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User's Guide
Overview of Your Scanner Features
These features help you create the best
possible scans, no matter what shape your
original is in.
Placing Originals on the Scanner
Follow the steps here to place your original
documents or photos on the scanner.
Scanning Special Projects
Follow the instructions here for specific
scanning projects you may need to create.
Solving Problems
If you have a problem using your scanner or
its software, check here for solutions.
Safety
Copyright and Trademarks
Operating System Versions
Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check this section to identify the parts of
your scanner.
Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to
scan your original documents or photos
using any of the available scanning methods.
Maintenance
Follow the guidelines here to maintain and
transport your scanner.
Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your
scanner and its accessories.

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Overview of Your Scanner Features Guide to the Scanner Parts These features help you create the best Check this section to identify the parts of possible scans, no matter what shape your your scanner. original is in. Placing Originals on the Scanner Scanning Your Originals Follow the steps here to place your original Follow the step-by-step instructions here to...

  • Page 2: Overview Of Your Scanner Features

    Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Overview of Your Scanner Features These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in. Color Restoration Dust Removal DIGITAL ICE Technology and DIGITAL ICE Lite Technology Backlight Correction Text Enhancement...

  • Page 3: Guide To The Scanner Parts

    Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner. Scanner Parts Lights and Start Button...

  • Page 4: Placing Originals On The Scanner

    Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps in the sections here to place your original documents, photos, film, or slides on the scanner. Placing Documents or Photos Placing Film or Slides...

  • Page 5: Scanning Your Originals

    Follow the step-by-step instructions in the sections here to scan your original documents, photos, film, or slides using any of the available scanning methods. Starting Epson Scan Selecting an Epson Scan Mode Changing the Scan Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode...

  • Page 6: Scanning Special Projects

    Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Special Projects Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create. Restoring Color Removing Dust Marks with the Dust Removal Feature Removing Dust and Scratch Marks from Originals Using DIGITAL ICE Technology Fixing Backlit Photos Text Enhancement Using the Scanner as a Copier...

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Light Source Power Off Timer Setting Transporting the Scanner...

  • Page 8: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Scanning Problems Scan Quality Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Other Software Technical Support...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/ recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
  • Page 11 A note concerning responsible use of copyrighted materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.

  • Page 12: Copyright And Trademarks

    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 the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
  • Page 13 Digital ICE is a trademark of Kodak. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. This information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 14: Operating System Versions

    Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows XP x64. Windows 8 refers to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.

  • Page 15: Color Restoration

    Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Color Restoration Using the Color Restoration feature in Epson Scan, you can transform an old, faded, or badly exposed photo into one with true-to-life color and sharpness. Original image Color Restoration applied For instructions on using this feature, see Restoring Color.

  • Page 16: Dust Removal

    Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Dust Removal Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them. Original image Dust Removal applied For instructions on using this feature, see Removing Dust Marks with the Dust Removal Feature.
  • Page 17 DIGITAL ICE Technology and DIGITAL ICE Lite Technology Your scanner and its Epson Scan software are equipped with the DIGITAL ICE Technology and DIGITAL ICE Lite Technology features that remove stubborn dust or scratch marks from color photos, film, or slides.

  • Page 18: Backlight Correction

    Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Backlight Correction Using the Backlight Correction feature in your scanning software, you can remove shadows from photos that have too much background light. Original image Backlight Correction applied For instructions on using this feature, see Fixing Backlit Photos.
  • Page 19 > Overview of Your Scanner Features Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan. Original Text Enhancement: Off Text Enhancement: On For instructions on using this feature, see Text Enhancement.

  • Page 20: Scanner Parts

    Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts Note: Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same. a. scanner cover Start button power button...
  • Page 21 a. document mat b. transparency unit transportation lock c. document table d. carriage a. option interface connector b. USB interface connector c. DC inlet d. cover cable e. scanner transportation lock...

  • Page 22: Lights And Start Button

    Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Lights and Start Button Lights Button The scanner has one button for scanning operations. The scanner light indicates the scanner’s status. Start button b. scanner light c. scanner cover light Lights The scanner light is located above the power button, and the scanner cover light is on the top of the scanner cover.
  • Page 23 Start button, make sure you have installed Epson Scan. Button Function Epson Scan starts. Start Using the Scanner Button. Note for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users: Start button is not supported. To start Epson Scan, see Using the Epson Scan Icon instructions.

  • Page 24: Placing Documents Or Photos

    Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Documents or Photos Placing Documents or Photos on the Document Table Placing Large or Thick Documents Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Placing Documents or Photos on the Document Table Open the scanner cover.
  • Page 25 Place your document or photo facedown on the document table. Make sure the top of the document or photo is against the upper right corner of the document table, next to the arrow mark. Note: If you are scanning multiple photos at once, position each photo at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart from the others.
  • Page 26 Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. To start scanning, see Starting Epson Scan for instructions. Placing Large or Thick Documents When you scan a large or thick document, you can remove the scanner cover.
  • Page 27 Open the scanner cover. Pull the scanner cover straight up and off the scanner.
  • Page 28 Turn on the scanner using its power button. Note: When scanning without the scanner cover, gently press down on your document to flatten it. When you are finished scanning, replace the scanner cover in the reverse order that you removed it.

  • Page 29: Placing Film Or Slides

    Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides Removing the Document Mat Placing Film in the Holder Placing Slides in the Holder Placing Film in the Film Area Guide Replacing the Document Mat Removing the Document Mat To scan film strips or slides, you need to remove the document mat from the scanner cover.
  • Page 30 Use a soft cloth to wipe the transparency unit window and the document table before placing your film or slides.
  • Page 31 a. transparency unit window To place film for scanning, see Placing Film in the Holder. To place slides for scanning, see Placing Slides in the Holder. Placing Film in the Holder Placing 35 mm Film Strips Remove the film strip cover(s) on the film holder. Slide up to four film strips all the way into the film holder with the shiny base side facing down.
  • Page 32 Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Starting Epson Scan. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.
  • Page 33 Slide up to two medium format film images into the film holder with the shiny base side facing down. Your images and any wording on the film should appear backwards on the side that faces up, as shown by the illustration on the film holder.
  • Page 34 Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Starting Epson Scan. Note: You cannot use Full Auto Mode to scan medium format film. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.
  • Page 35 Note: Hold the edge of the film gently or use gloves to touch the film; otherwise you may damage the film. Make sure the white stickers on the back of the film holder and the areas around them are not scratched, dusty, or covered in any way.
  • Page 36 Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Starting Epson Scan. Note: You cannot use Full Auto Mode to scan 4 × 5 inch film. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.
  • Page 37 You cannot scan negative slides. Make sure the white stickers on the back on the film holder and the areas around them are not scratched, dusty, or covered in any way. If the areas are obscured, the scanner may have trouble recognizing your slides in Full Auto Mode.
  • Page 38 Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your slides, see Starting Epson Scan. When you are finished scanning slides, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.
  • Page 39 Place the film area guide on the document table with the tab facing the left side of the scanner. Place the film in the film area guide (up to 8 × 10 inch film) with the shiny base side facing down. Your images and any wording on the film should appear backwards on the side that faces up.
  • Page 40 Note: Leave the part of the film area guide circled below uncovered or colors in your scans will be affected.
  • Page 41 Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Starting Epson Scan. Note: You cannot use Full Auto Mode, Office Mode, or Home Mode when scanning film with the film area guide. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.

  • Page 42: Starting Epson Scan

    Using the Epson Scan Icon instructions. Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon. Windows 8: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan.
  • Page 43 You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select Epson Scan, and scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.

  • Page 44: Selecting An Epson Scan Mode

    Full Auto Mode is best when you need to scan your originals at 100% size and you do not need to preview the images before scanning. You can restore faded colors or remove dust marks in Full Auto Mode. This is the default mode in Epson Scan. Changing the Scan Mode for instructions on switching to Full Auto Mode.

  • Page 45: Changing The Scan Mode

    Scanning Your Originals Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode, click the arrow in the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window. Then, select the mode you want to use from the list that appears.

  • Page 46: Scanning In Full Auto Mode

    > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you start Epson Scan for the first time, it runs in Full Auto Mode and displays the Epson Scan Full Auto Mode window. Note for film or slides: In Full Auto Mode, you can only scan 35 mm color film strips or color positive slides. To scan other types of film, use Home Mode or Professional Mode.
  • Page 47 If you started scanning from a TWAIN-compliant program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button does not appear. Select your settings and click OK. For details on selecting the settings in the Customize window, see Epson Scan Help.
  • Page 48 Epson Scan previews each image, detects which type of original it is, and selects the scan settings automatically. After a moment, you see a small preview of each image in the Epson Scan window. Note: It takes a few minutes to scan a full film strip.

  • Page 49: Scanning In Office Mode

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Office Mode When you select Office Mode, you see the Epson Scan Office Mode window. Place the original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
  • Page 50 Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. Select the size of your original document as the Size setting. Click the arrow to open the Resolution list and select an appropriate resolution for your original. See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.

  • Page 51: Scanning In Home Mode

    > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Home Mode When you select Home Mode, you see the Epson Scan Home Mode window. Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions. Documents or photos: Placing Documents or Photos...
  • Page 52 Other if you want to select a specific resolution for other purposes. Epson Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the Destination setting you select. If you selected Other as the Destination setting to select a specific resolution, see Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.

  • Page 53: Scanning In Professional Mode

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Professional Mode When you select Professional Mode, you see the Epson Scan Professional Mode window.
  • Page 54 Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions. Documents or photos: Placing Documents or Photos Film or slides: Placing Film or Slides Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. Select Professional Mode in the Mode list. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
  • Page 55 Click the arrow to open the Resolution list and select an appropriate resolution for your original(s). See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions. Click Preview to preview your image(s). The Preview window appears and displays your image(s). See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area for instructions on settings in the Preview window.

  • Page 56: Selecting File Save Settings

    File Save Settings icon to the right of the Scan button. The File Save Settings window appears. Note: If you start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button and File Save Settings icon do not appear.
  • Page 57 Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF files, you need a program that supports it.
  • Page 58 Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Mac OS X Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson Scan finishes scanning. Show Add Page dialog after scanning Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear automatically after each scan in PDF or multi-TIFF.

  • Page 59: Detailed Setting Instructions

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Detailed Setting Instructions Selecting the Scan Resolution Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Selecting the Scan Size Selecting the Scan Resolution You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images. Keep in mind that higher resolution settings increase scanning time, so do not select a higher resolution than you need.
  • Page 60 In the Full Auto Mode window, click Customize. The Customize window appears. Click the Specify resolution for Full Auto Mode check box and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which you want to scan. Selecting the Resolution in Home Mode To change the resolution, first select Other as the Destination setting.
  • Page 61 Normal preview displays your previewed image(s) in their entirety. You must select the scan area and make any image quality adjustments manually. Thumbnail preview displays your previewed image(s) as thumbnail(s). Epson Scan automatically locates the edges of your scan area, applies automatic exposure settings to the image(s), and rotates the image(s) if necessary.
  • Page 62 Some of the settings that you change while previewing will be reset if you change the Preview mode. Epson Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in one of the following Preview windows. Normal preview Document...
  • Page 63 If you are viewing the Normal preview, you can do the following to adjust the image(s). To select your scan area, click the auto locate icon to create a marquee that marks the edges of your image area (if you have only one photo or document on the document table), or draw a marquee manually. You can move the marquee to change the scan area.
  • Page 64 To zoom in on an image in the Thumbnail preview, double-click the thumbnail to zoom in. You can change the size of the thumbnail by clicking either the Thumbnail <Large>, Thumbnail <Small>, or Full size of 1 frame button. To rotate an image or flip it horizontally (like a mirror image), click its thumbnail and then click the rotation icon or mirroring icon.
  • Page 65 When you use the Thumbnail preview, Epson Scan automatically creates marquees around your image (s) for you. If you need to adjust a marquee, click inside it and click the delete marquee icon before completing the steps in this section. If you do not need to adjust any marquees, skip to...
  • Page 66 Once you have previewed your image(s) and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust.
  • Page 67 The table below describes the settings available in Office Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to apply the image adjustments to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you begin making your adjustments.
  • Page 68 Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings in Home Mode The table below describes the settings available in Home Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note:...
  • Page 69 Descreening Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly-shaded image areas, such as in skin tones. Also improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images which include screening in their original print processes. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Color or Grayscale.
  • Page 70 Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings in Professional Mode The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: You may need to scroll down to view the Adjustments area of the Professional Mode window.
  • Page 71 Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually. For advanced users only. Click the Tone Correction icon to access the Tone Correction setting. Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. Click the Image Adjustment icon to access the Brightness setting. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image.
  • Page 72 Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
  • Page 73 If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow to open the list and select Customize. You see the Target Size window. Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click Save, then click OK. Your new size appears in the Target Size list.
  • Page 74 orientation icon. Note: orientation icon is not available if you selected Original as the Target Size setting. Selecting the Scan Size in Professional Mode You can select a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow to open the list and select the size you want.
  • Page 75 To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value. To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. See Epson Scan Help for details. To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon.

  • Page 76: Finishing The Scan

    What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan. Full Auto Mode: If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon or by pressing the Start button on the scanner, your scanned image is saved in the file format and location you selected in the File Save Settings window.

  • Page 77: Restoring Color

    Using the Color Palette Feature (for Professional Mode Only) Using the Color Restoration feature in Epson Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can restore printed photos, film, or slides automatically as you scan them.
  • Page 78 Note: If you started Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button does not appear. When you finish making all the necessary settings, click OK to return to the Full Auto Mode window.
  • Page 79 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Color Restoration in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions.
  • Page 80 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Using the Color Palette Feature (for Professional Mode Only) Follow the steps in these sections to fine-tune the colors in your image using the Color Palette feature in Professional...
  • Page 81 This feature is available only after previewing your images, so make sure to click Preview to activate this feature. Sampling a Color from an Image Click the Color Palette icon. Click the color extractor icon. Your cursor changes to an eye dropper. In the Preview window, click on the color in your image that needs adjustment.
  • Page 82 When you are finished adjusting the color, click Close to return to the Professional Mode window. For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help. Applying a Color to an Image Click the Color Palette icon.
  • Page 83 To load a previously saved color, select the color and click the apply to palette icon. When you are finished adjusting the color, click Close to return to the Professional Mode window. For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help.
  • Page 84 Removing Dust Marks with the Dust Removal Feature Dust Removal in Full Auto Mode Dust Removal in Professional Mode Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them. Original image...
  • Page 85 If you want to select the file save settings, click File Save Settings. See Selecting File Save Settings instructions. Note: If you started Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button does not appear.
  • Page 86 When you finish making all the necessary settings, click OK to return to the Full Auto Mode window. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Dust Removal in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table.
  • Page 87 Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size instructions. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
  • Page 88 Using DIGITAL ICE Technology in Professional Mode Your scanner and its Epson Scan software are equipped with the DIGITAL ICE Technology and DIGITAL ICE Lite Technology features that remove stubborn dust or scratch marks from color photos, film, and slides.
  • Page 89 * This is the actual scan resolution used by DIGITAL ICE Technology, which is higher than the scan resolution you specify in Epson Scan. Make sure your system resources meet these increased requirements. You can use DIGITAL ICE Technology on the following types of film or slides.
  • Page 90 Photos: Placing Documents or Photos Film or slides: Placing Film or Slides Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings. For details, see Scanning in Home Mode.
  • Page 91 Click Scan to scan and remove dust and scratch marks in your image(s). What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for details. Using DIGITAL ICE Technology in Professional Mode Place your original photo, film, or slide on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions.
  • Page 92 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for instructions. Click Scan to scan and remove dust and scratch marks in your image(s). What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for details.

  • Page 93: Fixing Backlit Photos

    Backlight Correction in Home Mode Backlight Correction in Professional Mode Using the Backlight Correction feature in Epson Scan, you can remove shadows from photos that have too much background light. You can fix printed photos, film, or slides automatically as you scan them.
  • Page 94 Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Backlight Correction in Professional Mode Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions.
  • Page 95 Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details. Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.

  • Page 96: Text Enhancement

    See Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text for details. Text Enhancement in Office Mode Place your document on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
  • Page 97 Place your document on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions. In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings. For details, see Scanning in Home Mode.
  • Page 98 Click Preview to preview your document, then select your scan area. For details, see Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area. Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details. Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details.

  • Page 99: Using The Scanner As A Copier

    Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Software > Copy Utility. Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy Utility icon. You see the Copy Utility window. Select your scanner from the Scanner list at the top of the window.
  • Page 100 Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click Note: If you are printing on certain Epson printers, you see the printer settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings.
  • Page 101 When you are ready to scan and print, click Copy. Note: If you want to preview your scan before printing it or select additional copy settings, click Custom Copy at the bottom of the window. Click Help in the Copy Utility for instructions on using the Custom Copy features.

  • Page 102: Scanning To A Pdf File

    Scanning to a PDF File in Home Mode Scanning to a PDF File in Professional Mode Using Epson Scan, you can create a PDF file with the following features. Scanning multiple document pages into a single PDF file: You can scan multiple document pages and save them in a single PDF file.
  • Page 103 Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it. Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your...
  • Page 104 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
  • Page 105 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
  • Page 106 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
  • Page 107 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Office Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Scanning to a PDF File in Home Mode Place your document on the document table.
  • Page 108 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
  • Page 109 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
  • Page 110 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
  • Page 111 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
  • Page 112 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Home Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan. Scanning to a PDF File in Professional Mode Place your document on the document table.
  • Page 113 Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list.
  • Page 114 Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
  • Page 115 For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note:...
  • Page 116 Note: delete icon is not available when all pages are selected. For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
  • Page 117 When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Professional Mode window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan.

  • Page 118: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text

    Home > Scanning Special Projects Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text Converting into Editable Text in Office Mode Converting into Editable Text in Home Mode Converting into Editable Text in Professional Mode You can scan a document and convert the text into a format that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
  • Page 119 You see this window: Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
  • Page 120 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Office Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
  • Page 121 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document.
  • Page 122 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
  • Page 123 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Home Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
  • Page 124 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document.
  • Page 125 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product;...
  • Page 126 Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. Click the icon for the type of document you want to scan to. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. Change the scan mode to Professional Mode if necessary. See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
  • Page 127 Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. When you see the Document Conversion window with the finished message, click Close in the Epson Scan window. Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document.
  • Page 128 Click Configuration, then click the Color tab and select ICM (Windows) or ColorSync (Mac OS For the Source (Scanner) setting, select EPSON Standard. If you have color management software and created a custom ICC profile, select it as the Source (Scanner) setting.
  • Page 129 Note for Windows: If you do not see the Adobe RGB option, select sRGB. Select Display preview using monitor compensation, then click OK to return to the Epson Scan window. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started your scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.

  • Page 130: Assigning A Program To The Start Button

    Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to the Start Button You can assign the Start button to open a program in the Epson Event Manager to make scanning your projects even quicker. Note for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users: Start button is not supported.
  • Page 131 Now whenever you press the Start button, the action you selected occurs. Note: If you need help using Epson Event Manager, do one of the following. Windows: Click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Mac OS X: Click Help from menu, then Epson Event Manager Help.

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Scanner

    Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Caution: Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the document table, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
  • Page 133 a. transparency unit window Make sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the document table or the transparency unit window. Dust can cause spots in your scanned images.
  • Page 134 The luminosity of the scanner light source declines over time. If the light source breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and the Status light rapidly flashes. When this happens, the light source assembly must be replaced by a professional. For details, contact Epson.

  • Page 135: Power Off Timer Setting

    Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Windows (other versions): Select or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings.

  • Page 136: Transporting The Scanner

    Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Before transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the scanner’s carriage and transparency unit to prevent damage. Plug in the scanner, turn on the scanner using its power button, and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (near the cover hinge).
  • Page 137 On the back of the scanner, slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the scanner carriage. Attach the protective materials that came with the scanner, then repack the scanner in its original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly.

  • Page 138: Scanner Problems

    The Status Light Is Flashing The Scanner Does Not Turn On The Scanner Turns Off You Cannot Start Epson Scan Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not Start the Correct Program The Status Light Is Flashing The scanner light is located above the power button, and the scanner cover light is on the top of the scanner cover.
  • Page 139 Make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging device without a (?) or an exclamation (!) mark in the Device Manager window. If the scanner’s name appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device, uninstall Epson Scan as described in Uninstalling Your Scanning Software, then reinstall it as described in the paper manual.

  • Page 140: Scanning Problems

    Home > Solving Problems Scanning Problems You Cannot Scan Using the Thumbnail Preview You Have Trouble Adjusting the Scan Area in the Thumbnail Preview Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time You Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode Scanning Takes a Longer Time You Cannot Scan Film or Slides You Cannot Scan Using the Thumbnail Preview...
  • Page 141 Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange Make sure the Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Film Type settings (Professional Mode) are set correctly for your film. See Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode instructions. If you are in normal preview, the dark area around the film and the frame of the film holder is perceived as white.
  • Page 142 Make sure the Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Film Type settings (Professional Mode) are set correctly for your film/slide type. See Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode for instructions. Make sure the cover cable is securely connected to the scanner’s OPTION port.

  • Page 143: Scan Quality Problems

    Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality Problems The Edges of Your Original Are Not Scanned You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line or Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked Your Image Is Blurred Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges of Your Image Your Scanned Image Is Too Dark...
  • Page 144 Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and select Color Control and Continuous auto exposure. See Epson Scan Help for details. Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and click Recommended Value to return the Auto Exposure setting to the default. See Epson Scan Help for details. Increase the resolution setting. See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.
  • Page 145 Remove all of the film height adjusters on the back of the film holder to decrease the height between the film holder and the document table to 0.1 inch (2.5 mm). To return the film holder to its default height, 0.12 inch (3 mm), place the film height adjusters so that the arrow on the adjusters face the symbol on the bottom of the film holder.
  • Page 146 If your original is too dark, try using the Backlight Correction feature in Home Mode or Professional Mode. See Fixing Backlit Photos for instructions. Check the Brightness setting in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode. See Epson Scan Help for details. Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer.
  • Page 147 Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer. See Epson Scan Help for details. Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in Professional Mode. Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting.
  • Page 148 EPSON sRGB is embedded even if another ICM/ColorSync setting is selected. In Office Mode, EPSON sRGB is embedded even if another ICM/ColorSync setting is selected. In Professional Mode, when Document is selected for the Auto Exposure type, EPSON sRGB is embedded even if another ICM/ColorSync setting is selected.
  • Page 149 The Auto Photo Orientation feature will not work when you scan newspaper or magazine pages, documents, illustrations, or line art. The feature will also not work when you scan images that are 2 inches (5.1 cm) or smaller on any side. The Auto Photo Orientation feature may not work correctly if the faces in your image are very small or not looking straight ahead, or if the faces are of infants.

  • Page 150: Uninstalling Your Scanning Software

    Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista: Select Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Select Add or Remove Programs. Select the software you want to uninstall such as Epson Scan or another application from the list displayed. Do one of the following.
  • Page 151 For Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: To uninstall applications you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.

  • Page 152: Epson Technical Support

    For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software Other Software Technical Support. Purchase Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.

  • Page 153: Other Software Technical Support

    Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical Support Adobe Photoshop Elements LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast X-Rite i1Profiler ABBYY FineReader Adobe Photoshop Elements (800) 833-6687 www.adobe.com/support LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast (941) 312-0690 www.silverfast.com www.silverfast.com/problemreport/en.html X-Rite i1Profiler (800) 248-9748 www.xrite.com/support/i1Profiler ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777 www.abbyy.com support@abbyyusa.com...

  • Page 154: System Requirements

    See your system documentation for details.) Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.

  • Page 155: Scanner Specifications

    Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40800 × 56160 pixels at 4800 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large.
  • Page 156 Mechanical Dimensions Width: 19.8 inches (503 mm) Depth: 12.1 inches (308 mm) Height: 6.0 inches (152.5 mm) Weight Approx. 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Scanner Rated voltage DC 24 V...
  • Page 157 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory for...

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