Epson PERFECTION 610 Basic User Guide

Scanner Basics

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Contents

A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1

About Your Scanner 1
About Your Software 2
About Your Documentation 2

Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3

System Requirements 3

Windows 98 3

Macintosh 4
Year 2000 Ready 5
ENERGY STAR Compliance 5
Important Safety Instructions 5

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 7

Unpack Your Scanner 7
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8
Unlock the Scanner 9
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 10
Power On Your System 10
Install the Scanner Software 11

If You’re Running Windows 98 . . . 11

If You’re Using a Macintosh . . . 14
Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 16

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VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 19

Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 19
Navigating a Manual 20

HOW TO SCAN 21

Preparing to Scan 21

Selecting Your Application for Scanning 21
Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions 22

Place Your Original Document 22

Scan a Photograph with PictureWorks HotShots and EPSON TWAIN 23
Selecting Settings 24
Using Marquees 26

Adjusting a Marquee 27
Tips for Getting the Best Scan 27

Selecting Resolution 27
Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover 29

START BUTTON SCANNING 31

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Preparing to Use the Start Button 31
Creating an Illustrated Document 32

WORKING WITH SCANNED PHOTOS 37

Opening a Picture and Placing It In a Collection 37

Open the Picture 37

Open or Create a Collection 38

Add Pictures to the Collection 38

Delete Pictures From the Collection 39
Correcting Images 39

Using Quick Fix 39

Using SmartPix 40

Using Fix by Example 42

Printing 43

Creating a Photo Page 44

Printing Your Image or Photo Page 45
Adding Your Image to a Document 46

Importing Images Into Documents 46

Getting Images With Copy and Paste 47

Using Drag and Drop From a Collection 48

SCANNER MAINTENANCE 51

Transporting the Scanner 51
Cleaning the Scanner 52

PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 53

Identifying Scanner Parts 53
Scanner Lamp Error Indication 54
Problem Solving 54

Operating Problems 54

Setup Problems 55

Scanner Problems 55

Software Problems 56

Scanning Problems 58
Where To Get Help 63

EPSON Technical Support 63

Software Technical Support 64

SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS 65

INDEX 71

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A Complete Scanning Solution

Your EPSON® Perfection™ 610 scanner is a high-quality scanner packed with
easy-to-use features for scanning—for business, home, or school. The “plug & play”
USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. Using EPSON’s

®

ColorTrue
and accurate colors. Your scanner can achieve up to 600
resolution with EPSON’s proprietary Micro Step Drive
crisp, precise images.

About Your Scanner

Your EPSON Perfection 610 scanner includes the following features:

■

Superior image quality:

■

■

Imaging System, the scanner captures your images with amazing detail

×

2400 dpi hardware

™

technology, delivering

True optical resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi)

Hardware resolution of 600 × 2400 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology

■

Maximum resolution of 9600 × 9600 dpi with interpolation

■

Start button for easy, one-touch scanning

■ EPSON TWAIN for accurate, high speed scanning

■ Letter/A4 size scanning area

■ Self-adjusting lid that allows scanning of thick documents

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About Your Software

The EPSON Perfection 610 scanner includes these applications for great looking
scans:

EPSON TWAIN Driver

The scanning utility for producing professional quality
images. Ideal for scanning text into OCR programs.

PictureWorks

™

HotShots

™

Use this digital imaging software to get your images from the
scanner and organize them right away. Then enhance your
images, add special effects, and share them with photo
templates and printouts.

Ø

derbund® The Print Shop® PressWriter

Br

™

Use the built-in templates to easily and quickly create
professional newsletters, brochures, resumes, and flyers.

NewSoft

™

Presto!™ PageManager for EPSON

Use with the scanner’s Start button feature to quickly scan
documents. Then drag and drop your scanned images into
almost any application. Or convert scanned text into editable
documents using the built-in OCR software.

About Your Documentation

This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner, scanning tips, and
troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic
manual.

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For details on using the scanner software, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s
Guide.

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 hints for great scanning.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below.
For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If
you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available
hard disk space listed.

Windows 98

■

An IBM® compatible PC with a 486/66 MHz or faster processor

■

Microsoft® Windows 98 preinstalled

■

16MB RAM (32MB recommended)

■

50MB available hard disk space

■ Available USB port or hub connection

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■

CD-ROM drive

■

Mouse or pointing device

■

VGA or higher resolution monitor with 640 × 480 resolution (800 × 600 or
higher recommended) and 256 colors (65,000 colors or more recommended)

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
monitor, and software. See the documentation for these
products for details.

Macintosh

You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner.

■

Apple® Macintosh® computer (G3 or iMac™) running Mac® OS 8.1, or
Mac OS 8.5 or later

If you are using Mac OS 8.1 on an iMac, you need to install
iMac Firmware Update 1.0 before installing the scanner
software. This is available online from the Apple web site. If
you are using Mac OS 8.5, check the Apple web site for any
updates.

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■

Available USB port or hub connection

■

32MB RAM (64MB recommended)

■

50MB available hard disk space

■

CD-ROM drive

■

Mouse or pointing device

■ VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 screen resolution (or higher recommended)

and 256 colors (32,000 colors or more recommended)

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
monitor, and software. See the documentation for these
products for details.

EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync™ 2.X color management system and

™

QuickTime.
installation.

These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAIN

Year 2000 Ready

Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your
computer system are also ready for the year 2000.

NERGY STAR

E

Compliance

As an E
this product meets the E
efficiency. The EPA E
partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the
introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines,
and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

NERGY STAR

Partner, EPSON has determined that

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy

office equipment program is a voluntary

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.

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■

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.

■

Unplug the power cord if you will not be using the scanner for an extended period
of time.

■ 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. Do not adjust controls that
are not covered by the operating instructions.

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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 the scanner.

3. Connect the scanner to your computer.

4. Power on your system.

5. Install the scanner software.

6. Install the creative software and view your electronic manuals.

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 610
comes with this Scanner Basics book and the items shown below.

USB interface cable

scanner

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

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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 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.

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

scanner so you can fully raise the document cover.

18.9 inches (48.0 cm)
when document
cover is open

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3.5 inches (8.8 cm)
when document
cover is closed

11.3 inches (28.7 cm)

at least

3.9 inches (10.0 cm)

16.7 inches (42.5 cm)

Unlock the Scanner

Before connecting the scanner to a power
source, you must release the transportation
lock, located on the side of the scanner.

Turn the transportation lock down to
the unlocked position using a coin or
similar object, as shown.

If you can’t turn the transportation lock
easily, plug the scanner in; then, after a
minute, unplug the scanner and try again.

Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it;
otherwise, the scanner may be damaged. Be sure the scanner
lamp is in the home position (toward the back of the scanner).
To ensure this, always unplug the scanner before locking the
carriage.

home position

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Connect the Scanner to Your Computer

If you are connecting to a PC, Windows 98 must be preinstalled on your system.

1. Make sure the scanner is unplugged, and the computer and any USB devices
connected to your computer are turned off.

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

3. 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.

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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Power On Your System

Plug in your scanner before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the computer may
not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software. (The scanner
lamp turns on when it is plugged in, but goes into sleep mode when it has not been
used for ten minutes. The lamp comes back on when you scan.)

It is recommended that you unplug your scanner when you are
not using it.

Install the Scanner Software

The scanner software comes on one CD-ROM for both Windows 98 and Macintosh.

If You’re Running Windows 98 . . .

You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the
scanner installation. Have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case you need it.

1. Make sure your scanner is
plugged in to a power source and
connected to the computer; then
turn on your computer.

A screen appears saying that your
system has detected new
hardware. Then the Add New
Hardware Wizard screen appears.

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

Next.

3. Select the

driver for your device

then click

Search for the best

Next.

option,

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4. Make sure only the CD-ROM drive
check box is selected, then click

Next.

5. Click

Next to continue with the

driver installation.

6. After the scanner software
installation is complete, the EPSON
Screen Calibration utility
automatically starts. You must
calibrate your screen and scanner to
reproduce images closely matching
the originals.

You don’t need to change the screen calibration again so long
as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to
recalibrate your screen at a later time, click Scanners and

Cameras in the Control Panel. On the Devices tab, select
Scanner. Click Properties, then click the Calibration button.

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In the following window, 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.

before calibration after calibration

7. Click

8. Click

OK to register the calibration setting.

Finish to exit the Add New

Hardware Wizard.

You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the
Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed.

9. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as
described on page 16.

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If You’re Using a Macintosh . . .

If you are using Mac OS 8.1, you need to install the Macintosh
Update before installing the scanner software. This is available
online from the Apple web site. If you are using Mac OS 8.5 or
later, check the Apple web site for any updates.

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

If you see the following message, click

OK and continue with step 2.

2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the
EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.

3. Double-click the EPSON TWAIN L Installer icon.

4. The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear. After reading
the license agreement, click

5. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click

AGREE to continue with the installation.

Install.

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

Install for the default

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

Click

Quit. The Screen Calibration utility starts. You must calibrate your screen

and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals.

8. In the following window, 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.

before calibration after calibration

9. Click

OK to register the calibration setting. Then restart your Macintosh.

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 your creative software and view your electronic manuals as
described below.

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Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals

Before you begin, Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off. Follow these
steps:

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

2. Windows: Double-click

Computer

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 the

3. The EPSON screen and software
License Agreement screen appear. After
reading the license agreement, click

The Main Menu appears on your
screen.

, then double-click the

EPSON.exe.

My

EPSON icon.

AGREE to continue with the installation.

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4. Click Creative Software. The
Creative Software screen appears.

5. Click the application name or button
for the program you want to install.

The install screen appears for the
application you selected (the example
shown is for PictureWorks HotShots.)

6. Click the

Install text to install the

selected software. (You can skip the
installation by clicking the

BACK

button at the bottom of the window.)

7. If the application requires a restart, go back to step 2 after restarting to install
another application. If the application does not require a restart, you return to the
Creative Software screen. Select another application to install or click

BACK to

return to the Main Menu.

8. After you install your applications you can view and install your electronic
manuals. At the Main Menu, click

Electronic Documentation.

9. On the Electronic Documentation screen, click the name of the manual you want
to view. If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or 3.0 installed, you have the
option to install it from the CD-ROM. For more information, see “Viewing Your
Electronic Manuals” on page 19.

10. If you install Acrobat Reader on your Macintosh, you need to restart the
computer. To get back to the Main Menu, double-click the

Installer

icon.

EPSON

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11. After viewing an electronic manual, close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic
Documentation window to highlight it. You can select another manual to view,

BACK to return to the Main Menu, or click QUIT or EXIT to quit the

click
installer.

If any of the software you installed requires a restart and you
did not restart when you installed the software, you should
restart your computer now.

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Viewing Your Electronic Manuals

You always have easy access to your electronic manuals—just go to the Main Menu
screen on your scanner software CD-ROM and click
you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 3.0 or later) on your system, the
manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, it is
automatically installed from the CD-ROM and then the manual you selected opens.

Your scanner software CD-ROM includes the following manuals:

■ EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide (TWAIN.pdf)

■ PictureWorks HotShots User’s Guide (HotShots.pdf)

■ NewSoft Presto! PageManager User’s Guide (PageManager.pdf)

Ø

■ Br

derbund The Print Shop PressWriter User’s Guide (PressWriter.pdf)

For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader, see
“Navigating a Manual” on the next page.

Electronic Documentation. If

Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive

If you prefer to view the electronic manuals from your hard drive instead of the
CD-ROM, you can copy them from the
folder on the CD-ROM. The file names are listed above.

The manuals for some software applications are automatically
copied to your hard drive when you install the software. You
can access these manuals by clicking Start, Programs, the
program name, then the manual name.

Manuals folder, located in the Browser

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Navigating a Manual

When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar:

previous page

first page

show bookmarks and page

next page

last page

The toolbar for Acrobat Reader 3.0 looks slightly different.

With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:

■ Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color.

To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it. If the cursor turns into a
pointing hand, the topic is hot—you can jump to it by clicking once.

■ Use the bookmark section on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the

topic of your choice. Click the

Show Bookmarks icon on the toolbar to see the

bookmark section, if the manual has bookmarks. Some manuals only have a table
of contents, but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot.

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■ Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of

the document to move through a manual. (The box to the left of the scroll bar
displays the current page number.)

For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.

How to Scan

This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting
the best scan. It also includes step-by-step scanning instructions.

Preparing to Scan

Scanning an image allows you to reproduce it many times with little or no loss of
quality. You can also enlarge, reduce, or change the color of the image without
affecting your original.

Scans are performed from within a host application (the application into which you
plan to import the scanned image or document, such as PictureWorks HotShots).
You have to start this application before you can access your scanner software. Once
you’ve started your application, you need to select the scanner “source” you want to
scan with. Your EPSON Perfection 610 scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN
driver. You need to select this driver as the source in your application.

Selecting Your Application for Scanning

You need to select the appropriate application for what you are scanning. Some
examples of scans are shown in the following table.

Image type Recommended application

Photograph HotShots

Small photograph to be enlarged HotShots

Magazine HotShots

Newspaper (text only) PageManager

Text for OCR PageManager

Text with images (not for OCR) HotShots

Line art HotShots

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Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions

This section contains step-by-step instructions for using the scanner drivers and
creative software in Windows 98 and Macintosh. For more details on using the
scanner software, see the EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide on your CD-ROM. For
instructions on using the creative software, see your application’s online help or
electronic manual (see “Viewing Your Electronic Manuals” on page 19).

If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you won’t see
the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner
source from your host application. In addition, an error
message may appear. If this happens, unplug your scanner
and then plug it back in. Then restart the computer.

Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while you are
using EPSON TWAIN.

Place Your Original Document

1. Raise the scanner cover and place your
document face down on the document
table glass.

corner of the
document

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2. Position the document so the horizontal
and vertical edges are carefully aligned with
the scales on the top and right side of the
document table.

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

An area of 0.12 inches (3 mm) in from the horizontal and
vertical guides is not scanned.

The self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick
documents on the document table glass without removing it.
If your document is too thick to fit under the cover, you can
remove the cover as described on page 29.

Scan a Photograph with PictureWorks HotShots and EPSON TWAIN

This example explains how to scan a photograph using the EPSON TWAIN scanner
driver and PictureWorks HotShots. To scan an OCR document using the Start
button and Presto! PageManager, see “Start Button Scanning” on page 31. For
additional information on how to use EPSON TWAIN, see the electronic EPSON
TWAIN User’s Guide.

Make sure you have placed your document as described above and your computer is
turned on, then:

1. Click

Start, point to Programs and PictureWorks, then click HotShots 1.5.

2. Select your scanner source and open the scanner software (EPSON TWAIN):

a. Click the

b. Select

c. Click the

d. Select

e. Click

f. Select

Add to Existing Collection from the Get Pictures

Get button.

Get from Scanner.

Select Scanner menu.

EPSON TWAIN L from the list.

Get Pictures Now.

Open Them, Add to New Collection, or

Get button

dialog box.

3. Make the appropriate setting selections for your scan. (See page 24 for details.)

4. Preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right
side of your screen. (You may need to click

Preview to update the image.)

5. Draw a marquee around the part of the image you want to scan.

Make sure you draw a marquee around only the part of the
image you want to scan, especially if you are scanning at
resolutions of 300 dpi or greater. See page 26 for details.

6. Make the changes you want to adjust the image, then click the Scan button to
scan your image.

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In a few moments, the scanned image is imported into PictureWorks HotShots. You
must close EPSON TWAIN to view the image in the application window.

Don’t leave documents, especially photographs, on the
document table for long periods of time. They may stick to the
glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner.

Selecting Settings

For Photographs

If you are scanning a photograph or images other than line art or text, you should scan
using the Photo tab. You should also use this tab for pages with both text and photos.

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Select from the settings below:

■

Image Type: Color Photo, Black & White Photo

■

Resolution: 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400

■

Color Management: Speed, Quality

■

Effect: Unsharp Mask, Descreening

For Line Art and Text

If you are scanning line art or text, you should scan using the OCR/Line Art tab.

Select from the settings below:

■

Resolution: 300, 600

■

Threshold: User Defined, Newspaper, Magazine, Printout, Book

If you are scanning text for OCR, you should use PageManager. See page 31 for a
step-by-step example of how to use the Start Button, PageManager, and HotShots to
create an illustrated, editable document.

For more information on EPSON TWAIN and PageManager, see your electronic
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.

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Using Marquees

A marquee is a frame around an entire image, or a portion of an image so you can scan
only the most important part. To create a marquee, follow these steps:

1. Move the mouse pointer over the preview image; the pointer becomes a cross hair.

If the mouse pointer doesn’t change to a cross hair, click the
Preview button again.

2. Position the pointer in the corner of the area you want to select and press the
mouse button.

3. Hold down the mouse button as you drag the mouse across the image, creating a
marquee.

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marquee

4. Release the button when the marquee contains the image area you want.

5. When you’re ready to scan, click the
your application window.

If you need to adjust the marquee size or position, or delete the marquee, see page 27.

Scan button. The scanned image appears in

Adjusting a Marquee

To resize a marquee, place the mouse pointer over its edge; the
pointer changes to a double-headed arrow. Click the mouse
button and drag the box up, down, sideways, or diagonally to
the size you want.

To resize a marquee and retain its width-to-height proportions,
hold down the

To move a marquee, place the mouse pointer anywhere in the
marquee image area; the pointer changes to a hand. Click the
mouse button and drag the entire marquee to move it where you
want it.

To delete a marquee, click outside the marquee area.

Shift

key as you drag the edge of the marquee.

Tips for Getting the Best Scan

Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your
original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan
will be. While you can make some corrections in your scanning software, you’ll need
to do major photo retouching in a program such as PictureWorks HotShots to correct
or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image.

Selecting Resolution

Resolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) or dots per centimeter (dpcm) your
image contains. The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image
you’re scanning and your final output device.

As a rule of thumb for most images except line art, use a scanning resolution that is
approximately one third of your output resolution. For example, use a scanning
resolution up to 100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer, and up to 200 dpi with a

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600 dpi laser printer. For 1440 dpi ink jet printers, such as the EPSON Stylus

®

COLOR or Photo series, use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi. Try a
scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing.

Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution:

■

The higher a resolution you select, the larger the resulting image file will be. For

11-inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 24MB file.

example, an 8.5

×

The same original scanned at 72 dpi creates only a 1.3MB file. To keep your file
size manageable, select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality.

■

If you need to scan at a higher resolution, you can reduce the size of the image file
by scanning only part of the image. For information about selecting part of an
image, see “Using Marquees” on page 26.

■

If you will be enlarging a file in your image editing software, scan at a higher
resolution to maintain the image quality.

The EPSON Perfection 610’s maximum hardware resolution of 600

× 2400 dpi is

achieved through EPSON’s advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This technology
enables the EPSON Perfection 610 to achieve a maximum sub-scan or vertical
resolution of 1200 dpi or 2400 dpi using “half-stepping” and “quarter-stepping” of
the scanning carriage to double and quadruple the optical resolution. To prevent
enormous file sizes when scanning at the maximum hardware resolution, EPSON
recommends a maximum scan window of 4

× 11.7 inches. Full 8.5 × 11.7 inch

scanning is available at a sub-scan resolution of 1200 dpi or 9600 dpi interpolated.

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Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover

The self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to
place thick documents on the document table
glass without removing the cover. If your
document is too thick to fit under the cover—
such as a photo in an album—you can remove
the document cover. To do this, simply lift
the back of the document cover straight up.

When scanning with the cover removed, make sure no area of the document table is
exposed. This prevents interference from external light.

When reattaching the document
cover, be sure to hold the cover
so the hinges are in a vertical
position. Then push straight
down until the cover clicks into
place.

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Start Button Scanning

The scanner’s Start button lets you set up your system for one-touch scanning with
Presto! PageManager and a scanner monitoring utility. With one-touch scanning, you
can load a document in the scanner, press the Start button, and watch while
PageManager starts and then opens EPSON TWAIN automatically.

This chapter includes a scan project that demonstrates how to:

■

Use the Start button for quick scanning

■

Run drag-and-drop OCR with PageManager and your word processing
application

■ Drag-and-drop an image from your imaging software into the document

Preparing to Use the Start Button

To use the Start button, you must have installed PageManager (see page 16). With
Windows 98, you can also use other programs that support linking to scanner events
with the Start button, such as Adobe
want to configure specific settings for Start button scanning, see your electronic
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.

®

Photoshop® 5.0 and Windows Imaging. If you

When you’re ready to use the Start button, follow the instructions in “Creating an
Illustrated Document” on page 32.

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Creating an Illustrated Document

This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to scan a document, use
the PageManager OCR (optical character recognition) engine to convert it to an
editable document in your word processor, and then drag in a scanned image into
your document. The steps use Microsoft Word, but you can use any OCR-compliant
program. The example also uses PictureWorks HotShots; see page 16 for installation.

Follow these steps to create a simple illustrated document:

1. Place the document face down and align its horizontal and vertical edges with the
scales on the top and right side of the document table.

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2. Press the scanner’s Start button.

Start button

3. In Windows, if you’ve selected more than one application to use with the Start
button in the Scan Events utility, you see this dialog box:

For instructions on changing the applications available for use
with the Start button, see your electronic

User’s Guide

.

EPSON TWAIN

4. Click Presto! PageManager for EPSON and click OK. (If the dialog box
disappears before you select an application, press the scanner’s Start button again.)

If PageManager wasn’t running when you pressed the Start button, it starts on
your system. The EPSON TWAIN window opens in PageManager, along with
the Scan Buttons bar.

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5. To scan a document for an OCR application, select the OCR/Line Art tab. (See
page 24 for other TWAIN settings you may want to select.)

6. Click the

Scan button to scan your document.

When scanning is finished, click the
window.

7. Click the

click the inbox
icon to view
thumbnails

selected image
thumbnail

click and drag the
image thumbnail
to your
application’s icon

Inbox icon to view the image icons in PageManager.

Close button to close the EPSON TWAIN

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8. Drag the thumbnail of the image from the main window to your application’s
icon on the application bar.

The OCR window opens, showing the progress of the
translation.

When the text is converted, the application automatically
opens with your new file.

9. Save the new file in your application and close PageManager.

10. Open PictureWorks HotShots and then open an image or collection. (If you
want, scan a new image following steps 1 to 9 above, selecting the
step 5 and dragging the file to the HotShots icon in step 8.)

Photo tab in

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11. Arrange the window for HotShots so it is next to the window for your application.

12. Click the image you want to copy from the HotShots collection, or click the gray
bar at the top of your open image.

13. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you
want it in your document.

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14. Release the mouse button. The picture appears in your document in the other
application.

You can also configure your system and PageManager to automatically launch an
application and scan directly into it using the Start button. See your EPSON TWAIN
User’s Guide for more information.

Working With Scanned Photos

This chapter steps you through what you can do with your image once you have
scanned it into your computer using PictureWorks HotShots. The following
information is covered in this chapter:

■ Opening an image and placing it in a collection

■ Correcting images

■ Printing

■ Adding your image to a document

Opening a Picture and Placing It In a Collection

You may have saved your picture in a HotShots collection when you
scanned it. If you didn’t, or if you want to save it in a different
collection, follow these steps to open your picture and create a new
collection:

Open the Picture

1. Open HotShots and click the Get button on the remote control.

2. Select

3. You see the

Get from Disk and click the Open a Picture button. (You

can also select Open Picture from the File menu.)

Open dialog box. Highlight the picture name and

Open. Your picture opens in a window.

click

Get button

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Open or Create a Collection

1. Click the Get button on the remote control.

2. Click

Get from Disk and click the Open a Collection or Create a Collection

button.

3. You see the Open dialog box. Highlight an existing collection and click

Empty to open a new collection. Your collection window opens.

click

Open, or

Add Pictures to the Collection

There are two ways to add pictures to your collection: drag-and-drop or the Add
button.

To drag and drop a picture into a collection, open the picture and collection, as
described in the previous sections. Then click the gray grab bar on the picture, drag it
to the collection window, and release the mouse button. The picture appears in the
collection window.

Click the gray
grab bar,
then drag it to the
collection
window

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Add
button

To add an unopened picture, click the
window. You see the
and click

Add (Windows) or Open (Macintosh). The picture appears in the collection

Add to Collection dialog box. Select the picture you want to add

window.

Add button on the taskbar in the collection

Delete Pictures From the Collection

To delete a picture from a collection, click it; a green line appears around the picture.
To select multiple pictures for deletion, hold down the
key as you click the pictures. Then click the
message; click

Click the Delete
button to delete
an image

Yes.

Delete button. You see a confirmation

Ctrl (Windows only) or Shift

Selected
image

Correcting Images

The following sections describe three ways you can optimize your image quality in
HotShots:

■ Using Quick Fix

■ Using SmartPix

■ Using Fix by Example

Using Quick Fix

The easiest way to enhance your image is to use HotShot’s Quick Fix command to
automatically adjust it. Quick Fix gives you clearer, brighter images while maintaining
the highlight and shadow detail. However, if your original image has intense
highlights or shadows, it’s better to adjust it using Fix by Example, as described on
page 42.

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Follow these steps to use Quick Fix:

1. Open the picture you want to edit. See page 37 for instructions.

2. Click the

Enhance button on the remote control to open the

Enhance menu.

Enhance button

3. Click

Quick Fix. The picture in the window is modified to reflect

your changes. (You can zoom into the image to see the changes
more clearly; click

If you change your mind about the edit, select

Zoom In from the Image menu.)

Undo from the

Edit menu.

4. To save your edited picture, select

Save As from the File menu.

Be sure to give your picture a new name, if you want to save the
original picture as it was. Then click

Save.

Using SmartPix

HotShots’ SmartPix feature lets you optimize your image quality based on these
characteristics:

■ The device you used to capture the image (Internet, camera, scanner, or other

device)

■

Whether the photo was taken inside or outside

■

The lighting conditions under which the photo was taken

SmartPix uses device profiles built into the HotShots program to determine the level
and type of corrections to make your image. To experiment with corrections, you can
use SmartPix multiple times to “layer” the effects, if you like.

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Follow these steps to use SmartPix:

1. Open the picture you want to edit. See page 37 for instructions.

2. Click the

Enhance button on the remote control to open the Enhance menu.

3. Click SmartPix. You see the SmartPix editing window.

Example area
selector

Device
pull-down list

4. If the portion of the picture shown in the example area is too small or you want to
see a different example area, click and drag the example area selector to choose a
new area. Drag the edges of the selector to enlarge the area; drag the middle of the
selector to reposition it.

5. Click the arrow in the device pull-down list and select the type of device used to
capture your photo:

Camera, Internet, Scanner, or Other Device.

6. Select the location where the picture was taken, either

inside or outside.

7. Select the lighting conditions under which the photo was taken. If you chose

inside, select with a flash, fluorescent lighting, shadows, or faded colors. If you

chose

outside, select sunny day, cloudy day, some shadows, lots of shadows,

or

faded colors.

8. The effects of your selections in steps 5 through 7 are shown in the With Changes
example in the SmartPix window. Remember, you can layer changes over
previous changes—such as

sunny day and some shadows—to get the effect you

want.

9. If you don’t like the results, click

Cancel Changes at the bottom of the remote

control.

To keep your changes and return to the main HotShots window, click

Done.

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You can still cancel your SmartPix changes by selecting Undo from the Edit
menu.

10. To save your edited picture, click
your picture a new name, if you want to save the original picture as it was. Then
click

Save.

Save As from the File menu. Be sure to give

Using Fix by Example

HotShots’ Fix By Example feature lets you make a series of corrections to a picture’s
brightness, intensity, color tint, and sharpness by selecting from on-screen examples.

Follow these steps to use Fix By Example:

1. Open the picture you want to edit. See page 37 for instructions.

2. Click the

3. Click

Enhance button on the remote control to open the Enhance menu.

Fix By Example. You see the By Example editing window:

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4. Click the characteristic you want to correct:

Sharpness.

The key example in the center represents the original image. The surrounding
eight examples indicate varying corrections of the characteristic.

Brightness, Intensity, Color Tint, or

To adjust the amount of variation shown in the examples, slide the variation slider
on the remote control to the right or left.

5. Click the example that looks best to you; that example moves to the center and
the surrounding examples adjust to reflect less or more correction proportionately.
Click an example as many times as you wish to get the results you want. (To undo
the change you made, click

6. To adjust a different image characteristic, repeat steps 4 and 5 to further correct
the image.

7. Once the With Changes and Zoomed Changes images look how you want them
to, click
undo the changes you made, click

Done to keep your changes and exit to the HotShots main window. (To

Reset on the remote control.)

Cancel Changes.)

If you change your mind about the edit, select

8. To save your edited picture, select
your picture a new name, if you want to save the original picture as it was. Then

Save.

click

Save As from the File menu. Be sure to give

Undo from the Edit menu.

Printing

The steps in this section describe how to place your image in a creative template
(photo page) and print it. If you don’t want to use a photo page, skip to “Printing
Your Image or Photo Page” on page 45.

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Creating a Photo Page

Follow these steps to place your image in a colorful template for
printing:

1. Open the image you want to print. See page 37 for instructions.

Share button

2. Click

Share on the remote control to open the Share menu.

Then select

Make Photo Page from the menu.

3. Select a category of Photo Page templates you’d like to use, such

Awards, Holidays, or Events. The available Photo Pages for

as
the category appear in the list below the category.

4. To view the Photo Page choices, click the up or down arrow in
the list. When you find the Photo Page you want, click it. A
Photo Page window opens.

5. Arrange the Photo Page window and your picture or collection
window so you can see them both.

Click the gray bar in an open image Click the center of an image in a collection

or

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Then hold down the mouse
button and drag the picture to
the image area in the photo
page

6. To import your picture into your photo page, place the mouse cursor in the gray
bar between the image and the title bar (or in the center of an image in a
collection); the cursor changes to a hand. Click and drag the picture to a Photo
Page import area; then release the mouse button.

To delete a picture from the import area, select

Undo from the Edit menu (if you

just added it), or drag a new image to the import area to replace it.

Printing Your Image or Photo Page

Follow these steps to print:

1. Select

2. Select the size at which you want to print your picture, as described in the

Print Pictures from the Share menu on the remote control.

following table.

Size setting Description

Wallet size 2

5 7.62 × 12.70 cm

×

3

× 6 10.16 × 15.24 cm

4

× 7 12.70 × 17.78 cm

5

Fit to page Prints as large as possible on the paper

× 3 inches (5.08 × 7.62 cm)

size you select in your print settings

3. Select the number of copies of your picture you want printed on one page: either

1 per page or Fill Page.

4. Follow the instructions for your operating system to select your print settings:

Windows: Select
control. (You can also select
printer is selected and click the

Printer Setup at the bottom of the Share menu on the remote

Printer Setup from the File menu.) Make sure your

Properties button.

Select the print settings for your printer, making sure to select the correct paper
size setting. (See your printer manual for instructions.) When you return to the
Printer Setup dialog box, click

OK.

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Select Print It Now from the bottom of the Share menu. You see the Print dialog
box. The number of picture copies that will print on the page is shown in the
Print dialog box.

Macintosh: Select
control. (You can also select

Select some of the print settings for your printer, making sure to select the correct
paper size setting. (See your printer manual for instructions.)

Select

Print It Now from the bottom of the Share menu. You see the Print dialog

box. Select the rest of your print settings. The number of picture copies that will
print on the page is shown in the Print dialog box.

5. Click

OK (Windows) or Print (Macintosh) to print your picture.

Page Setup at the bottom of the Share menu on the remote

Page Setup from the File menu.)

Adding Your Image to a Document

You can add your image to a document by importing, copying and pasting, or by
dragging and dropping it.

Importing Images Into Documents

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Once your pictures are scanned and saved on your hard drive, you can import them
into your applications. If your application can’t import the file type that you have
saved your images in, you can use the

Follow these steps to import a picture into your document:

1. Start your word processor or other application.

2. Open the document in which you want to use the picture.

3. Select the point where you want to place your picture.

Save As feature of HotShots to convert them.

4. Select Picture from the Insert
menu, then select
(In some applications, you
may need to select a different
command, such as

Picture

File menu.) A file selection
dialog box appears.

5. Locate and select the image you want to insert. In some applications you can see a
preview of your picture.

, which is usually in the

From File.

Import

6. Click

OK (or Insert, Import, or

whatever command your
application uses) to insert your
picture. The picture appears in
your document.

Getting Images With Copy and Paste

You can use this method to place a picture in just about any type of document or
project. Follow these steps:

1. Open your picture in HotShots; see page 37 for instructions.

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2. From the Edit menu, click Select All. A dotted

Get button

border appears around your picture.

3. Select

Copy from the Edit menu.

4. Start your word processor or other application.

5. Open the document in which you want to use
the picture.

6. Select the point where you want to place the
picture.

7. Choose

Paste (or Paste Special) from the Edit menu. A copy of the picture

appears in your document.

Using Drag and Drop From a Collection

Once you have transferred your pictures into HotShots collections, you can easily
drag and drop them into your documents. (For more information on using
collections, see page 38.)

Dragging and dropping an image into a document works only
with OLE-2.0-compliant applications, such as Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, WordPerfect, or Lotus SmartSuite. Depending on
how well your application supports OLE 2.0, your images may
not look as good when you drag and drop them as when you
import them.

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Follow these steps:

1. Start HotShots.

2. Click

3. Click the

Get on the remote control to open the Get menu,

if necessary. Then select

Open a Collection button. You see the Open

Get from Disk.

dialog box.

4. Locate the collection you want and double-click the
collection name to open it.

5. Start your word processor or other application.

6. Open the document in which you want to use the picture. Arrange the window
for HotShots so it is next to the window for your application.

7. Click the image you want to copy from the HotShots collection.

8. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you
want it in your document. (You may need to create a frame to place the image
exactly where you want it; see your application’s documentation.)

9. Release the mouse button. The picture appears in your document in the other
application.

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Scanner Maintenance

This chapter tells you how to transport your scanner safely and gives you basic
maintenance instructions.

Transporting the Scanner

When you transport the scanner a long distance
or store it for an extended time, follow the steps
below to secure the carriage.

1. Plug in the scanner and wait until the
carriage moves to the home position
(toward the back of the scanner).
Then unplug the scanner.

home position

If the carriage does not automatically return to the home
position, slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up
until the carriage comes to rest in the home position. Then
turn the transportation lock to the locked position.

2. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the
transportation lock to the locked
position (toward the top of the
scanner).

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Cleaning the Scanner

To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before
cleaning, unplug the power cord.

Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water.

If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is
stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass
cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth.

Be sure there’s no dust on your document table. Dust can cause white spots to appear
in your scanned image.

Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to
clean the document table. A damaged glass surface can
decrease the scanning quality.

Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the
scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner
components as well as the case.

Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or
electronic components. This could permanently damage
them.

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Don’t spray lubricants inside the scanner.

Never open the scanner case. If you think repairs or
adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contact
EPSON.

Problems? Need Help?

This chapter identifies the scanner parts and gives you the basics for diagnosing and
solving scanner problems. For solutions to common setup and software problems, see
“Problem Solving” on page 54.

For more troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshooting” section of your electronic
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.

Identifying Scanner Parts

Here are the parts of your scanner:

document cover

back view

transportation
lock

Start button

carriage and lamp
(in the home position)

document
table

USB interface
connector

AC inlet

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Scanner Lamp Error Indication

If an error occurs, the scanner stops and its lamp shows the type of error.

Lamp activity Explanation

Rapidly flashing The scanner is not connected properly. Check the USB

connection and unplug the scanner. Wait at least ten
seconds, then plug the scanner in again.

The transportation lock is not released or the scanner is
broken. Make sure the transportation lock is in the
unlocked position. Then unplug the scanner, wait at least
ten seconds, then plug it in again. If the scanner still does
not operate correctly, or if the error occurs repeatedly,
consult your dealer.

Off The lamp is burned out. Consult your dealer to get a

replacement lamp.

The scanner turns the fluorescent lamp off if it does not
receive commands from EPSON TWAIN within ten minutes.

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Problem Solving

If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions.

Operating Problems

Problems you may have while using the scanner often involve the operation of your
software and computer. Operation problems usually occur because of:

■

Incorrect setup of your computer or software

■

Incorrect operation of your software

■ Inappropriate selection of the scanner software settings

Also see the documentation that came with your computer and printer for possible
solutions.

Setup Problems

If your system doesn’t recognize the scanner . . .

■

Make sure your scanner is plugged in. If you opened your host application before
you plugged in your scanner, close your application and reopen it.

■ Check the USB cable connection or try using another USB cable.

■ If you get the message, “No push button scanner found,” unplug your scanner,

shut down your computer, plug in your scanner, and then turn on your
computer.

■ Make sure you have selected the correct image source (EPSON TWAIN L).

Scanner Problems

If the fluorescent lamp doesn’t come on . . .

■

Make sure the power cord is connected to the scanner and plugged in to a power
outlet.

■ This may also be due to the power saving function (sleep mode); if the scanner

doesn’t receive any commands after ten minutes, it turns off the lamp. The lamp
comes back on when you scan.

If the scanner doesn’t scan your image . . .

■

Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN L.

■

Wait until the fluorescent lamp stays on (ready for scanning). You may need to
preview your scan to make the lamp come on.

■ If there is more than one USB hub in use, try connecting the scanner directly to

the computer’s USB port. Use only the USB cable that came with your scanner.

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If you see the message “Scanner Not Ready” (Windows 98) or “Cannot find the
scanner on the bus” (Macintosh)” . . .

■ Make sure the scanner is plugged in. You may need to restart your computer after

plugging in your scanner.

■

Make sure your scanner cable is securely connected. Then open and close the
scanner monitoring utility to manually check for the scanner (see “Enabling
Scanner Monitoring” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide). If you still see the
message, unplug your scanner, then plug it in again, and restart your system.

■

To turn off scanner monitoring, see “Enabling Scanner Monitoring” in your
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.

Software Problems

If you can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver . . .

■ Check the USB cable connection. If necessary, restart your computer.

■ Check that your system recognizes your scanner. Check System Device Manager

in the Windows Control Panel.

■

Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN L.

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If the scanner software doesn’t work properly . . .

■

Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 3 and 4,
and supports the software applications you are using.

■ Check your computer’s memory. See if the computer has enough memory for

your software. If you’re running other software at the same time, using RAM
resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have
enough memory. (See your software and computer manuals.) If you are scanning
a large image or scanning at a high resolution, your computer may not have
enough memory to process the image.

■

Check your software installation. Make sure that your software is correctly
installed and set up. If all else fails, uninstall your software, then reinstall it.

If you need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows. . .

1. Click

2. Highlight

3. Click

Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. Double-click the

Scanners and Cameras icon.

EPSON Perfection 610 in the list of scanners and cameras.

Remove to remove your scanner software.

4. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

5. Click

6. On the Main Menu, select

7. On the Re-install screen, click the

8. Click

Start and Run. At the prompt, type your CD-ROM drive letter and

EPSON (for example: D:\EPSON).

Reinstall Scanner Software.

Reinstall button.

OK to restart your computer.

9. When your computer restarts, you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
Follow steps 3 through 8, starting on page 11, to install your scanner software.

If you need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh . . .

1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the

EPSON icon.

3. On the Main Menu, select

4. On the Reinstall window, click the

5. Read the next message, then click

Reinstall Scanner Software.

Reinstall button.

Yes.

6. On the TWAIN Installer screen, make sure
installation, then click

7. After the installation is complete, click

Install.

Restart. If necessary, calibrate your screen.

Then your Macintosh automatically restarts.

Easy Install is selected for the default

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Scanning Problems

If the file size is too big . . .

Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower
resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image.

If your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . .

■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or

driver’s brightness setting.

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■

Try adjusting the Gamma setting.

■

Check the condition of your original. If the
document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these
imperfections will show up in your scan.

If your scanned image is blurred or distorted . . .

■ Check the position and condition of your

document. Make sure the document is placed flat
against the scanner’s document table glass. If only
part of the image is blurred, part of your document
may be wrinkled or warped.

■

Make sure the document table glass is clean.

■ Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an

unstable or uneven surface.

If the edges of the document are not scanned . . .

■

Check the position of your source document. Adjust
your document’s position so that the image is within
the glass area.

■

Make sure your document is not too large for the
readable area.

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If your image scans at an angle . . .

Check the position of your source document. It may
be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it
so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully
aligned with the scales on the top and side of the
document table.

If your image is too dark . . .

Your software settings are not correct for your
document type. Adjust the brightness and contrast with
your application software.

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If the image does not look the same as the original . . .

■ Check your software settings and make sure they are correct for your image type.

■ If the colors seem different from the original, try increasing your monitor’s color

palette to 16 bit or 24 bit. Your software may also have insufficient color
matching or color management capabilities.

■ Check to see if the image type is compatible with your software.

If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image . . .

■

If the document is thick or warped at the edges, the scan may appear discolored
from too much outside light. Try covering the edges of the document with paper
to block outside light.

■

If the document is not placed flat against the scanner, discoloration may appear in
the scanned image. Place the document flat and close the scanner cover.

If a line of dots is always missing from the scanned image . . .

■

If you are printing, your printer may be running out of ink or toner. For an
EPSON ink jet printer, try cleaning the print heads as described in your
documentation. If you are almost out of ink or toner, replace the cartridge.

■

If you see a missing line of dots on your screen as well as in printouts, your
scanner may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer.

If a line of dots always appears in the scanned image . . .

Check to see if the docuement table is dusty or scratched. Clean the document table
glass as described on page 52.

If textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image . . .

Use the quality setting instead of the speed setting and check the Descreening option
(when scanning from the Photo tab). The scanner will minimize the moiré patterns
that may appear.

If colors on your monitor or printed page are different from those in the original
image . . .

■ Increase your monitor’s color palette to 16 bit or 24 bit.

■ Check to see if your application has adequate color matching and management

features, and if they are set up correctly.

■

Your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, so the
printed colors may not match the colors you see on the screen.

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If your printed image is larger or smaller than the original size . . .

You may have changed the resolution or scaled your image. Check the image size
settings in your application to determine the actual size your image will be when it is
printed.

If you cannot print your image or the printout is garbled . . .

■ Check the image size of your file to see if it is too large. Make sure that your

computer has enough memory for your software. If there are many device drivers
on your system, you are running multiple programs at the same time, or you have
little free space on your hard drive, your computer may not have enough memory
available. (See your software and computer documentation.)

■

Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is correctly set
up. (See your printer manual.)

■ Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer. (See

your software manual.)

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Where To Get Help

EPSON Technical Support

EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and
automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact
information:

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

EPSON Forum on
CompuServe

®

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.

Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu
prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free
introductory CompuServe membership, call [phone]
and ask for representative #529.

Automated telephone services

Service Access

EPSON
SoundAdvice

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral
Service

SM

For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about
EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call

[phone].

TM

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling
[phone]. You must provide a return fax number to use
this service.

For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or
Customer Care Center, call [phone].

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To speak to a technical support representative, dial [phone] (U.S.) or
[phone] (Canada), 6

to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll

AM

or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

■ Product name (EPSON Perfection 610)

■ Product serial number (located on the back of the scanner)

■

Computer configuration

■

Description of the problem

You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories
at [phone] or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with
an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software
for technical support information.

Software Technical Support

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Software Telephone Fax Online and E-mail

EPSON TWAIN
driver

PictureWorks
HotShots

NewSoft Presto!
PageManager

BrØderbund
The Print Shop
PressWriter

US:
[phone]
Canada:
[phone]

[phone]
Phone support
is free for 30
days from the
day you register

[phone] [phone] www.newsoftinc.com

[phone] [phone] www.broderbund.com/support

[phone]
fax-on-demand
system

— www.pictureworks.com

www.epson.com

[e-mail]

Scanner Specifications

This chapter includes specifications and safety approval information for the EPSON
Perfection 610 scanner.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Scanner type Flatbed, color

Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor

Effective pixels 5100 × 7020 pixels at 600 dpi, 100% scaling

Maximum document
size

Optical resolution 600 dpi

Maximum hardware
resolution*

Speed (600 dpi, draft
mode)

Output resolution 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, and 2400 dpi

Color separation RGB color filters on CCD

Reading sequence Monochrome: One-pass scanning

Pixel depth 8 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixel input, 8 bits per pixel output)

Line art settings Fixed threshold

Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined

* The maximum hardware resolution of 600 × 2400 dpi is achieved using EPSON’s Micro Step

Drive™ technology.

** The maximum hardware resolution for sub scans is 2400 dpi when the width of the document to

be scanned does not exceed 4 inches. If the width exceeds 4 inches, the scanning software
interpolates the resolution after 1200 dpi.

US letter or A4 size (8.5 inches × 11.7 inches [216 mm × 297
mm])

600 dpi (main scan)
2400 (sub scan)**

Color: 8.1 msec/line
Monochrome (bi-level): 2.7 msec/line

Color byte sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B)
Color line sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B)

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Interface USB (Type B receptacle connector)

Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Reliability 10,000 cycles of carriage movements (main unit MCBF)

Weight Approx. 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)

Dimensions Width: 11.3 inches (287 mm)

Depth: 16.7 inches (425 mm)
Height: 3.4 inches (88 mm)

Electrical

Specification 100−120 V model 220−240 V model

Input voltage range AC 90 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 V

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 0.5 A 0.3 A

Power consumption Approximately 20W

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Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.

Environmental

Temperature

Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: –13 °F to 140 °F (–25 °C to 60 °C)

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation: 10% to 80%
Storage: 10% to 85%

Operating conditions

Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct
sunlight, and strong light sources.

Safety Approvals

120V model

Safety standards: UL 1950 with D3

CSA C22.2 No. 950

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

230V model

Safety standards: EN 60950
EMC EN 55022 (CISPR Pub 22) class B

AS/NZS 3548 class B

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CE marking

230 V model

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B

EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4

USB Interface

Interface type

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Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.0

Configuration

Element Description

Device Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s)

Configuration Characteristics: Self-powered

Remote wake up feature: Not supported

Maximum power consumption from VBUS: 2mA at 5V

Element Description

Interface No alternate setting

Number of endpoints used by this interface
(excluding endpoint 0): 2

Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer

Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte

Endpoint 2 Bulk OUT transfer

Maximum data transfer size: 64 byte

String Descriptor Language ID: US English

1: iManufacterer: “EPSON”

2: iProduct: “Perfection610”

Electrical standard

Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.0.

Connector type

One receptacle (series B)

Connector pin arrangement

Pin number Signal Connector

1VCC

2 –DATA

3 +DATA

4 GND

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Initialization Methods

The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following
ways:

Hardware
initialization

Software
initialization

■ The scanner is plugged in.

■ The USB cable is unplugged from the USB port on the

scanner.

■ Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner)

command.

■ The scanner receives a Bus Reset from the USB interface.

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Index

A

Accessories, 64
Adobe Acrobat Reader, 19 to 20

B

Blurred image, 59

C

Cleaning the scanner, 52
Connecting the scanner to your computer,

10

D

Document cover, removing, 29
Document position, 22, 59
Documentation, how to use, 2 to 3, 19 to 20

E

ENERGY STAR, 5
EPSON

Accessories, 64
help, 63 to 64

Home position, 9

I

Image quality problems, 58 to 60
Initialization, 70
Installing

creative software and electronic manuals,

16 to 18

scanner software, 11 to 15

L

Lock, transportation, 9

M

Macintosh

installing software, 14 to 18
screen calibration, 15

system requirements, 4
Maintenance, 52
Manuals, viewing electronic, 19 to 20
Marquees, 26 to 27
Moving the scanner, 51

F

File size, 58

H

Help

EPSON, 63 to 64
software, 64

O

One-touch scanning, see Start button
Optical character recognition (OCR), 35

P

Photographs, scanning, 23 to 24
PictureWorks HotShots, 35
Power-on sequence, 10

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Presto! PageManager

OCR, 35
Start button scanning, 32 to 35

R

Removing document cover, 29
Resolution, choosing, 27

S

Safety approvals, 67 to 68
Safety instructions, 5 to 6
Scanner

on/off, 10
specifications, 65 to 70

Scanning, 22 to 27

instructions, 21 to 24
with Start button, 32 to 36

Screen calibration

Macintosh, 15

Windows 98, 13
Service, 63 to 64
Settings for scan, selecting, 24 to 25
Setup problems, 55
Sleep mode, 10
Software installation

Macintosh, 14 to 18

Windows, 11 to 13, 16 to 18
Software problems, 56 to 57
Space requirements, 8
Specifications, 65 to 70
Start button

preparing to use, 31

scanning with, 32 to 36
Support, 63 to 64
System requirements, 3 to 5

T

Technical support, 63 to 64
Thick documents, 29
Transportation lock, 9
Transporting the scanner, 51
Troubleshooting

image quality, 58 to 60
scanner, 55 to 56
setup, 55
software, 56 to 57

U

Unlocking the scanner, 9
Unpacking the scanner, 7
USB, 3, 4, 68 to 69

V

Viewing electronic manuals, 19 to 20

W

Windows

installing software, 11 to 13, 16 to 18
screen calibration, 13
system requirements, 3

World Wide Web, 63, 64

Y

Year 2000, 5

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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.

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and
Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue

MS: B2-11
Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone : [phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the
FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and
found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as
required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: EPSON

Type of Product: Scanner

Model: G750A

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

LIMITED WARRANTY

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this
limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the
manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of
original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON product prove defective during the warranty period, please bring
the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your
Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center. Epson will, at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit,
without charge for parts or labor. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part, the item replaced
becomes Epson property. The exchanged product or part may be new or previously repaired to the Epson standard of quality.
Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited
warranty.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty does
not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This
warranty does not cover third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from
Epson, e.g., dealer-added boards, chips or drives. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or
the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a
result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and
lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an
Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for costs
incurred.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN,
ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. IN THE
EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL, EPSON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE
PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS,
INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

To locate the Epson Authorized Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center nearest you call:

800-922-8911 or write to:

Epson America, Inc. ● P.O. Box 2842 ● Torrance, CA 90509-2842 ● MS:CS1