Epson B813182 User Guide

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (B813182) allows you to scan transparent materials—35 mm
slides, filmstrips, and film up to 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) in size. 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 101.

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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.

transparency unit reflective document matscrews

film holders

Use the transparency unit’s pocket to store the reflective
document mat. Don’t store anything else in the pocket.

Removing the Shipping Screw

To prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the transparency
unit to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove this screw 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 screw from the
hole labeled CLAMP, as
shown at right.

3. Install the screw in the
storage hole labeled

STOCK.

Before transporting the scanner,
be sure to reinstall the shipping screw in the hole labeled CLAMP, and slide the
transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the LOCK position.

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 as shown and
easing the cover up.

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