Epson Expression 11000XL User Guide

User’s Guide

Guide to the Product Parts

Check this section to identify the parts of your product.

How to Scan

Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your originals using any of the available scanning methods.

Software Information

Follow the introductions here for driver and application software that comes with your product.

Solving Problems

If you have a problem using your product or its software, check here for solutions.

Placing Originals on the Product

Follow the steps here to place your originals on the product.

Using the Transparency Unit

Follow the instructions here on how to use the Transparency Unit.

Maintenance

Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your product.

Technical Specifications

Check here for technical details about your product and its accessories.

Safety

Operating System Versions

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Guide to the Product Parts

Product Parts

Light

Button

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Placing Originals on the Product

Placing Documents

Placing Thick or Large Documents

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How to Scan

Basic Scanning

Scanning Using Epson Scan

Epson Scan Mode

Various Types of Scanning

Text Enhancement

Scanning to a PDF File

Adjusting the Scanned Image

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Using the Transparency Unit

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Installing the Transparency Unit

Setting and Placing Films

Using the Transparency Unit to Scan

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Software Information

Epson Scan Driver

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Checking and Installing Your Software

Uninstalling Your Software

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Product

Power Off Timer Setting

Transporting the Product

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Solving Problems

Troubleshooting

Problems Indicated by the Status Light Problems When Starting a Scan Problems With Scanning Time Problems With Scanned Images

Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions

Where To Get Help

Epson Technical Support

Other Software Technical Support

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Technical Specifications

System Requirements

Product Specifications

Note:

Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.

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Important Safety Instructions

Restrictions on Copying

Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.

In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following:

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.

Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the USB cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the scanner or the AC adapter outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. Do not use with wet hands.

Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the adapter can be easily unplugged.

Caution:

Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.

The AC power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the power cord to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep the AC power cords straight at the end and the point where it enters the AC adapter.

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your scanner. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.

The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner with which it was included. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter’s label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC adapter that meets the relevant local safety standards.

When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into

the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, scanner, or scanner option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner’s guides.

Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. Beware of electrical shock hazards.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The AC adapter or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the scanner or the AC adapter; the scanner or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged; the scanner or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)

Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

Warning

The film holders included with this scanner contain small parts. Keep out of the reach of children.

Restrictions on Copying

Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your scanner.

Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:

Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities

Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure

Exercise caution when copying the following items:

Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc.

Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.

Note:

Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.

A note concerning responsible use of copyrighted materials

Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.

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Copyright and Trademarks

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.

Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON® is a registered trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Adobe®, Adobe Reader®, Acrobat®, and Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, ColorSync, and Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

EPSON Scan Software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS-IS“ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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Operating System Versions

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.

Windows refers to Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 8 refers to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.

Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.

Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional.

Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, and 10.8.x.

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Product Parts

Note:

Use all the items that came with your product.

a. start button

b. power button

c.Ready light

d.Error light

a.document cover

b.scanner glass

c.control panel

d.carriage (under the scanner glass)

a.option connector

b.USB port

c.AC inlet

d.transportation lock lever

a.power cord

b.USB cable

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Light

The Status light indicates whether the product is operating normally.

	Light	Indicator Status

	Ready	On
		On
		Flashing
	Ready and	On
	Error	On
	Error
		Flashing
	Error	Flashing
		Flashing
	(All)	Off
		Off

Meaning

Ready to scan images.

If you cannot scan images, an error may have occurred.

Make sure the optional Transparency Unit is completely closed. Initializing or scanning.

An error has occurred.

Problems Indicated by the Status Light

An error has occurred.

Problems Indicated by the Status Light

An error has occurred.

Problems Indicated by the Status Light

The product is off.

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Button

The product has two buttons for scanning operations.

Before using the product buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. See the Start Here sheet for instructions on installing the scanner software.

Button		Function

button		Turns the product on and off.
button
button		Starts a scan.
button

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Placing Documents

Important:

Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force.

Open the document cover.

Place your document facedown on the scanner glass. Make sure the top corner of the document is aligned with the mark.

Note:

If you are scanning multiple documents at once, position each photo at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart from the others.

Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move.

Note:

Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.

Always keep the scanner glass clean.

Epson Scan Driver

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Placing Thick or Large Documents

Important:

Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force.

If the size of a document exceeds the size of the document cover, you can remove the cover to make it easier to align the document. Follow these steps to scan a large or thick document on the scanner glass:

Open the document cover, and then lift it straight up to remove it.

Important:

Always make sure to open the document cover before removing it.

Do not force the cover off the scanner or lift the cover from in front of the cover hinge; otherwise, the cover may become damaged.

Place a large or thick document facedown on the document glass and replace the cover. Make sure the top corner of the document is aligned with the mark.

Close the document cover and hold it down firmly as you scan.

Note:

When scanning without the document cover, gently press down on your document to flatten it.

If your document is very thick or curled at the edges, cover the edges with paper to block external light as you scan.

Epson Scan Driver

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Scanning Using Epson Scan

This section introduces scanning methods in Office Mode. See Epson Scan Modes for details on other scanning modes. See help for details on Epson Scan.

Note for Mac OS X: