Epson GT-10000 Manual

Where to Find Information

Setup Guide (this document)

Describes how to set up and use the scanner. Basic scanning operations are covered. It also explains how to install and configure the EPSON scanner software and options, and describes how to make basic software settings and use the Start Button function.

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

Provides tips for optimizing scanning and detailed information on the settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro network. It also provides maintenance and troubleshooting tips, technical specifications, and customer support information.

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

Explains the basics of color imaging and how to get impressive results from your scanner and other EPSON products.

Information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network (online help)

Provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. To display the online help, click the Help button in the dialog box of EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

Information on PageManager and other software

Refer to the respective documentation provided on the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM or the other software CD-ROM.

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Color Image Scanner

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Copyright © 2001 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

Setup Guide

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Contents

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Chapter 2 Setting up the Scanner

Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Connecting the Scanner to Your PC using the SCSI

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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Chapter 3 Installing the Software

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Installing the Scanner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 For Windows Millennium Edition users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 For Windows 2000 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Installing other scanner software for

Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000 . . . . . . . . . 3-13 For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Selecting Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 For Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000 users . . . 3-20 For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Scanning Your Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Making settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Scanning and saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Scanning by Pressing the Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Chapter 5 Using the Start Button

Overview of Start Button Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Making Windows Millennium Edition, 98,

and 2000 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Making PageManager Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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Chapter 6 Options

Using the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Installing the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Loading documents into your Automatic Document

Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Loading documents manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . 6-9 Changing orientation of scanned images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Fixing paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder . . . 6-14 Document specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Using the IEEE 1394 Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Installing the IEEE 1394 interface board to your

scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Understanding IEEE 1394 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Connecting to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Installing the scanner software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

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

Do not let 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 Setup Guide and the Online Reference Guide, do not attempt to service the scanner yourself.

Safety Instructions

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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 over-current 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 Scanner an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebäudeinstallation mit einer 10 A- order 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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

wWarning:

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 colored in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral

Brown — Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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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 (G).

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	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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Getting to Know Your Scanner

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Features

The EPSON GT-10000+ scanner offers the following features:

Maximum optical resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi) for main scanning, and 2400 dpi with micro step for sub scanning.

A3/US B (Ledger) size scanning area.

Start Button control for shortcut local and networked scanning operation.

In the stand-alone configuration, pressing the a Start button on the scanner can 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 the networked configuration, pressing the a Start button on the scanner starts the same operation as clicking the Scan button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.

Full color or grayscale scanning (36-bit input, 24bit output).

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 in a networked environment.

The Unsharp Mask option of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network automatically sharpens the image to provide crisp detail.

The De-screening option of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network automatically removes unwanted moiré patterns from scanned images for higher quality output.

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Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) allows you to separate text

from photographs on a page so that grayscale images become 1 clearer and text recognition more accurate.

Text Enhancement Technology (TET) enhances text recognition accuracy for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning.

The optional Automatic Document Feeder enables continuous sheet scanning. If multiple pages are loaded in the Automatic Document Feeder, the pages are fed from the top and ejected face down.

The optional IEEE 1394 Interface Board allows you to connect your PC or scanner to other devices which support the IEEE 1394 standard.

The optional EPSON Network Image Express enables a scanner to become sharable on a network without the need to have it connected to a scanner server PC.

Getting to Know Your Scanner

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Unpacking the Scanner

When you unpack your scanner, make sure the following parts are included and not damaged. If you find any missing or damaged items, contact your EPSON dealer immediately. (Your scanner also comes shipped with CD-ROMs (and/or floppy disks) which contain the driver software to run your scanner, along with other items necessary to use the scanner.)

power cord

scanner

SCSI cable

document guide strip

SCSI interface board

Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come attached to the scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical outlet in your country.

If your computer is already equipped with SCSI board, you can use it for allowing the computer to communicate with the scanner. Otherwise, install the SCSI board which comes with the scanner in the computer. For setup of the SCSI board, refer to the manual which comes with it.

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Attaching the Document Guide Strip	1

The document guide strip is used to align document's orientation when you place the document on the document table.

Peel off the backing from the document guide strip and place it on the horizontal ruler of the document table so that the notch in the right end matches the slot in the casing as shown.

A3

B4

B5 A4 LTR	B5 LTR A4

When you use the Automatic Document Feeder, remove the document guide strip from the document table.

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Scanner Parts

document cover

carriage

(in the home position)

document table

OPERATE button

RESET button

ERROR light	OPERATE light
	READY light

Start button

SCSI terminator switch

option interface slot

transportation lock

SCSI ID rotary switch

SCSI interface connectors option interface connector

AC socket

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Lights and Buttons	1

The scanner has three indicator lights and three buttons.

Lights

	Light	Color	Indicator	Meaning
			Status
	OPERATE	Green	On	Scanner is turned on.
			On	Scanner is ready to scan.
	READY	Green
			Flashing	Scanning operation is in
				progress.
	ERROR	Red	On	This indicator also lights when
				an error occurs. See your
			Flashing
				Online Reference Guide.

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Buttons

Button	Function
OPERATE	Turns the scanner on and off.
RESET	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.
astart	The hardware switch to execute scanning
	and transfer the scanned image to assigned
	application software in a stand-alone
	configuration. To use this feature, you need to
	setup software. See Chapter 5, “Using the
	Start Button,” for more details.
	In a networked environment it starts the same
	operation as the Scan button in EPSON TWAIN
	Pro Network.

1-8 Getting to Know Your Scanner

Options	1

The following options expand the capability of your scanner. For detailed information on their use, see Chapter 6 in this guide or documentation come with the option.

Automatic Document Feeder (B81321 )

Designed primarily for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning, the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 100 pages automatically, and then cover them to text for use in word processing programs.

IEEE 1394 Interface Board (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, which allows you to use various scanning methods in a networked environment with less power and space.

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	2

Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Connecting the Scanner to Your PC using the SCSI

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Setting up the Scanner

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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.

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Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space above the scanner so that you can raise the document cover fully.

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583 mm

176 mm*

150 mm or more
458 mm	656 mm

*When document cover is closed.

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.

Setting up the Scanner

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Releasing the Transportation Lock

Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock.

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 smaller disc as shown below.

unlocked position

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.

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Plugging in the Scanner

1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. The scanner is off

when the OPERATE button is raised (not depressed).

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2.If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to the AC socket on the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a properly grounded wall outlet.

cCaution:

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 country, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.

Setting up the Scanner

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Initialization

Before connecting the scanner to your PC, follow the steps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly.

1.Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during initialization.

2.Turn on the scanner by pressing the OPERATE button.

3.Make sure the carriage moves towards the right slightly and back to its original position, and the fluorescent lamp on the carriage flash.

The READY indicator light comes on, meaning the scanner has completed initialization.

4.Turn off the scanner.

If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the transportation lock, then try again.

cCaution:

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.

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Connecting the Scanner to Your PC using the SCSI Interface

For instructions on connecting the scanner to your PC using the	2
SCSI interface, read this section.

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 95, 98, Millennium Edition, NT (see your system documentation for instructions), or 2000, or the driver described in the SCSI board installation documentation.

If you are having errors or poor performance, an updated driver may help. The latest driver may be available for download from the Web site of the SCSI board manufacturer.

Setting up the Scanner

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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 set to 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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