Epson 1640XL User Manual

Chapter 3

Using Optional Equipment

There are three options available for the EPSON
Expression 1640XL color scanner: the transparency
unit (B813202), the automatic document feeder
(B813212), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner
interface card (B808342).

You can purchase these options from your reseller

or from the EPSON StoreSM at [phone] or
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for
dealer referral.

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (B813202) allows you to scan transparent materials—35 mm
slides, 4 × 5 inch film, and 120/220 film. To switch between scanning transparent
materials and normal reflective (paper) documents, simply insert or remove the
reflective document mat that came with the unit. For instructions on using the
reflective document mat, see “Scanning Reflective Documents” on page 44.

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If
any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or contact EPSON at
[phone] (in the United States) or [phone] (in Canada). Keep all the
packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning
transparencies.

Film holders

Transparency unit

Reflective document mat

Transparency guide

Guide pins and adjust pins

Removing the Shipping Screws

To prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the
transparency unit to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove these screws before
using the transparency unit.

1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up.

2. Use a Phillips head (cross

head) screwdriver to remove
the shipping screws, as
shown at right.

3. Install the screws in the

Storage holes

storage holes.

If either screw is left in a shipping hole (the outer holes) while using
the transparency unit, the unit may be damaged.

Before transporting the scanner, remove the transparency unit, reinstall the shipping
screws, and turn the transportation lock on the side of the scanner to the locked
position. See “Transporting the Scanner” on page 55 for instructions.

Installing the Transparency Unit

Follow these steps to install the transparency unit on the scanner.

1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then unplug the power cable from the

scanner.

2. Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the document cover and

easing the cover up.

3. Make sure the document table is clean and dust free.

4. Align the transparency unit’s

pins with the holes in the
scanner and lower the unit
until it rests securely.

5. Insert the guide pin and

adjust pin that came with the
transparency unit into the
screw holes. Make sure the
adjust pin’s arrow faces
directly towards the center
of the guide pin.

Guide pin

Adjust pin

6. Place the transparency guide

on the scanner’s document
table.

7. Gently close the transparency

unit.

Transparency
guide

8. Connect the transparency unit’s

connector to the option
(

ADF/TPU) connector at the

back of the scanner. Tighten the
attached screws to secure
the connector.

If you haven’t connected the scanner to your computer, see the Start Here sheet for
instructions. Then plug the scanner in and turn it on.

See Chapter 2 for scanning instructions.

Using the Film Guides

You can use the four film guides that came with the scanner to scan 35 mm slides,
strips of 35 mm negative or positive film, 120-size or 220-size format film, and
4 × 5-inch film.

When using the film guides, be sure the transparency unit is
completely closed and the calibration area (next to the notch on the
transparency guide) is uncovered or an error will occur and you will be
unable to scan.

Store the reflective document mat in the transparency unit pocket
when not in use.

Loading 35 mm film

Follow these steps to load 35 mm positive or
negative film:

1. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat

surface and remove the cover from one of
the strip holders.

2. Insert a filmstrip in the holder

face down.

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3. Replace the strip holder you

removed in step 1.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all

the film strips you scan.

5. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide

on the document table, and align
it with the notch on the
transparency guide as shown.

6. Close the TPU and begin

scanning.

If you’re using EPSON Scan, set the following options:

■ If you’re using Home Mode, select one of the following for the

Document Type option: Positive Film, Color Negative Film, or B&W
Negative Film.

■ If you’re using Professional Mode, set the Document Type option to

Transparency, and then set the Film Type option to Positive Film,
Color Negative Film, or B&W Negative Film.