Epson GT-15000 User Guide

Epson GT-15000

User’s Guide

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WELCOME 7

About Your Scanner 7 About Your Software 8 Getting More Information 9

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 9

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED 11

Unpacking the Scanner 11

Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner 12 Turning the Scanner On and Off 13 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 14

Connecting to a USB Interface 14

Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface 15 Installing the Software 16

Chapter 2 HOW TO SCAN 19

Placing Your Original Document 20 Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan 21

Basic Scanning in Home Mode 22

Scanning in Office Mode 24

Advanced Scanning in Professional Mode 26 Scanning Documents With PaperPort Deluxe 28 Scanning Text for Editing 31 Scanning Photographs With Adobe Photoshop Elements 32 Scanning With the Start Button 35

Setting Up the Start Button in Windows 98, Me, or 2000 36

Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window 37 Scanning Tips 38

Selecting Resolution 38 Scaling (Resizing) Images 39 Scanning Color Images 39

Chapter 3 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 41

Automatic Document Feeder 42

Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 43 Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder 45

Fixing Document Jams 47 Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card 48 Installing the Network Image Express Card 50

Chapter 2 MAINTENANCE 53

Cleaning the Scanner 53 Transporting the Scanner 54

Chapter 5 SOLVING PROBLEMS 55

Diagnosing Scanner Problems 56 Problems and Solutions 57

Scanner Problems 57

Software Problems 60

Quality Problems 60 Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan 64 Where To Get Help 64

Epson Technical Support 64

Speak to a Support Representative 65

Purchase Supplies and Accessories 65

Other Software Technical Support 65

4 Contents

Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix B REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 71

System Requirements 71 Important Safety Instructions 72 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Warranty 74

INDEX 77

Contents 5

6 Contents

Welcome

The Epson® GT-15000 is a 48-bit color, large-format professional scanner that delivers superior results and versatility for business users. Using Epson’s ColorTrue® II Imaging System, the scanner captures text and images with amazingly accurate detail and color. Its 600 × 1200 dpi hardware resolution and

11.7 × 17-inch scan bed let you quickly capture incredibly sharp images from practically any size source document.

About Your Scanner

Your Epson GT-15000 scanner includes many advanced features:

■ 48-bit color depth and 600 × 1200 optical resolution let you capture crisp, clean

text and high-quality images with millions of colors and thousands of shades of gray.

■ Scan through documents quickly, with accuracy and detail: letter-sized

monochrome pages up to 16 ppm, color up to 10 ppm (landscape at 300 dpi, draft mode).

■ Large scan bed and optional automatic document feeder let you quickly scan

anything from a two-page book spread to a double-sided, 100-page document.

■ Built-in USB and SCSI interfaces, optional Network Image Express card, or

IEEE 1394 FireWire® interface card provide versatile connections for individual or workgroup users.

■ Convenient a Start button on the scanner lets you place your document and start

your scan immediately. If the scanner is set up for network use, you can automatically send the image back to your workstation.

■ EPSON Scan software provides automatic paper size detection. Includes

additional software for document management, optical character recognition, and image editing.

About Your Software

The Scanner Software CD-ROM includes these software applications:

■ EPSON Scan

General-purpose driver for scanning photographs, artwork, documents, or text for Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Includes automatic document size recognition and three modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned image.

■ Captiva

ISIS Driver

The Image and Scanner Interface Specification (ISIS) is a flexible, modular standard for acquiring, viewing, converting, printing, and storing document images.

■ ABBYY FineReader

5.0 Sprint

A powerful, easy-to-use OCR program that lets you scan and send the text to a word processor or spreadsheet program. You can save scanned documents in RTF, TXT, or PDF format.

■ ScanSoft

PaperPort® Deluxe 9.0

Use this leading document management software to scan your paper documents and then organize, file, edit, copy, fax, and e-mail them from one convenient screen.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0 is provided on a separate CD-ROM. This

State-of-the-art software lets you create high-quality images for print, e-mail, and the Web. It provides sophisticated, yet easy-to-use tools for correcting and enhancing digital images.

Note: Adobe Photoshop Elements version 3.0. does not support Microsoft® Windows

98 or Me. Windows 2000 is supported only for Service Pack 3 or later.

8 Welcome

Getting More Information

There are several ways to learn more about your Epson GT-15000 scanner. In addition to this User’s Guide, here’s where to look for help:

■ Epson GT-15000 Reference Guide

See the Reference Guide for complete instructions on using EPSON Scan, scanning in a network environment, and additional information about your scanner. The Reference Guide is installed on your desktop when you install the scanner software. To open it, double-click the GT-15000 Reference Guide icon on your desktop (or click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON >

GT-15000 Guide > Reference Guide).

■ On-Screen Help

For more information about any of the software that came with your scanner, click the Help button or access the Help menu.

■ Electronic Documents

FineReader Sprint, PaperPort Deluxe, and Photoshop Elements all include electronic manuals in Adobe Acrobat® PDF format.

If none of these sources answers your questions, see “Where To Get Help” on page 64.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual:

Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note: Contains important information about your scanner.

Tip: Contains hints for great scanning.

Welcome 9

10 Welcome

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter describes the following procedures:

■ Unpacking the scanner

■ Turning the scanner on and off

■ Connecting the scanner to your computer

■ Installing the software

Unpacking the Scanner

Remove the scanner from the box and make sure you have these items:

Scanner Software CD-ROM

Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM

Scanner

Power cord

USB cable

Remove all the tape and packing material from the scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it for transporting the scanner.

Warning: The scanner is large and heavy. You might need to have someone help you unpack and lift it.

Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner

When deciding where to place the scanner, follow these guidelines:

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

properly.

■ Be sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, near a

grounded wall outlet, and where the interface cable can reach your computer.

■ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.

■ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing

temperatures and humidity.

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

scanner so you can fully raise the document cover.

23 inches (573 mm)

6 inches (150 mm) or more

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18 inches (458 mm)

5 inches (132) mm

26 inches (656 mm)

Turning the Scanner On and Off

Follow these steps to turn on the scanner:

1. Pull up the transportation lock on the back of the scanner to the Unlock position.

2. Before you plug in the scanner, make sure it is turned off (the . Power button is not pushed in).

3. Plug one end of the scanner’s power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the scanner, and the other end into a grounded electrical outlet.

4. Press the . Power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on.

Transportation lock

The green Ready light starts flashing.

5. Wait until the Ready light stops flashing, then press the . Power button again to turn it off.

Now see the next section to connect the scanner to your computer, and then install the software as described on page 16.

Ready light

. Power button

Getting Started 13

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer

Follow the appropriate instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer’s USB or SCSI interface.

Note: You can also install optional interface cards in the scanner and use these for connecting to your computer system. For information about installing and using the optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card or Epson Network Image Express card, see Chapter 3, “Using Optional Equipment”.

Connecting to a USB Interface

1. Make sure the scanner is off.

2. Plug the flat end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer or powered USB hub. Plug the square end into the scanner’s USB port.

Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by Epson, or if you connect your scanner to a multi-level USB hub system.

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Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface

In order to use the SCSI connection, you need to make sure your computer has a SCSI board and any necessary SCSI software installed. Then follow these steps to connect the scanner:

1. Make sure the scanner is off.

2. If you have another SCSI device that uses SCSI ID 2, turn the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner to a new number. Do not use 0, 1, or 7.

3. Unless your scanner is connected in the middle of a SCSI chain, leave the terminator switch on the back of the scanner turned

On.

4. Squeeze the lock releases on your SCSI cable, and plug it into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port on your computer.

Getting Started 15

Installing the Software

You must install the software to be able to use your scanner. Follow these steps:

1. Close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.

2. Make sure the scanner is OFF.

Note: If you see a screen like either of the ones below, click Cancel and turn off the scanner. You can’t install your software that way.

3. Insert the Epson GT-15000 Software CD.

4. When you see the antivirus message, click Continue.

5. Read the Software License Agreement and click Agree. You see the installation screen:

16 Getting Started

6. Click Install and follow any instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan and the other software applications. This will take a few minutes.

If you have Windows XP, during the installation you’ll see a screen asking if you want to restart your computer. Select

Finish.

click

No, I will restart my computer later and

7. When installation is complete, you see this screen:

8. Click

Exit.

9. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your scanner.

10. Press the . Power button to turn on the scanner.

11. Remove the CD and restart your computer.

12. If you want to install Photoshop Elements, insert the Photoshop Elements CD-ROM after your computer restarts and follow the on-screen instructions. (You must have Windows XP or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later to install and use the program.)

Now you are ready to scan. See page 19 for instructions.

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18 Getting Started

Chapter 2

How To Scan

The EPSON Scan software included with your Epson GT-15000 provides three modes to give you progressive levels of control over the scanning process:

■ Home Mode: Makes scanning quick and easy. It includes a simple interface,

automatic image adjustments, and preset configurations for various types of scans.

■ Office Mode: Includes a basic interface with practical scan settings designed for

documents. Choose this mode to scan multi-page documents on the optional automatic document feeder.

■ Professional Mode: Lets you manually configure advanced image settings,

including the histogram setting, tone, color depth, balance, saturation, brightness, and contrast.

You can use EPSON Scan either in a “standalone” mode, or by starting from another program, such as PaperPort Deluxe or Photoshop Elements.

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the following:

■ Placing your original document on the scanner

■ Scanning to a file with EPSON Scan

■ Scanning documents with PaperPort Deluxe

■ Scanning text for editing (OCR)

■ Scanning photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements

■ Scanning with the a Start button.

■ Selecting the scanning area

■ Scanning tips

Placing Your Original Document

This section explains how to position documents or photos on the document table for scanning.

Note: If you’re scanning a multi-page document using the optional automatic document feeder, see “Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 45.

1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down in the upper left corner of the document table.

You can scan several pages or photos at the same time. Make sure you leave about an inch of space between them on the document table.

2. Close the document cover slowly. Be careful not to move the document.

Tip: If the edges of your document don’t scan properly, move it in one-quarter inch from the edges of the document table.

You can remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item—such as a book—that doesn’t fit under the cover. Simply open the cover all the way and pull it straight up. When you reattach the cover, line the rods up with the positioning holes and lower the cover into place.

Warning: Before removing the document cover, make sure you raise it all the way up. This will prevent the hinges from snapping back on the springs and possibly injuring you.

20 How To Scan

Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan

You can use the import or acquire function of a TWAIN-compliant application such as PaperPort Deluxe or Adobe Photoshop to scan images directly into your application, as described later in this chapter. Or you can scan directly to your computer by starting EPSON Scan from your desktop or from the Windows Start menu.

First, place your document or photo on the scanner as described on page 20. Then follow these steps:

1. Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop, or click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.

Note: If you have multiple scanners installed, you are prompted to choose your scanner. Click EPSON GT-15000 and click OK.

2. Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan window. (See page 19 for descriptions of the three modes.)

3. Continue with the instructions for your mode:

■ Home Mode on page 22

■ Office Mode on page 24

■ Professional Mode on page 26

4. After you finish selecting the settings for the mode you’ve chosen, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window:

5. Click Browse if you want to select a different folder to store the file in. Then type a name for the file in the choose an image type, and click

Prefix field,

OK. (For

more details, see the EPSON Scan on-screen Help.)

How To Scan 21

Basic Scanning in Home Mode

After you start EPSON Scan and choose Home Mode, you see this window:

Select Home Mode

Follow these steps to select your scan settings:

1. Click Preview to see a preview of your scan.

22 How To Scan

2. Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document, or click and drag in the preview window to create a scanning selection area (marquee). For more information on using marquees, see page 37.

Auto Detect button

3. Choose a Document Type setting in the EPSON Scan window that is appropriate for your scan.

4. Choose an Image Type setting:

■ Color for color scans

■ Grayscale for scans of black-and-white photos or images

■ Black&White for text or line art

5. Choose a Destination setting. If you want to specify a size or resolution, click

Other and choose a resolution setting (50 to 4800 dpi) or target size.

6. Select Descreening Filter to reduce moiré patterns in the image.

7. Select Color Restoration to automatically restore color in faded photos.

8. Click Brightness to open the Brightness and Contrast settings and adjust them as desired.

9. Click

Scan, then see step 5 on page 21 for instructions on saving your scanned

image.

How To Scan 23

Scanning in Office Mode

After you start EPSON Scan and choose Office Mode, you see this window:

Select Office Mode