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basics.book Page ii Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 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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basics.book Page 1 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning from Start to Finish Your EPSON Perfection® scanner lets you turn pictures and documents into digital files on your computer with the press of a button. You can use the buttons in conjunction with the EPSON Smart Panel™ software or you can use EPSON Smart Panel by itself. Instructions for using EPSON Smart Panel and each of the buttons are included in this chapter.
basics.book Page 2 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Using the Scanner Buttons The scanner’s ] Start, { Photo Print, | E-Mail, and } Scan to Web buttons let you perform one-touch scanning with EPSON Smart Panel, as described below: ] Start Press the ] Start button on the scanner to open EPSON Smart Panel (default). For details, see the section below. { Photo Print Press the { Photo Print button to automatically scan and print a photo. For details, see page 4.
basics.book Page 3 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM EPSON Smart Panel opens: If you want the ] Start button to open a Smart Panel application instead of Smart Panel, select the application here. The ] icon appears next to the selected application. 3. Click the icon for your desired Smart Panel scanning application. The window for that application appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan. Follow the on-screen steps for each application.
basics.book Page 4 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning and Printing with Photo Print The { Photo Print button allows you to scan and print your photographs in one easy step. Make sure your printer is turned on and the correct paper type and size is loaded in your printer. 1. Make sure the paper you want to print on is loaded in your printer. 2. Place your photo face down on the document table; then close the scanner cover. 3. Press the { Photo Print button on the scanner’s control panel. 4.
basics.book Page 5 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning to E-mail The | E-Mail button works with the Scan to E-mail application in Smart Panel to automatically scan your document and attach it to an e-mail. If you access Scan to E-mail from Smart Panel instead of using the | E-Mail button, your steps are slightly different. See your electronic Smart Panel manual for details. Your e-mail program must be MAPI-compliant—for example Microsoft Exchange or Outlook. See your e-mail documentation for details.
basics.book Page 6 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 4. When the scan completes, the Scan to E-mail dialog box opens. Select your e-mail program and then click Launch. (You only need to select your e-mail program the first time you use EPSON Smart Panel. For subsequent scans, it is automatically selected.) select your e-mail program click Launch 5. An e-mail dialog box opens with your photo(s) attached. Enter the recipient’s e-mail address, type in a message, and then click Send.
basics.book Page 7 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Some e-mail programs, such as Outlook Express, do not immediately send the e-mail, but instead place it in an “outbox.” To send the e-mail, you must launch the e-mail program and then click Send/Recv. See your e-mail program’s documentation for more information. Send and Receive Outbox Scanning a Photo to a File You can scan a photo directly to a file.
basics.book Page 8 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 3. EPSON Smart Panel opens. Click Scan to File. Scan to File EPSON TWAIN automatically scans your image. If you’d rather scan in Manual mode so you can adjust your scan settings, click Cancel. (See page 16 for instructions on selecting TWAIN settings.) After adjusting your settings, close EPSON TWAIN and continue with step 4.
basics.book Page 9 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 4. When the scan completes, the Scan to File dialog box opens. If you want to scan more photos, place them on the document table glass, close the scanner cover, and then click Scan More. When you’re finished scanning, click Finish. if you don’t want to save a file, click the checkbox to deselect it click File0001 to rename it click Scan More if you have more photos to scan You can see a larger version of an image by double-clicking it.
basics.book Page 10 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 5. At the next dialog box, you may specify a file path and file format. When you’re finished, click Save. The photo is saved in your selected folder. The file path is the location where the file is saved. If you are not going to use the default path (My Documents), be sure to use a path that is easy to remember. Bitmap is the default file format in Windows. JPEG is the default file format on Macintosh.
basics.book Page 11 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning to the EPSON PhotoCenter With the } Scan to Web button, you can scan photos and upload them to the EPSON PhotoCenter at http://photo.epson.com. The EPSON PhotoCenter is a free photo-sharing site that allows you to: ■ store, organize, and share your photos ■ print high-resolution photos straight from the Web ■ order prints and custom photo gifts. If you are using AOL, first log on to AOL, then follow the steps below.
basics.book Page 12 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 5. When the scan completes, the Scan to Web dialog box opens. ■ Select USA under Site Name, and enter the same User ID (e-mail address) and Connection Password you used when you registered at the EPSON PhotoCenter. (You only need to do this once. For subsequent scans, these are automatically selected.) ■ Click Upload. The photos upload to the EPSON PhotoCenter.
basics.book Page 13 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 6. When the upload completes, a message prompts you to confirm your upload. Click OK to connect to the EPSON PhotoCenter. Under Member Sign In, enter your e-mail address and password, and then click go. Member Sign In box 7. You are automatically logged into the EPSON PhotoCenter and receive a message stating that you have new photos in your Photo Inbox. Click Photo Inbox to view your photos.
basics.book Page 14 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 8. If you want others to see your photos, you must move them to an album. Select the photos you want to share. Either select them individually by clicking Select photo for each picture or click Select All to select them all. select an album or create a new one select all photos or select them individually 9. Select the album you want to move your photos to. Then click Move or Copy to move the photos to the album.
basics.book Page 15 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Sharing Your Photos Now your friends and family can view the photos you’ve uploaded to the EPSON PhotoCenter. Have them visit http://photo.epson.com, enter your e-mail address under Visit Albums, then click go. your friends and family enter your e-mail address here Your friends and family can view the photos in the shared albums you’ve created.
basics.book Page 16 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Selecting TWAIN Settings Before you scan, you need to open a host application—the program into which you plan to import the scanned image or document, such as EPSON Smart Panel, ArcSoft™ PhotoImpression,™ or other TWAIN-compliant program. You have to start this application before you can access EPSON TWAIN. (The scanner buttons automatically open EPSON Smart Panel or a Smart Panel application.
basics.book Page 17 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 4. Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order: 1 Select the basic settings: Document Source Image Type Destination Resolution 3 Automatically set the scan area for your image using Auto Locate 4 Size or scale the image 2 Preview your image (default) 5 Customize your settings and configuration, and use color management 6 Scan the image into your application 5.
basics.book Page 18 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Recommended Settings 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. You can make many corrections in your scanning software (EPSON TWAIN), however, major photo retouching will need to be done in programs such as Adobe Photoshop Elements or ArcSoft PhotoImpression.
basics.book Page 19 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning Transparencies This section gives basic information on using the transparency unit (TPU) for your scanner. The transparency unit, also referred to as a film adapter, lets you scan slides and negative or positive film strips with your scanner. If you don’t have the PHOTO version of your scanner, you can purchase a transparency unit from the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).
basics.book Page 20 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is built into the scanner lid. Follow these steps to use the transparency unit: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Remove the reflective document mat. To do this, grasp the top of the mat and then slide it up gently. 3. Make sure the TPU cable is plugged into the scanner’s transparency unit connector. 4. Plug in the AC adapter.
basics.book Page 21 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 5. The orientation of the film holder is different for scanning slides and film. For slides, place the film holder in the upper-right corner of the document table, then place your slides in the square openings. For film, insert your film into the film holder, then place it in the upper-right corner of the document table. orientation for scanning slides orientation for scanning film 6. Close the document cover. 7. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg.
basics.book Page 22 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanning with the EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO If you have an EPSON Perfection 1250 PHOTO scanner, the transparency unit is included as a separate part. Follow these steps to use the transparency unit: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Connect the TPU cable to the scanner’s transparency unit connector. 3. Plug in the AC adapter. 4. Open the document cover. 5.
basics.book Page 23 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM 6. Place the TPU on the film holder. Be sure to align the notches on the TPU with the holes in the film holder. 7. In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU: Color Neg. Film, TPU: Monochrome Neg. Film, or TPU: Pos. Film as your image type (see page 18 for recommended settings). For more information on using the transparency unit, see your electronic Reference Guide.
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basics.book Page 25 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Problem Solving This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For more troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshooting” section of your electronic Reference Guide. Scanner Light The ] light indicates the status of the scanner, as described in the tables below. EPSON Perfection 1250/1250 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning.
basics.book Page 26 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM EPSON Perfection 1650/1650 PHOTO Light Color Status Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning. On Green The scanner is ready to scan images. Flashing Red If you are scanning transparencies with the EPSON Perfection 1650 PHOTO, make sure you’ve removed the reflective document mat. The scanner may not be properly connected to the computer.
basics.book Page 27 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM You are unable to install EPSON TWAIN in Windows 2000. ■ ■ In Windows 2000, don’t select Block under Control Panel, System, Hardware, Driver Signing; select Ignore or Warn instead. If you see an error message or the software doesn’t install correctly on Windows 2000, you may not have software installation privileges. See your system administrator. 3. In the System Properties dialog box, select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 4.
basics.book Page 28 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Scanner Problems The fluorescent lamp isn’t on. ■ ■ The scanner has a power saving function (sleep mode); press the ] Start button to “wake” the scanner. Or unplug the USB cable or power cable, then plug it back in. Make sure the power cord is connected to the scanner and plugged into a power outlet. The scanner doesn’t scan. ■ Wait until the fluorescent lamp stays on (ready for scanning). You may need to preview your scan to make the lamp come on.
basics.book Page 29 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Software Problems Image Problems The scanner software doesn’t work properly. ■ Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on page 35 or page 36 and supports the software applications you’re using. ■ Check if your computer has enough memory for your software. If you’re running other software at the same time, the computer may not have enough memory. (See your software and computer manuals.
basics.book Page 30 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Your image is too dark. ■ Try adjusting the brightness with your application software. Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen. ■ The dark area around film, such as the frame of the film holder, is perceived as white—altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker. Set the correct color by adjusting the marquee (frame border) so none of the film holder is selected.
basics.book Page 31 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM document table edge guides, reposition your document so it is within the readable area. ■ Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document’s position so that the image is within the glass area. The scanner doesn’t recognize your image type when scanning in Full Auto mode. Try scanning the image again. If that doesn’t work, scan in Manual mode (see page 16 for instructions). The image does not look the same as the original.
basics.book Page 32 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Where To Get Help For More Information There are several sources of information for your scanner, including printed materials, help utilities, and electronic manuals. Here’s where to look for help: ■ Scanner Basics This manual contains scanning instructions, troubleshooting information, system requirements, safety instructions, and your warranty.
basics.book Page 33 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
basics.book Page 34 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Software Technical Support 34 Software Telephone Fax Online and E-mail EPSON TWAIN driver U.S. (562) 276-4382 http://support.epson.com EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ Canada (905) 709-3839 (800) 922-8911 fax-on-demand system EPSON Smart Panel (510) 445-8616 (510) 445-8601 tech@newsoftinc.com ArcSoft PhotoImpression (510) 440-9901 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, PST, Monday through Friday (510) 440-1270 www.arcsoft.
basics.book Page 35 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Requirements and Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Perfection scanner. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high-resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space and memory listed.
basics.book Page 36 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Macintosh You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner. ■ Apple Macintosh computer (G3, G4, or iMac™) with built-in USB port, running Mac® OS 8.5 to 9.X Check the Apple website for any updates to your operating system.
basics.book Page 37 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ■ Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. ■ Place the scanner and AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged.
basics.book Page 38 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 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 place multiple loads on the electrical outlet.
basics.book Page 39 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 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.
basics.book Page 40 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
basics.book Page 41 Monday, July 16, 2001 4:11 PM the Epson standard of quality, and at Epson’s option, the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty.
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