Epson Expression 836XL User Manual

COLOR SCANNER

SETUP GUIDE

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are des igned to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installatio n. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.

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Reorien t or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of th is device and may cause interference levels which exceed the li mi ts es tablished by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the respons ibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded eq ui pment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.

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scanners.

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parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for 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.

A Note Conce r ni n g Responsib l e Use Of Copyr i g h ted Materia ls

Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional scanners, can be misused by improper copying of
copyrigh ted ma terial. Whil e some countries’ l aws permit limit e d copying of copyrig hted material in cer tain
circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to
be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.

Trademarks

EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON
SoundAdvice is a service mark, ColorTrue and Expression are registered trademarks, and EPSON FaxAdvice is a
trademark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaim s any and all rights in those marks.

Copyri ght © 1999 by Epson Americ a, Inc. 6/99

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Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.

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Contents

SCANNING FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS 1

About Your Scanner
About Your Software
About Your Documentation

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

System Requirements

Windows

Macintosh
Year 2000 Ready
Import ant Safe ty Instruc tions

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 9

Unpack Your Scanner
Choose a Good Pl a c e fo r Yo ur Scanner
Install the SC SI I nte rf ace Bo ar d
Unlock the Scanne r
Set the SCSI ID Number
Set the SCSI Terminator

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Connec t the Scanner to Your Co mputer
Power On Your System
Install the SC SI Software

If You’re Running Windows 95 or Windows 98. . .

If You’re Running Windows NT 4.0. . .

If You’re Using a Maci n t osh. . .

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Install EPSON TWAIN Pro

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If You’re Running Windo w s . . .

If You’re Using a Maci n t osh. . .
Install the ISIS Driver
Install MonacoSCAN 2.6

If You’re Running Windo w s . . .

If You’re Using a Maci n t osh. . .
Install Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE

If You’re Running Windo w s . . .

If You’re Using a Maci n t osh. . .

HOW TO SCAN 31

Scanning Tips

Selecting Resolution

Scaling (Resizing) Images

Batch Scanning

Selecting Your Scanner Driver

Recommended Settings

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Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions

Placing Your Original Documen t

Beginning Your Scan

Scanning with EPS ON TWAIN Pr o

Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0

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VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 41

Installing Adobe Acrobat Re ade r

If You’re Running Windo w s . . .

If You’re Using a Maci n t osh. . .
Copying a Man ua l to You r Ha rd D rive
Navigating a Manual

SETTING UP THE TPU AND ADF UNITS 45

Transparency Unit

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Removing th e Sh i pping Sc rews

Installing the Transparency Unit

Installing th e Transparency Guide
Auto Document Feeder

Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder

Installi ng th e Auto D oc u me nt F e ede r

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Problems and Solutions

Setup Problems

Scann er Problem s

Software Problems

Image Problems
Where To Get Help

EPSON Technical Support

Software Technical Support

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Scanning for Professional Results

The EPSON® Expression® 836XL is a 36-bit, large-format professional scanner
designed to deliver superior results for artists, graphics professionals, and business
graphics users . Using EPSON’s ColorTrue® Imaging System, the scanner captures
images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Its 800 × 1600 dpi optical resolution
and tabloid-size scan bed (12.2 × 17.2 inches) let you scan incredibly sharp images
from practically any source. The scanner includes a state-of-the art PCI SCSI interface
board for use in a Windows® system or Macintosh.®

About Your Scanner

Your EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes the following features:

Superior image quality with true optical resolution of 800 × 1600 dpi

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36-bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors and

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4,096 shades of gray

3.3 Dmax provides high dynamic range for accurate colors with subtle tones and

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gradations, whethe r you ’re working with tran spar e nci es or ref lec tive art
Superior spee d (a pp roximately 10 second s for the average 12 × 17-inch preview)

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Uniq u e auto f oc usin g featu re that let s you cu stomi z e th e focus positi on

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Powerful batch scanning capability. Scan newspapers, X-rays, and books in one

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pass and create different scan settings for each, or scan directly to files
Optional transparency adapter (TPU) and auto document feeder (ADF)

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About Your Software

The EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for
professio nal- quality scans:

EPSON TWAIN Pro

Ideal general-pu rp os e driver for scan n i n g from hundreds of
applications. Includes Text Enhancement Technology (TET)
and Auto Area Segmentati on (AAS) for bett e r scans.

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Pixel Translations

Industry-standard interface for high-performance document
scanning, eith e r wi th or wi th out the optional auto do cument
feeder.

If you have the standard version of t he sc a nner, you al s o have the thre e a pplications
listed below:

LaserSoft® SilverFast® 4.0

Exclusive professional-quality scanning tool with powerful
features for controlling every aspect of your scan. Intuitive
interface lets even beginners achieve expert results.

ISIS® driver (Windows only)

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Adobe® Photoshop® 5.0 LE

Edit your phot os with this versi o n of the ul ti mate imaging
applicati on. Add special effect s, ov erlay titles and captions,
restore old ph otos, and add many other creative
enhancements to your phot o gr aphs.

MonacoSCAN™ 2.6

Create an ICC-compliant input profile for all color managed
applications. Includes an output profile for MatchPrint
proofing when you create color separations with Adobe
Photoshop.

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About Your Documentation

This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner and software, installing
the optional TPU and ADF, and viewing your electronic manuals, plus scanning tips
and troubleshooting advice.

For instructions on using the optional equipment, see your

User’s Guide

CD-ROM. Your electron ic ref erence guide also provides s cann er sp ecifications and
additional troubles ho oting and maint enance in formation.

For details on usi ng the sof tware, see the el ectron ic

ISIS Driver User’s Guide

the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM.
The electronic manuals for Photoshop 5.0 LE and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 are located

on the CD-ROMs for those applications.

in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools

EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide

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MonacoSCAN User’s Guide

You mus t ha v e Adobe Acrob at® Reader 4. 0 installed on yo ur
system before you can view the elect ronic manuals. If you
haven’t a lrea dy installed A cr obat Reader, s ee page 42.

EPSON Expression 836XL

. These guides are located in

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these gu ide lines a s you read your docum en tat io n:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily in jury.

Cautions must be observ ed to avoid dama ge to your
equipm ent.

Notes contain importa nt informatio n a bout your scanner.

Tips cont ai n a dditional hints for great scanning.

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System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below.
For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If
you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available
hard disk space listed.

Windows

An IBM® compatible PC with a 486/66 MHz or faster processor, Pentium® or

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higher fo r Mo nacoSCAN
Microsoft® Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® 4.0 (Service Pack 3)

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16MB RAM for Windows 95 and Windows 98; 32MB RAM for Windows NT

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(32MB RAM recommended for all systems)
50MB available hard disk space

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PCI slot for the Adaptec® SCSI card (inc luded with you r sc anner)

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CD-ROM drive

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Mouse or pointing device

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VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 or higher resolution (a color monitor with a

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resolution of 800 × 600 or higher recommended)
8-bit, 256-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of

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colors recommended)

On-screen color and tone reproduction are subjec t to the
display capability of your computer system, including the
video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for
these products for deta ils .

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Macintosh

PowerPC™ or higher processor including blue G3 (iMac™ is not supported)

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running system 7.5 (system 8.1 or later recommended)
Macintosh s tandard SCSI inte rface or PCI slot for th e Ad aptec SCSI card

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(included with your scanner)
16MB RAM (32MB RAM recommended)

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50MB available hard disk space

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CD-ROM drive

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Mouse or pointing device

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VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 or higher screen resolution (a color monitor

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with a resolution of 800
8-bit 256-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of

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colors recommended)

You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner.
On-screen color and tone reproduction are subjec t to the

display capability of your computer system, including the
video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for
these products for deta ils .

600 or higher recommended)

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EPSON TWAIN Pro supports the Apple® ColorSync™ 2.5 color management
system and QuickTime.™ These extensio ns are automatically installed during the
EPSON TWAIN Pro installat ion.

Year 2000 Ready

Your EPSON scanner is

Year 2000 Ready

computer system are also ready for the year 2000.

. However, be sure the other parts of your

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of thes e instr uctions and save them for later refere nc e . F ollow all warnings
and instructions mar k ed on the scan n er.

Unplug the scanner befor e cleani ng. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spi ll

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liquid on the scanner.
Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.

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Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects

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through the slots.
Use only the type of pow e r source indicated on the scanner’s lab el .

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Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets

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on th e same c i rc uit as photoc opier s or air contr ol syst e ms that regu la rly switch on
and off.

Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

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If you use a n e xtension co rd with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating

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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.

Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself.

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Unplug the scanner and re fer servici n g to qua l ified service personnel und er the

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following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; i f liq ui d has entered the scanner; if the

scanner h as been d ro p pe d or t he cabinet damaged ; if the scanner do es not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that
are not covered by the operating instructions.

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Setting Up Your Scanner

Setting up your scanner is easy—just follow the simple steps in this book in the order
listed below.

1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner.

2. Install the SCSI interface board (if necessary).

3. Unlock the scanner.

4. Set the SCSI ID number.

5. Connect the scanner to your com pute r.

6. Power on your scanner, then power on your computer.

7. Install the SCSI software and scanner software.

8. Install MonacoSCAN, LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, and Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE
(optional).

9. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if it’s not already on your system. View your
electronic manuals.

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Unpack Your Scanner

Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your
scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later. Your EPSON Expression 836XL
comes with these items:

EPSON Expression836XL
Scanning Tools CD- ROM

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE
CD-ROM*

scanner

Laser Soft SilverF as t 4.0 CD-ROM
(Quick Start Guide is located in
CD-ROM case)*

PCI SCSI interface board

IT8 target*

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power cable

document guides and pins

SCSI cable

*Included only wi th the stan dard version of the scanner.

Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner

Here are some points to consider:

Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate

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properly.
Make sure to place th e scan ne r w h er e you ca n easi ly unplug the powe r c or d, and

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where the SCSI cable can reach your computer.
Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.

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Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the

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scanner so you can fully raise the document cover.
Avoid places su bje ct to sh oc ks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing

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temperatures and humidity.

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Install the SCSI Interface Board

You must install your SCSI board befor e inst alli ng the scanner driver and software
application s .

If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI int e rf ace , or if you already have a SCSI board
installed in your PC, skip this section.

For additional installation information, see your computer
documentation.

1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices. Unplug any power cords; then
disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer.

2. Remove the cover from your computer (or open up your Macintosh G3).

Static elec tricity can dam ag e
electronic c omponents.
Ground y ourself before yo u
touch any of the computer’s
internal c omponents by
touching a n unpainted m eta l
surface ins ide the compu ter
case.

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3. Remove the slot cover from an empty PCI
expansion slot in your computer. (Refer to
your computer documentation for
information about your PCI slots.)

4. Insert the interface board into the slot; then
secure it with the bracket screw.

5. Replace the computer cover and reconnect
all cables.

6. Continue with the following section, “Unlock the Scanner.”

Unlock the Scanner

Before connecting the scanner to
a power sourc e, you must rel ease
the transportation lock, located
on the left side of the scanner.

Use a coin or large flat-head
screwd ri ver to turn the
tran sportation lock screw to th e
unlocked position, as shown.

Always lock the scanner before transporting it; otherwise, the
scanner may be damaged. Be sure th e s c an ner lamp is in the
home po si tion. To ensure this, always turn off the scanner
before lo cking the carriag e. S ee your electro nic EPSON
Expression 836XL User’s Guide for more information.

If you have the transparency
unit, yo u n eed to remove the
shipping screws before you
scan.

See page 48 for more
information.

To avoid d am a ging the TPU, m a k e s ure you remov e both of
the shipping screws.

shipping
screws

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Set the SCSI ID Number

The scanner is preset at the
factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need
to change this numbe r , turn the
SCSI ID switch on the back
panel. Be sure to choose a u nique
number that doesn’t conflict with
the ID number of oth e r SCSI
devices.

Don’t use S CSI ID 7, which is us ually reserv ed for the
SCSI interface in the computer. SCSI ID 0 and 1 are also
not recommended, as these may be us ed for the hard
disk. If you select t he asterisk (* ), the scann er won’t work.
Use this setting when you need to prepare the scanner for
transpor ta tion. For more in formation on s electing an ID
number, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL
User’s Guide.

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Set the SCSI Terminator

The scanner’s SCSI term inato r is built in, with a switch to turn it on or off on the
scanner’s back panel. If the scanner is your only SCSI device or the last device in the
chain, leav e the ter mi nator turned ON (the default setting).

ON

OFF
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ON

OFF
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If the scanner i s in th e mid dle of a chain, turn the swit c h

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OFF
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OFF

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Connect the Scanner to Your Computer

Make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices
connected to your computer ar e t urn ed off . T he scan ner i s o ff
when the
the surface of the front pa nel).

1. Locate the SCSI cable that
came with your scanner.

2. Squeeze the lock releases
on the lock connector
end of the SCSI cable and
plug the cable into either
SCSI connector on the back of
the scanner. The cable is secure
when both connector locks snap in.

3. Connect the pin end of the SCSI
cable to the SCSI port on your
comput er or another SCSI de vi c e in the
chain and tighten the screws to secure the cable.

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OPERATE button is out (not pushed down below

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If you’re co nnecting mult iple SCSI devi ce s , th e total length of
the SCSI bus (cables) must not exceed 19.7 feet (6 meters);
otherwis e the system ma y not work properly.

Do not use an ex ternal terminator. For more information on
SCSI con nec tions, see your electronic EPSO N Expression
836XL User’s Guide.

4. Plug in the power cables for your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI
devices.

If you’re us ing Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can also
connect the scanner to your computer’s bidirectional parallel
port. Use a bidirectional pa ra llel cable to connect to the
scanner’ s pa ra llel interface. See your Windows
documentation if you need help setting up your por t.