3COM EPSON Perfection Photo Scanner 3170 User Manual

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EPSON Perfection® 3170 Photo

Unpack Your Scanner

4 At the Software Installation screen, click Install.

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1 Make sure you have all the accessories shown below for your EPSON

scanner:

Power cord and AC adapter

Perfection 3170 Photo scanner (cover includes film adapter)

CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals

Photoshop®

Adobe Elements 2.0 CD-ROM

35 mm slide holder

Medium format (120/220) transparency holder

35 mm film and negative holder

USB cable

2 Remove all the packing tape, but leav e the large stick er in place until you are

instructed to remove it.

Click Install

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY

FineReader several steps.

and Presto! BizCard. Note th at EPSON Smart Panel

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installs in

6 At the end of the installation, click Exit. 7 When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as

instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

Macintosh

1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The

installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

2 If you are using Mac OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder in the EPSON

folder, then double-click the EPSON icon. If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, double-click the EPSON icon in the

EPSON folder.

3 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click

Continue.

4 If you see a license agreement, click Agree to continue.

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker in place until you are instructed to remove it

Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure to close all open progra m s and turn off any virus protection programs.

If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your scanner.

Note: The software works with Windows OS 8.6 to 9.x and OS X 10.2.x. Follow the steps below (for Windows), or the steps in the next column (for Macintosh).

98, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh®

5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Administrator

name and password if necessa ry.

Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, you may see a prompt to update your Carbon Library. After the CarbonLib installation is complete and you’ve rest arted your system, double-click the EPSON icon, then click Install to continue the installation.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY

FineReader and Presto! BizCard. Click Quit to continue, as needed. Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps.

7 At the end of the installation, click Exit. 8 If you see a Product Registr ation screen, register your scanner a s instructed.

At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

9 Follow the instructions below to connect the scanner. Then restart your

system to fully activate the scanner and software.

Connect the Scanner

After your software is in stalled, it’s time to get connected.

1 Remove the sticker from the back of the scanner.

Windows

1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The

installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the f ollowing:

• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then double-click EPSON.

• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then double-

click EPSON.

2 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click

Continue.

3 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

Remove sticker

2 Locate the transportation lock on the back of the scanner and slide the lock

to the left, as shown below.

3 Connect the cable for the built-in film adapter.

4 Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as shown.

AC adapter

Power cord

Scanner Basics

Your First Scan

The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens the EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you to scan your ima ges for many diff erent uses. Here’ s how you can use the ] Start button and Smart Panel to scan photos and save them as files.

1 Raise the scanner cover and place your

photo face down on the glass. Make sure the top right corner of the photo is aligned with the top right corner of the scanner.

Then close the cover.

5 Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.

6 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Caution: It is not possible to change the AC adapter’s input or output voltage. If the label on th e AC adapter does not show the correct voltage, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.

7 Use the USB cable that came with your scanner. Plug the square end of the

USB cable into the scanner’s USB port. Then plug the flat end into any available USB port on your computer or hub.

2 Press the ] Start button on your scanner.

Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press the ] Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use this program for this action, then click OK.

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cab le other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than one hub.

8 Turn on the power switch on the side of the scanner.

The scanner turns on and the ] Start button flashes green. It stops flashing and stays green when the scanner is ready.

9 For Macintosh, restart your system to fully activate the scanner and

software.

3 Click the Scan and Save icon.

A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically scanned. After your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens.

4 Click Next to continue. 5 When you see the following screen, select a location and file type for your

scanned image, then click Save.

pecify the path to the folder where you want to save your scanned image

Select a file format

Click Save

Turn over

Starting a Scan

You can start a scan in several different ways:

• You can use the scanner buttons. Press the button fo r the type of scan you

want. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your documents. Then follow the easy on-screen instructions to finish your task.

Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON Smart Panel and Always use this program for this action the first time you press

each of the buttons.

EPSON Scan

Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes.

1 To select Color Restoration,

start EPSON Scan. You see a screen similar to this.

2 Click the Preview button at the

bottom of the screen.

3 Select the Color Restoration

checkbox. (If you’re using Professional Mode, you may need to scroll to the bottom of the screen.)

Select Color Restoration

Scan to Web

Scan to E-mail

Copy

Start

• You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your desktop, and

use it to perform various types of scans.

• You can start EPSON Scan from Adobe Photoshop Elements or any other

TWAIN-compliant program. You can also start the EPSON Scan program directly from your computer.

Selecting the Scanning Mode

EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:

• Full Auto Mode for automatic

control of scan settings.

• Home Mode for scanning film

and more control over scan settings, including Color Restoration.

Choose your scanning mode

Scanning Film

The scanner cover has a built-in film adapter. To scan film or negative strips, slides, or transparencies, you need to remove the document mat from the scanner cover and insert the film in a holder.

The scanner comes with 3 different film holders: one for 35 mm film or negative strips, one for 35 mm slides, and one for medium-format (120/220) transparencies.

1 Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to

the scanner (see step 3 in “Connect the Scanner”). If you need to connect the cable, first turn the scanner off. Then turn it back on again after you connect the cable.

• Office Mode for scanning text

and multiple pages (availab le only if the optional automatic document feeder is installed).

• Professional Mode for full

control over all scan settings.

To change the scanning mode, choose the mode you w ant to use from the list box at the top right of the window.

To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the Pause button, then click Options. If you’re using Home, Professional, or Office Mode, the options window automatically appears. Then select th e settings you want to use for your scan.

Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they are changed.

Restoring Color in Photos

If you have faded photos or negatives, you can use the Color Restoration setting in your software to improve the color of your scan. You can select this setting in Smart Panel or in EPSON Scan.

2 Lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide

the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner cover.

3 Follow the instructions for the type of film you are scanning:

If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or medium-format (120/

220) transparencies, slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film’s shiny side facing down.

Cover tab

35 mm film or negative strips

Place the film holder on the scanner as sho wn. Ma k e sure the whit e triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner.

Medium-format transparencies: Slide the film into the holder as shown. Then lower the cover and press the tab to lock it in place.

Smart Panel

To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and select RePrint Photo. You see the screen below. Click the Color Restoration icon.

Click Color Restoration

Click here to scan and print

Make sure this calibration space is uncovered

If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the slides in the holder.

Software Technical Support

Software Telephone* Fax Internet and E-mail

4 Close the scanner cover. 5 Start EPSON Scan and make

sure the correct Document T ype is selected: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies).

Tip: Make sure your film is dust-free for the best scan. You can also select the Dust Removal setting in EPSON Scan, as shown:

EPSON Scan U.S.

(562) 276-4382 Canada

(905) 709-3839 6

AM to 6 PM,

Pacific Time, Monday to Friday

EPSON Smart Panel

Presto! BizCard ABBYY

FineReader Sprint

Adobe Photoshop Elements

* Toll or long distance charges may apply.

(510) 445-8616 (510) 445-8601 www.newsoftinc.com

(510) 226-6719 (510) 226-6069 www.abbyyusa.com

Windows (206) 675-6358

Macintosh (206) 675-6258

AM to 5 PM,

Pacific Time, Monday to Friday

Problems?

support.epson.com

tech@newsoftinc.com

support@abbyyusa.com

www.adobe.com/support

Select Dust Removal

Questions?

Here’s where to look for answers:

On-Screen Reference Guide

Double-click the Scanner Reference Gu ide icon on your desktop. (If you didn’t install the guide, insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Click the Custom button, select Scanner Reference Guide, then click Install.)

First, check the ] Start button light on the scanner.

Flashing green Warming up or scanning. Green Ready to scan. Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see

section 3). Try restarting your computer and turning the

scanner off and then on again. If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or

EPSON.

Off Make sure the scanner is connected to your

computer and the power switch is turned on.

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.

The New Hardware Wizard appears on your screen.

You see a message about a HI-SPEED USB device in Windows XP.

Click Cancel and follow the steps in “Install the Software” on the other side of this sheet. Disconnect the scanner before installing the software.

Click the x in the corner of the message to close it. Your scanner will work correctly, although not at maximum speed.

On-Screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan

Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you’re using these programs.

EPSON Technical Support

World Wide Web

•

http://support.epson.com

• Automated Telephone Services

To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice Express Code is 70600. Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice.

• To Speak to a Customer Service Representative

Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

AM to 6 PM,

• Product name (EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo)

• Serial number (located on the back of the scanner)

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and da te of purchase

• Computer configuration

• Description of the problem

You see an error message when you try to scan, or the scanner doesn’t scan.

You can’t scan negatives or slides.

Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer, plugged into a power source, and the power switch is turned on.

Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see section 3).

Uninstall the following programs: ABBYY FineReader, EPSON Photo Print, EPSON Scan, EPSON Smart Panel, and ScanToWeb. In the Windows Control Panel, use the Add/Remove Programs utility to uninstall software. Then follow the instructions on the other side of this sheet to reinstall your scanner software.

Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to the scanner (see section 3) and the reflective document mat is removed.

Try using the Home or Professional Mode. Make sure the Document Type or Film Type matches what you’re scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or P ositiv e Film (f or slides and transparencies).

Also, mak e sure the scanne r glass is clean and the film holder is positioned correctly.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPOR ATION. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

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.