Epson PERFECTION 636U Basic User Guide

Scanner

Basics

CPD-8119

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Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials

Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional scanners, can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.

Trademarks

EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark, ColorTrue is a registered trademark, and Perfection, Micro Step Drive, and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

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

Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc.

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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.

Contents

A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION	1
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 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
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
HOW TO SCAN	22
Preparing to Scan	22
Selecting Settings	24

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Tips for Getting the Best Scan	26
Selecting Resolution	26
Scaling (Resizing) Images	27
One-Touch Scanning	27
Batch Scanning	27
Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions	28
Placing Your Original Document	28
Scanning Photographs with Adobe PhotoDeluxe and EPSON TWAIN	29
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS	31
Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive	31
Navigating a Manual	32
SCANNER MAINTENANCE	33
Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover	33
Transporting the Scanner	34
Cleaning the Scanner	35
PROBLEMS? NEED HELP?	36
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
INDEX	45

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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 × 2400 dpi with Micro Step Drive technology

■Maximum resolution of 9600 × 9600 dpi with interpolation

■36-bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors

■EPSON TWAIN for high speed scanning and accurate optical character 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® PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition 3.0 (Windows®) or 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.

BrØderbund ® 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 singleor 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.

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

■Microsoft® Windows 98 preinstalled

■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 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® 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.

■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™. 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.

■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.

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 [phone] or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] 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.

Scanner Basics

scanner

CD-ROM with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software for Windows 98

CD-ROM with driver,

USB interface cable

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.

3.5 inches (8.8 cm) when document cover is closed

11.3 inches (28.7 cm)

18.9 inches (48.0 cm) when document cover is open

at least

3.9 inches (10.0 cm)

16.7 inches (42.5 cm)

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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 Poperate button is up (not pushed down below the surface of the front panel).

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.

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

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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 [phone] or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] 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

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.

transparency unit

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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