Epson PERFECTION 4990 Pro User Manual
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Epson Perfection 4990
®®
Unpack Your Scanner
1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner:
Scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON Scan
driver, software, and
electronic manuals
®
Adobe
Photoshop®
Elements CD-ROM
Scanner cover/transparency unit
Document mat
Film area guide
LaserSoft Imaging
SilverFast
USB cable
Note: If you’ll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394 (FireWire
or iLinkTM), you’ll need to purchase an IEEE 1394 cable (not included).
®
TM
SE CD-ROM
Film holders
®
2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are
instructed to remove it.
IMPORTANT!
Leave the sticker
in place until you
are instructed to
remove it
3 Insert the hinges on the cover into the square
holes at the back of the scanner.
4 Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked
position.
5 Attach the document mat. Hold the top
of the document mat and slide it down
gently along the document cover. Make
sure the tabs on the bottom and sides of
the document mat fit in the slots on the
document cover.
6 Close the cover.
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Install the Software
Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure
to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
The software works with Windows
OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x. Follow the steps below (for Windows), or the steps in the
next column (for Macintosh).
Note: 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.
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98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh
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Windows
First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and
finally SilverFast.
Photoshop Elements
1
Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD
drive. The installer starts automatically. At the first screen, click Next.
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.
4 When you see this screen, click the Adobe Photoshop Elements button.
Click Adobe Photoshop
Elements
5 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you’re asked for a serial number,
enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.
If you don’t have Acrobat
steps 1 to 3. Then select Adobe Acrobat Reader to install it.
Remove the CD-ROM and install the scanner software as described below.
®
Reader,® eject the CD-ROM and repeat
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, do the following:
• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then double-click the
EPSON CD-ROM icon.
• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then
double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
2 At the language selection screen, select your preferred language.
3 When you see the antivirus software message, click Continue.
4 Read the license agreement, then click Agree to continue.
5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. The software installs
automatically.
Click Install
6 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
7 Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.
Continue with the instructions in the next column to install SilverFast.
SilverFast
1
Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD
drive. The installer starts automatically.
2 Choose your language from the pull-down menu.
3 Click the Install SilverFast icon.
Click this icon
4 Select the type of plug-in you want to install:
• Photoshop plug-in installer (for Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop
Elements), recommended
• TWAIN plug-in installer (for other TWAIN-compliant applications)
5 Click Begin Installation, then follow the steps on the screen to finish the
installation.
Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the instructions on the back of this
sheet to connect the scanner.
Macintosh
Note: EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX® File System (UFS) for
OS®
Mac
does not have UFS.
First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and
finally SilverFast.
Photoshop Elements
1
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click the
X. You must install the software on a disk or in a partition that
Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or
DVD drive .
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. Enter your administrator name and password,
then click OK.
5 When you’re asked for a 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.
Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the following instructions to install
the scanner software.