Epson Perfection Photo 2400 User Manual

EPSON Perfection®2400 Photo

Start

Here

Start

Here

1 Make sure you have everything:

See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for detailed scanning
instructions.

2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the yellow sticker

in place for now.

IMPORTANT!

Leave the yellow sticker in
place until you’re instructed
to remove it.

Unpack Your Scanner

1

AC adapter

Scanner

CD-ROM with EPSON

®

scanner software and
electronic manual

USB cable

Film holder

Power cord

Adobe®Photoshop®Elements
CD-ROM

Built-in
transparency unit

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the
scanner to your computer. The installation process may take
several minutes. Be sure to close all open programs and turn
off any virus protection programs.

If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your
computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your
scanner before you install the scanner software.

Note: The software works with Windows

®

98, Me, 2000, and XP,
and Macintosh®OS 8.6 to 9.x and OS X 10.2.x. Macintosh OS 10.1.x
is not supported. Follow the steps below for your system.

Windows

1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.

The installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:

• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer,
then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer,
then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

2 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software,

verify that you have disabled the software, then click Continue.

3 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

4 At the Software Installation screen, click Install.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program.

Note that EPSON Smart Panel

™

installs in several steps.

6 At the end of the installation, click Exit.

7 When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner

as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

Macintosh

1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.

The EPSON folder opens on your desktop. If it doesn’t open,
double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

2 If you are using Mac®OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder in the

EPSON folder, then double-click the EPSON icon.

If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, double-click the EPSON icon
in the EPSON folder.

3 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software,

verify that you have disabled the software, then click Continue.

4 If you see a license agreement, click Agree to continue.

5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Administrator

name and password, if necessary.

Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, you may
see a prompt to update your Carbon Library. After the CarbonLib
installation is complete and you’ve restarted your system, double­click the EPSON icon, then click Install to continue the
installation.

Install the Software

2

Click Install

Continue

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. Click Quit

to continue, as needed. Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in
several steps.

7 At the end of the installation, click Exit.

8 If you see a Product Registration screen, register your scanner as

instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

9 Follow the instructions below to connect the scanner. Then restart your

system to fully activate the scanner and software.

After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected!

1 Remove the yellow sticker from the back of the scanner.

2 Connect the cable for the built-

in transparency unit to the
connector on the back of the
scanner. (The small arrow on the
cable should be facing up.)

3 Slide the transportation lock all

the way to the right.

4 Connect the AC adapter

and power cord,
as shown.

5 Connect the AC adapter

to the scanner.

6 Plug the other end of the power

cord into an electrical outlet.

The scanner turns on and begins
to warm up. The Start button
on the front of the scanner flashes.
It stops flashing and turns green
when the scanner is ready.

7 Plug the square end

of the USB cable into the
scanner’s USB port.

Connect the Scanner

3

Remove the
yellow sticker

Transportation
lock

AC adapter

Power cord

Start button

AC adapter

Arrow

Continue

8 Plug the flat end of the

cable into any available USB port
on your computer.

Note: Your system may not work
correctly if you use a USB cable
other than the one supplied by
EPSON or if you connect to your
computer through a hub.

Now you’re ready to start scanning!

Scanner

Scanner

Basics

Basics

Your First Scan

1 Raise the scanner lid and

place your photo face
down on the glass.

Then close the lid.

2 Press the Start button on the scanner.

Start button

Place top of
photo in the
upper right corner

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

Note: In Windows XP, you may see a message the first time you
press any of the scanner buttons. Select EPSON Smart Panel,
click Always use this program for this action, then click OK.

3 Click the Scan and Save icon.

A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically
scanned. After your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens.

4 Click Next to continue.

5 When you see the following screen,

select a location and file type for
your scanned image, then
click Save.

The image is saved to the location
specified. To view it, double-click
the image or open it in an
application like Photoshop
Elements.

Starting a Scan

You can start a scan in several different ways:

• You can use the scanner buttons. Press the button for the type of scan
you want. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your documents.
Then follow the easy on-screen instructions to finish your task.

Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON
Smart Panel and Always use this program for this action the

first time you press each of the buttons.

• You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your desktop,
and use it to perform various types of scans.

• You can start EPSON Scan from Adobe Photoshop Elements or any
other TWAIN-compliant program. You can also start the EPSON Scan
program directly from your computer.

Start

Copy

Scan to E-mail

Scan to Web

Selecting the Scanning Mode

EPSON Scan has three scanning modes:

• Full Auto Mode for automatic control
of scan settings.

• Home Mode for more control over scan
settings, including Color Restoration.

• Professional Mode for full control
over all scan settings.

To change the scanning mode, choose the mode you want to use from the
Mode list box at the top right of the window.

To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the Pause button, then click
Options. If you’re using Home or Professional Mode, the options window
automatically appears. Then select the settings you want to use for your scan.

Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they
are changed.

Restoring Color in Photos

If you have faded photos or negatives, you can use the Color Restoration
setting in your software to improve the color of your scan. You can select this
setting in Smart Panel or in EPSON Scan.

Smart Panel

continue

1 To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and select

Reprint Photo. You see the screen below.

2 Click the Color Restoration icon.

Click Color
Restoration

Click here to
scan and print

EPSON Scan

Color restoration is available in Home and Professional modes.

1 To select Color Restoration,

start EPSON Scan.
You see a screen
similar to this.

Select Color

Restoration

2 Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen.

3 Select the Color Restoration checkbox. (If you’re using Professional

Mode, you may need to scroll to the bottom of the screen.)

Scanning Film

The scanner cover has a built-in film transparancy unit. To scan film or negative
strips, slides, or transparencies, you need to remove the document mat from the
scanner cover and insert the film in a holder.

Follow these steps to scan 35 mm film or slides:

1 Make sure the cable for the transparency unit is connected to the scanner

(see section 3). If you need to connect the cable, first disconnect the
scanner from the electrical outlet. After you have connected the cable,
plug the scanner back into the outlet.

2 Open the scanner cover. Pull the handle for the document mat up slightly

until the handle is free of the cover, then pull the document mat forward
and out.

3 Locate the film holder that came with your scanner. Slide a strip of 35 mm

film into the film strip holder, with the film’s shiny side side facing down.

4 Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. The film strip side of the

holder should be toward the center, and the 35 mm slide holders should
be aligned with the right edge of the scanner glass.

If you’re scanning slides, reverse the film holder so the 35 mm slide
holders are toward the center and the film strip holder is aligned with the
right edge of the scanner glass. Then place the slides in the holder.

5 Start EPSON Scan and select either Home Mode or Professional Mode.

Note: You can also scan film and slides in Full Auto mode, although
you won’t have control over the settings.

Home Mode: Select the correct Document Type: Color Negative Film,
B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies).

Professional Mode: Select Transparency as your Document Type.

Then select the Film Type: Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film,
or Positive Film.

Tip: Make sure your film is dust-free
for the best scan. You can also select
the Dust Removal setting in EPSON
Scan, as shown.

Got Questions?

Here’s where to look for answers:

On-screen Scanner Reference Guide

Double-click the Scanner Reference Guide icon on your desktop.

On-screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan

Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you’re
using these programs.

EPSON Technical Support

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic
support services and automated telephone services described below:

World Wide Web

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com

.

Automated Telephone Services

To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone
telephone and call [phone]. Your EPSON SoundAdvice

SM

Express

Code is 70395. Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice.

To Speak to a Technical Support Representative

Dial [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6

AM to 6 PM, Pacific

Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Slide holders

Film strip holder

Click to lessen

the appearance

of dust

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.

Click Cancel and follow the steps in “Install the
Software” on the other side of this sheet.
Disconnect the scanner before installing
the software.

Click the x in the corner of the message to
close it. Your scanner will work correctly,
although not at maximum speed.

Make sure the scanner is connected to your
computer and plugged into a power source.

Make sure the transportation lock is pushed all
the way to the right (see section 3).

Uninstall the following programs: EPSON Photo
Print, EPSON Scan, EPSON Smart Panel,
and ScanToWeb. In the Windows Control Panel,
use the Add/Remove Programs utility to uninstall
software. Then follow the instructions on the
other side of this sheet to reinstall your scanner
software.

Make sure the scanner film holder is positioned
correctly, and the scanner glass is clean.

Make sure the cable for the transparency unit is
connected to the scanner (see section 3) and the
reflective document mat is removed.

If you’re using Home or Professional mode,
make sure the Document Type or Film Type
matches what you’re scanning: either Color

Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive
Film (for slides and transparencies).

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, and EPSON Store and SoundAdvice are
service marks of Epson America, Inc.

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

Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper. 6/03 CPD-14017R2
Printed in XXX 4025689-02

First, check the light on the scanner.

Flashing green Warming up or scanning.

Green Ready to scan.

Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked

(see section 3).

Try restarting your computer and turning the
scanner off and then on again.

If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer
or EPSON.

Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a working power source.

The New Hardware Wizard
appears on your screen.

You see a message about
a HI-SPEED USB device
in Windows XP.

You see an error message
when you try to scan, or
the scanner doesn’t scan.

You can’t scan negatives
or slides.

Problems?

To Purchase an Optional Film Adapter or Other Accessories

Call the EPSON Store

SM

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

Software Technical Support

If you’re having problems with your software, use the contact information below.

Software Telephone Fax Internet and E-mail

EPSON Scan U.S. support.epson.com

[phone]

Canada

[phone]

6:00

AM to 6:00 PM

,

PT, Monday-Friday

EPSON Smart [phone] [phone] www.newsoftinc.com
Panel [e-mail]

Adobe Windows

www.adobe.com/support
Photoshop [phone]
Elements

Macintosh
[phone]