Epson 1600 Pro User Manual

Where to Find Information

This User's Guide

This guide shows how to setup the scanner and calibarate the screen,
how to install the scanner software and options, and how to use the
scanner and make basic scans.

It also shows how to make basic software settings and use the Start
Button function. Finally, it offers troubleshooting tips, customer
support information.

EPSON Scan Server & EPSON TWAIN Pro Network User's Guide

Provides detailed instructions for installing and using EPSON Scan
Server and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network software.

Online EPSON Scanner Software Reference Guide

Provides basic information about scanning and detailed reference on
the settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN Pro and other EPSON
scanner utility software. Explanations about EPSON TWAIN Pro
also apply to EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

Online Color Guide (may not be available in some countries)

Explains the basics of color imaging and how to get impressive
results from your scanner and other EPSON products.

Information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network

Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON
TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network, click the ? button in
the EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.

Information on PageManager and other Software

See the PageManager for EPSON, and other software documentation
provided on the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM.

Color Image Scanner

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Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

User’s Guide

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Contents

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner

Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing a SCSI Interface Board (SCSI Interface Users Only) . .2-4

Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the SCSI

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

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Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the USB

Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Chapter 3 Installing the Software

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

For Macintosh and SCSI users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

For Macintosh and USB users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Selecting Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner

Scanning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Saving the Scanned Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Scanning by Pressing the Start button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Chapter 5 Using the Start Button

The Start Button Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

PageManager for EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Assigning an application to the Start button . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Registering new applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Chapter 6 Options

Using the Transparency Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Unpacking the Transparency Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Removing the shipping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Installing the Transparency Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Film Holders and reflective document mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Positioning transparencies for scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Scanning normal (reflective) documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Using the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Installing the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder . . . 6-20

Loading documents manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . 6-22

Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder . . . 6-24

Document specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Using the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26

Installing the IEEE 1394 interface board in your computer. 6-27

Installing the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card in your scanner 6-27

Installing the Scanner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Understanding IEEE 1394 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29

Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Cleaning the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Replacing the fluorescent lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Transporting the Scanner and the Transparency Unit. . . . . . . . . 7-4

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Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Error indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Operating problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Quality problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Software setup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Software operation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Scanning problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Changing the SCSI ID number or SCSI board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Changing USB Connections Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on

Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Sizing Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

RAM and hard disk size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Accelerator boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Video cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

File compression software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Option Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Initialization Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Transparency Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Appendix B Contacting Customer Support

For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . . B-3

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For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

For India Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

For Malaysia Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-8

For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9

For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10

Glossary

Index

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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.

Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth

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only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner.

Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface, or near a

❏

radiator or heat source.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner's

❏

label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

❏

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.

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.

Except as specifically explained in this

❏

attempt to service the scanner yourself.

Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service

❏

personnel under the following conditions:

User's Guide

Safety Instructions

, do not

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If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
scanner; if the scanner has been dropped or the case damaged;
if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not
covered by the operating instructions.)

If you plan to use the scanner in Germany, observe the

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following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over­current protection for this scanner, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Note for German-speaking users:

Bei Anschluß des Scanners an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A­Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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c

Notes

of your scanner.

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Safety Instructions

Warnings

Cautions

contain important information and useful tips on the operation

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

NERGY STAR Compliance

E

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this
product meets the

NERGY STAR guidelines for energy

E

efficiency.

The International
Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership

with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and
scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.

NERGY STAR Office

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For United Kingdom Users

Safety information

Warning:

plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds

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to the supply voltage.

Important:

are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Safety Instructions

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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth
symbol (

G

).

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

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Safety Instructions

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Scanner

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Features

The EPSON Expression 1600/Expression 1600 Pro scanner offers
the following features:

Optical resolution of 1600 dots per inch (dpi) for main

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scanning, and 3200 dpi with micro step for sub scanning (36­bit input, 36-bit output).

A4/Letter size scanning area.

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Start Button control for shortcut local and networked

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scanning operation.

In a stand-alone configuration, the
automatically start a scanning sequence by invoking Page
Manager and EPSON TWAIN Pro, scanning documents,
launching a graphical application and importing the scanned
image to the application.

In a networked configuration, pressing the
the scanner starts the same operation as clicking the
button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.

Full color or grayscale scanning. Capture your images with

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up to 68.7 billion colors, or up to 4,096 shades of gray.

EPSON TWAIN Pro lets you take full advantage of your

❏

scanner's advanced features.

EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and EPSON Scan Server

❏

software work together to directly control all of the features
of your EPSON scanner in a networked environment.

EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s Unsharp

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Mask option automatically sharpens the image to provide
crisp detail.

Start button can

a

Start button on

a

Scan

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Getting to Know Your Scanner

EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s De-

❏

screening option automatically removes unwanted moiré
patterns from scanned images for higher quality output.

Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) allows you to separate text

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from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are
clearer and text recognition is more accurate.

Text Enhancement Technology (TET) enhances text

❏

recognition accuracy for optical character recognition (OCR)
scanning.

The Expression 1600 Pro includes the Transparency Unit

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which enables negative film and slide film to be scanned. The
Transparency Unit is available as an option for the Expression

1600.

The Automatic Document Feeder which enables continuous

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sheet scanning is available as an option.

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Getting to Know Your Scanner

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Unpacking the Scanner

Your Expression 1600/Expression 1600 Pro comes shipped with
CD-ROMs which include the driver software that runs your
scanner, and some additional items, depending on your scanner
model.

scanner

USB interface cablepower cord

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Getting to Know Your Scanner

For the Expression 1600 Pro

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Transparency Unit

installation

screws (2)

film holders

reflective

document mat

Note:

The Expression 1600 Pro comes with the Transparency Unit which is
also available as an option for the Expression 1600.

Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come
attached to the scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so
make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical
outlet in your country.

Getting to Know Your Scanner

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Scanner Parts

carriage
(in the home position)

document table

document cover

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ERROR light

READY light

Getting to Know Your Scanner

start button

operate button

option interface connector SCSI ID rotary switch

transportation lock lever

SCSI terminator switch

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AC inlet USB interface connector

optional interface slot

SCSI interface connectors

Lights and Buttons

The scanner has two indicator lights and two buttons.

Getting to Know Your Scanner

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Light

Buttons

ERROR Light READY Light Error Type

On On Command error

Flashing Off Interface error

Flashing Flashing Fatal error

Off Off Option error

Button Function

P

Operate Turns the scanner on and off.

a

Start The hardware switch to execute scanning

and transfer the scanned image to assigned
application software in a stand-alone
configuration. To use this feature, you need to
setup software. See Chapter 3 for more
details. In a networked environment it starts
the same operation as the Scan button in
EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

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Getting to Know Your Scanner

Options

The following optional items are available to expand the
versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on the use of
these options, see Chapter 6 of this guide.

Automatic Document Feeder (B81316✽✽✽✽)

Designed primarily for optica l character recognition (OCR) scanning,
the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 30 pages
automatically, then use them in word processing programs, as if you
had typed the text yourself.

Transparency Unit (B81318✽✽✽✽)

Allows you to scan transparent materials; primarily 35 mm slides and
filmstrips. The Transparency Unit’s reading area allows you to scan
film up to 8.5

IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card (B80834✽✽✽✽)

Allows you to connect your computer or scanner to other devices
which support the IEEE 1394 standard.

Note:

The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which
varies by country.

11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) in size.

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Getting to Know Your Scanner

Chapter 2

Setting Up the Scanner

Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing a SCSI Interface Board (SCSI Interface Users Only) . . . 2-4

Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the SCSI

Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the USB

Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

2

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2-1

Choosing a Place for the Scanner

Follow the guidelines 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 at an angle.

Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the

❏

interface cable to reach it easily.

Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can

❏

be easily unplugged.

Note for French-speaking users:

Placez le scanner près d’une prise de courant où la fiche peut-être
débranchée facilement.

Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space

❏

above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document
cover.

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550 mm

2

133 mm*

❏

❏

❏

150 mm or more

562 mm

332 mm

* When document cover is closed.

Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity
and excessive dirt or dust. Also avoid using or storing the
scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and
humidity.

Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light
sources.

Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Setting Up the Scanner

2-3

Installing a SCSI Interface Board (SCSI Interface Users Only)

Unless your computer already has a SCSI board installed, you
need to install a SCSI board and SCSI software before installing
the scanner driver and software applications.

If you have a Macintosh that has a SCSI interface or if you already
have a SCSI board installed in your PC or Macintosh, go to the
next section.

Note:

For additional information, see the installation guide that comes with
your SCSI board.

1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices. Unplug
any power cords, then disconnect all cables from the back
panel of your computer.

2. Remove the cover from your computer.

Caution:

w

Static electricity can damage electronic components.
Discharge static electricity by touching the metal frame of
your computer before handling the interface board or any of
the computer’s circuit boards.

3. Insert the interface board into an appropriate expansion slot,
then secure it with the retaining screw.

4. Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables.

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Setting Up the Scanner

Releasing the Transportation Lock

Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release
the transportation lock.

1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with the back facing
you.

2. Slide the transportation lock lever on the back of the scanner
to the UNLOCK position, as shown below.

Note:

Simply sliding the transportation lock to the LOCK position does not
fully lock the carriage. Before moving or transporting the scanner, be
sure to perform the procedure under “Transporting the Scanner and the
Transparency Unit” on page 7-4.

2

Setting Up the Scanner

2-5

Plugging in the Scanner

1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. The scanner is off
when the

2. If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to
the AC inlet on the back of the scanner, and plug the other
end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

operate

P

button is raised (not depressed).

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2-6

Caution:

It is not possible to change the scanner's voltage. If the label on
the back of the scanner does not show the correct voltage for your
country, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.

Setting Up the Scanner

Initialization

Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps
below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly.

1. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the
scanner during initialization (startup).

2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the

3. Make sure the fluorescent lamp on the carriage and the

READY

4. The
initialization.

light flash, and the carriage moves slightly.

light stays on, meaning the scanner has completed

READY

operate

P

button.

2

5. Turn off the scanner.

If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power
cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the
transportation lock, then try again.

Caution:

Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before

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turning it back on. Rapidly turning the scanner on and off can
damage the scanner.

Setting Up the Scanner

2-7

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the SCSI Interface

For instructions on connecting the scanner to your computer
using the SCSI interface, read this section.

Note for Macintosh Users:

Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. See Chapter 3 for details.

For PC users:

Unless your PC already has a SCSI board installed, you need to
install one, along with SCSI driver software. Install the SCSI board
according to the directions included with it. Also see “Installing
a SCSI Interface Board (SCSI Interface Users Only)” on page 2-4.

If your PC has a SCSI board up and running, connect the scanner
as described in the next section.

Note:

You will need to install the SCSI driver that is normally included with
Windows 95, 98, or NT (see your system documentation for
instructions), or the driver described in the SCSI board installation
documentation.

For Macintosh users:

Your Macintosh may or may not have SCSI ports, depending on
which model you own. If you have a new Power Macintosh G3,
you need to install a SCSI board and driver. See “Installing a SCSI
Interface Board (SCSI Interface Users Only)” on page 2-4. Follow
the directions below to connect your scanner and computer.

Note:

The latest driver may be available for download from the Web site of the
SCSI board manufacturer.

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Setting Up the Scanner

Understanding SCSI connections

Read the following sections to determine how to set up your SCSI
devices and whether you need any optional SCSI cables.

Daisy Chain

The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices (such
as a scanner, hard disk, CD-ROM, and so on) to the computer, in what
is called a “daisy chain” arrangement. Only the first SCSI device in
a daisy chain is connected to the computer; each of the other devices
is connected to another SCSI device.

SCSI Cables

You may need to purchase SCSI cables before setting up your SCSI
daisy chain. Be sure the SCSI cable connectors are suitable for your
hardware, depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI
interface board.

SCSI ID and terminator

Each device has a SCSI ID number: the computer is usually
number 7, and each of the other devices must have a different
number between 0 and 6. Also, the first device and the last device
in the chain (not including the computer) must have a terminator.
No other device can have a terminator, or if a terminator does
exist, it must be turned off or removed.

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2-9

Setting the SCSI ID number

The scanner's default SCSI ID number is 2.

The SCSI ID rotary switch
is located at the rear of
the scanner.

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 to an unused
number using the rotary switch. See the table below as a guide.

ID Availability Description

0 Not available for Macintosh Used for hard disk

Not recommended for Windows Usually used for hard disk

1 Not recommended Usually used for hard disk

2 Factory setting of the scanner

3 Not available if your Macintosh

4

5

6

7 Not available for Macintosh Always used for the Macintosh

May not be available for Windows Usually used for the SCSI board

✽

Not available For transportation purposes.

* Scanner will not work if selected.

has a built-in CD-ROM

itself

See page 7-4

*

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Setting Up the Scanner

Caution:

Do not set the SCSI ID to an ID number that is already assigned

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to another device otherwise the computer, scanner, and other
devices will not operate 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.

Note:

Do not use an external terminator.

2

The terminator switch is located
at the rear of the scanner.

Setting Up the Scanner

2-11

Only the scanner is connected

terminator on

The scanner is the last device in the daisy chain

(other SCSI device)

The scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain

terminator on

2-12

(other SCSI device)

terminator off

Setting Up the Scanner

Connecting the scanner

Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSI device
as follows:

Note:

The combination of connectors on the SCSI interface cable you need
varies depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface
board.

1. Make sure the scanner, computer, and all other SCSI devices
are turned off and unplugged from the power source.

Caution:

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2. Connect one end of the interface cable to one of the scanner
SCSI connectors until the locks on both sides snap in.

Do not connect the scanner to the computer or other devices
while they are turned on as damage may occur.

2

Note:

❏

To connect the scanner to a SCSI device other than the
computer, the length of cable in the daisy chain must not exceed
6 meters; otherwise the system may not work properly.

❏

To connect the scanner to a PC using SCSI-2, the length of the
cable must not exceed 3 meters.

❏

Make sure no other interface is used.

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2-13

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of your
computer or another SCSI device.

Note:

The SCSI port on the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI
icon over it.

4. Plug in the power cords of your computer, scanner, and other
external SCSI devices.

Note:

Before turning on your system, be sure to read “Power-on sequence”
following.

Power-on sequence

Keep the following in mind every time you turn on your computer
and SCSI devices, including the scanner.

Be sure to turn on the SCSI device which is connected at the

❏

farthest end of the daisy chain first, then the second farthest
and so on, until finally your computer. If you attempt to use
a SCSI device which has been turned on after the computer,
it may not work properly, or the computer may not work
properly.

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Setting Up the Scanner

❏ For Windows 95 or 98 users:

The first time you turn on the computer after turning on the
scanner, one of the following dialog boxes or similar may
appear.

Windows 95

2

Windows 98

If you see one of these, follow the installation instructions in
Chapter 3, then see “Power-off sequence” following.

Power-off sequence

Keep the following in mind every time you turn off your
computer and SCSI devices.

When you are finished using your system, turn off your

❏

computer first, then the scanner and other SCSI devices in
reverse order of the power-on sequence.

Setting Up the Scanner

2-15

While using your computer, do not turn off any SCSI device

❏

which has a terminator that is active (on).

Do not turn the scanner off and back on while using your

❏

computer, otherwise the scanner may not work properly.

When the connection is complete, you need to install the scanner
software. See Chapter 3 of this guide.

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the USB Interface

Your PC must be preinstalled with Windows 98, and have a
working USB port.

Your Apple Macintosh G3 or iMac computer must be running
system 8.5 or later, or system 8.1 with iMac Update1.0 and have
a working USB port.

Note for Macintosh Users:

Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. See Chapter 3 for details.

Understanding USB connections

USB Cables

USB cables enable you to connect or remove peripherals to and
from your computer easily, without having to shut down and
restart the system each time a peripheral is plugged in or
unplugged. You do not have to set an ID number or a terminator.

Note:

Do not connect or disconnect USB cables when the scanner is in use.

USB cables have 2 different connectors at each end.

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Setting Up the Scanner

Type A connects to your computer.

Type B connects to your scanner.

USB hub

You can also use a USB hub, allowing you to increase the number
of USB ports and therefore connect several peripherals.

Note:

If you connect your scanner through more than one hub, your system
may not work properly. In this case, try connecting the scanner directly
to the computer’s USB port. Also, your system may not work properly
if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON.

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Setting Up the Scanner

2-17

Connecting the scanner

To connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub:

1. Connect one end of the cable (Type B) to the USB port on the
back of the scanner.

2. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port
on your computer, or USB hub.

Note:

❏

2-18

USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your
computer is on or off. If you connect the scanner while your
computer is on, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box
(Windows) or a message telling you that the scanner driver needs
to be installed (Macintosh) will appear. When this happens, follow
the instructions in Chapter 3, then install the software.

Setting Up the Scanner

❏

Connect the USB cable to your computer, then install or start the
scanner software. Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while
the scanner software is open.

❏

Make sure no other interface is used.

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows

After setting up the scanner as described above, you need to
install the scanner software before you use the scanner to scan
documents. For details on setting up the scanning software, see
the next chapter.

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Setting Up the Scanner

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2-20

Setting Up the Scanner

Chapter 3

Installing the Software

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

For Macintosh and SCSI users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

For Macintosh and USB users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Selecting Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3

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3-1

System Requirements

Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your
system meets the following requirements.

For PCs

For Windows and SCSI users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1600/Expression 1600

Pro

System: Microsoft

Windows NT

Interface: Adaptec

®

Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or

®

4.0

®

SCSI adapter

Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640

480 screen resolution (800 × 600 or higher
recommended), and 256 color (65,000 color
or higher recommended)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the
display capability of your computer system,
including the video card, display monitor, and
software. See the product documentation for
details.

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For Windows and USB users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1600/Expression 1600

Pro

System: Microsoft

Interface: The computer’s USB port (TYPE A

receptacle)

Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×

480 screen resolution (800 × 600 or higher
recommended), and 256 color (65,000
color or higher recommended)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the
display capability of your computer system,
including the video card, display monitor, and
software. See the product documentation for
details.

For Macintosh and SCSI users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1600/Expression 1600

Pro

®

System: Apple

processor (except PowerBook 100)
running system 7.5.x or later

Macintosh® with a PowerPC

®

Windows

®

98 preinstalled

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Interface: SCSI adapter

Note:

You cannot use a serial interface.

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3-3

Display: Color Monitor, 640 × 480 screen resolution

(or higher recommended), and 256 color
(32,000 color or higher recommended)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the
display capability of your computer system,
including the video card, display monitor, and
software. See the product documentation for
details.

For Macintosh and USB users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1600/Expression 1600

Pro

System: Apple Power Macintosh G3 with built-in

USB ports and running AppleSystem 8.5 or
later

iMac running AppleSystem 8.5 or later, or
AppleSystem 8.1 with iMac Update 1.0

3-4

Interface: USB port

Note:

You cannot use a serial interface.

Display: Color Monitor, 640 × 480 screen resolution

(or higher recommended), and 256 color
(32,000 color or higher recommended)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the
display capability of your computer system,
including the video card, display monitor, and
software. See the product documentation for
details.

Installing the Software

Installing the Scanner Software for Windows

After connecting the scanner to your computer, install the scanner
software from the CD-ROM. The installation steps differ
depending on the version of Windows.

Find instructions for Windows 98 users in this section.
Instructions for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users can be found in
“For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users” on page 3-15.

For Windows 98 users

The following will describe installing the software for SCSI users,
USB users should go to page 3-10.

SCSI users

Note:

If you are currently using Windows 95 and the scanner software is
already installed, but you are upgrading from Windows 95 to 98, first
uninstall EPSON TWAIN Pro while running Windows 95. Then
reinstall EPSON TWAIN Pro as described in step 1 below on Windows

98. When uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro see page 3-21.

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1. Make sure that the scanner is turned on.

2. Turn on the computer, and start Windows.

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3-5

3. When the dialog box below or similar appears, insert the
scanner software CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click

Next

.

4. Select the
then click

Search for the best driver for your device
Next.

option,

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Installing the Software

5. Make sure the
browse and select or type in the CD-ROM drive letter,
folder, the folder of your preferred language, and
folder as the location, as shown below, and click

6. Follow the instructions on the screen. You may be asked to
insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM.

Specify a location

check box is selected, then

EPSON

Win98

Next

.

3

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3-7

Make sure that the correct CD-ROM drive letter and the

Win98

folder are specified in the Copy files from: box as

shown below.

7. The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts.
Follow the instructions on the screen. For details, see page
3-25.

Note:

If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility doesn’t start automatically, see
page 3-25 to calibrate your screen after installing the scanner software.

8. When the following dialog box is displayed, click

This completes the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation, next you will
install utility and application software from the CD-ROM.

3-8

Installing the Software

Finish

.

Installing application software

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. A dialog box asking for
your preferred language appears on your screen. If no dialog
box appears, double-click the

3. Select your preferred language and click

4. You will see the following dialog box. Click

My Computer

icon.

Cdsetup.exe

OK

icon.

.

Add Software

3

.

5. You will see the list of software in the list box. Click to select
the names of the software you want to install in your PC.
Descriptions of the software can be found in the software
documentation, or on the CD-ROMs that come with your
scanner. Make sure PageManager for EPSON is selected to be
installed.

6. Click

The setup program installs the selected software.

. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

OK

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3-9

Note:

❏

If folders for the applications on the CD-ROM contain README
files, double-click and read them as they contain up-to-date
information regarding the software.

❏

You will find the
the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN Pro is installed.

Scanners and Cameras

USB users

1. Make sure that the scanner is turned on.

icon shown below in

2. Turn on the computer, and start Windows.

Note:

You do not necessarily have to follow steps 1 and 2 above in that
order. USB cables enable you to connect or remove the scanner to or
from your computer easily, regardless of whether your computer
and/or scanner are on or off.

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Installing the Software

3. When the dialog box below appears, insert the scanner
software CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click

Next

.

3

4. Select the
then click

Search for the best driver for your device
Next.

option,

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3-11

5. Make sure the
click

Specify a location

Next.

check box is selected and

6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Depending on your
system, you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM.

3-12

Make sure that the correct CD-ROM drive letter and the

Win98

folder are specified in the Copy files from: box as

shown below.

Installing the Software

7. The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts.
Follow the instructions on the screen. For details, see page
3-25.

Note:

If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility doesn’t start automatically
after installing the scanner software, see page 3-25 to calibrate your
screen.

8. When the following dialog box is displayed, click

Finish

.

3

This completes the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation, next you will
install utility and application software from the CD-ROM.

Installing application software

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. A dialog box asking for
your preferred language appears on your screen. If no dialog
box appears, double-click the

3. Select your preferred language and click

My Computer

icon.

OK

icon.

.

Cdsetup.exe

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3-13

4. You will see the following dialog box. Click

5. You will see the list of software in the list box. Click to select
the names of the software you want to install in your PC. Make
sure PageManager for EPSON is selected to be installed.
Descriptions of the software can be found in the software
documentation, or on the CD-ROMs that come with your
scanner.

Add Software

.

6. Click

Note:

❏

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. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

OK

The setup program installs the selected software.

If folders for the applications on the CD-ROM contain README
files, double-click and read them as they contain up-to-date
information regarding the software.

Installing the Software

❏

You will find the
the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN Pro is installed.

Scanners and Cameras

For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users

1. Make sure that the scanner is turned on.

2. Turn on the computer, and start Windows.

If you are using Windows NT 4.0, insert the scanner software
CD in the CD-ROM drive. Go to step 3.

icon shown below in

3

If you are using Windows 95, one of the following dialog
boxes will appear.

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3-15

If the dialog box below appears, insert the scanner software

❏

CD in the CD-ROM drive.

Select

Driver from disk provided by hardware

manufacturer

then click OK, and

,

Browse

.

3-16

Select the CD-ROM drive,
preferred language, and
step 3.

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EPSON

Win95

folder, the folder of your

folder, then click OK. Go to

If the dialog box below appears, insert the scanner software

❏

CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click

Next

.

3

When you are asked for the drive and folder, select the CD­ROM drive,

Win95

folder. An example is shown below.

EPSON

folder, your language preference, and

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3-17

When the following dialog box or similar appears, click

Finish

.

3. Double-click the

My Computer

icon.

4. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. A dialog box asking
your preferred language appears on your monitor. If no
dialog box appears, double-click the

5. Select your preferred language and click

Cdsetup.exe

OK

6. You will see the following dialog box. Click

.

Add Software

icon.

.

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Installing the Software

7. You will see the list of software in the list box. Click to select
the names of the software you want to install in your PC. Make
sure EPSON TWAIN Pro and PageManager for EPSON are
selected. Descriptions of the software can be found in Chapter
4, or on the CD-ROMs that come with your scanner.

8. Click

The setup program installs EPSON TWAIN Pro, EPSON
Scanner Monitor and PageManager for EPSON.

9. After EPSON TWAIN Pro is installed, the EPSON TWAIN
Pro dialog box appears.

. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

OK

3

10. Make sure that
appears in the Scanner Selection list. If not, see Chapter 7,
“Maintenance and Troubleshooting.”

is selected and your EPSON scanner

SCSI

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3-19

11. Click

to check the connection. If everything is properly

Test

installed and connected, Status: Device Ready appears under
Scanner Information in the dialog box

.

If the “Device Ready” message does not appear, see Chapter
7, “Maintenance and Troubleshooting.”

12. Click

to close the EPSON TWAIN Pro dialog box.

OK

The EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. Go to
page 3-25.

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Installing the Software

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98

Before you upgrade from a Windows 95 operating system to
Windows 98, you need to uninstall EPSON TWAIN Pro. Follow
the steps below.

1. Click the EPSON Scanner Monitor icon in the task bar and
select

to close EPSON Scanner Monitor.

Close

3

2. Click the

Control Panel

button, highlight

Start

.

Settings

, and then select

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3-21

3. Double-click the

EPSON TWAIN Pro

Add/Remove Programs

and click the

Add/Remove

icon. Select

button. Then

follow the instructions on the screen.

After you uninstall EPSON TWAIN Pro, upgrade to Windows 98,
then install EPSON scanner software as described on page 3-5.

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Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh

Before connecting the scanner to your Macintosh computer, you
must first install the EPSON scanner software; EPSON TWAIN
Pro, EPSON Scanner Monitor, PageManager for EPSON and
other application software from the CD-ROM. Follow the steps
below.

Note:

If you are using an EPSON scanner or EPSON Stylus Scan series
product that has a USB port and have installed EPSON TWAIN or
EPSON Stylus Scan FB/SF TWAIN on your Macintosh, do the
following before you install the software:

1) Go to

2) Open

3) Clear the check box next to

4) Restart your Macintosh.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the

4. Double-click the

Control Panels
Extensions Manager

Extension

The EPSON TWAIN Pro folder contains multiple-language
versions of the software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.

.

in the Apple Menu.

.

EPSON Scanner Monitor USB

EPSON TWAIN Pro

EPSON TWAIN Pro Installer

folder.

icon.

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5. The installer software shows a dialog box. Click

Install

dialog box that appears, and follow the instructions on the
screen.

in the

When you have finished the entire installation, click

Restart

to complete the installation. The EPSON Screen Calibration
utility automatically starts, see page 3-25 for details. After
finishing screen calibration, the computer will restart.
Continue from step 6 below to install other software.

6. Double-click the folder that contains the software you want
to install.

The software folder contains multiple-language versions of
the software. Double-click the folder of your preferred
language.

7. Double-click the installer icon to start the installation
program. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

8. After installing the software, connect the scanner to your
computer as described in Chapter 2. (Keep in mind the
“Power-on sequence” on page 2-14 if you are using a SCSI
interface.)

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Calibrating Your Screen

You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images
identical to the originals.

Note for Windows 98 and Macintosh users:

The introductory Screen Calibration dialog box will not appear. Follow
the instructions from step 2 below to calibrate your screen.

During the EPSON scanner software installation on Windows, the
following dialog box appears.

3

1. Click

Next

.

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2. In the following or similar dialog box, move the slider to the
right or left until the two shades of the gray horizontal stripes
match.

r

Note:

View the screen from a distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly
blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely
as possible.

3. Click OK to register the calibration setting.

4. The message

You will not need to change the screen calibration again so long
as you continue to use the same display.

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Setup is complete

appears. Click

OK

.

Selecting Scanners

If you connect several scanners that are supported by EPSON
TWAIN Pro to your computer, follow the instructions below to
select which scanner to use.

Note:

You can only connect and use scanners that are the same model if you
use different interface connections.

For Windows 98 users

3

1. Double-click the
Panel.

Scanners and Cameras

icon in Control

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2. Select a scanner you want to use from the installed scanners
and cameras list in the Scanners and Cameras Properties
dialog box. Click

Property

, and then click the

Utility

tab.

3. Make sure

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Select as default scanner for EPSON TWAIN Pro

is selected and then click OK.

Installing the Software

Note:

If you have installed EPSON Scan Server, you can setup your
scanner to be used over the network by selecting the

default scanner for EPSON Scan Server

For Macintosh users

Select as

check box.

1. Choose

EPSON ScannerSelector

2. Select the scanner you want to use from the list in the EPSON
ScannerSelector dialog box and click OK.

Control Panels

from the Apple menu. Then click the

icon.

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Chapter 4

Using Your Scanner

Scanning Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Saving the Scanned Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Scanning by Pressing the Start button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

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4-1

Scanning Procedure

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 2-14.)

2. Place the document you want to scan on the document table.
(This is described in detail in the next section.)

3. Run the scanner software and scan. (See page 4-7 for details
on scanning.)

Placing a Document on the Scanner

Before scanning a document, 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 by pressing the

light comes on.

READY light

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READY

operate button

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operate

P

button. The

2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner's

READY

3. Open the document cover.

light is on.

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4. Place the document on the document table, with the side to
be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document is
carefully aligned.

corner of the document

Note:

An area approximately 1.6mm from the horizontal and 1mm from
the vertical edges of the document table glass will not be scanned.

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1.6mm (approx.)

1mm

(approx.)

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5. Close the document cover gently so that the document does
not move.

Note:

❏

Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface,
otherwise the image will appear fuzzy and out of focus. Also be
sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from
external light.

4

❏

Always keep the document table clean. See “Cleaning the
Scanner” in Chapter 7.

❏

Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended
period of time as 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
described later in this chapter or your scanner software
reference guide.

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4-5

Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents

Carefully lift straight up on the back of the document cover.

Hold the back of the document
cover and lift straight up.

Note:

When scanning with the cover removed, do not leave any area of the
document table exposed to prevent interference from external light.

When you are finished scanning, reattach the document cover by
pushing straight down on the back until it clicks into place.

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Caution:

Make sure both of the notches in the cover's hinges are directly

c

above the clips

place. Improperly aligned notches can damage the cover.

on the scanner before pushing the cover down into

Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro

There are two ways to scan; with an application that supports
TWAIN, or with the
software.

If you ..

use an application that supports EPSON TWAIN Pro to scan,

❏

open your application (see “Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro
through your application software” below).

want to scan an image directly to your application without

❏

opening EPSON TWAIN Pro or the TWAIN-compliant
application every time, setup the
application to work with (see Chapter 5, “Using the Start
Button”). Then simply press the

Start button and preassigned application

a

Start button and the

a

Start button.

a

4

Note:

Even if your application supports TWAIN, some features of EPSON
TWAIN Pro may not be available depending on the application
software.

Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro through your application software

Application programs that support the scanning interface
standard TWAIN, allow you to scan images while an application
is running. To verify whether your application is compatible with
TWAIN, see your application documentation.

How you should open EPSON TWAIN Pro and scan varies
depending on the application. Read the following to find out how
to access EPSON TWAIN Pro.

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1. Start your application. For example, Presto! PageManager for
EPSON.

2. Select

Select Source

EPSON TWAIN Pro

from the File menu, and then select

on Windows and Macintosh

.

Note:

You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the
scanner with your application.

3. Choose

Acquire

from the File menu to open EPSON TWAIN

Pro.

To scan, see the next section.

The Updater utility may automatically start the first time you start
EPSON TWAIN Pro if an older version of EPSON TWAIN Pro
was already installed, but this depends on the version of the older
EPSON TWAIN Pro. For details, see below.

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Using Updater

The Updater utility imports user-defined settings you created for
Image Type, Destination, or Tone Correction settings from the old
version to the new version of EPSON TWAIN Pro.

If the user-defined settings you created on the old version of the
EPSON TWAIN Pro includes information for the Automatic
Document Feeder (ADF) or Transparency Unit (TPU), the
following dialog box is displayed. Select the appropriate options.

4

If you have both the Automatic Document Feeder and the
Transparency unit, and select
following dialog box appears. Click the appropriate option and
repeat this procedure for all user-defined settings for each option.

on the above dialog box, the

Both

setting’s name

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Scanning an Image

When you start EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro
Network through a TWAIN-compliant application, the following
window or similar appears on the screen:

Note for Macintosh users:

Most illustrations shown in this chapter are for Windows, so they may
vary from the actual dialog boxes that appear on your screen. You can
use them for reference however, as almost all the settings and functions
are the same.

The following gives an overview of EPSON TWAIN Pro and
EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

Note:

❏

Some settings may appear dimmed and cannot be selected because
of your choice of settings.

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❏

You cannot scan an image that exceeds available memory or disk
space. If you attempt to scan an image that is too large, an alert
appears on the screen.

❏

Before you begin scanning, you should calibrate your screen. For
details, see your Software Reference Guide.

❏

After an image is scanned, be sure to save it.

Document Source

When using the document table of the scanner, leave the
Document Source set to
depending on what is installed.

Note:

Uninstalled options are not displayed.

Select any of the following settings from the Document Source
list:

Flatbed:

Select this setting when you use the scanner document table.

Auto Document Feeder:

Select this setting when using the optional Automatic
Document Feeder that can take only single sided documents.
This setting is available only when the optional Automatic
Document Feeder has been installed.

Flatbed

Other selections are available

.

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TPU for Neg. Film:

Select this setting when using the optional Transparency Unit
with negative film. This setting is available only when the
optional unit has been installed.

TPU for Pos. Film:

Select this setting when using the optional Transparency Unit
with positive film. This setting is available only when the
optional unit has been installed.

Multi-page Support with Automatic Document Feeder

If you select Auto Document Feeder as the Document Source
and click the

button, the following dialog box appears.

Scan

If you select
Document Feeder and scanned.

If you select
Automatic Document Feeder and are scanned. Depending on
your application, the All Pages option may not work correctly.

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Single Page

All Pages

, only one page is fed from the Automatic

(default), all the pages are fed from the

Image Type

Use the Image Type list to select the type of image to be scanned.

Image Type list
(predefined settings)

The Image Type list provides the following predefined settings.
Click the arrows on the right to view all of the available settings:

36-bit Color (HiFi):

36-bit colors, high quality

Note:

This setting is available only in certain applications, such as Adobe

®

PhotoShop

.

24-bit Color (Std):

4

®

24-bit colors, high quality

24-bit Color De-screening:

24-bit colors, high quality, and de-screening

12-bit Gray (HiFi):

12-bit gray, high quality

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Note:

This setting is available only in certain applications, such as Adobe
PhotoShop.

8-bit Gray (Std):

256 grays, high quality, and de-screening

Line Art:

Black-and-white, draft quality and fast

OCR:

Black-and-white, high quality, and Text Enhancement
Technology

Copy & Fax:

Black-and-white, draft quality and fast, and Auto Area
Segmentation

Destination

Select the destination, or output device, where the scanned image
is to be printed or displayed using the Destination list.

Destination list
(predefined settings)

The Destination list provides the following predefined settings.

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Screen/Web:

Suitable to display on screen

Prepress (175, 150, 133, 120 lpi)

Optimize for prepress printing at 175, 150, 133, or 120 lines
per inch.

LineWork scan

Optimize for LineWork scanning.

EPSON Stylus Printer (Fine or Photo):

If you are using an EPSON Stylus printer and are printing
scanned images with the Economy, Normal, or Fine Print
Quality settings in your printer software, selecting

Stylus Printer (Fine)

the SuperFine or Photo Print Quality settings, select

Stylus Printer (Photo)

Laser Printer:

Optimize for printing on a laser printer

is recommended. If you are printing with

.

4

EPSON

EPSON

Fax:

Suitable for facsimile transmission

OCR:

For optical character recognition scanning

Note:

❏

The effects of the Destination settings cannot be viewed in the
Preview window.

❏

The online Software Reference Guide in the Scanner Software
Reference Guide CD-ROM provides you with more information on
settings and functions.

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❏

Online help also provides you with information on settings. Click ?
to access help.

❏

You cannot scan an image that exceeds available memory or disk
space. If you attempt to scan an image that is too large, an alert
appears on the screen.

❏

Before you begin scanning, you should calibrate your screen. For
details, see your Software Reference Guide.

❏

After an image is scanned, be sure to save it.

Previewing images

To preview an image, click

Preview

on the EPSON TWAIN Pro

window.

Preview button

Note:

❏

You cannot preview an image that exceeds available memory or disk
space. If you attempt to preview an image that is too large, an alert
appears on the screen.

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The following window appears.

4

You can see the effects of the following settings in the preview
image.

Pixel Depth, Halftone, and Dropout in the Image Type dialog

❏

box

Exposure, Gamma, Highlight, Shadow, and Threshold in the

❏

Image Controls dialog box

Tone Correction in the Tone Correction dialog box

❏

Gray Balance Intensity, and Saturation in the Color

❏

Adjustment dialog box

Auto Exposure

❏

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Note:

Although the image in the Preview window changes as you make
settings, the settings do not affect the actual image until you scan or
rescan the image.

Preview Buttons

Zoom preview button

Clicking the zoom preview button enlarges the active marquee.
See the next page for information about marquees.

Return to full preview button

Clicking the return to full preview button restores the image to a
full preview. This button is available only when the marquee is
zoomed as described above.

Return to zoom preview button

Clicking the return to zoom preview button restores the image to
the previous zoom. This button is available only when a marquee
has been previously zoomed. This restores the zoom preview
from memory, which is quicker than rescanning the same zoom
by clicking the zoom preview button again.

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Marquees

A marquee is a frame around an entire image, or just a certain part
of an image. Marquees are often used in scanning and image­editing software to select only the most important part of an
image.

Making and modifying marquees

Move the pointer over the image in the Preview window, and the
pointer becomes cross-hairs. Drag (move the mouse while
holding down the mouse button) the cross-hairs over any area of
the image, and a frame appears. The point where you first clicked
is anchored, but the rest of the frame is sizable and movable. After
you finish creating a marquee, you can resize and move it as
described below.

Multiple marquees

You can make multiple marquees in one image to scan the most
important parts while ignoring the rest. Marquees can be different
sizes, and they can overlap. Extra marquees can be made
anywhere except on the frame of another marquee. You can begin
a marquee anywhere the pointer appears as cross-hairs. To
distinguish the active marquee from other marquees, look at the
marquee frames. The active marquee has an animated dashed
frame as shown below.

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Resizing marquees

When the mouse pointer is placed on the edge of the marquee, it
changes to an arrow allowing you to resize the marquee. The
double-headed arrows only appear on the active marquee.

If you drag an arrow while pressing the
will be resized proportionally.

Moving marquees

When the mouse pointer is placed within the active marquee (the
frame of the selected image area), the mouse pointer changes to a
hand icon. You can click and drag the marquee anywhere in the
Preview window.

If you drag a hand while pressing the
be limited to vertical or horizontal movement.

Shift

key, the marquee

Shift

key, the marquee will

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Delete marquee button

Clicking the delete marquee button removes the active marquee.

Note:

You can also delete the active marquee by pressing the
your keyboard.

Delete

key on

Duplicate marquee button

Clicking the duplicate marquee button creates another marquee
the same size as the active marquee. Use this button to make
multiple marquees.

Clicking the duplicate marquee button while holding down the
keys noted in the table below causes the active marquee to be
duplicated in a specific direction.

Horizontal Vertical

Windows Ctrl key Alt key

Macintosh Command key option key

Marquee number indicator

4

This shows the number of marquees in the Preview window. To
create more marquees, see “Duplicate marquee button” above.

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Saving the Scanned Image

To save a scanned image in your application, choose

❏

Save As

from the File menu. For details, see your application

Save

documentation.

To save a scanned image in PageManager for EPSON, follow

❏

the steps below.

Note:

Parenthesized words in the following steps apply to Macintosh users.

1. Choose

Save As

from the File menu. The following dialog box

appears on the screen.

or

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Windows

Macintosh

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2. Select the folder where the image will be saved.

3. Type a filename for your image in the File Name (Save as)
field.

4. Select the file format you want to save the image in from the
Save as type field.

5. Click

OK

(

Save

).

Scanning by Pressing the Start button

You can open EPSON TWAIN Pro, start scanning, and have the
scanned image sent to a certain application, simply by pressing

Start button on your scanner. To use this feature, you need

the

a

to install PageManager for EPSON, or other Start button
compatible software. The following occurs:

Windows 98, or EPSON Scanner Monitor software on an

❏

operating system other than Windows 98, detects when the

Start button is pressed and sends information to the Start

a

button compatible application, such as PageManager for
EPSON.

The Start button compatible application will automatically

❏

open EPSON TWAIN Pro, scan the image and process it in
the way the application is designed.

Note:

❏

You need to setup the Start button compatible software before using
this feature. See Chapter 5 and the documentation that comes with
the application.

4

❏

The scanned image will be handled by the software to its maximum
capability. For example, using PageManager for EPSON, you can
send the scanned image to a printer to print, or convert your scanned
OCR image to text format and paste it in a wordprocessing

a

application—all by simply pressing the

Start button.

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❏

If the scanner is connected to a PC which is running EPSON Scan
Server, the Start Button feature mentioned above is disabled. For
information on using the Start button in a networked environment,
refer to the EPSON Scan Server & EPSON TWAIN Pro Network
User’s Guide.

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Chapter 5

Using the Start Button

The Start Button Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

PageManager for EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Assigning an application to the Start button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Registering new applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5

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5-1

The Start Button Feature

The Start Button feature allows you to scan and send data to a
target application with a single push of your scanner’s
button. The following sections will help you set up your
PageManager for EPSON and EPSON Scanner Monitor software,
or Windows 98 system, so you can begin to use the Start Button
feature.

Note for Windows 98 users:

The Start Button feature is supported by Windows 98, the EPSON
Scanner Monitor software will not be installed onto Windows 98.
See page 5-13 for instructions on setting up the Start Button feature.

Note:

If the scanner is connected to a PC which is running EPSON Scan
Server, the Start Button feature mentioned above is disabled. For
information on using the Start button in a networked environment, refer
to the EPSON Scan Server & EPSON TWAIN Pro Network User’s
Guide.

a

Start

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