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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
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Contents
A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION1
About Your Scanner 1
About Your Software 2
About Your Documentation 3
Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3
System Requirements 4
Windows 98 4
iMac 5
Year 2000 Ready 5
Important Safety Instructions 6
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER7
Unpack Your Scanner 7
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8
Unlock the Scanner 9
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 10
Installing the Optional Equipment 11
Transparency Unit 11
Auto Document Feeder 12
Power On Your System 14
Install the Scanner Software 14
If You’re Running Windows 98 . . . 14
If You’re Using an iMac . . . 17
Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 20
Scanning Photographs with Adobe PhotoDeluxe and EPSON TWAIN 29
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS31
Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 31
Navigating a Manual 32
SCANNER MAINTENANCE33
Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover 33
Transporting the Scanner 34
Cleaning the Scanner 35
PROBLEMS? NEED HELP?36
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Identifying Scanner Parts 36
Light and Buttons 37
Problems and Solutions 38
Setup Problems 38
Scanner Problems 38
Software Problems 39
Scanning Problems 40
Where To Get Help 43
EPSON Technical Support 43
Software Technical Support 44
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A Complete Scanning
Solution
Your EPSON® Perfection™ 636U scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner
packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of 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® Imaging System, the scanner
captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Your scanner can
achieve up to 600 × 2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSON’s proprietary Micro
Step Drive™ technology, delivering the kind of crisp, precise images you’d normally
expect from a professional graphics scanner, and faster than any other scanner in its
class.
About Your Scanner
Your EPSON Perfection 636U scanner includes the following features:
■Superior image quality:
■True optical resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi)
■Hardware resolution of 600
■Maximum resolution of 9600
■36-bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors
■EPSON TWAIN for high speed scanning and accurate optical character
×
2400 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology
×
9600 dpi with interpolation
recognition (OCR)
■Start button for one-touch scanning
■Letter/A4 size scanning area (legal size documents can be scanned with the
optional auto document feeder)
■Optional transparency unit and auto document feeder
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About Your Software
The EPSON Perfection 636U scanner includes these leading-edge applications for
professional-quality scans:
EPSON TWAIN Driver
The scanning utility for producing professional quality
images. Ideal for scanning text into OCR programs. Includes
Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate
OCR scanning and Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) to
separate text from background colors.
®
Adobe
Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.0 (iMac
Edit your photos with professional results. Add special effects,
overlay titles and captions, restore old photos, and add many
other creative enhancements to your photographs. Create
invitations, flyers, and promotional items for business or fun.
PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition 3.0 (Windows®) or
™
)
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Br
Ø
derbund® The Print Shop® PressWriter
™
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
single- or multi-page documents (with the optional auto
document feeder) and save time. 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
manuals and installing the optional equipment.
For details on using the scanner software, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. For additional maintenance and troubleshooting information, and scanner
specifications, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference 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.
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System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for Windows and iMac 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
■Microsoft
■16MB RAM (32MB recommended)
■50MB available hard disk space
■Available built-in USB port or hub connection
■CD-ROM drive
■Mouse or pointing device
■VGA or higher resolution monitor with 640 × 480 resolution (800 × 600 or
®
compatible PC with a 486/66 MHz or faster processor
®
Windows 98 preinstalled
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.
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iMac
You cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner.
■Apple
■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)
®
iMac computer running Mac OS 8.1 or later
If you are using Mac OS 8.1, you need to install the iMac
Update 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.
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.™ These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAIN
installation.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings
and instructions marked on the scanner.
■Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill
liquid on the scanner.
■Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.
■Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects
through the slots.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner’s label.
■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets
on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on
and off.
■Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
■If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating
of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere
rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
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■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.
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.
If you purchased the optional transparency unit (B813132) or auto document
feeder (B813142), see “Installing the Optional Equipment” on page 11 for
installation instructions. You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at
(800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In
Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
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 636U comes with
the items shown to the right.
USB interface cable
scanner
Scanner Basics
CD-ROM with driver,
electronic manuals,
and creative software
for Windows 98
CD-ROM with driver,
electronic manuals,
and creative software
for iMac
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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, turn the scanner on; then, after the
operate light starts flashing red, turn the
scanner off 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 turn off 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, computer, and any USB devices connected to your
computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the
(not pushed down below the surface of the front panel).
2. Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner.
3. Plug the square connectoron the USB cable into the USB connector
on the back of the scanner. Then plug the flat connectorinto the USB
port on your computer or USB hub.
Poperate button is up
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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.
4. Plug in the power cables for your computer, scanner, and other USB devices.
Installing the Optional Equipment
There are two options available for the EPSON Perfection 636U: a transparency unit
(B813132) and an auto document feeder (B813142).
This section includes basic information on unpacking and installing the options. For
instructions on using the optional equipment, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide and EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.
You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit
our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Transparency Unit
The transparency unit lets you scan negative or
positive film strips and slides on your scanner.
Unpacking the
transparency unit
Transparency Unit
Make sure that all the items to the right are
included in the transparency unit box. If any
items are missing or damaged, contact your
EPSON dealer immediately. Keep all the
packing materials so you can use them for
storage when you are not scanning
transparencies.
film holders
Installing the Transparency Unit
Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner.
1. Make sure the scanner is turned off.
2. Remove the document cover from the scanner by lifting the back straight up.
3. Make sure the document table glass is clean and dust free.
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4. Place the transparency unit on the document
table glass so that the hinges face the rear of the
scanner and it fits on the document table glass.
5. Connect the transparency unit connector
on/off switch
(arrow faces up) to the scanner’s option
interface.
6. Turn on the scanner.
7. Turn on the transparency unit.
For information on loading transparencies and
selecting driver settings, see your electronic
EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide.
Auto Document Feeder
The auto document feeder (B813142) allows you to automatically load single-sided,
multi-page documents into your scanner. The document feeder is particularly useful
for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning or for creating an image database.
Unpacking the Auto Document
Feeder
When you unpack your auto document feeder
(ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown
to the right. Remove the protective materials
from the ADF. Keep all the packing materials
so you can use them for storage when you are
using the auto document feeder. If any items
are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON
dealer.
paper support
auto document feeder
spare paper path guide
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Installing the Auto Document Feeder
1. Make sure your scanner is turned off.
2. Remove your scanner’s document cover by lifting the back straight up.
3. Make sure the document table is clean and dust free.
4. Insert the hinges on the ADF into the outer
square holes at the back of the scanner and
close the ADF.
5. Attach the ADF’s connector (arrow faces up) to the
scanner’s option interface.
6. Attach the paper support to the ADF.
7. Turn on the scanner.
For information on loading paper in the ADF and
selecting driver settings, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide.
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Power On Your System
Always turn your scanner on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the
computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software.
The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the
scanner initializes.
Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds
before turning it back on. Rapidly turning the scanner on and off
can damage the scanner.
Install the Scanner Software
The scanner software comes on two CD-ROMs: one for Windows 98 and one for the
iMac. Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for
your operating system.
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If You’re Running Windows 98 . . .
You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the
scanner installation. Please have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed.
1. Turn on your scanner first; 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 Search for the best driver
for your device
Next.
option, then click
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. Depending on your system, you may
be asked to insert the Windows 98
CD-ROM. After inserting the CD-ROM,
OK. (If necessary, type D:\Win 98,
click
where
D is your CD-ROM drive letter,
then click OK again.)
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7. 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.
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.
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before calibrationafter calibration
8. Click
OK to register the calibration setting.
9. Click 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.
10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as
described on page 20.
If You’re Using an iMac . . .
If you are using Mac OS 8.1, you need to install the iMac
Update 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.
1. Turn on your scanner first. Then turn on your iMac 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. (If necessary,
double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.)
3. Double-click the
EPSON Installer icon.
4. The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear. After reading
the license agreement, click
AGREE to continue with the installation.
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5. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install.
6. Before the software is installed, you see the following screen. If you already
installed the iMac Update or if you are using Mac OS 8.5, click Continue.
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7. When the EPSON TWAIN Installer screen appears, click Install for the default
installation.
8. When the scanner software installation is
complete, you see this screen:
Click Restart. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your iMac will not restart
until after you calibrate your screen.) You must calibrate your screen and scanner
to reproduce images closely matching the originals.
9. 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 calibrationafter calibration
10. Click
OK to register the calibration setting. Then your iMac automatically
restarts.
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.
11. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as
described on page 20.
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Install the Creative Software and Electronic
Manuals
Before you begin:
■Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your
operating system.
■Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off.
1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Windows: Click Start, Run, and type
D:\EPSON, where D is your CD-ROM
drive letter, then click
iMac: Double-click the EPSON
CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary,
then double-click the
Installer
The Main Menu appears on your screen.
icon.
OK.
EPSON
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3. Click
Creative Software. The Creative
Software screen appears.
4. 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 Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home
Edition for Windows).
Click the
Install button to install the
selected software. (You can skip the
installation by clicking the
BACK button
at the bottom of the window.)
5. Some applications include the option to install Adobe Acrobat Reader®. If you do
not have Acrobat Reader on your system, go ahead and install it so you can read
your electronic manuals.
6. If the application requires a restart, go back to step 2 after restarting to install
another application. If the application did 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.
7. After you install your applications you can view and install your electronic
manuals. At the Main Menu, click
Electronic Documentation.
8. On the Electronic Documentation screen, click the name or button of the manual
you want to view. If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 installed, you have
the option to install it from the CD-ROM. For more information, see “Viewing
Your Electronic Manuals” on page 31.
9. If you install Acrobat Reader on your iMac, you need to restart the computer. To
get back to the Main Menu, double-click the
EPSON Installer icon.
10. After viewing an electronic manual, close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic
Documentation window to highlight it. You can select another manual to view,
click
BACK to return to the Main Menu, or click EXIT to quit the 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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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 always performed from within a host application (the application into which
you plan to import the scanned image or document, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe).
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 636U scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN
driver. You need to select this driver as the source in your application.
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As with most projects, planning ahead can save you time. Scanning is a multi-step
process, as shown in the following chart.
Select an image to scan
The type of image you’re scanning
determines what input setting you
select in your software.
Open your host application
This is the software application
where you’ll import your scanned
image.
Select your scanner source
This is the scanner driver you’re
using. Your scanner comes with
EPSON TWAIN.
Determine what the
final output will be
How you’re going to use your
scanned image determines some of
the settings you select.
Select the correct settings
for your scan
You can scan part of your image,
adjust colors, and scale your image.
Scan your image
Once you scan, your image appears
in your application window for use
in your document.
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Selecting Settings
Here is a brief overview of the scanning steps using EPSON TWAIN. When you
select EPSON TWAIN 3 as your scanner source, you see the EPSON TWAIN
window. The following window is the Advanced window in Windows 98 (the iMac
steps are the same); there is also an Easy window with just the basic settings. Detailed
steps are given in “Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions” on page 28.
3 Automatically set the scan
1 Select the basic settings:
Document Source
Image Type
Destination
Resolution
area for your image using
Auto Locate
4 Size or scale the image
(be sure to increase the
Resolution if you increase
the size or scale)
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2 Preview your image
5 Customize your
Settings, select your
preview Configuration,
and use color management
6 Scan the image into your
application
7 Close the driver
Special scanning features:
■Batch scanning: select Settings, save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan
■Color management: select Configuration and click ICM/sRGB (Windows 98) or
ColorSync (iMac)
■Image corrections: use the Image Controls, Color Adjustment,
Tone Correction, and Auto Exposure tools. Availability of these tools
depends on the Image Type selected. If ICM/sRGB is selected on the
Configuration screen, these tools are not available.
For more information, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.
Here are some recommended settings for different types of scans.
Scanning
Recommended
Image type
application
Recommended Image Type
PhotographPhotoDeluxeColor Photo300 dpi
Small photograph
PhotoDeluxeColor Photo300 dpi to 2400 dpi
to be enlarged
MagazinePhotoDeluxeColor Photo300 dpi
Newspaper
(text only)
PageManagerOCR
(automatically selects Text
Enhancement Technology [TET])
Text for OCRPageManagerOCR
(automatically selects Text
Enhancement Technology [TET])
Text with imagesPageManagerCopy & Fax
(automatically selects Auto Area
Segmentation [AAS])
Line artPhotoDeluxeLine Art300 to 2400 dpi
35 mm film
PhotoDeluxeTPU for neg.Film300 to 2400 dpi
(negative)
4 x 5 or Brownie
PhotoDeluxeTPU for neg.Film300 to 2400 dpi
film (negative)
35 mm slide or
PhotoDeluxeTPU for pos.Film300 to 2400 dpi
4 x 5 transparency
1
If your final output is for on-screen viewing (for example, on a web page), select 72 dpi for your
resolution.
2
If you are enlarging your image, you must manually increase the resolution (dpi) proportionally to
maintain the resolution of your original.
3
If you are scanning between 1201 and 2400 dpi, EPSON recommends you keep your scan area
to 4×11.7 inches to maintain true hardware resolution. Above 2400 dpi, you will be using
software interpolation to increase the resolution.
resolution for
printing
1, 2
400 dpi
400 dpi
400 dpi
3
3
3
3
3
PressWriter for iMac does not have a TWAIN scan function,
but you can import a scanned image from another application
using the Object, Import Image function.
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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 Adobe PhotoDeluxe 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
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:
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■The higher a resolution you select, the larger the resulting image file will be. For
example, an 8.5
×
11-inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 24MB file.
The same original scanned at 72 dpi creates only a 1.3MB file. Large files take
longer to process and print, so consider the practical limitations of your computer
system and hard disk drive when selecting a resolution. To keep your file size
manageable, select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality. If
your final output is for on-screen viewing, you can scan at 72 dpi and reduce your
file size.
■If you need to scan at a higher resolution, you can reduce the size of the resulting
image file by scanning only part of the image. For information about selecting
part of an image, see “Using Marquees” in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.
The EPSON Perfection 636U’s maximum hardware resolution of 600 × 2400 dpi is
achieved through EPSON’s advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This technology
enables the EPSON Perfection 636U 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.
Scaling (Resizing) Images
If you plan to enlarge your image, it is better to enlarge it when you’re scanning rather
than in your application. Each time you modify an image, you lose some quality.
Keep in mind when you enlarge a small photo, such as a 35 mm slide or wallet-size
photo, you’ll need to scan at a high enough resolution to retain your image quality,
but not so high that your file size is too large to be efficient.
You must manually adjust the resolution (dpi) to maintain the same image quality
when you resize your image. For example, if you have a 300 dpi 2 × 2-inch image that
you want to enlarge to 4 × 4 (a factor of 200%), increase the Scale setting to 200%
and change the resolution to 600 dpi.
One-Touch Scanning
Your EPSON Perfection 636U features a one-touch scanning button. With
one-touch scanning, you can just load a document in the scanner, press the scanner’s
]Start button, and then PageManager opens EPSON TWAIN automatically. To use
this option, you must first install Presto! PageManager (or another application that
supports linking to scanner events with the Start button on Windows 98) and enable
the scanner monitor utility. For details on how to set up one-touch scanning, see
“Using the Start Button” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.
Batch Scanning
You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image
with several different settings. See “Batch Scanning” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for details.
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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 iMac. 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 electronic manual (“Viewing
Your Electronic Manuals” on page 31) or online help.
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, turn off your scanner
and then turn it back on. Then restart the computer.
Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while you are
using EPSON TWAIN.
Placing Your Original Document
1. Raise the scanner cover and place
your document face down on the
document table glass. If you’re
scanning a transparency, the
optional transparency unit should
be installed and turned on.
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.
The self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick
documents on the document table glass without removing the
cover. But if your document is too thick to fit under the cover,
you can remove the cover as described on page 33.
Scanning Photographs with Adobe PhotoDeluxe
and EPSON TWAIN
This example explains how to scan a photograph using the EPSON TWAIN scanner
driver and Adobe PhotoDeluxe. For more information on how to use EPSON
TWAIN or Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see their electronic user’s guides.
1. Turn on your scanner, then turn on your computer. Position your document on
the scanner’s document table and close the document cover.
2. Start Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
3. Select your scanner source. (Unless you change your source, you can skip this step
the next time you open Adobe PhotoDeluxe.)
Windows:
a.Click the
b. Select
c.Click the
d. Click Choose Scanner.
e.In the Select Input Source window, select
click
f.Click the
iMac:
a.Choose the Get Photo button, then click the Get Photo tab at the top of the
screen.
b. Click the arrow at the bottom of the Scanners button. In the Select
Input Source window, highlight
Get & Fix Photo button; then click Get Photo.
Scanners.
1 Scanners tab.
EPSON TWAIN 3(32-bit). Then
OK.
Done tab.
EPSON TWAIN 3U and click OK.
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4. Open the scanner software (EPSON TWAIN).
Windows:
a.Click the Get & Fix Photo button; then click Get Photo.
b. Select Scanners.
c.Click the
d. Click
1 Scanners tab.
Choose Scanner.
e.Click the 2 Mode tab, then click the Custom icon. The EPSON TWAIN
main window opens.
iMac:
Click the icon at the top of the Scanners button on the toolbar. The
EPSON TWAIN main window opens.
5. Make the appropriate selections for your scan. (If you’re scanning a positive
transparency, such as a 35 mm slide, select TPU for pos.Film in the Image Type
box. If you’re scanning a negative transparency, such as 35 mm film, select
for neg.Film
in the Image Type box.
TPU
6. Click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in
the preview area on the right side of your screen.
7. Make the changes you want to adjust the image, then click the
Scan button to
scan your image.
The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks for several seconds while it’s
scanning. In a few moments, the scanned image is imported into Adobe
PhotoDeluxe. (On the iMac, you see a dialog box that lets you name your file and
add it to an EasyPhoto gallery, or save it to a folder on your hard disk.) You must
close EPSON TWAIN to view the application window.
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If the operate light continues to blink, it may indicate an error condition. See
“Scanner operate light” on page 37 for more information.
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.
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 the
button. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 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:
For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader, see
“Navigating a Manual” on the next page.
derbund The Print Shop PressWriter User’s Guide (PressWriter.pdf)
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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 Manuals folder on the CD-ROM. The file
names are listed above.
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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.
Navigating a Manual
When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar:
Previous pageNext page
Last pageFirst page
Show bookmarks and page
With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:
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■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.
■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.
Scanner Maintenance
This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport
your scanner safely.
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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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. Remove any optional equipment and
replace the document cover.
2. Turn on the scanner and wait until the
carriage moves to the home position
(toward the back of the scanner). Then
turn off the scanner.
carriage does not automatically return to the home
If the
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.
home position
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If you are using the transparency unit and it is switched on,
the carriage will not move to the home position. Remove the
transparency unit first, then perform the steps above.
3. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the
transportation lock to the locked
position (toward the top of the
scanner).
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.
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.
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Problems? Need Help?
This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you
the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For solutions to common
setup and software problems, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 38.
For more troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshooting” sections of your electronic
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide.
Identifying Scanner Parts
Here are the parts of your scanner:
document cover
back view
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transportation
lock
operate light
Start button
carriage
(in the home position)
document
table
operate button
USB interface
connector
AC inlet
option connector
Light and Buttons
The scanner has one light and
two buttons. The tables below
provide details about the light
status and button functions.
Scanner operate light
operate
light
operate button
Start button
Light status
(slowly flashing)GreenInitializing or busy scanning
F
N
(rapidly flashing)RedThe scanner is locked. Turn off the scanner,
F
O
N = on,
O = off,
F = flashing
ColorScanner status
GreenReady to scan images
unlock the transportation lock, then turn the
scanner on.
N/AThe scanner is turned off
Scanner buttons
ButtonFunction
P
]
Operate
Start
Turns the scanner on and off.
Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch. You must set
up the scanner monitor and a compatible application to use this
button. See your
EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide
for more information.
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Problems and Solutions
If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions.
Setup Problems
If your system doesn’t recognize
the scanner . . .
■ Make sure your scanner is turned
on. If you opened your host
application before you turned on
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,” turn off
your scanner, shut down your
computer, turn on your scanner,
and then turn on your computer.
Scanner Problems
If the operate light doesn’t
come on or blinks slowly . . .
Check the scanner power cord. Make
sure the power cord is securely
plugged into the power outlet, and
that the scanner is turned on. Also,
check that the power outlet is
working and provides sufficient
power for the scanner.
If the scanner doesn’t scan your
image . . .
■ Check your scanner source setting.
Make sure you selected
TWAIN 3(32-bit)
EPSON TWAIN 3U (iMac).
(Windows 98) or
EPSON
If you see the message “Scanner
Not Ready” (Windows 98) or
“Cannot find the scanner on the
bus” (iMac)” . . .
■ Make sure the scanner is turned
on. You may need to restart your
computer after turning on 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, turn off your
scanner, then turn it on again, and
restart your system.
■ To turn off scanner monitoring,
see “Enabling Scanner
Monitoring” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide.
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If you’re having trouble scanning
while using the optional
equipment . . .
■ Make sure the option is correctly
installed and connected to the
scanner’s option interface.
■ Make sure you select the correct
Document Source setting (
Document Feeder (ADF)
for neg.Film
, TPU for pos.Film)
Auto
, TPU
for the option and your image.
■ Make sure the unit is completely
closed.
■ If you’re using the transparency
unit, make sure it is turned on.
Software Problems
If you can’t open the EPSON
TWAIN driver . . .
■ Check the USB cable connection.
Also, make sure the scanner’s
operate light is on. The scanner
must be turned on before you start
your computer. If necessary, turn
on the scanner and 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 3(32-bit)
EPSON TWAIN 3U (iMac).
(Windows 98) or
If the scanner software doesn’t
work properly . . .
■ Make sure your computer meets
the system requirements listed on
pages 4 and 5, and supports any
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 . . .
Note: If you are using an iMac, you
must uninstall EPSON TWAIN
before reinstalling it. See page 40 for
instructions.
1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in
your CD-ROM drive.
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2. Windows: Click Start and Run.
At the prompt, type D:\EPSON
(where
letter); then click
iMac: Double-click the
Installer
D is your CD-ROM drive
OK.
EPSON
icon.
3. On the Main Menu, select
Re-install Scanner Software.
4. On the Re-install screen, click the
Re-install button.
5. Windows: When the
reinstallation is complete, click
OK to restart your computer.
iMac: Click Yes at the “Are you
sure . . . ?” screen. Then follow
steps 6 through 9 below.
6. iMac: Read the next screen, then
INSTALL.
click
7. iMac: At the EPSON TWAIN
Readme screen, click Continue if
you installed the iMac Update or
if you are using Mac OS 8.5.
Uninstalling the Scanner Software
on an iMac:
a. Follow steps 1 through 7 above.
b. On the TWAIN Installer screen,
click the arrow in the list showing
Easy Install, and select
Then click the
Remove button at
Remove.
the bottom of the screen.
c. Click OK at “The remove was
successful screen.”
d. Reinstall your software following
steps 1 through 9 above.
Scanning Problems
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8. iMac: On the TWAIN Installer
screen, make sure
Easy Install is
selected for the default
installation, then click
Install.
9. iMac: After the installation is
complete, click
Restart. If
necessary, recalibrate your screen.
Then your iMac automatically
restarts.
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 . . .
If your scanned image is blurred
or distorted . . .
■ Check the brightness. Decrease
the software or driver’s brightness
setting.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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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.
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.
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
ServiceAccess
World Wide WebFrom 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
e-mail address as the password.
Members of CompuServe can type
prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free
introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199
and ask for representative #529.
Automated telephone services
ServiceAccess
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
(800) 922-8911.
TM
Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling
(800) 922-8911
this service.
For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or
Customer Care Center, call
with the user name
. You must provide a return fax number to use
(800) 922-8911
anonymous
GO EPSON
and your
at the menu
.
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To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or
(905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6
AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll
or long distance charges may apply.
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
■Product name (EPSON Perfection 636U)
■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 (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 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.
Windows 98, 16
Selecting a driver, 24 to 25
Service, 43 to 44
Settings, software, 25
Setup problems, 38
Software installation
Macintosh, 17 to 21
Windows, 14 to 17, 20 to 21
Software problems, 39
Software settings, 25
Space requirements, 8
Start button, 27, 37
Support, 43 to 44
System requirements, 4 to 5
T
Technical support, 43 to 44
Text Enhancement Technology (TET), 2
Text, scanning, 25
Thick documents, 33
Transparency unit, 11 to 12
Transparency, scanning, 25
Transportation lock, 9, 37
Transporting the scanner, 34
Troubleshooting