Epson PERFECTION 610 User Guide
Color Image Scanner
User's Guide
4010809
S01-00
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This User's Guide
This guide leads you through the scanner setup, tells you how to
use the scanner, and how to make basic scans.
It also leads you through the EPSON scanner software
installation, tells you how to use the Start Button function, and
how to make basic software settings. Finally, it offers
troubleshooting tips, customer support information and
calibrating information.
Information on EPSON Scanner Software for Windows
Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON
TWAIN. Access online help from the EPSON Scanner folder, or
click the Help button in the EPSON TWAIN dialog box.
Information on PageManager and other Software
See the PageManager for EPSON, and other software
documentation.
®
Color Image Scanner
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User’s Guide
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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Image Scanner
Model: G750A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
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
Directive 73/23/EEC:
July, 1999
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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EN 60950
Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner
Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the Scanner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Chapter 3 Installing the Software
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
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Installing the Scanner Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Viewing the Color Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner
Scanning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Starting EPSON TWAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Scanning an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Making EPSON TWAIN settings on the Photo menu . . . . 4-10
Making EPSON TWAIN settings on the OCR/Line Art
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Saving the Scanned Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Scanning by Pressing the Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Chapter 5 Using the Start Button
The Start Button Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
PageManager for EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Target applications in the Scan Buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Assigning an application to the Start button. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Adding Applications to the Scan Buttons Bar. . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Registering new applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Setting Up EPSON Scanner Monitor for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting Up the Start Button Feature for Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Cleaning the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Replacing the fluorescent lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Transporting the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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Error indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Operating problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Software setup problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Software operation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Scanning problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Sizing Up Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
RAM and hard disk size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Accelerator boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Video cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Monitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
File compression software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
CE marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Initialization Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Appendix B Contacting Customer Support
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users. . . . . . . B-3
For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Glossary
Index
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all 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.
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.
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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.
Except as specifically explained in this
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attempt to service the scanner yourself.
Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service
❏
personnel under the following conditions:
User's Guide
Safety Instructions
, do not
1
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
scanner; if the scanner has been dropped or the case 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.)
If you plan to use the scanner in Germany, observe the
❏
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this scanner, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Note for German-speaking users:
Bei Anschluß des Scanners an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 AÜberstromschalter abgesichert ist.
If you will not use the scanner for an extended time, be sure
❏
to unplug it.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
w
c
Notes
your scanner.
2
Safety Instructions
Warnings
Cautions
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
NERGY STAR Compliance
E
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this
E
product meets the
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and
scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.
NERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
E
The International
Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership
with the computer and office equipment
NERGY STAR Office
For United Kingdom Users
Safety information
Warning:
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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.
Important:
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
Safety Instructions
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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth
symbol (
G
).
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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Safety Instructions
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Scanner
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
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Getting to Know Your Scanner
1-1
Features
The EPSON Perfection 610 scanner offers the following features:
Maximum optical resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi) for
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main scanning, and 2400 dpi with micro step for sub scanning
(36-bit input, 24-bit output).
Start Button control for shortcut scanning operation.
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Light body with A4/Letter size scanning area.
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Full color or grayscale scanning. Capture your images with
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over 16 million colors; or up to 256 shades of gray and black
and white.
EPSON TWAIN lets you take full advantage of your scanner's
❏
advanced features.
EPSON TWAIN's Unsharp Mask option automatically
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sharpens the image to provide crisp detail.
EPSON TWAIN's De-screening option automatically
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removes unwanted moiré patterns from scanned images for
higher quality output.
1-2
Getting to Know Your Scanner
Unpacking the Scanner
Your Perfection 610 comes shipped with CD-ROMs which
include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some
additional items.
scanner
1
power cord
Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come
attached to the scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so
make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical
outlet in your country.
Getting to Know Your Scanner
USB interface cable
1-3
Scanner Parts
transportation lock
document cover
carriage
(in the home position)
document table
start button
1-4
USB interface connector
Getting to Know Your Scanner
AC inlet
Button
The scanner has one button, the Start button.
Button
Button Function
]
Start The hardw are switch to exec ute scanning and
transfer the scanned image to assigned
application software. To use this feature, you
need to setup software. See Chapter 5 for
more details.
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Getting to Know Your Scanner
1-5
1-6
Getting to Know Your Scanner
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Scanner
Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the Scanner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2
Setting Up the Scanner
2-1
Choosing a Place for the Scanner
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your
scanner:
Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner will not
❏
operate properly if it is on an angle.
Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the
❏
interface cable to reach it easily.
Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can
❏
be easily unplugged.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez le scanner près d’une prise de courant où la fiche peut-être
débranchée facilement.
Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space
❏
above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document
cover.
2-2
Setting Up the Scanner
480 mm
2
88 mm*
425 mm
287 mm
* When document cover is closed.
Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity
❏
100 mm or more
and excessive dirt or dust. Also avoid using or storing the
scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and
humidity.
Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light
❏
sources.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏
Setting Up the Scanner
2-3
Releasing the Transportation Lock
Before connecting the scann er to a power source, you m ust release
the transportation lock.
1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with the back facing
you.
2. Turn the transportation lock on the right side to the unlocked
position using a coin or similar object, as shown below.
Note:
❏
When you cannot turn the transportation lock because of excessive
resistance, plug the scanner in, then, after the fluorescent lamp on
the carriage starts flashing, unplug the scanner, and try again. See
the next section to plug in the scanner.
❏
2-4
Return the transportation lock to the locked position when
transporting the scanner.
Setting Up the Scanner
Plugging in the Scanner
If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to the
AC inlet on the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into
a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Caution:
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It is not possible to change the scanner's voltage. If the label on
the back of the scanner does not show the correct voltage for your
country, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.
2
Setting Up the Scanner
2-5
Initialization
Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps
below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly.
1. If the scanner is plugged in, unplug the scanner and wait 10
seconds.
2. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the
scanner during initialization (startup).
3. Plug in the scanner.
4. Make sure the fluorescent lamp on the carriage turns on, and
the carriage moves slightly.
5. The fluorescent lamp stays on, meaning the scanner has
completed initialization.
6. Unplug the scanner.
If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power
cord is firmly plugged in and that you have released the
transportation lock, then try again.
2-6
Setting Up the Scanner
Note:
❏
The scanner will turn off the fluorescent lamp if it does not receive
any commands from the computer within 10 minutes.
❏
Be sure to unplug the scanner once you have finished using it.
Caution:
c
Whenever you unplug the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before
plugging it back in. Rapidly plugging and unplugging the
scanner can damage the scanner.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer
Your PC must be preinstalled with Windows 98, and have a
working USB port. For Macintosh, you will need a Power
Macintosh G3 or iMac running system 8.5 or later, or system 8.1
with iMac Update 1.0. See Chapter 3 ”System Requirements” for
details.
Note:
If you connect your scanner through more than one hub, your system
may not work properly. In this case, try connecting the scanner directly
to the computer’s USB port. Also, your system may not work properly
if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON.
2
Understanding USB connections
USB Cables
USB cables enable you to connect or remove peripherals to and
from your computer easily, without having to shut down and
restart the system each time a peripheral is plugged in or
unplugged.
Note:
Do not connect or disconnect USB cables when the scanner is in use.
Setting Up the Scanner
2-7
USB cables have two different connectors at each end.
Type A connects to your computer.
Type B connects to your scanner.
USB hub
You can also use a USB hub, allowing you to increase the number
of USB ports and therefore connect several peripherals.
2-8
Setting Up the Scanner
Connecting the scanner
To connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub:
1. Connect one end of the cable (Type B) to the USB port on the
back of the scanner.
2
2. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port
on your computer, or USB hub.
Note:
❏
USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your
computer is on or off. If you connect the scanner while your
computer is on, the “ Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box
(Windows) or a message telling you that the scanner driver needs
to be installed (Macintosh) will appear. When this happens, follow
the instructions in Chapter 3, then install the software.
Setting Up the Scanner
2-9
❏
Connect the USB cable to your computer, then install or start the
scanner software. Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while
the scanner software is open.
Installing the Scanner Software
After setting up the scanner as described above, you need to
install the scanner software before you use the scanner to scan
documents. For details on setting up the scanning software, see
the next chapter.
2-10
Setting Up the Scanner
Chapter 3
Installing the Software
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
For Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing the Scanner Software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Calibrating Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Viewing the Color Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Installing the Software
3-1
System Requirements
Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your
system meets the following requirements.
For PCs
System: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98 preinstalled
Interface: The computer’s USB port (TYPE A
receptacle)
Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 × 480
screen resolution (800 × 600 or higher
recommended), and 256 color (65,000 color
or higher recommended)
Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the
display capability of your computer system,
including the video card, display monitor, and
software. See the product documentation for
details.
For Macintosh computers
®
System: Apple
iMac
8.1 with iMac Update 1.0
Power Macintosh® G3 computer or
™
running s ystem 8.5 or la ter, or system
3-2
Interface: Macintosh USB
Note:
You cannot use a serial interface.
Installing the Software
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