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1 Make sure you have everything:

Note: If you’ll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394 (FireWire,

iLink™), you need to purchase an IEEE 1394 cable (not included).

2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place

until instructed to remove it.

3 Insert the hinges on the cover

into the square holes at the back of the scanner. (Make sure the cable does not get caught under the scanner cover.) Close the cover.

Unpack Your Scanner

Turn over

Scanner Software for Mac OS X

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

2 Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon and then double-click the

English folder.

3 Double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon.

4 Enter your Administrator name and password and click OK.

5 When you see the EPSON Scan Installer window, click Install,

then follow the on-screen instructions.

6 Double-click the Reference Guide icon.

7 Click Install to install your Scanner Reference Guide.

Install LaserSoft SilverFast, MonacoEZcolor, and the ArcSoft Software Suite, following the instructions included with each program. Then continue with the instructions under “Connect the Scanner.”

Scanner

CD-ROM with EPSON

Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals

USB cable

Film holders

LaserSoft

SilverFast®Ai6

CD-ROM

Adobe®Photoshop®Elements

2.0 CD-ROM

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker in place until you are instructed to remove it.

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer. The install process may take up to 15 minutes.

Be sure to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.

If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your scanner. To view the Photoshop user manuals, you’ll need Adobe Acrobat

Reader®(included on your Photoshop Elements CD).

Windows

First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software.

Photoshop Elements

Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The installer starts automatically.

2 Make sure US English is selected and click Next.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation and accept the

software license conditions.

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4 When you see this screen, click the Adobe Photoshop Elements

button.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you’re asked for a software

serial number, enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.

6 If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, eject the CD-ROM and repeat

steps 1 – 3. Then select Adobe Acrobat Reader to install it.

Continue with the instructions below to install the scanner software.

Scanner Software

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

The installer starts automatically.

If it doesn’t start, double-click My Computer (in Windows XP, click

Start > My Computer), double-click EPSON, then double-click

EPSON.

2 When you see a message asking you to select a language,

click English.

3 At the Software Installation screen, click Install.

4 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. After each

one is installed, click Next or Finish to continue. Note that EPSON Smart Panel™ installs in several steps. If you have PDA (Palm™ or Pocket PC) software on your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.

6 Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.

7 Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or

close your browser.

Click Install

Click Adobe

Photoshop Elements

5 When you’re asked for a software serial number, enter the number

printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.

6 When you see this screen, click the Install button.

7 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

8 When you’re finished, click Quit.

9 If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM.

Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader folder. Then double-click the Reader Installer icon to install it.

Continue with the following instructions to install the scanner software.

Scanner Software for Mac OS 8.6 – 9.x

1 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.)

2 Double-click .

3 When you see a message asking you to select a language,

click English.

4 When the Software Installation screen appears, click Install.

5 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

6 When you see the EPSON Scan Installer, click Install.

When the EPSON Scan installation is complete, click Restart. Don’t remove your CD-ROM. After your Macintosh restarts, you can install the rest of your software.

7 When your Macintosh restarts, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM

icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click . Click English. You see this screen:

8 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install each

program. After each one is installed, click Quit to continue. Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps. If you have PDA (Palm) software on your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.

9 Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.

10 Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or

close your browser.

Click Install

Scanner cover/ transparency unit

Macintosh

First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software.

Photoshop Elements

1 Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or

DVD drive.

2 Double-click the or CD-ROM icon and double-click the

English folder.

3 Double-click the Install Photoshop Elements icon.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation and accept the

software license conditions. In Mac®OS X, enter your Administrator name and password, then click OK.

Click Install

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Connect the Scanner

After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected.

1 Remove the sticker from the transportation lock. Use a coin to turn

the lock clockwise one-quarter turn to unlock the scanner carriage.

2 Remove the sticker from the back of the scanner.

3 Connect the cable for the built-in transparency unit to the round

connector on the back of the scanner. You may need to raise the scanner cover and twist the cable to insert it.

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ArcSoft®Software Suite CD-ROM

MonacoEZcolor 2 CD-ROM

More Scanning Options

Here are more ways to get the most out of your scanner and software:

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Use the SilverFast Ai Job Manager for high-capacity batch scanning.

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Organize all your photos into albums which you can easily archive to CD or display in slideshows using ArcSoft PhotoBase.

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Stitch individual photos into wide panoramas or tall views with ArcSoft PanoramaMaker.

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To scan film, you’ll need to remove the reflective document mat and place the film in a holder.

Note: To scan slides or medium- or large-format film, follow these steps but use the correct holder. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for detailed instructions.

1 Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the option

interface connector (see step 3 under “Connect the Scanner”).

2 Lift the scanner lid all the way up

and pull the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner lid, as shown.

3 Carefully pop the film cover off of the

film holder. (Don't remove the cover from the large format film holder, just lift it.)

4 Slide the film into the film holder,

with the shiny base side facing down.

5 Replace the film cover and

press it down until it clicks.

6 Place the film holder in

the upper right corner, as shown.

7 Close the scanner lid.

Note: Make sure the notched area at the top of the film holder is clear to ensure an accurate scan.

Here’s where to look for answers:

On-screen Scanner Reference Guide

Double-click the EPSON Reference Guide icon on your desktop.

On-screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan

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

EPSON Technical Support

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

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World Wide Web

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

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Automated Telephone Services

To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice

Express Code is 70460. Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice.

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To Speak to a Technical Support Representative

Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6

to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

To purchase optional accessories

Call the EPSON Store

at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

See your Notices booklet for additional software support information.

Questions?

Scanning Film

Scanning 48-bit Images

To obtain images in the full 48-bit color depth that your scanner offers, you can scan into ArcSoft PhotoStudio®with EPSON Scan. You can also scan an image with the stand-alone SilverFast application.

1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo

face down on the glass. Make sure the document mat is in place on the scanner lid.

2 In Windows or Mac OS 9.x,

use Acquire in PhotoStudio with Epson Perfection 3200 selected as the source.

In Mac OS X, open the stand-alone SilverFast application (SF-App) and scan a 48-bit file. Open the image in PhotoStudio for editing.

Note: If you have the full version of Photoshop (6.0 or later), you can scan 48-bit images directly with SilverFast.

EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON Smart Panel and PRINT Image Matching are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, and EPSON PhotoCenter, EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

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

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4 Connect either the USB interface cable that comes with your scanner

or an optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Don’t connect both.

If you’re using USB...

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

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.

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

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 (FireWire, iLink) port on your computer.

5 Plug the scanner’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

6 Press the power button

on the front of the scanner to turn it on. The scanner lamp comes on.

First, check the light on the scanner.

Flashing green Warming up or scanning.

Green Ready to scan.

Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is turned

to the right (clockwise) as far as it will go. Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again. If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON.

Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a power source.

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. For more information, see your software Help or your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide.

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The New Hardware Click Cancel and follow the steps on the Wizard appears on other side of this sheet. Disconnect the your screen. scanner before installing the software.

You see an error message Make sure your scanner is connected to your when you try to scan, or computer and plugged into a power source. the scanner doesn’t scan.

Uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan.

Place the film holder in the top right corner

Remove the document mat

Film cover

Managing Color Data

You can use MonacoEZcolor and your device software to provide accurate color data among all your computer input and output devices such as your scanner, monitor, digital camera, and printer. Here are the basic steps you need to take to manage color for scans that you will print. See your EZcolor online guides for detailed instructions.

1 First you need to use the Create Printer Profile option in EZcolor

to create profiles for your scanner and printer.

You must create profiles for each type of print media and settings. Print an RGB Target with the printer, type of paper, and settings you will use when printing images.

2 Open Adobe Photoshop Elements and choose Full Color

Management - optimized for Print under the Color Settings.

3 Select File > Import > SilverFast Epson.

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Scan film and slides using Adobe Photoshop and LaserSoft SilverFast.

8 In Photoshop, select SilverFast Epson from the Import options

to open the SilverFast software.

9 Set Transparency for the Original

setting, then choose Positive or Negative and your film type (if necessary).

10 For slides, use the color correction

tools to adjust the scan setting. For negatives, select the type of film you are scanning to automatically adjust the color, brightness, and balance settings.

Note: To correct scratches or dust, click the scratch and dust removal button and then click the parameter button for options.

4 Click the General tab, then click the Option (or Options) button.

Click the CMS tab.

5 For the Scanner -> Internal setting,

select Image Color Matching (ICM) in Windows or ColorSync in Macintosh. For the Internal -> Monitor setting, select Automatic. For the Internal

-> Output setting, select RGB.

6 For the Scanner (Reflective) or Scanner

(Transparency) settings, select the Monaco scanner profile you created. For the Internal setting, select Adobe RGB (1998).

7 Click Embed ICC profile to save the

settings in your scan, click Apply, then click OK.

8 You’ll be prompted to prescan your image.

Click Ye s and adjust any scan settings, then click Scan RGB to scan your image.

9 Click File > Print Preview. Click Show Other Options (or Show More

Options) and then select Color Management. Choose your Monaco

printer profile from the Profile menu in the Print Space options.

10 Click Print, check the settings in your printer software (making sure

that color management is set to No Color Adjustment and that all your print settings are correct), then click OK or Print to print your image.

Note: See your electronic SilverFast manual on the SilverFast CD-ROM for detailed color space and color management information. To view the manual, you’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is included on your CD-ROM.

Make sure the document mat is in place

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Create unique artistic creations or effects with your scanned images using Photoshop Elements or PhotoStudio.

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Scan documents and save them as files that you can edit with Word®or other word processing applications, using Scan to OCR in EPSON Smart Panel. Smart Panel also lets you make quick copies or easily scan and e-mail photos.

Note for Mac OS X users: EPSON Smart Panel is available as a Classic application only.

Getting the Most From Your Scanner

The following sections contain overviews of how to get the most out of your professional scanner and its software. For detailed instructions, see the electronic or printed manuals for each software application. The SilverFast CD-ROM also contains useful QuickTime

tutorials.

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