Epson ES-1000C PC Getting Started Guide

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In troduc tion

This package contains everything you need for professional quality color scanning:

EPSON®

(30

bit) or

SCSI interface card, which provides a SCSI interface for

your

SCSI interface cable

Adaptec@EZ-SCSI

computer to use the SCSI interface

EPSON Scanning Utilities (EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN), which let you capture scanned images, export the images in a variety of formats, calibrate your scanner, and use the scanner’s advanced features with software programs that support the industry standard TWAIN interface

Adobe@PhotoshopTMa powerful image-editing program

that lets you merge and edit color images, retouch photographs, or create new artwork

Xerox® Imaging Systems recognition (OCR) program for Microsoft@ WindowsTMthat

converts hard copy and on-line images into formatted text.

ES-1000C’“color

grayscale

IBM@

compatible computer

version 3.0 software, which enables your

scanner, which scans in full color

monochrome (8 bit)

TextBridge,TM

an optical character

This booklet tells you how to set up your scanner, install the software, and scan an image. If you need more detailed

information after you begin scanning, consult the individual manuals for the Adobe Photoshop, and

ES-1000C Scanner, EPSON Scanning Utilities,

TextBridge.

System and Memory

For the scanner hardware and software to work properly, your system must include the following minimum configuration:

386-based

IBM PSI

(or higher)

Requirements

IBM@

compatible computer or an

MS-DOS@version 5.0

Microsoft Windows

3.5-inch,

At least and images

4MB of system RAM plus a permanent Windows swap file

providing 8MB to 16MB of virtual memory (a swap file of contiguous space on your hard disk drive which Windows can use; see your Microsoft Windows manual)

Note:

4A4B

farter

A mouse or other compatible pointing device

A Video Graphics Array (VGA) or other Windows compatible display adapter card or built-in interface

supporting at least

adequately view an average-complexity color scan, the card or interface must support realistic color scans require a card supporting 16 million colors.

high-density diskette drive

1OOMB

is the minimum amount

andmore efjciently with moreRAM.

or higher

3.1

or higher, or Windows NT

of hard disk space for scanner applications

ofRAM;

colors for simple color scanning. To

256

graphics

colors, while high-quality,

qplications

run

A color monitor compatible with the card or interface you

are using.

Installing the SCSI

Follow the steps below to install the SCSI interface card in your computer. For additional information, see the manuals for your interface card and computer.

If you are already using a SCSI adapter in your computer for other SCSI devices, such as an external hard disk, see Chapter of the

ES-1000C

scanner in an existing SCSI daisy-chain.

Note:

Your

SCSIadqter

User

must be compatible with

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Card

ation

on including the

Adqtec EZ-SCSI

software to use the EPSON Scanning Utilities that control your scanner.

Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.

Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Also disconnect any other cables, including the keyboard cable.

Remove the cover from your computer. If you need detailed instructions, see your computer manual.

Before you touch any of the computer’s internal components, touch an unpainted metal surface inside the computer case to discharge any static electricity.

Choose an option slot for the interface card. You can install the card in any available slot.

Remove the retaining screw from the option slot cover and remove the slot cover. Keep the screw to secure the

interface card to the computer. Store the slot cover in a safe

place in case you remove the interface card later.

Unpack the interface card. When handling the card, be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connector.

Insert the card into the slot, guiding it straight down. Push the card down should feel the card fit into place.

Secure the card to the computer with the retaining screw.

10.

Replace the cover, reconnect all the cables, and plug the

power cord into an electrical outlet.

firmly

(but carefully) to insert it fully. You

Setting

Follow these steps to set up the scanner:

Up the Scanner

Take the scanner out of its box and place it on a flat, stable surface with the rear panel facing you.

Remove the tape securing the scanner cover and pull out the paper underneath the cover.

Locate the round knob in the middle of the rear panel.

Turn the knob counterclockwise. If necessary, use a coin to loosen it. The knob has a built-in spring, so it pops out a little when it is released. You cannot remove the knob.

Connect one end of the power cable to the power inlet on

5. the rear of the scanner and plug the other end into an

appropriately grounded electrical outlet as shown below.

If the scanner comes on when you plug it in, turn it off by pressing the OPERATE button.

Warning:

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

before turning it

back

on.

Rqidly

turning it on md

offcm

damage the scanner.

Connecting

Follow the steps below to connect the scanner to your computer’s SCSI interface using the cable included with the scanner.

Turn off your computer, scanner, and any other peripheral devices.

Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either the top or bottom SCSI connector on the scanner; then fasten the connector with the wire clamps on its side, as shown.

the Scanner to the

Caution:

Be sure that your computer, scanner, md any other

peripheral devices are turned off before you plug in the

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Computer

Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI interface card you installed in the computer. Fasten the connector with the wire clamps.

Make sure the scanner’s internal SCSI terminator switch is turned on, as shown.

Make sure the SCSI ID switch is set to 2, as shown

Turn on the scanner by pressing the Operate button.

Turn on your monitor and all your other peripheral devices. Then turn on the computer. (Always turn on the scanner

before the computer.)

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