Epson EXPRESSION 1640 XL User Guide

User's Guide
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Where to Find Information

This Setup Guide

This guide shows how to set up the scanner and calibrate the screen, how to install the scanner software and options, and how to use the scanner and make basic scans.

EPSON Scan Server & EPSON TWAIN Pro Network User's Guide

Provides detailed instructions for installing and using EPSON Scan Server and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network software.

Online Reference Guide

Included on the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM, this guide provides basic information about scanning and details on EPSON TWAIN Pro and other EPSON scanner software. Descriptions of EPSON TWAIN Pro also apply to EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Finally, it offers troubleshooting tips and customer support information.

Online Color Guide (may not be available in some countries)

Included on the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM, this guide explains color imaging basics and how to get impressive results from your scanner and other EPSON products.

Online Help for EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network

Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network; click the ? button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.

Information on PageManager and other software

Online documentation for PageManager for EPSON and other software is available on the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM and the CD-ROM for each additional software.

Color Image Scanner

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Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
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Contents

Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Attaching the Document Guide Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner
Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using
the SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using
the USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Chapter 3 Installing the Software
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For Macintosh SCSI users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
For Macintosh USB users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing the Scanner Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
For Windows 2000 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Upgrading from Windows 98,95 or NT 4.0 to
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Selecting Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner
Scanning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Scan All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Saving the Scanned Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Scanning by Pressing the Start button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Using the Document Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
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Chapter 5 Using the Start Button
The Start Button Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
PageManager for EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Assigning an application to the Start button . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Registering new applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 2000
and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Chapter 6 Options
Using the Transparency Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Unpacking the Transparency Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Removing the shipping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Transparency Unit Start button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Installing the Transparency Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Film holders and reflective document mat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Positioning transparencies for scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Scanning normal documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Adjusting the angle of the transparency guide . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Using the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Installing the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Loading documents in the Automatic Document
Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
Loading documents manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . 6-26
Changing the orientation of scanned images. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document
Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32
Document specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
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Using the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Installing the IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card in
your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
Understanding IEEE 1394 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Connecting to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Installing the Scanner Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40
Glossary
Index
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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.
Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth
only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner.
Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface, or near a
radiator or heat source.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner's
label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Do not allow the power cord become damaged or frayed.
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.
Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not
attempt to service the scanner yourself.
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Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the scanner; if the scanner has been dropped or the case damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)
If you plan to use the scanner in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over­current protection for this scanner, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Note for German-speaking users:
Bei Anschluss des Scanners an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebäudeinstallation mit einer 10A- oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner.
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ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

For United Kingdom Users

Safety information

Warning:
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This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live
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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth
).
symbol (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Scanner

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Attaching the Document Guide Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
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Features

The EPSON EXPRESSION 1640XL scanner offers the following features:
Optical resolution of 1600 dots per inch (dpi) for main
scanning, and 3200 dpi with micro step for sub scanning (42-bit input, 42-bit output).
A3/USB (Ledger) size scanning area.
Start Button control for shortcut local and scanning operation
over a network.
Start button can
In a stand-alone configuration, the automatically start a scanning sequence by invoking Page Manager and EPSON TWAIN Pro, scanning documents, launching a graphical application and importing the scanned image to the application.
In a network configuration, pressing the the scanner starts the same operation as clicking the Scan button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.
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Start button on
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Full color or grayscale scanning. Capture your images with
up to 440 billion colors, or up to 16,384 shades of gray.
EPSON TWAIN Pro lets you take full advantage of your
scanner's advanced features.
EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and EPSON Scan Server
software work together to directly control all of the features of your EPSON scanner on a network.
EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s Unsharp
Mask option automatically sharpens the image to provide crisp detail.
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EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s De-
screening option automatically removes unwanted moiré patterns from scanned images for higher quality output.
Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) allows you to separate text
from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are clearer and text recognition is more accurate.
Text Enhancement Technology (TET) enhances text
recognition accuracy for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning.
The Automatic Document Feeder, which enables continuous
sheet scanning, is available as an option.
The Transparency Unit, which allows you to scan negatives
and slide film, is available as an option.
The IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card, which enables high-speed
data transfer and vastly enhances your scanner’s connectivity, is available as an option.
The EPSON Network Image Express scan server, which
allows you to share your scanner on a network without the need for a scanner server PC, is available as an option.
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Unpacking the Scanner

Your EPSON EXPRESSION 1640XL comes shipped with CD­ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some additional items, depending on the place of purchase.
USB interface cable
Document Guide and adjust pins
scanner
power cord
Document Guide Strip
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Attaching the Document Guide Strip

The document guide strip is designed to help you properly align your documents when placing them on the document table.
Peel off the backing from the document guide strip, then place the strip directly on the horizontal ruler of the document table as shown in the illustration.
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Note:
Be sure to remove the document guide strip from the document table before using the optional Automatic Document Feeder.
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Scanner Parts

document cover
carriage (at the home position)
document table
operate button
USB interface connector
SCSI ID rotary switch
SCSI terminator switch
optional interface slot
SCSI interface connectors
ERROR light
READY lightstart button
option interface connector
RESET button
operate light
transportation
lock lever
AC socket
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Lights and Buttons

The scanner has three indicator lights and three buttons.

Lights

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Lights Color Indicato
OPERATE
READY
ERROR
Green Lit Scanner is turned on.
Green
Red
r Status
Flashing Scanning operation is in progress.
Flashing
Meaning
Lit Scanner is ready to scan.
Error. See your
Guide
.
Lit This indicator also lights when an
error occurs.
Error. See your
Guide
.
Online Reference
Online Reference
Getting to Know Your Scanner
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Buttons

Button Function
OPERATE
RESET
=
start
Turns the scanner on and off.
Resets the scanner to its default settings after an error. Pressing this button while scanning is in progress stops the scanner and may cause an error in the scanning software.
When the scanner is connected directly to your computer, this button starts scanning and transfers the scanned image to a pre-assigned application. When using the scanner in a network environment, this button has the same function as the Scan button in EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.
To use this button, you need to set up your scanning software as explained in Chapter 5.

Options

The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on the use of these options, see Chapter 6, “Options.”
Automatic Document Feeder (B81321✽✽✽✽)
Designed primarily for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning, the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 100 single- or double-sided pages automatically, then use the scanned text in word processing programs as if you had typed it yourself. This option feeds the document from the top page down, which preserves the original page order.
Transparency Unit (B81320✽✽✽)
Allows you to scan transparent materials; primarily 35 mm slides and filmstrips. The Transparency Unit’s reading area allows you to scan film up to 290 × 420 mm in size.
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IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card (B80834✽✽✽)
Allows you to connect your computer or scanner to other devices which support the IEEE 1394 standard.
EPSON Network Image Express (B80836✽✽✽)
Enables an EPSON scanner supporting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to become shareable on a network without the need for a scanner server PC. This allows you to perform various scanning operations in a network environment using less power and space. See the manual that comes with this product for more information.
Note:
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.
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Chapter 2

Setting Up the Scanner

Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using
the SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using
the USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
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Choosing a Place for the Scanner

Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner:
Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner will not
operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the
interface cable to reach it easily.
Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can
be easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez le scanner près d’une prise de courant où la fiche peut-être débranchée facilement.
Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space
above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document cover.
150 mm or more
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596 mm
458 mm
Setting Up the Scanner
176 mm
656 mm
Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity
and excessive dirt or dust. Also avoid using or storing the scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and humidity.
Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light
sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Releasing the Transportation Lock

When the scanner is unpacked, the carriage is locked in the home position to prevent damage from shaking or vibration during transportation. You must release the transportation lock before you can use the scanner.
1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with its left side facing you.
2. Turn the transportation lock to the unlocked position using a coin or a similar object, as shown below.
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Note:
Before you transport the scanner or store it for an extended period of time, secure the carriage by turning the transportation lock back to the locked position. For more information, see “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” in your Online Reference Guide.
Setting Up the Scanner
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Plugging in the Scanner

1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. The scanner is off when the
2. If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
2 OPERATE
button is raised.
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Caution:
It is not possible to change the scanner's voltage. If the label on the back of the scanner does not show the correct voltage for your location, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.
Setting Up the Scanner

Initialization

By observing the scanner's initialization, you can make sure 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 initialization.
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2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the
While the scanner initializes, the fluorescent lamps on the carriage flash. If the carriage is not at the home position (the left of the scanner), it moves to the home position.
When the scanner has completed its initialization, the READY light comes on. If the scanner does not work as described, turn it off. Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the transportation lock screw, then turn it on again.
2 OPERATE button.
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Caution:
Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. Rapidly turning the scanner on and off can damage the scanner.
Setting Up the Scanner
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Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer using the SCSI Interface

For instructions on connecting the scanner to your computer using the SCSI interface, read this section.
Note for Macintosh Users:
Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to your computer. See “Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh” on page 3-22 for details.

For PC users:

Unless your PC already has a SCSI board installed, you need to install one, along with SCSI driver software. Install the SCSI board according to the directions included with it.
If your PC has a SCSI board up and running, connect the scanner as described in the next section.
Note:
You will need to install the SCSI driver that is normally included with Windows 2000, 98, 95, or NT (see your system documentation for instructions), or the driver described in the SCSI board installation documentation.

For Macintosh users:

Your Macintosh may or may not have SCSI ports, depending on which model you own. If you have a Macintosh that does not have a SCSI port, you need to install a SCSI board and driver. Follow the directions below to connect your scanner and computer.
Note:
The latest driver may be available for download from the Web site of the SCSI board manufacturer.
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Understanding SCSI connections

Read the following sections to determine how to set up your SCSI devices and whether you need any optional SCSI cables.
Daisy Chain
The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices (such as a scanner, hard disk, CD-ROM, and so on) to the computer, in what is called a “daisy chain” arrangement. Only the first SCSI device in a daisy chain is connected to the computer; each of the other devices is connected to another SCSI device.
SCSI Cables
You may need to purchase SCSI cables before setting up your SCSI daisy chain. Be sure the SCSI cable connectors are suitable for your hardware, depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board.
SCSI ID and terminator
Each device has a SCSI ID number: the computer is usually 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. No other device can have a terminator, or if a terminator does exist, it must be turned off or removed.
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Setting the SCSI ID number

The scanner's default SCSI ID number is 2.
The SCSI ID rotary switch is located at the back of the scanner.
If you add the scanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID of 2, change the ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch. See the table below as a guide.
ID Availability Description
Not available for Macintosh Used for hard disk
0
Not recommended for Windows
Usually used for hard disk
2-8
1 Not recommended Usually used for hard disk
2 Factory setting of the scanner
3
4
5
6
Not available for Macintosh Always used for the Macintosh
7
May not be available for Windows
Not available if your Macintosh has a built-in CD-ROM
itself
Usually used for the SCSI board
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