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Page 2: Scanner Parts
Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in the home position) document table OPERATE button lights RESET button transportation screw SCSI ID rotary switch SCSI SCSI SCSI interface connectors AC inlet storage hole terminator switch... - Page 3 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
Model: Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: August, 1997 Y. Ishii President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner ....Removing the Transportation Screw .... - Page 6 Maintenance ......3-2 Cleaning the scanner ..... . . 3-2 Replacing the fluorescent lamps .
- Page 7 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users ..For Australian Users For Singapore Users ......For Hong Kong Users .
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Page 9: Features
You can scan full color (16 million colors), 256 colors, or grayscale up to 256 grays. The EPSON Scan! II scanner utility and EPSON TWAIN let you take full advantage of your scanner’s advanced features. Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) allows you to separate text from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are clearer and text recognition is more accurate. -
Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: For United Kingdom Users
For United Kingdom Users Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow —... - Page 13 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner ....Removing the Transportation Screw ....
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Page 14: Choosing A Place For The Scanner
Follow the guidelines listed below when selecting a location for your scanner: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. -
Page 15: Removing The Transportation Screw
Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must remove the transportation screw. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with its rear panel facing you. 2. Remove the screw located in the middle of the rear panel by turning it counter-clockwise, as shown below. -
Page 16: Plugging In The Scanner
Plugging In the Scanner 1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. It is off when the OPERATE button protrudes from the surface of the front panel. 2. Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the rear of the scanner and plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet. -
Page 17: Initialization
4. The READY light comes on. This means the scanner has completed its initialization. 5. Turn off the scanner. If the scanner does not work as described, make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have removed the transportation screw, then try again. -
Page 18: Connecting The Scanner To Your Computer
If your PC does not have a SCSI board installed, you need to install one according to the directions that come with the SCSI board. If your PC already has a SCSI board, connect the scanner as described in the next section. -
Page 19: Setting The Scsi Id Number
Setting the SCSI ID number The scanner’s default SCSI ID number is 2. If you add the scanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID of 2, change the ID number of the scanner to an unused number. -
Page 20: Setting The Terminator Switch
Otherwise the computer, scanner, and other devices will not function properly. Setting the terminator switch The scanner has a built-in terminator, which allows SCSI devices to communicate properly with each other. You may need to change the terminator switch setting according to your computer system. - Page 21 Note: Do not use an external terminator. only the scanner is connected the scanner is the last device in the daisy chain (other SCSI device) the scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain The terminator switch is located at the rear of the scanner.
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Page 22: Connecting The Scanner
6 meters or less; otherwise the system may not work properly. To connect the scanner to a PC using SCSI-2, the length of the cable must be 3 meters or less. -
Page 23: Power-On Sequence
The SCSI port of the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI icon over it. 4. Connect the power cables of your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI devices. Note: Before turning on your system, be sure to read “Power-on sequence”... -
Page 24: Power-Off Sequence
While using your computer, do not turn off the SCSI device whose terminator is active (on). Do not turn the scanner off and back on while using your computer, otherwise the scanner may not scan properly. Now that the connection is completed, you need to install the scanner software. - Page 25 Lights and Buttons ......2-2 Placing a Document on the Scanner ....2-4 Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents .
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Page 26: Lights And Buttons
This chapter shows you how the scanner operates. The basic procedure for scanning is as follows. 1. Turn on the scanner. (Keep in mind the ’Power-on sequence’ on page 1-11.) 2. Place the document or material you want to scan on the document table. - Page 27 = flashing Buttons Button OPERATE Turns the scanner on and off. RESET Resets the scanner after an error. Do not press this button while scanning, or you may cause an error. Printer Status An error occurred. This light, along with the...
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Page 28: Placing A Document On The Scanner
Remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status. 1. Turn on the scanner, if necessary, by pressing the OPERATE button. The OPERATE light comes on. 2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner’s READY light is on. - Page 29 4. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned. 5. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. corner of the document Using Your Scanner...
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Page 30: Removing The Cover For Thick Or Large Documents
Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time; they may stick to the glass. Do not place heavy objects on top of the scanner. 6. Start your scanner software, and follow scanning instructions in your scanner software manual. -
Page 31: Sizing Up Your System
Caution: Make sure that both of the cover’s notches are directly above the clips on the scanner before pushing the cover down into place; otherwise you may damage the cover. Sizing Up Your System Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if you... -
Page 32: Accelerator Boards
The difference between the original and restored files is, however, almost unnoticeable. Using Your Scanner... - Page 33 Maintenance ......Cleaning the scanner ..... .
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Page 34: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically, as described below. 1. Unplug the power cable. 2. Clean the outer case with mild detergent diluted in water. 3. If the glass of the document table gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth. -
Page 35: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamps
If the scanner is broken, the carriage may not automatically return to the home position. If it does not, raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position. Then perform step 2 above. -
Page 36: Problems And Solutions
Error indicators If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error. Pattern of... -
Page 37: Operating Problems
Operating problems The problems you may have while using the scanner often involve the operation of your software and computer. Operation problems usually occur because of: Incorrect setup of the interface (see Chapter 1). Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions (see your software manual). - Page 38 See page 1-7. If you have other expansion boards in your computer, make sure that they are not interfering with the interrupt setting of the interface board for your scanner. (See your computer manual.) The scanner software does not work properly.
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Page 39: Quality Problems
You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check the position of the document and do not move it while the scanner is operating. See that the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface. Part of the image is distorted or blurred. - Page 40 The image does not look the same as the original. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. Your software may not have sufficient color matching and color management features, or these components of your software may not be correctly installed. (See your software and computer manuals.)
- Page 41 If this happens in your printed image only, your printer or its print head is probably malfunctioning. (See your printer manual.) If this happens on both your screen and printout, the scanner’s sensor may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer. When halftoning is used, textured patterns of dots appear on particular areas of an image.
- Page 42 Printed colors are different from those in the original image. Exact reproduction of colors is very difficult. The reason for this is explained in your Color Guide. See your software manual or your printing company for guidance on color matching. The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size.
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Page 43: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications Scanning ....... Electrical ....... Environmental . -
Page 44: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Scanning Scanner type: Photoelectric device: Effective pixels: Document size: Scanning resolution: Output resolution: Color separation: Reading sequence: Monochrome Color page sequence Color byte sequence Color line sequence Zoom: Image data: Brightness: Line Art settings: Halftoning process: Gamma correction: Technical Specifications... -
Page 45: Electrical
Input frequency Rated current Power consumption Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for the voltage of your scanner. 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in color byte sequence mode and color line... -
Page 46: Environmental
Environmental Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage Operating conditions: Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Safety Approvals Safety standards: EMC: Technical Specifications 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F) –25° C to 60° C (–13° F to 140° F) 10% to 80%, without condensation 10% to 85%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions. -
Page 47: Scsi Interface
SCSI Interface Interface type: Functions: Logic level: Electrical standard: ID Setting: Terminator: Connector type: Connector pin arrangement: 50 pin 25 pin ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI) BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported.) DATA phase Data in phase... -
Page 48: Initialization Methods
Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization Technical Specifications * When the scanner is turned on. * When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. -
Page 49: Contacting Customer Support
Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users ..For Australian Users ......For Singapore Users . -
Page 50: For United Kingdom And The Republic Of Ireland Users
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your scanner in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing the UK telephone numbers listed in the following sections. -
Page 51: Customer Support
Service and Support Information booklet that came with your EPSON product. If this booklet is not available, details can be found on Faxon Epson faxback service, EPtec Bulletin Board Service or on EPSON’s World Wide Web site. See below for details. -
Page 52: For Australian Users
EPSON products, software drivers, and answers to frequently asked questions. For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information:... -
Page 53: For Singapore Users
EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. -
Page 54: For Philippines Users
Phone: Fax: For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: Fax: BBS: Contacting Customer Support... -
Page 55: Glossary
Primary colors which produce white when mixed in a certain proportion. These are red, green, and blue --- the colors of the scanner lamps and color monitor displays. bi-level data Image data that is composed of 1 bit per pixel. A pixel is represented by a single bit of digital data that can express only 1 (light) or 0 (dark). - Page 56 Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners. A system of commands that allows you to control image scanners from your software. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. A system of commands that allows you to control printers from your software. grayscale Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white.
- Page 57 An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage. The image is divided into pixels by scanning. scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. This is one method used to connect your...
- Page 58 threshold A reference point that is used to determine whether data will be processed as “on” or “off”. If the value of the data is larger than the reference point, the data is considered “on”, and if the value is less than the reference point, the data is considered “off”.
- Page 59 Index AAS, 1 Accelerator board, 2-8 Auto Area Segmentation (AAS), 1 Best & de-screening, 1 Board accelerator, 2-8 SCSI, 1-6 Button, 2-2 OPERATE, 1-4–5, 2-2–3 RESET, 2-2 Cable power, 1-4 SCSI, 2, 1-7, 1-10 Carriage, 1-5 Cleaning, 3-2 Chain, daisy, 1-6, 1-9 Choosing a place, 1-2 Compression, 2-8 Connecting...
- Page 60 Important safety instructions, 2 Indicator lights, 2-2, 3-4 Initialization, 1-5 method, A-6 Installation scanner software, 1-12 screws, 3-3 software, 1-12 Interface cable, 1-2–3, 1-5–7 connecting, 1-10 SCSI cable, 2, 1-7 specifications, SCSI, A-5 Lamps, fluorescent, 1-5, 3-3 Lights, 2-2, 3-4 ERROR, 2-2, 3-4 OPERATE, 1-5, 2-2–3...
- Page 61 1-7–8 rotary switch, 1-7–8 port, 1-6, 1-11 power-on sequence, 1-11 power-off sequence, 1-12 SCSI interface, 1-6–8, 14 specifications, A-4 Space for the scanner, 1-2 Specifications electrical, A-3 environmental, A-4 safety approval, A-4 scanning, A-2–3 SCSI interface, A-5 Storage hole, 1-3...
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