Epson Expression 1640XL- Graphics Arts Start Here Card

Start Here

EPSON Expression®1640XL

1

Unpack Your Scanner

1 Remove everything from the box.

Scanner

Power cord

Scanner Software

CD-ROM

Photoshop

LaserSoft®SilverFast®Ai 6 CD-ROM with IT8 targets
(1640XL Graphic Arts Edition only)

Adobe

Elements
CD-ROM

®

®

USB cable

ArcSoft®Suite

CD-ROM

User’s Guide

Monaco™

EZcolor 2.5

CD-ROM

2 Remove all of the tape and packing material inside and around

the scanner. Check carefully that you have removed all the tape.

2

Install the Software

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Windows

1 Insert the Scanner Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

The EPSON®Installation Program window appears.

2 Select Install Software, and then click the Install button.

3 Click Install.

4 Read the license agreement, and then click Accept.

The following window appears.

5 Uncheck everything but EPSON Expression 1640XL, and then

click Next. The installation completes.

6 Double-click Register Your Scanner in the EPSON Installation Program

window and follow the instructions.

7 Close the EPSON Installation Program window and remove

the CD-ROM.

Macintosh®OS X

1 Insert the Scanner Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2 Double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop.

The following window appears.

3 Open the Mac OS X folder.

4 Open the English folder.

5 Double-click EPSON Scan Installer.

6 In the Authenticate dialog box, type your name and password

and click OK.

7 Read the license agreement, and then click Accept.

The EPSON Scan Installer window appears.

8 Click Easy Install, and then select EPSON Expression 1640XL

from the list.

9 Click Install. The installation begins.

10 When installation is complete, click Quit, and close the installer.

11 Register your scanner. Open the E_reg folder in the Scanner Software

CD-ROM, double-click EpsonReg, and follow the instructions.

12 Remove the CD-ROM and restart the computer.

Macintosh OS 9.x

1 Insert the EPSON Scan CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2 Double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop.

The following window appears.

3 Double-click the EPSON icon.

The EPSON Installation Program window appears.

4 Select Install Software, and then click the Install button.

5 Read the license agreement, and then click Accept.

The EPSON Scan Installer window appears.

6 Click Easy Install, and then click EPSON Expression 1640XL

from the list.

7 Click Install. The installation begins.

8 When the installation is complete, click Quit.

9 Double-click Register Your scanner in the EPSON Installation Program

window and follow the instructions.

10 Close the EPSON Installation Program window and remove

the CD-ROM.

continue

3

Connect the Scanner

1 Use a coin to turn the transportation lock counterclockwise to

the unlocked position.

2 Connect the scanner to your computer.

If you’re using USB...

Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner’s
USB port. Then plug the wide end into any available
USB port on your computer or USB hub.

If you’re using IEEE 1394 (FireWire®)...

If you are using the optional FireWire interface, you must first
install the interface card in the scanner. See the instructions
in the User’s Guide, and then return to this step.

Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable (not included) into the scanner’s
IEEE 1394 port. Then plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 port on
your computer.

If you’re using SCSI...

See the User’s Guide for instructions on SCSI connection,
and then go to the next step.

3 Plug the scanner’s power cord into the back of the scanner.

Then plug the cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

4 Press the OPERATE button on the front of the scanner to

turn it on. The green READY light should blink for a few moments,
and then stay on.

READY

light

Caution: If you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before
turning it back on.

OPERATE

Turn over

button

Scanner Basics

Your First Scan

When you follow these steps, your scanner software recognizes the type
of image you’re scanning and adjusts settings for optimum scan quality.

1 Raise the scanner lid and place the item face down on the glass.

Place the item
in this corner

2 Start EPSON Scan. You can press the scanner’s green Start

button (Windows), or do one of the following:

Windows: Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Scan >
EPSON Scan.

Mac OS 9.x: Select EPSON Scan from the Apple®menu.

Mac OS X: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon in the Applications folder.

EPSON Scan starts, prescans, and recognizes the type of image you
placed on the scanner.

Click to select
your image

3 Click the tool to the left of your preview to automatically select

your image.

Note: If the scanned image in the Preview window has a blue box
around it, you’re previewing in thumbnail mode and won’t be able to
use the tool. Click the arrow beside the Preview button and select
Normal from the pull-down menu. Then click the Preview button to
preview in normal mode.

4 Click the Scan button.

Click here

The File Save Settings window appears.

Click OK

5 Click OK to save your scanned image to the default location on your

hard drive, or browse to a new location.

EPSON Scan assigns sequential numbers to each scanned image,
and saves it to the location specified.

Customizing Your Scan

1 Place your photo face down on the scanner glass. Then start EPSON

Scan, as described in “Your First Scan.”

2 Select Professional Mode from the Mode drop-down list.

Select

Professional Mode

Then click here

3 Click the Preview button to preview your scan.

4 Click the tool on the Preview window to select your image,

or click and drag to select part of the image.

Click to select
the entire image

Or click and drag
to select part of
the image

5 Select your Image Type and Scanning Quality.

6 Select the Resolution.

Tip: Unless you plan to enlarge your image, 300 dpi is recommended.
Higher resolutions increase the file size and the time it takes to print
your image.

7 For Target Size, select the size of your printed output, or select

Original if you want your printout to match the size of your scan.

Tip: If you don’t see the output size you want, select Customize and
enter a width and height in the dialog box that appears. You can name
and save this setting for future use.

8 Click the button to optimize your image’s exposure. This button

automatically sets gamma, highlight, and shadow settings.

9 Click the Scan button, then click OK on the File Save Settings window.

Scanning With Photoshop

You can also import your scanned image into Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop
Elements, or another TWAIN-compliant application. You can use the tools in
these applications to modify the image before you save or print it.

1 Place your photo face down on the scanner glass. Then start Adobe

Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

2 Select File > Import >

EPSON Expression 1640XL.

EPSON Scan starts and
prescans your image.

Note: If you don’t like the
preview, you can use
EPSON Scan to fine-tune
the image before scanning.

3 Click the Scan button.

Your scanner software
scans the image and
opens it in Photoshop or
Photoshop Elements.

4 Close EPSON Scan. Then make any changes you want with the

Photoshop software.

Transporting the Scanner

To move or transport the scanner safely, it’s important to secure the carriage.

1 Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is

in the unlocked position.

2 If you’re using a transparency unit or automatic document feeder,

remove it and replace the scanner cover.

3 Turn on the scanner and wait

until the carriage moves to the
home position as shown.
Then turn off the scanner.

Carriage in
home position

Transportation lock

4 Use a coin to turn the transportation

lock to the locked position.

Questions?

Here’s where to look for answers:

User’s Guide

Use your hard-copy User’s Guide to get more information about using
EPSON Scan, solving problems, and maintaining your scanner.

On-screen Help for EPSON Scan

Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen
when you’re using EPSON Scan.

Online Reference Guide

Install this guide from the Scanner Software CD-ROM.

Windows
1 Insert the Scanner Software CD-ROM in the drive.

The EPSON Installation Program window appears.

2 Double-click Install Online Reference Guide.

The reference guide will be installed.

3 Close the EPSON Installation Program window and remove

the CD-ROM.

Mac OS X
1 Insert the Scanner Software CD-ROM in the drive,

and then open its window on the desktop.

2 Open the Mac OS X folder and double-click Install Online

Reference Guide. The reference guide will be installed.

3 Remove the CD-ROM.

Mac 9.x
1 Insert the Scanner Software CD-ROM in the drive,

and then open its window on the desktop.

2 Double-click the EPSON icon in the window, and then double-click

Install Online Reference Guide. The reference guide will be installed.

3 Close the EPSON Installation Program window and remove

the CD-ROM.

To open the reference guide

Double-click the Exp1640XL Reference Guide icon on the desktop.

EPSON Technical Support

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the
electronic support services and automated telephone services
described below:

World Wide Web

•

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at
http://support.epson.com.

Automated Telephone Services

•

To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone
telephone and call [phone]. Your EPSON SoundAdvice
Express Code is 65200. Use it to quickly select your scanner in
SoundAdvice.

To Speak to a Technical Support Representative

•

Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges
may apply.

To purchase optional accessories

You can purchase a variety of optional accessories, including a
transparency unit for scanning film and slides, an automatic document
feeder for scanning multi-page documents, and an IEEE-1394 FireWire
card for FireWire connectivity. Just call the EPSON StoreSMat
[phone], or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

AM to 6 PM,

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Problems?

First, check the lights on the scanner.

READY Flashing green Warming up or scanning.

READY Green Ready to scan.

ERROR Flashing red Make sure that the transportation lock is

set to the unlocked position and the
scanner is securely connected to your
computer. Try restarting your computer and
turning the scanner off and then on again.
If the ERROR light is still flashing, contact
your dealer or EPSON.

READY Off Make sure your scanner is plugged in to a

working outlet and turned on.

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. For more information,
see your software Help or your User’s Guide.

The New Hardware If you have not yet installed the software,
Wizard appears on click Cancel and disconnect the scanner.
your screen. Follow the steps on the other side of

this sheet.

You see an error message Make sure your scanner is on. If it was off,
that EPSON Scan cannot turn the scanner on first, then restart your
be started. computer before you try to scan.

Make sure the scanner’s power plug is
connected to a working outlet.

Wait until the green READY light stops
flashing and remains on, then try again.

Make sure your cable is securely connected.
If you have a USB connection, use the USB
cable that came with the scanner.

If you’re using a USB hub, connect the
scanner directly to one of the USB ports
on your computer.

The scanner doesn’t scan Make sure the transportation lock is in the
your image. unlocked position.

If you’re using a SCSI connection, make
sure the SCSI ID switch on the back of the
scanner is not set to the asterisk (*). Make
sure it’s set to a number that doesn’t conflict
with any other SCSI devices. If you reset the
SCSI ID switch, turn the scanner off and then
on again.

If you’re importing your image into a TWAIN­compliant application like Photoshop, make
sure you select EPSON Expression 1640XL
as your import source.

An error message says the Close any programs you don’t need. Also,
selected area is too large try scanning at a lower resolution, or select
for this resolution. part of the image to scan. If you’re running

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, increase the memory of
your host application.

The printed image If the scanner glass is smudged or dusty,
doesn’t look the same turn the scanner off and unplug the power
as the original. cord. Wipe the glass with a soft, dry cloth.

If your original document is dirty or wrinkled,
it will show up in your scan. If the document
is not aligned correctly (see “Your First
Scan”), straight lines may come out jagged,
or your printed image may look crooked.

Try printing a test page to make sure your
printer is operating correctly.

Because your monitor and printer use
different color technologies, your printed
colors can’t match the colors on your
screen exactly.

The printed image You can’t judge the size of the printed image
is larger or smaller by what you see on your screen. The Target
than the original. Size setting in EPSON Scan, or the image

size setting in Photoshop or other TWAIN­compliant software, determines the size of
the printed image.

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