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Epson Perfection 2480 Photo
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Epson Perfection 2580 Photo
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4048777-00 XXX
1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner:
Scanner
Unpack Your Scanner
Perfection 2480 Photo
AC adapter and
power cord
CD-ROM with Epson Scan
driver, software, and
on-screen manuals
CD-ROM with Epson Scan
driver, software, and
on-screen manuals
USB cable
Perfection 2580 Photo
Scanner
USB cable
Film and slide
holder
AC adapter and
power cord
Slide hold er
2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large stickers in place until
you are instructed to remove them.
IMPORTANT!
Leave the sticker
in place until you
are instructed to
remove it
Note: The illustrations on this sheet show the Perfection 2580 Photo scanner,
but the instructions are the same for the Perfection 2480 Photo except
where noted.
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 programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
Note: The software works with Windows
Macintosh
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OS 9.1 to 9.2.2 and OS X 10.2.x and 10.3.x.
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98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and
1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The
installer starts automatically in Windows; on a Macintosh, the EPSON
folder opens.
If it doesn’t start or the folder doesn’t open, do the following:
• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then
double-click Epson.
• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then
double-click Epson.
• Maci ntos h: Double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon.
2 If you’re using Mac
double-click the Epson icon.
If you’re using Mac OS 9.x, double-click the Epson icon.
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OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder, then
3 Click Continue, then read the license agreement and click Agree.
4 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Macintosh
Administrator name and password as necessary during installation.
Click Install
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. Click Next or
Finish (Windows) or Install or Quit (Macintosh) as needed. Note that
Epson Smart Panel™ installs in several steps.
Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 9.x, you may see a prompt to
update your Carbon Library. After installing it and restarting your system,
double-click the Epson icon, then click Install to continue.
6 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
7 At the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as instructed.
Connect the Scanner
After your software is installed, it’s time to connect your scanner.
1 Remove the sticker wrapped
around the front of the scanner
covering the transportation lock
on the bottom.
Caution: Don’t turn the scanner
over to access the lock or you
may damage the scanner.
2 Slide the transportation lock
to the unlock position.
3 Remove the yellow sti cker.
Remove
sticker
4 Connect the cable for the built-in transparency unit (scanner cover).
5 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.
Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other
than the one supplied by Epson or connect it through more than one hub.
6 Connect the scanner’s power cord as shown below.
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The scanner turns on and the ] Start light flashes green. It stops flashing
and stays on green when the scanner is ready.
Caution: When you unplug the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before
plugging it back in. Rapidly unplugging and plugging in the scanner can
damage it.
7 Remove and store your scanner software CD-ROM.
8 Restart your computer.
Scanner Basics
Your First Scan
The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens Epson Smart Panel,
making it easy for you to scan your images for many different uses. Here’s how
to use the ] Start button 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 of
the document is against the front edge of
the scanner glass.
2 Close the scanner cover.
3 Press the ] Start button on your scanner.
Note: In Windows, if you see a message when 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.
4 Click the Scan and Save button.