Epson PERFECTION 1240U, PERFECTION 1240U PHOTO Basic User Guide

EPSON Perfection 1240U EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO

Scanner Basics

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A Complete Scanning Solution

Your EPSON Perfection® 1240U scanner is a professional-quality, 42-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use scanning features for business, home, or school. The “plug & play” USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. Using EPSON’s ColorTrue® II Imaging System, the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Your scanner can achieve up to 1200 × 2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSON’s proprietary Micro Step Drive™ technology, delivering crisp, precise images.

The EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes a transparency unit to make scanning slides, negatives, and positives simple.

References to the EPSON Perfection 1240U also apply to the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO.

Getting More Information

There are several sources of information for your scanner, including printed materials, help utilities and electronic manuals. In addition to this Scanner Basics guide, here’s where to look for help:

■ Electronic EPSON Perfection 1240U

Check this HTML manual for detailed information about your scanner,

including how to use EPSON TWAIN, assigning applications to your scanner

buttons, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. See page 23 for

instructions on accessing and viewing this manual.

■ On-screen Help

Whenever you’re working with EPSON Smart Panel™ or any of the other

software that came with your scanner, you can click the Help button or Help

menu.

Reference Guide

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■

Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your scanner.

Tips contain additional information for better scanning.

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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. Unlock and initialize the scanner.

3. Connect the scanner to your computer.

4. Install the EPSON TWAIN driver.

5. Install the scanner and bonus software and view your electronic manuals.

If you purchased the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, which includes the transparency unit, or purchased the transparency unit as an option, see “Using the Transparency Unit” on page 45 for installation instructions.

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 Perfection 1240U comes with the items shown below.

scanner

CD-ROM with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software

USB interface cable

AC adapter and power cord

Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM

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Your EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO also includes the items shown here. You can store the transparency unit in the packing materials when you are not scanning transparencies.

transparency unit and film holders

Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

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

properly.

■ Be sure to place the scanner and AC adapter where you can easily unplug the

power cord, and where the USB 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.

If you attach the transparency unit to your scanner, the dimensions will differ from the ones listed.

3.7 inches (9.3 cm) when document cover is closed

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10.6 inches (26.9 cm)

18.5 inches (47 cm) when document cover is open

at least

3.9 inches (10 cm)

17.1 inches (43.5 cm)

Unlock and Initialize the Scanner

Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock on the back of the scanner. Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to make sure the scanner is operating properly.

1. Slide the transportation lock to the right; this releases the scanner carriage.

2. Locate the AC adapter and power

cord supplied with your scanner.

Connect the power cord to the AC

adapter. Then connect the AC

adapter to the DC inlet on the back

of the scanner.

3. Plug the other end of the power

cord into an electrical outlet. The

indicator light on the front of the

scanner starts flashing.

It is not possible to change the AC adapter’s voltage. If the label on the AC adapter does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.

DC inlet

transportation lock

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

initialization (startup).

5. Make sure the carriage

moves slightly and the

fluorescent lamp on the

carriage comes on. When

indicator light

the indicator light stays

green, the scanner has

completed its initialization.

carriage (in the home position)

If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in, and then try again.

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The scanner lamp comes on when it is plugged in, but goes into sleep mode when it has not been used for 15 minutes. The lamp comes back on when you scan.

Unplug the scanner when you have finished using it.

If you need to plug the scanner back in after unplugging it, wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in. Rapidly plugging in and unplugging the scanner can damage it.

Always lock the scanner carriage with the transportation lock before moving it; otherwise, the scanner may be damaged. Make sure the scanner lamp is in the home position (toward the back of the scanner) before locking the carriage. See “Transporting the Scanner” on page 54.

Connect the Scanner to Your Computer

Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on page 69 or 70. If you are connecting to a PC, Windows® must be factory preinstalled on your system and a built-in USB port must be available.

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

2. Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB connector on the back of the scanner. Then plug the flat connector into the USB port on your computer or USB hub.

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USB port

Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than one hub.

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For Macintosh software, a message appears telling you that the scanner driver needs to be installed (Mac OS download the scanner driver from the Internet (Mac OS 9). When this happens, click OK (Mac OS 8.X) or Cancel (Mac OS 9) and insert the EPSON Scanner Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Then follow the instructions in “If You’re Using a Macintosh . . .” on page 17 to install the scanner software.

users: If you connect the scanner before installing the

®

8.X), or a message appears to prompt you to

Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver

The scanner software CD-ROM that comes with your scanner includes your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. You also have an Adobe PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM and, if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, an Adobe Photoshop® LE CD-ROM. Use the scanner software CD-ROM to install EPSON TWAIN. Follow the instructions for your operating system:

■ Windows 98 on page 8

■ Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on page 11

■ Windows 2000 on page 13

■ Macintosh on page 17

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If You’re Running Windows 98 . . .

You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Please have this CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed. If you don’t have your Windows CD-ROM, see page 57 in “Problem Solving.”

1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer; then turn on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears.

2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click

.

Search for the best driver for

your device

, then click

4. Check only the checkbox, then click

.

Browse

.

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5. Browse to the

\TWAIN 5\Win98

folder on the

CD-ROM, then click OK.

6. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click

7. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see this screen:

Click

8. Depending on your system, you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. After inserting the CD-ROM, click OK.

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9. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best results from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8.

If you are using a different printer or your printouts don’t match what you see on screen, you can change the setting. Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely as possible.

10. Click OK to register the calibration setting.

You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor.

If you don’t see the Screen Calibration utility, you can access the utility as follows: Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel. Click the Properties button. Click the Utility tab, then click the Screen Calibration utility icon. The Screen Calibration utility appears.

11. Click

Finish

Hardware Wizard.

12. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23).

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to exit the Add New

If You’re Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .

1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer; then turn on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears.

2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select the

Specify the location of the

driver

your device

then click

, then click

Search for the best driver for

Browse

TWAIN 5\WinME

Specify a location

.

the CD-ROM, then click OK.

.

,

folder on

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6. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click

7. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see this screen:

Click

8. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best results from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8.

If you are using a different printer or your printouts don’t match what you see on screen, you can change the setting. Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely as possible.

9. Click OK to register the calibration setting.

You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to recalibrate your screen, see your electronic

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Reference Guide

for instructions.

10. Click

Finish

to exit the Add New

Hardware Wizard.

11. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23).

If You’re Running Windows 2000 . . .

1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your computer; then turn on your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.

2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click

.

my device

Search for a suitable driver for

, then click

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4. Uncheck the

CD-ROM drive Specify a location

Floppy disk drives

options and check

. Then click

and

5. Click

Browse

6. Browse to the

.

\TWAIN 5\WIN2000

folder on the CD-ROM drive; then click

Open

.

7. Click OK to continue with the installation.

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8. Then click

9. When this screen appears, click

Yes

.

10. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best results from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8.

If you are using a different printer or your printouts don’t match what you see on screen, you can change the setting. Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely as possible.

11. Click OK to register the calibration setting.

You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to recalibrate your screen, see your electronic

Reference Guide

for instructions.

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12. Click

Finish

Hardware Wizard.

to exit the Found New

13. If you see this screen, click

to restart

Yes

your computer.

14. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23).

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If You’re Using a Macintosh . . .

Before installing any software, check the Apple® web site for any updates to your operating system.

1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to the computer. Then turn on your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs.

If you see a message stating that you need to install the software for your scanner, click

Cancel

).

OK

2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.)

and continue with step 2 (if you are using OS 8.6, or earlier, click

3. Double-click the

EPSON

icon.

4. The software License Agreement screen appears. After reading the license agreement, click

Agree

to continue with the installation.

5. When the Install TWAIN Driver screen appears, click

Install

.

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6. When the EPSON TWAIN 5 Installer screen appears, click

Install

for the default

installation.

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

Click

Restart

. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not restart until after you calibrate your screen.)

8. For the best results from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8.

If you are using a different printer or your printouts don’t match what you see on screen, you can change the setting. Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely as possible.

9. Click OK to register the calibration setting. Your Macintosh restarts.

The EPSON Screen Calibration utility will not appear if it is already on your system from a previous installation of the EPSON Perfection 1240U or other EPSON scanner.

You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time, select Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder.

10. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23).

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Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software

Now that you’ve installed EPSON TWAIN, you’re ready to install the rest of the software on the CD-ROM. Before you begin, make sure any virus protection programs are turned off.

Be sure to install EPSON Smart Panel, ScanSoft™ TextBridge Adobe PhotoDeluxe to take advantage of your scanner’s one-touch scanning buttons. For instructions on installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 22.

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Pro, and

Follow these steps:

1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2. Windows: Double-click

My Computer

, then double-click the

CD-ROM icon. The CD-ROM window opens. Double-click

Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click

EPSON

.

3. If the software License Agreement screen appears, read the agreement and click

Agree

to continue with the installation.The Main Menu appears on your screen.

The licence agreement appears only the first time you use the CD-ROM.

EPSON

.

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4. Click

Scanner Software

Software screen appears.

. The Scanner

5. Click

EPSON Smart Panel

6. Click the

Install

button and follow the

.

instructions on the screen to install EPSON Smart Panel.

7. When the installation is complete, you return to the EPSON Smart Panel install screen. Click

If the EPSON Smart Panel folder is open, close or minimize the folder so you can continue with the software installation.

Back

.

8. From the Scanner Software screen, click

ScanSoft TextBridge Pro

.

9. Click the TextBridge Pro.

10. When the installation is complete, click

11. Return to the Main Menu (see step 2) so you can continue installing software.

12. Click

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Bonus Software

Install

button and follow the instructions on the screen to install

Restart

to restart your computer.

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Epson PERFECTION 1240U, PERFECTION 1240U PHOTO Basic User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

A Complete Scanning Solution

Getting More Information

Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Setting Up Your Scanner

Unpack Your Scanner

Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner

Unlock and Initialize the Scanner

Connect the Scanner to Your Computer

Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver

If You’re Running Windows 98 . . .

If You’re Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .

If You’re Running Windows 2000 . . .

If You’re Using a Macintosh . . .

Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software