnosing Problems Some problems you may have can involve your software or computer, such as: ◗ Incorrect setup of the parallel or SCSI interface ◗ Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions ◗ Incorrect setup of your computer or software Page 73
◗ Incorrect operation of your scanner software If an error occurs, check the scanner’s indicator lights. See Indicator Lights to determine what kind of error it is, and try the suggested solutions. If that doesn’t solve the problem, see Problems and Solutions. See the documentation that came with your software, computer, and printer for other possible solutions.
Indicator Lights If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating. The READY and ERROR lights indicate the type of error. ERROR light READY light Error type On On Command The scanner has received incorrect commands from your error scanning software. Try rescanning the document. If the error still occurs, try restarting the scanner. Flashing Off Interface error Solution The interface setup is wrong or the scanner is not properly connected to the computer. Check the interface connection.
Upgrading Your System To improve your image processing speed and the appearance of the images on your monitor, you can add the following items to your system: Troubleshooting ◗ Additional memory. Scanned images use much more memory than text files, so you may need more RAM in your computer and a larger hard disk. ◗ Accelerator board. You may want to increase your system’s processing speed; large files take longer to process than small ones. ◗ Video card.
◗ Troubleshooting Compression software. Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission. For example, they can enable you to store a 3MB image file on a 1.44MB floppy disk. Compression software can compress images and restore them with virtually no loss of data or quality.
Problems and Solutions Check these sections for the problem you’re having and for possible solutions: ◗ Operation Problems ◗ Scan Quality Problems ◗ Image Matching Problems Operation Problems The OPERATE light does not come on. Problem Solution The scanner is not getting power. Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and the power outlet. Make sure the outlet is operational and is not connected to a timer or switch. The READY light does not come on.
The scanner does not start scanning. Problem Solution Your software or interface is not operating properly. Make sure you’ve selected the correct interface port and settings when you installed your scanner and interface software. Also make sure the interface board on your computer is installed properly. If you’re using the SCSI interface, confirm that the terminator and SCSI ID are set correctly. See the Setup Guide for instructions.
Scan Quality Problems The entire image is distorted or blurred. Problem Solution The document is not placed correctly. Make sure the document is placed flat on the document table. You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check the position of the document and don’t move it while the scanner is operating. Be sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface. Part of the image is distorted or blurred.
The edges of the document are missing from the scanned output. Problem Solution The document is positioned incorrectly. The document table has non-readable areas around the edges. Reposition your document so that the image you want to scan is within the readable area. Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. Problem Solution The document may be letting in external light. If the document is very thick or warped at the edges, the edges of the image may be discolored.
The image is too dark. Problem Solution Your software settings may be incorrect. Adjust the brightness setting in your software. Also check the brightness and contrast settings of your monitor. Straight lines in the image are jagged. Problem Solution The document may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table.
The image cannot be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is not an image. Problem Solution Your printer may be causing the problem. Check that the printer is properly connected with the computer and is correctly set up. (See your printer manual for instructions.) Your printer software may be causing the problem. Check that your printer software is properly installed and configured. (See your software manual for details.) Color stripes appear when scanning film.
Image Matching Problems The image does not look the same as the original. Problem Solution Your software settings may be incorrect. Try different image settings in your scanner software. Your application software may not be set up correctly to import your image. If you are importing a scanned-image file into your application software, make sure the file format is one your software can read. Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan.
Problem Solution Your system’s color matching may be affecting your results. Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and software. Some computers can change the color palette to adjust colors on your screen. (See your software and computer manuals for details.) Exact matching of monitor colors is very difficult.
Using the Document Guide Note: Before using these instructions, read the EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide to learn how to create and work with frames. Troubleshooting Most scanners scan at a slight angle due to the movement of the carriage. If you find that your scanned images are being scanned at a slight angle, use the document guide to adjust the angle of scanning.
Before you install the document guide, locate the following parts, included in your scanner box. grid document guide guide pin clear document guide adjust pin Installing the Document Guide 1 Troubleshooting Insert the guide pin in the left hole above the scanner’s document table and the adjust pin in the right hole; push them in securely. Turn the adjust pin so its arrow faces the guide pin.
2 Lay the clear document guide on the document table with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left. Align the holes on the guide over the pins.
Troubleshooting 3 Place the grid document guide onto the guide pins with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left. 4 Close the document cover.
Scanning the Document Guide 1 Open an application and access EPSON TWAIN Pro. Select the following settings: EPSON TWAIN Pro Settings Document Source: Flatbed Image Type: 256 Grayscale Destination: LineWork Scan Resolution: 800 dpi Click Preview. You see a preview of the document guide in the preview area. (See the EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide for details.
2 Make a marquee around the alignment dots on the document guide.
3 Use the Marquee tool to create another frame around the top scale.
Troubleshooting 4 Use the Zoom tool to view the enlarged scale. Remove the second frame by clicking on the Delete Marquee tool . 5 Align the left edge of the original frame with position 4 on the scale. Click on the Return to Full Preview button .
Troubleshooting 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the bottom scale. Write down the position of the original frame edge on the bottom scale. 7 Use the procedure in Calculating the Adjustment Angle to calculate the proper adjustment angle. Example: Top scale reading = 4.0 Bottom scale reading = 3.
Calculating the Adjustment Angle If you need to adjust the document guide angle, you first need to determine which way to adjust it and by how much. To determine the amount you need to adjust the pin to align your document, subtract the bottom scale value from the top scale value and divide the result by 4. In our example, calculate (4.0 – 3.6) ÷ 4 = 0.1. Therefore, you must set the adjust pin angle to 0.1.
Use a screwdriver to turn the adjust pin to the number you calculated (0.1 in the previous example). +0.2 +0.1 0 -0.1 -0.2 To confirm the angle, repeat the steps under Scanning the Document Guide. Once you’ve confirmed the angle, it’s a good idea to write it down for future reference.
Scanning Your Aligned Document Troubleshooting 1 Remove the clear and grid document guides. 2 Lay the grid document guide on a table with the oval hole on the left and the round hole on the right. 3 Place your document face up on the grid document guide and align your document with the grid; then secure the document with tape. Place any other documents you want to scan and tape them the same way.
4 Turn the grid document guide over and lay it on the document table with the oval hole on the right. 5 Set the adjust pin to the angle you selected in Calculating the Adjustment Angle, if necessary. 6 Close the document cover and scan as described in Scanner Basics.
5 Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Scanner Specifications Scanning Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 9760 dots by 13760 pixels at 800 dpi, 100% Maximum document size 12.2 × 17.
Adjustable focusing function One-piece CCD/lens movement system Focus adjustable up to 5 mm above the surface of the document table Color separation RGB color filters on CCD Reading sequence Monochrome mode: One-pass scanning Color line sequence mode: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom 50% to 200% in 1% increments Image data 12 bits input (optical density of 3.
Supported Documents Reflective type Opaque documents with smooth surfaces Transparency type Positive and negative film (optional TPU required) Electrical Specifications Specifications 100−120 V model 220−240 V model Input voltage range 100 to 240 VAC; universal autoswitching Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 1.2 A Power consumption Approx.
Environmental Safety Approvals Specifications Specifications Operation Storage Temperature 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C) Humidity 10% to 80%, without condensation 10% to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided Model Safety Standards EMC 100–120 V UL 1950 with D3, CSA C22.
Parallel Interface Interface type Bidirectional parallel interface Data format 8-bit parallel Synchronization External strobe pulse Handshaking ACKNLG Logic level Input/output data and interface control signals are TTL compatible Connector type 36-pin Centronics® type connector Connector pin arrangement and BUSY signals 18 36 Specifications 1 19 Page 104
Parallel pin assignments: Specifications Pin No. Signal I/O Description 1 STROBE I Data strobe pulse 2-9 DATA 0-7 I/O 8-bit data bus 10 ACKNLG O Acknowledge symbol 11 BUSY O Scanner busy signal 12 NC — Not used 13 GND — Ground 14-15 NC — Not used 16 GND — Ground 17 C_GND — Frame ground 18 NC — Not used 19-30 GND — Ground 31 INIT I Scanner reset signal. The pulse width at the receiving terminal must be longer than 50 µs.
SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI Standard X3.131-1986 Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (the Logical Unit number is fixed at 0 and the command link function is not supported) DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI Standard X3.
Terminator Internal terminator selectable Connector type Two 50-pin connectors Connector pin arrangement Specifications 25 1 50 26 Page 107
SCSI pin assignments Specifications Pin No.
Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Type Method Hardware initialization When the scanner is turned on. When the scanner receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW. When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. Software initialization When software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) command. When the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message.
Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Type Page feeding and duplex scanning with automatic reverse Document feeding Pages are center aligned, fed faceup from the bottom of the stack, and ejected faceup Document replacement time 1.2 seconds (A4/Letter landscape) Multiple sizes Unavailable; all documents in a stack must be the same size Noise 50 dB or less Reliability 100,000 sheet paper feeding life 100,000 sheet paper ejecting life 100,000 hinge closings Dimensions Width: 23.
Documents Supported Document size Portrait: A3, Ledger, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, B5, A5, 5.5 × 5.
Electrical Power supply Supplied through the scanner 24 ± 10% VDC 5 ± 10% VDC Consumption current 24 VDC: 2.0 A 5 VDC: 0.
Environmental Specifications Operating Storage Temperature 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C) Humidity 10% to 80% without condensation 10% to 85% without condensation Resistance to vibration 0.2 G / 5 to 55 Hz in all 2 G / 5 to 55 Hz in all directions directions Drop test height 24.
Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specifications Type Fixed-document transparency scanning unit Light source Xenon cold cathode fluorescent lamp Color separation RGB color filter separation Supported documents Positive and negative film Document size 16.5 × 11.
Dimensions Width: 25.8 inches (656 mm) Depth: 17.8 inches (452.2 mm) Height: 2.24 inches (57 mm) Weight Approximately 13.2 lb (6 kg) Electrical Power supply Supplied from the scanner 24 VDC 5 VDC Consumption current 24 VDC: 1.3 A 5 VDC: 0.
Index A AC connector, 22, 102 Accelerator board, 76 ADF, see Auto document feeder Adjust pin, 36, 52, 87 Adjustment angle, document guide, 95 to 96 Auto document feeder description, 13 dials, 67 to 68 installing, 55 to 59 loading, 60 to 63 loading manually, 63 paper jams, fixing, 64 to 66 scanning position, adjusting, 67 to 68 specifications, 110 to 113 unpacking, 54 using, 53 to 68 Automatic Area Segmentation, 11 B C D Buttons, 23 to 24 Cables, 13 Cleaning scanner, 70 transparency unit, 38 Color matchi
Document guide, continued scanning aligned document, 97 to 98 using, 86 to 98 Document position, 80 to 82 E F Index Electrical specifications auto document feeder, 112 scanner, 102 transparency unit, 115 Environmental specifications auto document feeder, 113 scanner, 103 transparency unit, 115 EPSON TWAIN Pro, 26, 51, 53, 61, 84, 86, 90 to 94 ERROR light, 23 to 24, 71, 75 Errors, 24, 75 Features, 11 to 12 Film holders 35 mm filmstrips, loading, 42 to 44 35 mm slides, loading, 41 4 x 5-inch film, loadin
L M N O Index Optional equipment auto document feeder, 53 to 68 list of, 13 transparency unit, 29 to 52 using, 28 to 68 Oversized documents, 27 Oversized film, 39 Lamp, replacing, 71 Lights, 23 to 24, 75 Lock screw, transportation, 21 Maintenance, 70 to 71 Manual, how to use, 14 to 15 Matching problems, image, 84 to 85 Medium format film, 44 to 46 Memory, 76 Monitor, 76, 82 P Negatives scanning, 42 to 44 see also Film holders Newton’s Ring, 83 OCR, 11, 53 OPERATE button, 24 OPERATE light, 23, 78 Opti
R S Index Specifications auto document feeder, 110 to 113 scanner, 100 to 109 transparency unit, 114 to 115 Supported documents auto document feeder, 111 scanner, 102 transparency unit, 114 System, upgrading, 76 to 77 RAM, 76 READY light, 23 to 24, 71, 75, 78 Reflective document mat, 50 to 51 RESET button, 24 Safety approvals auto document feeder, 113 scanner, 103 Safety instructions, 16 to 17 Scanner errors, 24, 75 Scanner parts, 21 to 22 Scanner sensor, 82 Scanning, 25 to 26 Screws scanner, 21, 72 tra
Transparency unit, continued transparency guide angle, adjusting, 52 transparency guide, installing, 36 to 38 unpacking, 30 to 32 using, 29 to 52 using film holders, 40 to 49 Transportation lock screw, 21 Transporting scanner, 72 Troubleshooting, 73 to 98 U Upgrading system, 76 to 77 V Video card, 76 Index Page 120
