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User’s Guide Guide to the Product Parts Placing Originals on the Product Check this section to identify the parts of your Follow the steps here to place your originals product. on the product. How to Scan Using the Transparency Unit Follow the step-by-step instructions here to Follow the instructions here on how to use the scan your originals using any of the available...
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Originals on the Product Placing Documents Placing Thick or Large Documents...
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Home > How to Scan How to Scan Basic Scanning Scanning Using Epson Scan Epson Scan Mode Various Types of Scanning Text Enhancement Scanning to a PDF File Adjusting the Scanned Image...
Home > Using the Transparency Unit Using the Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Setting and Placing Films Using the Transparency Unit to Scan...
Home > Software Information Software Information Epson Scan Driver Adobe Photoshop Elements Checking and Installing Your Software Uninstalling Your Software...
> Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting Problems Indicated by the Status Light Problems When Starting a Scan Problems With Scanning Time Problems With Scanned Images Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Other Software Technical Support...
Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Requirements Product Specifications Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
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.
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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.
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.
Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 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.
Home > Guide to the Product Parts Product Parts Note: Use all the items that came with your product. start button power button c. Ready light d. Error light...
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a. document cover b. scanner glass c. control panel d. carriage (under the scanner glass) a. option connector b. USB port c. AC inlet d. transportation lock lever...
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Home > Guide to the Product Parts Light The Status light indicates whether the product is operating normally. Light Indicator Status Meaning Ready Ready to scan images. If you cannot scan images, an error may have occurred. Make sure the optional Transparency Unit is completely closed. Initializing or scanning.
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Home > Guide to the Product Parts Button The product has two buttons for scanning operations. Before using the product buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. See the Start Here sheet for instructions on installing the scanner software. Button Function Turns the product on and off.
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Documents Important: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Open the document cover. Place your document facedown on the scanner glass. Make sure the top corner of the document is aligned with the mark.
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Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move. Note: Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. Always keep the scanner glass clean. Epson Scan Driver...
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Thick or Large Documents Important: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force. If the size of a document exceeds the size of the document cover, you can remove the cover to make it easier to align the document.
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When scanning without the document cover, gently press down on your document to flatten it. If your document is very thick or curled at the edges, cover the edges with paper to block external light as you scan. Epson Scan Driver...
Placing Documents Placing Thick or Large Documents Start Epson Scan. Press the button. Or, double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. How to start Select Office Mode in the Mode list. Select the Image Type setting. Select the Document Source setting.
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In File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and click OK. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, the Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window. The scanned image is saved to the folder you specified.
See the Epson Scan help for details. 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.
To use Text Enhancement, it is recommended that you use a resolution of 600 dpi or less. This section introduces scanning methods in Office Mode. See Epson Scan Modes for details on other scanning modes. See help for details on Epson Scan. Place your document on the scanner glass. Placing Documents Start Epson Scan.
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Make any other necessary image adjustments. Click Scan. The File Save Settings window appears. Make File Save and PDF settings as necessary. Scanning to a PDF File Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document.
How to Scan Scanning to a PDF File 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.
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For settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help. 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.
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Note: If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document. Select one of the following options. Add page: Click this button to scan the next page of your document. Replace the first page on the scanner glass with the next page, and click Scan.
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For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help. 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.
Home > How to Scan Adjusting the Scanned Image Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually.
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Descreening Removes ripple or cross-hatch patterns (known as moiré) that may appear in scanned images. Color Restoration Automatically restores the colors in faded photos. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Automatically removes dust marks from your originals. Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents.
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Color Enhance Enhances the selected color. See help for details on Epson Scan.
Transparency Unit, you can leave it in place even when you want to scan paper documents. Make sure that all the items shown below are included and have not been damaged during shipping. Contact Epson Technical Support if any item is missing or damaged.
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Note: Before transporting the scanner, lock the transportation lock to prevent damage. If the unit’s lamp assembly is not in its home position, you cannot lock the transportation lock. If this is the case, reattach the unit to the scanner, close the unit, and then turn on the scanner; the unit’s lamp assembly then returns to its home position.
Home > Using the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the Transparency Unit. Make sure the scanner is turned off, and then unplug the power cord from the scanner. Open the scanner’s document cover, and then remove it by lifting the cover straight up. Align the pins of the unit with the holes of the scanner, and then lower the Transparency Unit until it rests securely on the scanner with the pins in the holes.
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Remove the reflective document mat from the Transparency Unit as shown below. Place the transparency guide on the scanner glass as shown below.
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Close the Transparency Unit. Connect the Transparency Unit’s connector to the option connector on the back of the scanner. Connect the power cord to the scanner and then turn on the scanner. Important: Do not put heavy objects on the Transparency Unit; otherwise the unit may be damaged. To scan slides or strips of negative or positive films, see Setting and Placing Film.
Before scanning films, be sure to use a soft cloth to wipe the Transparency Unit glass and the scanner glass. When you scan transparent materials, choose the Home Mode or Professional Mode in Epson Scan. Open the Transparency Unit. Place the film in the appropriate holder.
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35 mm film strips Place the 35 mm film holder on a flat surface, and then remove a strip cover. Insert the film facedown in the holder.
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Replace the strip cover that you removed in step 1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the filmstrips you want to scan. Place the film holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown below. Mounted slides Load slides facedown in the Mounted slide holder, as shown below.
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Place the slide holder on the scanner glass. Align the slide holder with the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. Medium format (120/220) Place the Medium format holder on a flat surface, and then open a strip cover.
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Insert the film facedown in the holder. Close the cover. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan.
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Place the film holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. 4 x 5 inch film Place the 4 × 5 inch film holder on a flat surface, and then open a cover.
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Insert the film facedown in the holder. Close the cover. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan.
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Place the holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. Non-standard film sizes Place the film directly on the scanner glass, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film is facing down.
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An area approximately 17.0 mm (0.7 in) from the horizontal edges and 2.0 mm (0.1 in) from the vertical edges of the scanner glass cannot be scanned. When you place the film directly on the scanner glass, make sure to set the focus position to 0.0 in Epson Scan.
Place your films on the document table. Setting and Placing Film Start Epson Scan and then select the Professional Mode. Select the Original settings that match your film. Select the Destination settings that match the file you want to create.
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Adjusting the Scanned Image for more information. Click Scan. Epson Scan starts scanning. The scanned images are saved in the specified folder. Scanning reflective (non-film) documents To scan reflective documents using the Transparency Unit, always insert the reflective document mat that is included with this unit.
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Place your document on the scanner glass, and then close the Transparency Unit.
TWAIN-compliant scanning program. How to start Windows 8: Select the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop, or select EPSON Scan from the Start screen. Windows (other versions): Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, select or Start >...
Home > Software Information Adobe Photoshop Elements See the Adobe web site for detailed information about supported operating systems. Windows: Click Edit and Enhance Photos, open the File menu, select Import, and select your scanner. Mac OS X: Click Close in the Welcome window if it appears, open the File menu, select Import, and select your scanner.
Checking the software installed on your computer Checking the software installed on your computer To use the functions described in this User’s Guide, you need to install the Epson driver and utilities. Follow the steps below to check that the software is installed on your computer.
Home > Software Information Uninstalling Your Software For Windows For Mac OS X You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. For Windows Note: For Windows 8, 7 and Vista, you need an administrator account and password if you log on as a standard user.
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Limited account user. You can download an uninstaller for the driver from the Epson support site. Double-click the Applications folder in your Mac OS X hard drive, select the application you want to uninstall, and...
Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Product To keep your product operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Important: Do not press the glass surface of the scanner glass with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the scanner glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
Select EPSON Scan Settings from the Start screen. 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.
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Product Before you transport the product for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the carriage to prevent damage. Note: Make sure carriage is in the home position on the...
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Attach the packing materials that came with the product, then repack the product in its original box or a similar box that fits the product snugly.
Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. If the error lights are still flashing, the scanner may be malfunctioning, or the scanner light source may need to be replaced. Contact Epson for details.
Mac OS X For Mac computers with Intel CPUs, the scanner driver you are using may not operate correctly if other Epson scanner drivers (Rosetta/PPC editions) are installed. Remove the other drivers, and then install the scanner driver you want to use.
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Make sure the transportation lock of the Transparency Unit is released. Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver If you are using any TWAIN-compliant programs, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, make sure that the correct product is selected as the Scanner or Source setting.
Home > Solving Problems Problems With Scanning Time Computers with Hi-Speed external USB ports can scan faster than those with external USB ports. If you are using a Hi-Speed external USB port with your product, make sure it meets the system requirements. Scanning at a high resolution takes a long time.
Home > Solving Problems Problems With Scanned Images Scan quality is unsatisfactory The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactory Scan quality is unsatisfactory Scan quality can be improved by changing the current settings or adjusting the scanned image. See Adjusting the Scanned Image for more information.
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Make sure the Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Film Type settings (Professional Mode) are set correctly for your film. See the Epson Scan help for details. If you are in normal preview, the dark area around the film and the frame of the film holder is perceived as white.
Solving Problems Restoring Epson Scan to Default Settings If you have tried the other solutions in this User's Guide and have not solved the problem, you should reset Epson Scan to its default settings. In the Epson Scan window, click Configuration, select the Other tab, and then click Reset All.
For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software or 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. sales) or www.epson.ca...
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.
Home > Technical Specifications Product 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 Document size 310 x 437 mm (12.2 x 17.2 inches) Scanning resolution 2400 dpi (main scan) 4800 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
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Weight Approx. 14.5 kg (31.9 lb) Electrical AC 100-120 V model AC 220-240 V model Rated input current 0.9 A 0.5 A Rated input voltage AC 100 to 120 V ± 10% AC 220 to 240 V ± 10% Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx.
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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 to ensure that...
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