Epson ActionScanner ActionScanner II, ActionScanner II PC - ActionScanning System II Specifications
EPSON ACTIO NSCA NNER II
Document cover
Document glass (platen)
OPERATE button
OPERATE light
RESET button
ERROR light
READY light
Scanner Specifications
Scanner type:
Flatbed, color/monochrome
Photoelectric device:
CCD line sensor
Effective pixels:
2550 dots by 3510 dots at 300 dpi, 100%
Maximum document size:
216 mm by 297 mm (8.5 inches by 11.7 inches)
U.S. letter size or A4
Scanning resolution:
300 dpi
Output resolution:
50 dpi to 1200 dpi in 1 dpi steps
Color separation:
By switching light sources (R, G, B)
Reading sequence:
Monochrome mode:
One-pass scanning (Dropout color selectable
from Red, Green, or Blue)
Color page sequence mode:
Three-pass scanning (R, G, B)
Carriage
(at home
position)
Transportation screw DIP switchStorage hole Parallel port AC inlet
Storage hole Transportation screw Terminator DIP switch AC inlet
SCSI interface connectors
Color byte sequence mode:
Three-pass scanning (R, G, B)
Color line sequence mode:
One-pass scanning (R, G, B)
Size:
50% to 200% in 1% steps
Image data:
8 bits per pixel per color saved as 8 bits per pixel per color,
maximum
Brightness:
7 levels
Text Enhancement Technology:
Enable/disable selectable
Halftoning process:
Enable/disable selectable
3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C)
4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D)
for bi-level data or quad-level data
(2 downloadable dither patterns)
Gamma correction:
2 for CRT display
3 for printer
1 for user-defined
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Color correction:
1 type for CRT display
3 types for printer output, available in
color line sequence mode only
1 type for user-defined
Interface:
Bidirectional parallel or SCSI
Light source:
Noble gas fluorescent lamps
Reliability:
Main unit MCBF: 100,000 cycles of carriage movements
Dimensions and weight:
Width: 297 mm (11.9 inches)
Depth: 443 mm (17.7 inches)
Height: 87 mm (3.5 inches)
Weight: about 5 kg (11.1 lb)
Electrical Specifications
100120 V model
Rated voltage:
100120 VAC
Input voltage range:
90132 VAC
Rated current:
0.5 A
Rated frequency:
50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency:
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Power consumption:
Approx. 18 W (self test)
220240 V model
Rated voltage:
220240 VAC
Input voltage range:
198264 VAC
Rated current:
0.3 A
Rated frequency:
50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency:
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Power consumption:
Approx. 18W (self testing)
Safety, EMI, and EMS
100120 V model
Safety:
UL1950 (+D3)
CSA 22.2 No. 950 (+D3)
EMI:
FCC 15B Class B: USA
CSA 108.8 Class B: CANADA
220240 V model
Safety:
EN60950 (TÜV) EN60950 Nordic Deviation (NEMKO, FIMKO,
DEMKO, SEMKO)
EMI:
EN55022 (CISPR Pub 22) Class B
EMS:
IEC 801-2, 801-3, 801-4
Environmental Conditions
Temperature:
Operation:
5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
Storage:
20°C to 60°C (4°F to 140°F)
Humidity:
Operation:
10% to 80%, without condensation
Storage:
10% to 85%, without condensation
Operating conditions:
Ordinary office or home conditions.
Avoid extreme dust.
Avoid operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light
source.
Note:
Specifi catio ns ar e subj ect to cha nge withou t notic e.
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Parallel Interface Specifications
Interface type:
Bidirectional parallel
Data format:
8-bit parallel
Synchronization:
By external strobe pulse
Handshaking:
ACKNLG and BUSY signals
By
Logic level:
Input/output data and interface control signals are TTL-level
compatible
Connector type:
36-pin Centronics
Connector pin arrangement:
18
®
type connector
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Signal pin assignments
Pin
Return
No.
Pin Signal Direction Function
119
2
20
3
21
4
22
5
23
6
24
7
25
8
26
9
27
10 28
11 29 BUSY OUT When this signal is high, the scanner
12−15 NC Not used
STROBE IN STROBE pulse to readin orsend out
data. Pulse widthmust be more than
0.5 microseconds at the receiving
terminal.
DATA0
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
These signals represent information
of bits 1 to 8 respectively. Each
signal is at a high level when data is
logical 1 and low when it is logical 0.
ACKNLG OUT About a 12-microsecond pulse. Low
indicates that data has been received
and that the scanner is ready to
accept more data.
cannot receive or send data. The
signal is high:
1) during data entry
2) when the scanner is not ready
3) when the scanner has an error
36
19
Timing Charts
The figures below show the timing for the bidirectional parallel
interface as viewed from the scanner.
OUT (from scanner to computer)
STROBE (O)
BUSY (I)
ACKNLG (I)
DATA (I)
DIR (O)
IN (from computer to scanner)
STROBE (O)
BUSY (I)
ACKNLG (I)
DATA (I)
min 0.5
DIR (O)
min 250 ns
min 0.5 us
I
(output)
s
u
min 0.5
I
s
u
typ 5
I
s
u
min 0.5
I
s
u
I
min 0.5
min 0.5
s
u
I
s
u
I
(output)
16 GND Logical ground level
17 C-GND Scanner chassis ground
18 NC Not used
19−30 GND Twisted-pair return signal ground
level
31
INIT IN When this signal level becomes low,
the scanner is reset to the state
when power is turned on. This level
is usually High. The pulse width
must be more than 50
microseconds at the receiving
terminal.
32 NC Not used
33 GND Twisted-pair return signal ground
level
34−35 NC Not used
36 DIR IN Low indicates the direction is input
Return Pin denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level.
For interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal, and to
complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and the
ground connected to the chassis of the host computer and the scanner.
All interface conditions are based on TTL level.
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SCSI Specifications
Interface type:
ANSI X3.131-1986 standard
Function:
The following functions are included.
BUS FREE phase
ARBITRATION phase
SELECTION/RESELECTION phase
COMMAND phase
(Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and
command link function is not supported.)
DATA phase
Data in phase
Data out phase
STATUS phase
MESSAGE phase
MESSAGE IN phase
MESSAGE OUT phase
ATTENTION condition
RESET condition
Electrical standard:
As per ANSI X3.131-1986
Signal pin assignments
The direction of signals is as viewed from the scanner.
Signal I/O
GND 1−12
NC 13 Not connected
DB0 I/O 26 8 Data bus 0
DB1 I/O 27 21 Data bus 1
DB2 I/O 28 22 Data bus 2
DB3 I/O 29 10 Data bus 3
DB4 I/O 30 23 Data bus 4
DB5 I/O 31 11 Data bus 5
DB6 I/O 32 12 Data bus 6
DB7 I/O 33 13 Data bus 7
DBP I/O 34 20 Data bus parity
TERMPWR 38 25 Termination power
ATN I 41 17 Attention
BSY I/O 43 6 Busy
ACK I 44 5 Acknowledge
RST I 45 4 Reset
MSG O 46 2 Message
SEL I/O 47 19 Select
C/D O 48 15 Control/Data
REQ O 49 1 Request
I/O O 50 3 Input/Output
Pin No.
50 pin 25 pin
7,9
14−25
35−37
39−40
42
14
16
18
24
Description
Ground
ID Setting:
Selectable from 0 to 7 with the rotary switch.
Connector type:
25/50-pin connectors
Connector pin arrangement:
50 pin
25
50
25 pin
13
25
14
Initialization
The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of
conditions) in the following ways.
Hardware initialization:
❏
Whenthe poweris turned on.
❏
Whenthe scannerreceives an INIT signal at the parallel interface (pin 31
goes low).
1
26
1
❏
Whenthe scannerreceives a SCSIResetsignal at theSCSIinterface.
❏
When you push the
RESET
button.
Software initialization:
❏
Whenthe softwarecommand ESC @ (initialize the scanner)is received.
❏
Whenthe SCSIBusDevice Messageisreceived.
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Lights and Buttons
The scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons.
ERROR light
OPERATE button
RESET button
OPERATE
light (green)
ERROR light
READY light
OPERATE light
Comes on when the scanner is turned on.
READY
light (green)
Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan images. This light
flickers during scanning. When an error occurs, this light and
the
ERROR
ERROR
Indicates when an error occurs. Along with the
light indicate the type of error.
light (red)
READY
light, it
indicates the type of error.
OPERATE
button
Turns the scanner on and off.
RESET
button
Resets the scanner after an error occurs. Pressing this button
during scanning stops the scanner and may cause an error in
the scanning software.
Scanner Errors
If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the
READY
Error type READY ERROR
Command error On On
Interface error Off Flashing
Fatal error Flashing Flashing
and
ERROR
lights show the type of error.
When this error occurs, try to rescan the document. T he
scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands.
Normally you do not need to reset the scanner.
Interface Error
The interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properly
connected to the computer.
When this error occurs, check the interface connection. Then
push the
RESET
button or turn the scanner off and then back
on to reset it.
Fatal Error
This indicates one of the following problems:
❏
One or more fluorescent lamps needs to be replaced.
❏
Thetransportation screwhasnot been removed.
❏
The scanner is broken.
Check that the transportation screw has been removed; then
push the
RESET
button. If the scanner still does not operate
properly, try turning the scanner off, wait 10 seconds, and then
turn it back on. If the scanner still does not operate properly, or
if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer.
Cleaning the Scanner
To keep the scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically.
Before cleaning, unplug the power cable.
Clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water.
If the document glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth. If
the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove
material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to
remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth.
Be sure there is no dust on the document glass. Dust can cause
white spots in the scanned image.
Caution:
Do not scratch or dama ge the doc ument gla ss, and do not
use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glas s
surface can decreas e the scann ing qu ality.
Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the
Command Error
scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components
as well as the case.
The scanner has received incorrect commands from the
scanning software.
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Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or
electronic components. This could permanently damage the
mechanism and circuitry.
Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner.
Never open the scanner case.
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamps
The luminosity of the fluorescent lamps declines over time. If the
lamps break or become too dim to operate normally, the
scanner stops working and both the
ERROR
must be replaced. For details, contact your dealer.
Caution:
Users should never open the scanner case.
light flash. When this happens, the lamp assembly
READY
light and the
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None
Product Support Bulletins
None
Related Documentation
TM-ACTSCANII ActionScanner II Service Manual
PL-ACTSCANII ActionScanner II Parts Price List
4004518 ActionScanner II Users Guide
CPD-3142 ActionScanner II Getting Started (for the PC)
CPD-3143 ActionScanner II Getting Started (for the Mac)
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