Epson PERFECTION 600 Quick Start Guide

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QUICK START

Guide

CPD 5594

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR UNITED STATES USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

◗ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ◗ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ◗ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

◗ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS

Like photocopiers, scanners can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material. Although Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, United States Code), the “fair use” doctrine, permits limited copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Unless you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by not scanning published material without the permission of the copyright holder.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection, EPSON SoundAdvice and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

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

Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.

A Complete Scanning Solution 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Where To Get Help 4

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 7

Unpack Your Scanner 7 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8 Install the SCSI Interface Board (PC Only) 8 Unlock the Scanner 9 Set the SCSI ID Number 10 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 10 Install the SCSI Software (PC Only) 11 Install the EPSON Scanner Driver and Software Applications 13 Power-On Sequence 17 Test the Connection 17 Install the Optional Transparency Unit 18

SCANNER BASICS 21

Perform Your First Scan 22 Power Scanning—New Tools That Give You Great Results 26 If You’re Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover 28 Online User’s Guide 28 Using the Copy Utility 30 Transporting the Scanner 31 Maintenance 31

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 33

You Want To Edit a Printed Document and Distribute It Electronically 34 You Want To Put Scanned Images on Your Company’s Web Site 36 You Want To Create a Gallery of “Antique” Photographs 37

PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 39

The Ready Light Doesn’t Come On… 40 If You Can’t Open the Scanner Driver… 40 If Your System Doesn’t Recognize the Scanner or the SCSI Board (PC Only)… 41 If the Scanner Doesn’t Scan Your Image… 41 If the Scanner Software Doesn’t Work Properly… 42 If the File Size Is Too Big… 42 If Your Scanned Image Is Blurred or Distorted… 42 If Your Scanned Image Is Faint or Has Gaps… 43 If the Edges of the Document Are Not Scanned… 43 If Your Image Scans at an Angle… 43

SPECIFICATIONS 45

Scanner Specifications 46 Electrical Specifications 47 Environmental Conditions 48 SCSI Specifications 49

Index 51

A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION

The EPSON® Perfection™ 600 scanner comes with a combination of leadingedge applications that let you use your scanner in exciting new ways. (Not all the software listed is available for every system.)

EPSON Perfection 600 Driver by LaserSoft

This exclusive professional-quality scanner driver has never been offered on a scanner in this class. Its powerful but flexible features let you obtain expert results quickly and easily. (An exclusive EPSON driver is available for Windows 3.1, which doesn’t support the LaserSoft driver.)

Visioneer® PaperPort

™

PaperPort is the leading document management software on the market today. It lets you organize, file, edit, copy, fax, and e-mail your paper-based information from one easy-to-use screen. PaperPort has been modified to include Xerox® Imaging Systems TextBridge LE™, the premier OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.

Adobe® PhotoDeluxe

™

Lets you edit your photos with professional results. You can improve image quality, add special effects, eliminate red eye, combine elements from several photos, add titles and captions, restore old photos, and add many other creative enhancements to your photographs.

Adobe PageMill

™

Provides easy-to-use features that enable even the novice user to build professional-looking Web pages. You can use your scanned image as a logo, an image map, or an illustration or background pattern for a Web page. (PageMill is not available to Windows® 3.1 users.)

EarthLink® Network TotalAccess

™

Combines an EarthLink Network access account with Netscape® Navigator™ and other great Internet tools to give you total access to the World Wide Web. When you subscribe to EarthLink Network, the setup fee is waived and you get 30 days free Internet access. (TotalAccess is not available to Windows NT users.)

Adobe Acrobat® Reader

Allows you to share and read documents across platforms with the original formatting intact. You must install Acrobat Reader to read the online guides.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all of 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.

◗ Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not

insert objects through the slots.

◗ Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner’s label. ◗ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power 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.

◗ Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself.

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 cabinet damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

WHERE TO GET HELP

EPSON provides customer support through the following services:

ELECTRONIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s

Home Page at http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your

Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at

(800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

EPSON Forum on CompuServe

Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.

AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SERVICES

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized

™

For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800)␣ 442-2110.

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800)␣ 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.

EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110.

TELEPHONE SUPPORT

EPSON also provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products. Dial (800) 922-8911, (310) 782-2600 (U.S.), or (905)␣ 709-9475 (Canada), 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

◗ Product name ◗ Product serial number ◗ Computer configuration ◗ Description of the problem

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

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.

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.

◗ Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power

cord, and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer.

◗ Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above

the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover, if necessary.

◗ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. ◗ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high temperatures and

humidity.

INSTALL THE SCSI INTERFACE BOARD (PC ONLY)

You must install your SCSI board and SCSI software before installing the scanner driver and software applications.

If you have a Macintosh or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC, skip this section.

Note: For additional information, see the Installation Guide that came with your SCSI board.

1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices. Unplug any power cords; then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer.

2. Remove the cover from your computer.

Caution: Ground yourself before you touch any of the computer’s internal components by touching an unpainted metal surface inside the computer case.

3. Insert the interface board into an empty 16-bit ISA expansion slot; then secure it with the retaining screw.

4. Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables.

5. If you’re installing the optional transparency unit, go to “Install the Optional Transparency Unit” on page 18.

UNLOCK THE SCANNER

1. Remove the document cover and turn the carriage lock to the unlock position (away from the document table).

2. Reinstall the document cover as described on page 28. (If you purchased the optional transparency unit, install it now. Follow the instructions in “Install the Optional Transparency Unit” on page 18.)

Caution: Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the scanner may be damaged. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position; to ensure this, always turn off the scanner before locking the carriage.

home position

SET THE SCSI ID NUMBER

The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 5. If you need to change this number, use the tip of a small screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn’t conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI interface board).

Note: Don’t use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner. These are for factory use only.

CONNECT THE SCANNER TO YOUR COMPUTER

Caution: Make sure both the scanner and computer are turned off.

1. Locate the connector cable that came with your scanner. Connect one end to either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner and tighten the screws to secure it. Then connect the other end to the SCSI port on your computer or other SCSI device in the chain.

2. Locate the SCSI terminator. If the scanner is the only SCSI device you connect to your computer or if it’s the last device in the SCSI chain, you must insert the SCSI terminator into the empty SCSI connector on the back panel of the scanner. (This step is not required if you’ve connected your scanner in the middle of a SCSI chain.)

SCSI connector

3. Connect the power cable to the scanner.

4. Plug in the power cables for your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI devices.

SCSI terminator

INSTALL THE SCSI SOFTWARE (PC ONLY)

The EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows NT includes the Windows 95 and Windows NT drivers for your SCSI board. The EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 3.1 includes Adaptec EZ-SCSI™ Lite, which installs your Windows 3.1 SCSI driver. You need to install the SCSI software for your system before you can use your scanner.

Note: Your scanner also comes with a bootable diskette that contains SCSISelect, a SCSI configuration utility for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT. You only need to use this utility if you have problems with your SCSI board. See page 41 if necessary.

If you’re running Windows 95...

1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware and asking you to install the driver (sparrow.mpd). If Windows doesn’t ask for the driver, you’ve already installed it with another SCSI device. Skip to step 5.

2. Insert the EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows NT in your CD-ROM drive. (If the EPSON Perfection 600 installation program launches, click Exit.)

3. Click Browse and change to your CD-ROM drive. The SCSI driver installs automatically.

4. When installation is complete, turn off your computer. (Select Shut

from the Start menu, then select the option that shuts down the

Down

computer.) After a few seconds, turn it on again.

Windows 95 tells you that an unknown device has been found. This indicates your scanner has been detected. Windows may ask you if you want to install a driver. Select “Do not install a driver” and click OK.

If you have a newer version of Windows 95, you will be guided through a device driver setup wizard. Click Next on the first screen, and then click Finish.

5. Install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 600 software as described on page 13.

If you’re running Windows 3.1…

EZ-SCSI Lite installs your Windows 3.1 SCSI driver.

1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer.

2. Insert the EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 3.1 in your CD-ROM drive.

3. From Program Manager, open the File menu and choose Run. The Run dialog box appears.

4. Type D:\ezscsi\setup (if another letter is assigned to your CD-ROM drive, enter that letter instead of D:) and click OK. After a few moments, the Adaptec Setup Wizard appears.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen. (The default settings are generally best.)

6. When installation is complete, exit Windows and turn off your computer. After a few seconds, turn it on again. Setup creates a program group called Adaptec SCSI.

7. Run the SCSI Interrogator in the Adaptec SCSI program group to make sure your system recognizes the SCSI board.

8. Install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 600 software as described on page 13.

If you’re running Windows NT 4.0…

1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. Insert your EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows NT in your CD-ROM drive.

2. Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click SCSI Adapters.

3. Click Add on the Drivers tab. A screen appears listing SCSI driver manufacturers.

4. Select Adaptec in the Manufacturers listbox, then double-click AHA-152X/AHA-

1510 SCSI Host Adapter

in the Drivers listbox.

5. Click OK. A screen appears prompting you for the driver path.

6. Enter the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive (for example, D:). Then use the Browse function to enter the rest of the path (\sparrow\sparrow.sys). Click OK.

7. Turn off your computer. After a few seconds, turn it on again.

8. Install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 600 software, as described on page 13.

INSTALL THE EPSON SCANNER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

The Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 software are combined on one CD-ROM. Windows 3.1 and Macintosh software are on separate CD-ROMs.

The application software bundled with your scanner varies depending on the operating system. You can view the manuals that come with your software by clicking the View Manuals button at the bottom of the installer screen.

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed before you can view a manual. Acrobat Reader is bundled with your scanner software.

Before you begin, make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed, and your scanner is attached to the computer and turned on. Also, check the CD label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system.

If you’re running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0…

Follow these steps to install the software:

1. Start Windows and then insert the EPSON Perfection 600 CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows NT into your drive. The installer screen appears.

Windows 95

Note:

If the screen doesn’t appear, click Start and Run. At the prompt, type D:\setup. (if your CD-ROM drive uses a different drive letter, use it instead); then click OK.

Windows NT

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