Epson ES-600C User Guide
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EPSON
User’s Guide
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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unused interfaces.
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EPSON
ES-600C Scanner
User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Options
How to Use This Manual
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Where to Get Help
Important Safety Instructions.
Chapter 1 Setup
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2 Removing the transportation screw
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4 Setting the DIP switches
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Choosing a place for the scanner
Plugging in the scanner
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6 Resetting the DIP switches
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Using an Interface Kit
Interface types
Parallel Interface Model
Connecting the parallel interface
SCSI Model
SCSI connections
Terminator setting
Connecting the SCSI
Power-on sequence
Connecting the
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Chapter 3
Scanner Basics
Placing a Document on the Scanner
Scanner Setting Guidelines
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Image type or mode
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Resolution.
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Size or scale
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Halftoning and dropout
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Brightness
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Color correction
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Gamma correction
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Cropping
Judging Image Quality
Equipment
RAM and hard disk size
Accelerator boards
Video cards.
Monitors
File compression software
Chapter
Problems and Solutions
Maintenance
Replacing the fluorescent lamps
Transporting the Scanner
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Chapter 5
Technical Specifications
Scanner Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Conditions
Parallel Interface Specifications
Timing charts
SCSI Specifications
Signal pin assignments
Initialization
Default settings.
DIP Switches
Appendix
Scanner Functions
How the scanner works
Scanner settings
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Glossary
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Introduction
The Epson® ES-600C is a full-color flatbed image scanner with
an 8 1/2 x 11 inch (letter) size scanning area. It has the ability to
scan in color (24 bit) or gray-scale monochrome (8 bit), making
it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex
full-color illustrations.
The ES-600C comes in two models, one with a bidirectional
parallel interface and one with a SCSI (Small Computer System
Interface). This manual covers both models. For either model,
you need an optional Epson interface kit to connect the scanner
to your computer.
For the bidirectional interface model, use Epson’s
Bidirectional Parallel Interface Kit for DOS Computers
(BIDIDOS). For the SCSI model, use either Epson’s Interface Kit
for Macintosh
DOS Computers (SCSIDOS), depending on which computer
you have.
Options
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Computers (ESMAC) or Epson’s SCSI Kit for
Automatic Document
This option is designed primarily for optical character
recognition (OCR) scanning. With software that supports the
ES-600C and OCR, you can stack up to 50 pages in the
automatic document feeder and scan them automatically. You
can then use them in a word processing program just as if you
had typed them yourself.
Transparency Unit (8813021)
This option allows you to scan transparent materials, primarily
35mm slides and negatives, in 24-bit color.
Feeder (B813011)
Introduction 2
How to Use This Manual
Chapter 1 describes setting up your scanner. Be sure to read
this first. Chapter 2 tells how to use the interface kits to connect
the scanner to your computer. The basic information in
Chapter 3 helps you use your software and scanner, and
Chapter 4 contains troubleshooting, maintenance, and
transportation information. Chapter 5 and the Appendix
provide technical information. See the end of this guide for a
glossary of scanner terms and an index.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your scanner
and computer.
Cautions
should be followed carefully to ensure your scanner operates
correctly.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of
your scanner.
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Where to Get Help
Epson America provides local customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and
Service Centers.
Epson also provides the following support services through the
Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911:
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson
Reseller or Service Center
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of Epson products
Epson technical information library fax service
Product literature with technical specifications on our
current and new products
Sales of supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for
your Epson product
Customer Relations
User group locations.
Introduction 3
Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read all of these instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.
3.
Unplug this scanner from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4.
Do not use this scanner near water.
5.
Do not place the scanner on an unstable cart, stand, or table
because it may fall, causing serious damage.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and
protection from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
scanner on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The scanner
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register,
and it should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7.
Use the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8.
This product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9.
Do not put your scanner where the cord will be walked on.
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10. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make
sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet
does not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the scanner.
12.
Except as specifically explained in the User’s Guide, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing
those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you
to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in
those compartments to service personnel.
13. Unplug this scanner from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B.
If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D.
If it does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.
E.
If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F.
If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
Introduction 5
Chapter 1
Setup
Choosing a place for the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Removing the transportation screw
Plugging in the scanner
Setting the DIP switches
Self test
Resetting the DIP switches
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Choosing a place for the scanner
You should consider the following when selecting a location for
your scanner:
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Place the scanner on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the
scanner is tilted or at an angle, it cannot operate properly.
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Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the
cable to reach.
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Allow some space behind the scanner for the cables, and
make sure to place the scanner where you can easily
unplug the power cord. Also allow sufficient space above
the scanner so that you can easily place and adjust
documents on the scanner.
Keep the scanner away from high temperatures and
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humidity and places subject to rapid changes of
temperature and humidity.
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Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong
light sources.
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Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
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Removing the transportation screw
before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must
remove the transportation screw.
Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface so that its rear
1.
panel is facing you.
Locate the round screw knob in the middle of the rear panel
2.
under the word CLAMP.
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3.
Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise.
4.
Push the screw into the storage hole on the right under the
word STOCK. It does not screw in. Make sure you push it
all the way into the hole.
Caution:
Do not discard the transportation screw. You need it when
you transport the scanner.
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Plugging in the scanner
1.
Firmly connect the power cable to the power inlet on the
rear of the scanner and the other end into an appropriately
grounded outlet as shown below.
2.
If any of the scanner’s lamps come on, press the OPERATE
button to turn the scanner off.
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Warning:
Whenever you turn of the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds
before turning it back on. Rapidly turning it on and off can
damage the scanner.
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Setting the DIP switches
There is a bank of DIP switches under the small cover on the
top left side of the scanner. Normally you do not need to
change the switch settings, but for the self test follow these
steps:
1.
Make sure that the scanner is turned off and remove the
DIP-switch cover by pressing down on the arrow on the
cover and sliding it toward you.
2.
Turn switches 1 and 2 to ON. All others should be OFF. Use
a pen, tweezers, or other pointed object to change the
DIP-switch setting.
3.
Replace the DIP-switch cover.
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Self test
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This test doesn’t read an image or send any image data. It
simply lets you see that the scanner is operating properly
before you connect it to your computer.
1.
Open the document cover so you can see the operation of
the scanner during the self test.
2.
Turn on the scanner by pressing the OPERATE button.
When the scanner is initializing, the fluorescent lamps on the
carriage flash and the carriage’s position is reset. If the carriage
is not at the home position (the rear of the scanner), it moves to
the home position before checking the fluorescent lamps.
The scanner next goes through a lamp test sequence. The
carriage starts moving from the rear of the scanner (the home
position) toward the front, with the green lamp on.
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After the carriage reaches the front end of the document table,
it rapidly returns to the home position with the lamp turned
off. The scanner repeats the action two times, once for the red
lamp and once for the blue lamp. Then the carriage returns to
the home position and the self test is over. The READY light
comes on.
If the scanner does not work as described, turn it off. Then
make sure that you have removed the transportation screw and
that the power cord is firmly plugged in and turn it on again.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, contact your dealer or call
1-800-9228911.
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Resetting the DIP switches
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1.
Make sure that the scanner is turned off and remove the
DIP-switch cover by sliding it toward you.
2.
Turn switches 1 and 2 to OFF. All others should be OFF. Use
a pen, tweezers, or other pointed object to change the
DIP-switch setting.
3.
Replace the DIP-switch cover by sliding it back to its original
position.
1-8 Setup
Chapter 2
Connecting the Scanner to the
Computer
Using an Interface Kit
Interface types
Parallel Interface Model
Connecting the parallel interface
SCSI Model
SCSI connections
Terminator setting
Connecting the SCSI
Power-on sequence
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Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
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Using an lnterface Kit
Your scanner is either the bidirectional parallel interface model
or the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) model. You
must use an interface kit appropriate to your computer.
Interface types
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If your scanner is the bidirectional parallel interface model:
Use Epson’s Bidirectional Parallel Interface Kit for DOS
Computers. There is a bidirectional parallel interface board
in the kit. Install it in your computer. Then connect the
scanner to the computer.
Note:
IBM’s PS/2 computers have built-in bi-directional parallel
interfaces. You do not need to install one in those computers
unless you need the built-in parallel interfacefor your printer.
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If your scanner is the SCSI model, you can use either of
these interface kits:
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With Epson’s Interface Kit for Macintosh Computers, you
just connect the scanner to your Macintosh.
With Epson’s SCSI Kit for DOS Computers, you install the
SCSI board from the kit into the computer. Then you
connect the scanner to the computer.
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
Parallel interface Model
For this model, you use the optional Epson Bidirectional
Interface Kit for DOS Computers. It contains a bidirectional
interface board, a cable, and software. You first install the board
in your computer, using the instructions in your computer
manual. Then you connect the scanner to your computer with
the cable.
Connecting the parallel interface
Use the cable from the Bidirectional Interface Kit for DOS
Computers.
1.
Make sure that both the scanner and computer are turned
Off.
2.
Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the computer, then
tighten the screws on the sides of the connector.
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3.
Connect the 36pin end of the cable to the scanner; then
fasten the connector with the clamps on the sides of the
connector.
Warning:
Do not conned more than one interface cable to the scanner at
a time. Always use a shielded cable.
SCSI Model
For this model, you use either the Epson SCSI Kit for DOS
Computers or the Epson SCSI Kit for the Macintosh. The DOS
kit includes a SCSI board for your computer, a cable, and
software. You install the SCSI board in your computer,
following the instructions in your computer manual. Then
follow the directions below to connect your scanner and
computer. All Macintoshes have SCSI ports, so the Macintosh
kit contains only the cable and software. Follow the directions
below to connect the scanner to your Macintosh.
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Connecting the Sumner to the Computer
SCSI connections
The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to eight devices,
including the computer, in what is called a daisy-chain
arrangement. A daisy chain is made up of a computer and one
or more SCSI devices. Only the first SCSI device is connected to
the computer; each of the other devices is connected to the
previous device.
Each device has a SCSI ID number: the computer is number 7,
and each of the other devices must have a different number
between 0 and 6. Also, the first device and the last device in the
chain (not including the computer) must have a terminator, and
no other device can have a terminator.
If you connect other SCSI devices in addition to the scanner to
your computer, make the scanner the last device in the daisy
chain: plug the scanner into the 50-pin connector on the next to
last device in the chain. For this connection you will need a
SCSI cable with 50-pin connectors on both ends.
SCSI ID number setting
The factory set SCSI ID of the scanner is 2. The computer is
always ID number 7. If you are going to add the scanner to a
system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID
of 2, change the ID number of the scanner to an unused number
as described next.
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
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1.
Locate the SCSI ID rotary switch next to the SCSI connectors
on the rear panel of the scanner.
2.
To change the SCSI ID, turn the small dial to the desired
number.
Caution:
Do not set the SCSI ID to 8 or 9, and do not set the ID number
to an ID that is already assigned to another device. The
computer, scanner, and other devices will not function
properly.
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Connecting the Sumner to the Computer
Terminator setting
If the scanner is the only SCSI device you are going to connect
to your computer or if it is the last device in the daisy chain,
leave the terminator on. The terminator is on when Switch 1 of
the terminator switches, located between the SCSI connector on
the rear panel, is on. See below for the location of the switches.
The scanner should always be the last device on the daisy
chain. You do not need to change the factory settings for the
terminator switches as long as the scanner is the only SCSI
device or the last SCSI device in the daisy chain.
If you decide to connect the scanner in the middle of the daisy
chain, turn terminator Switch 1 off. (Switch 2 must always be
off.)
Connecting the SCSI
connect the scanner with the SCSI as follows:
1.
See that the scanner, the computer, and all other SCSI
devices are turned off and unplugged from the power
source.
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
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