User’s Guide
Overview of Your Scanner Features
These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape
your original is in.
Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check this section to identify the parts of your scanner.
Placing Originals in the Scanner
Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.
Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or
photos using any of the available scanning methods.
Scanning Special Projects
Follow the instructions here for specific scanning projects you may need to create.
Maintenance
Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.
Solving Problems
If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.
Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.
Safety
Copyright and Trademarks
Operating System Versions
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Overview of Your Scanner Features
These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your
original is in.
Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet
Text Enhancement
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Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner.
Scanner Parts
Control Panel
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Placing Originals in the Scanner
Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.
Loading Documents
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Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos
using any of the available scanning methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan
Scanning Documents
Selecting File Save Settings
Detailed Setting Instructions
Finishing the Scan
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Scanning Special Projects
Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create.
Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet
Text Enhancement
Scanning to a PDF File
Using the Scanner as a Copier
Scanning Directly to an E-mail
Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text
Scanning Business Cards
Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List
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Maintenance
Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.
Cleaning the Scanner
Cleaning Inside the Scanner
Transporting the Scanner
Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit
Using the Security Slot
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.
Scanner Problems
Paper Feeding Problems
Scanning Problems
Scan Quality Problems
Uninstalling Your Scanning Software
Where To Get Help
Epson Technical Support
Other Software Technical Support
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Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.
System Requirements
Scanner Specifications
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Important Safety Instructions
Restrictions on Copying
In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following:
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.
Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.
Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it
easily. Do not place or store the scanner or the AC adapter outdoors, near excessive
dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high
temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in
temperature or humidity. Do not use with wet hands.
Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the adapter can
be easily unplugged.
Caution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
The AC power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and
kinking. Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord and do not allow the AC
adapter or the AC power cord to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to
keep both of the AC power cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
the AC adapter.
Use only the AC adapter that comes with your scanner. Using any other adapter
could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner with which it was included. Do
not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the
correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct
orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
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.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, scanner, or scanner
option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner’s guides.
Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts. Beware of electrical shock hazards.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If
there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions: The AC adapter or plug is damaged; liquid
has entered the scanner or the AC adapter; the scanner or the AC adapter has been
dropped or the case has been damaged; the scanner or the AC adapter does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)
Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth
only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
WARNING:
The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. (This notice is provided in accordance with Proposition
65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following.)
Restrictions on Copying
Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your scanner.
Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:
Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond
securities, and municipal securities
Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items
bearing valid postage
Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal
procedure
Exercise caution when copying the following items:
Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.),
monthly passes, concession tickets, etc.
Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets,
etc.
Note:
Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
A note concerning responsible use of copyrighted materials
Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when
using any Epson product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of
copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as
some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.
Restriction on disassembling and decompiling
You may not disassemble, decompile, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any
software included with this product.
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Copyright and Trademarks
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is
assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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 the purchaser or
third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against 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.
®
EPSON
is a registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision® is a registered logomark
of Seiko Epson Corporation.
WorkForce™ is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
®
Microsoft
, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
®
Adobe
, Adobe Reader®, Acrobat®, and Photoshop® are registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
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Apple
Presto! BizCard
ABBYY
, ColorSync®, and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
®
is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corp.
®
and ABBYY FineReader® names and logos are registered trademarks of ABBYY
Software House.
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EMC
, Captiva®, and ISIS® are registered trademarks, and QuickDriver™ is a trademark of
EMC Corporation.
®
Intel
is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
®
PowerPC
is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
EPSON Scan Software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the
above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the
software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon
Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software
without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR
PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON
ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP, Me, 98 SE, XP x64, and 2000.
Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home
Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition,
and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64
Edition, and Windows XP Professional.
Windows Me refers to Windows Millennium Edition.
Windows 98 SE refers to Windows 98 Second Edition.
Windows 2000 refers to Windows 2000 Professional.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later.
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Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet
The carrier sheet enables you to scan documents larger than letter- or A4-size, documents
having irregular shape, documents with folds or wrinkles, and photos or valuable originals.
For instructions on using this feature, see Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet.
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Text Enhancement
When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text
Enhancement feature in Epson Scan.
For instructions on using this feature, see Text Enhancement.
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Scanner Parts
User Replacable Parts
a. input tray extension
b. input tray
c. edge guides
d. cover lever
e. scanner cover
f. output tray
g. output tray extension
a. Power switch
b. DC inlet
c. USB interface connector
d. security slot
User Replacable Parts
a. paper feed roller
b. separation pad
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Control Panel
Lights
Buttons
LCD Screen
The scanner has one LCD screen, two indicator lights, and four buttons.
Lights
The status lights are on the right side of the LCD screen.
a. LCD screen
b. Error light
c. Power light
Power light
(Green)
Error light
(Orange)
Meaning
On Off
Flashing
Off On
Flashing
Off Off
Ready to scan images.
Initializing or scanning.
Scanner cover is open.
An error has occurred. See The Lights Are Flashing for
more information.
The scanner is off.
Buttons
The buttons are below the LCD screen.
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Button Function
Down arrow
a.
Up arrow
b.
Start
c.
Scrolls forward through the LCD screen menu list.
Scrolls backward through the LCD screen menu list.
Starts scanning.
d. Cancel
Cancels scanning.
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LCD Screen
You can select a preset scan job from the LCD screen menu list. Press the Up arrow and
Down arrow buttons to scroll through the jobs. The job name is displayed on the first line and
the settings for the selected job are displayed on the second line on LCD screen. For detailed
information, see Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List.
Note for Mac OS X users:
Only the job number is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the job settings,
check the Button Settings tab in the Epson Event Manager main window. See
Assigning a Job in Epson Event Manager to the LCD Menu for instructions.
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Loading Documents
Document Specifications
Loading Documents Directly
Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet
Loading Cards
You can load your original documents into the input tray to scan multiple pages quickly.
Before loading documents into the input tray, see Document Specifications to make sure your
original documents can be loaded.
Document Specifications
The table below lists the sizes of paper you can load into the input tray. You can load up to 75
sheets (a stack thickness of 0.3 inch/7.5 mm or less).
You can load sheets of various sizes as long as they are center aligned.
Paper size Measurements
Letter 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm)
A4 8.3 × 11.7 inches (210 × 297 mm)
Legal 8.5 × 14 inches (215.9 × 355.6 mm)
B5 7.2 × 10.1 inches (182 × 257 mm)
A5 5.8 × 8.3 inches (148.5 × 210 mm)
A6 (Portrait) 4.1 × 5.8 inches (105 × 148.5 mm)
A8 (Portrait) 2.0 × 2.9 inches (52 × 74 mm)
Business card (Portrait) Up to 10 cards per stack
Up to 0.14 inch (3.8 mm) stack thickness
Plastic card (including embossed
*
card) (Portrait)
* Results are not guaranteed when scanning plastic cards with shiny surfaces, such as ID
cards.
1 card at a time
Up to 0.05 inch (1.5 mm) thickness
Load only documents that meet the following specifications:
Size Width: 1.4 to 8.5 inches (53.5 to 216 mm)
Length: 2.9 to 36.0 inches (73.7 to 914.4 mm)
Weight
Auto Feeding: 0.1 to 0.3 lb/m
Manual Feeding: 0.1 to 0.4 lb/m
2
(50 to 130 g/m2)
2
(45 to 200 g/m2)
Paper type High-quality paper, Bond paper, Check paper, Recycled paper
Documents with the following conditions cannot be loaded:
The ink is wet.
*
The document is ripped or wrinkled.
The document has staples, paper clips, or other objects attached to it; these may
damage the feeder mechanism.
*
The document has folds.
The document has cut-out areas.
The document is a multi-part form or bound.
*
*
The document has rear carbon coating.
* A document with one of these conditions can be loaded if you use the carrier sheet. See
Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet for detailed information.
See Loading Documents Directly for instructions on loading your documents.
Loading Documents Directly
Caution:
Do not feed photographs or valuable originals into the scanner directly. Misfeeding
may wrinkle or damage the original. If you scan these types of originals, use the
carrier sheet.
Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray.
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Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward.
Load your documents into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top
edge facing into the feeder.
Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to
fit the edge of the paper.
To start scanning, see Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet
Note:
Remove the protective film on both sides of the carrier sheet. These may damage
the feeder mechanism or cause the feeder to jam.
You can scan the following types of documents using the carrier sheet:
Documents larger than letter- or A4-size.
Documents having irregular shape.
Documents with folds or wrinkles.
Photos or other valuable originals.
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Open the carrier sheet and place the document inside on the top-center of the carrier
sheet.
If the document is larger than letter- or A4-size, neatly fold the document with the printed
side facing outward.
Load the carrier sheet into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top
edge facing into the feeder.
If you placed a folded document into the carrier sheet, load the carrier sheet into the input
tray with the left side of the original document facing down and the top edge facing into
the feeder.
Slide the carrier sheet into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides
over to fit the edges of the carrier sheet.
To start scanning, see Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Note:
The carrier sheet should be replaced after every 500 scans* or if scratched or
stained. (*Replacement timeline may vary depending on usage.)
Loading Cards
Note:
Results are not guaranteed when scanning plastic cards with shiny surfaces, such
as ID cards.
Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray.
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Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward.
Load the card into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the left edge facing
into the feeder. Slide the card into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge
guides over to fit the edges of the card.
When you scan plastic cards (such as ID cards), you can load only one card at a
time.
When you scan cards or business cards, you can load up to 10 cards.
Caution:
Do not load business cards or plastic cards in landscape orientation.
To start scanning using the Epson Scan, see Scanning Documents for instructions.
To start scanning using Presto! BizCard, see Scanning Business Cards for instructions.
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Starting a Scan Using the Control Panel
a. LCD screen
b.
c.
d.
e.
You can start a scan by selecting one of the following default jobs from the LCD screen menu list
and pressing the
To assign a job to the LCD screen menu, see Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List for
instructions. To change the scan actions of a preset job, or to create a customized job, see
Assigning a Job in Epson Event Manager to the LCD Menu for instructions.
Down arrow button
Up arrow button
Start button
Cancel button
Start button. The scan completes according to the preassigned scan action.
Note for Mac OS X users:
Only the job number is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the job settings,
check the Button Settings tab in the Epson Event Manager main window. See
Assigning a Job in Epson Event Manager to the LCD Menu for instructions.
B&W PDF-Simplex lets you scan black & white images. The scanner scans only one
side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning
to a PDF File for instructions.
Color PDF-Simplex lets you scan color images. The scanner scans only one side of the
documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning to a PDF
File for instructions.
B&W PDF-Duplex lets you scan black & white images. The scanner scans both sides of
the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning to a
PDF File for instructions.
Color Jpeg to E-mail lets you scan a color image and attach the scanned image file to
an e-mail message. See Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions.
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Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan
Using the Epson Scan Icon
Using Another Scanning Program
Using the Epson Scan Icon
You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon.
Windows:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.
Or, click the
EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications folder in your hard drive and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.
The Epson Scan window opens. See Scanning Documents for instructions on scanning with
Epson Scan.
start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON >
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Using Another Scanning Program
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program to scan with your scanner. You open
the program, select Epson Scan and scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned
image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Start a TWAIN-compliant scanning program. Double-click the program icon on the
desktop, if it is available, or do one of the following:
Windows:
Click the
folder > program icon.
start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > program
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications in your hard drive, select the program folder, and double-click
the program icon.
Do one of the following:
ABBYY Fine Reader:
See Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text for instructions.
Presto! BizCard:
See Scanning Business Cards for instructions.
Other programs:
In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a
Select Source option, select it and select your scanner there first.
Note for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP users:
Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list;
you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner.
The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Scanning Documents for instructions on
scanning with Epson Scan.
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Scanning Documents
When you start Epson Scan, the following window appears. To scan documents, follow the steps
below.
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing
down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents Directly for
instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting.
Single-Sided: Select this setting to scan only one side of your document page.
Double-Sided: Select this setting to scan both sides of your document page.
Carrier Sheet (Single-Sided): Select this setting to scan irregularly shaped
documents or documents with folds or wrinkles using the carrier sheet.
Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images): Select this setting to scan documents larger than
letter- or A4-size using the carrier sheet. Epson Scan scans both sides of the
document, then outputs a stitched image.
Select the size of your original document as the Size setting.
Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your document.
Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Note:
If you select Grayscale or Black & White, you can also select an Image Option
setting, as described below.
Image Option Setting Description
None No Image Option setting is applied.
Dropout: Red Drops out red from the scan.
Dropout: Green Drops out green from the scan.
Dropout: Blue Drops out blue from the scan.
Color Enhance: Red Enhances red in the scan.
Color Enhance: Green Enhances green in the scan.
Color Enhance: Blue Enhances blue in the scan.
Click the arrow to open the Resolution list and select an appropriate resolution for your
original. See Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.
Make any other necessary Image Adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and Other
Image Settings for details.
Note:
You can save all of the selected settings as a group of custom settings with a
Name, and later apply these custom settings to scanning. The custom settings are
also available for Epson Event Manager. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Click Scan.
Note:
If you need to stop scanning, press the
Cancel button on the scanner.
What happens next depends on how you started your scan. See Finishing the Scan for
instructions.
If you have problems while scanning, see Paper Feeding Problems.
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Selecting File Save Settings
When you see the File Save Settings window, you can select the location, name, and format of
the scanned image file.
Click the File Save Settings icon on the right of the Scan button.
The File Save Settings window appears.
Note:
If you start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, the
File Save
Settings icon does not appear.
In the File Save Settings window, specify the file folder in which you want to save your
scanned image.
Click the Documents or Pictures radio button, or the My Documents or My Pictures
radio button.
If you want to select another folder, click the Other radio button, then click Browse
(Windows) or Choose (Mac OS X) and select the folder.
If you want to save your image on the desktop, click the Other radio button.
Specify the rules for a file name that each scanned image receives. An example of the file
name based on the current naming rules is displayed. To change the naming rules, click
Edit.
The File Name Setting window appears.
Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is
automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. If
you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit
number. Click OK.
Note:
The following characters cannot be used in the prefix.
Windows: \, /, :, _, *, ?, ", <, >, │
Mac OS X: :
Click the arrow to open the Type list and select a file format as described in the following
table. Depending on the format, the Options button may be available for making detailed
settings.
Format (File
Extension)
Description
BITMAP (*.
bmp) (Windows
only)
A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows
programs, including word processing programs, can read and
prepare images in this format.
JPEG (*.jpg) A compressed file format in which the Compression Level can
be selected. The JPEG format lets you highly compress image
data. However, the higher the compression, the lower the
image quality. Any lost image quality data cannot be
restored, and the quality deteriorates each time the data is
saved. The TIFF format is recommended when modification
and retouching are required.
Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same
file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving
them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF
files, you need a program that supports it.
PDF (*.pdf) A document format that can be read on both Windows and
Macintosh systems (platform independent). To use PDF
documents in Windows, you need Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
Multi-page documents can be saved as one PDF file. When
you save color or grayscale images in PDF, you can select a
Compression Level.
PICT(*.pct)
(Macintosh only)
A standard image file format for Macintosh. Most Macintosh
programs, including word processing programs, can read and
prepare images in this format.
TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many
programs, such as graphic and DTP software. When scanning
black & white images, you can specify the Compression type.
The check boxes at the bottom of the window give you these options:
Overwrite any files with the same name
Select this option if you want to reuse the selected file name and location and
overwrite previous files with the same names.
Show this dialog box before next scan
Select this option if you want the File Save Settings window to appear automatically
before you scan. If you deselect it, you must click the
File Save Settings icon to
open the window before clicking the Scan button.
Open image folder after scanning
Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to
automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson
Scan finishes scanning.
Show Add Page dialog after scanning
Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear
automatically after each scan to PDF or multi-Tiff. The Add Page Confirmation
window includes the Add page, Edit page, and Save File buttons.
Click OK.
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Detailed Setting Instructions
Selecting the Scan Resolution
Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings
Selecting the Scan Resolution
You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images. Keep in mind that higher resolution
settings increase the file size and scanning time, so do not select a higher resolution than you
need. See the following table to reference the appropriate resolution setting to use so that you
do not have to take more time than necessary.
What you will do with
the scanned image
Send via e-mail, upload to
web, or view only on the
screen
Print 200 to 400 dpi
Print, or convert to
editable text (OCR) (for
documents only)
Fax 200 dpi
Enlarge after scanning at
100%
To select the resolution setting, see Selecting the Resolution for instructions.
Suggested scan resolution
100 to 150 dpi
200 to 400 dpi
Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will
increase image size after scanning.
For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi, but you will
increase the image size to 200%, change the resolution
setting to 600 dpi.
Selecting the Resolution
You can select the resolution you want at any time.
Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which
you want to scan.
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Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings
Once you have selected your source settings, you can modify the image quality, if necessary.
Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other
aspects affecting image quality.
To adjust the color and other image settings, see Making Color Adjustments and Other Image
Settings.
Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings
Image Type: Auto, Color, or Grayscale
Image Type: Black & White
The table below describes the settings available. For details on adjusting these settings, see
Epson Scan Help.
Setting Description
Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. This
setting is available only when the Image Type is set to
Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas
of the overall image. This setting is available only when
the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Unsharp Mask Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for
an overall sharper image. Turn off to leave softer
edges. This setting is available only when the Image
Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Descreening Improves results when scanning magazine or
newspaper images which include screening in their
original print processes. This setting is available only
when the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text
documents.
Threshold Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and
line art are delineated, improving text recognition in
OCR programs. This setting is available only when the
Image Type is set to Black & White.
Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition
more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
This setting is available only when the Image Type is
set to Black & White.
Remove Punch Holes Removes punch holes in the output image.
Correct Document Skew Detects the skew of the original images and corrects
Note:
them.
Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected,
depending on the type of image you are scanning and other settings you
have selected.
You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking
Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See
Epson Scan Help for details.
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Finishing the Scan
What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan.
If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon, you see
the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your
saved scan files. See Selecting File Save Settings for details. After you select these
settings, Epson Scan starts scanning. Your scanned image is saved in the file format
and location you selected. If you did not select any settings in the File Save Settings
window, the file is saved as a PDF file in Documents or My Documents.
If you started your scan by selecting a scan job on the LCD screen and pressing the
Start button, Epson Scan starts scanning. You see a Progress screen and then the
destination folder opens. Your scanned image is saved in the file format and location
selected in the job settings. For detailed information, see Setting Up the LCD Screen
Menu List.
If you started your scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, your scanned image(s)
opens in the program window. If Epson Scan does not automatically close after
scanning, click Close to exit the Epson Scan window and view your image(s) in the
program.
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Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet
If your document is larger than letter- or A4-size, has an irregular shape, has folds or wrinkles,
or is a photo or valuable original you can scan it using the carrier sheet.
You can purchase additional carrier sheets from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest
reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.
epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Carrier Sheet (5 sheets) B12B813431
Follow the steps below for instructions on scanning with the carrier sheet.
Note:
Remove the protective film on both sides of the carrier sheet. These may damage
the feeder mechanism or cause the feeder to jam.
Part number
Place the carrier sheet into the input tray. See Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet
for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Select Carrier Sheet (Single-Sided) or Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images) as the
Document Source setting.
Carrier Sheet (Single-Sided): Select this setting when you scan irregularly
shaped documents or documents with folds or wrinkles using the carrier sheet.
Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images): Select this setting when you scan documents
larger than letter- or A4-size using the carrier sheet. Epson Scan scans images with
the double-sided setting, then outputs a stitched image.
Select Size, Orientation, Image Type, and Resolution settings. See Scanning
Documents for details.
Make any other necessary Image Adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and Other
Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. The File Save Settings window appears.
Make File Save and PDF settings as necessary. See Scanning Using Epson Scan for details.
Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document.
Note:
The carrier sheet should be replaced after every 500 scans* or if scratched or
stained. (*Replacement timeline may vary depending on usage.)
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Text Enhancement
When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text
Enhancement feature in Epson Scan.
Follow the steps below for instructions on text enhancement.
Note:
The instructions in this section are for scanning to a PDF file, but the text
enhancement feature is available in all file formats. Text enhancement is also
useful when you convert scanned documents into editable text. See Converting
Scanned Documents into Editable Text for details.
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing
down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Make necessary Source Settings. See Scanning Documents for details.
Click the Text Enhancement check box.
Make any other necessary image adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and Other
Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. The File Save Settings window appears.
Make File Save Settings as necessary. See Scanning Using Epson Scan for details.
Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document.
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Scanning to a PDF File
Scanning Using Epson Scan
The easiest way to scan multiple document pages to a PDF file is to select the B&W PDF-Simplex, Color PDF-Simplex, or B&W PDF-Duplex function
on the LCD screen, then press the
Using Epson Scan, you can create a PDF file with the following features:
Scanning multiple document pages into a single PDF file: You can scan multiple document pages and save them in a single PDF file.
Assigning document security settings: You can assign password settings to the PDF file.
Creating a searchable PDF file: You can create a PDF file with search functionality, so that you can look for words in the file. (This feature is
available in Windows only.)
Specifying the number of pages in a single PDF file: You can specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file. For
example, if you are scanning a 20-page document, and specify the page number to be included in one PDF as 4, 5 PDF files are automatically
created.
Note:
You need ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus that came with your scanner to use some of these features. If you have installed your
scanning software as described on the Start Here sheet, it has already been installed.
Start button on the scanner.
See Scanning Using Epson Scan to start scanning to a PDF file.
Scanning Using Epson Scan
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See
Loading Documents for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.
Make necessary Source Settings. See Scanning Documents for details.
Make any other necessary Image Adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. The File Save Settings window appears.
Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it.
Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window.
To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text
Language list.
Note:
The searchable PDF function is available for Windows only.
The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus is installed.
To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make
file setting.
For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details.
Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window.
Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below.
Note:
If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not
appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document.
Select one of the following options:
Add page: Click this button to continue scanning and add more pages to your document. Load additional pages into the input tray, and
click Scan. When you are finished adding pages, click Edit page and go to step 11.
Edit page: Click this button if you have scanned all the necessary pages so you can edit the scanned pages before saving them in one
PDF file. Then go to step 11.
Save File: Click this button when you are ready to finish scanning and save the scanned pages into one PDF without editing them.
Then go to step 13.
You see the Editing Page window displaying thumbnail images of each scanned page.
Use the tools at the bottom of the Editing Page window to select, rotate, reorder, and delete pages.
If you want to include all the document pages in your PDF files as they currently look, click OK.
If you want to rotate pages, click the pages, or use the
click the
If you want to delete pages, click the pages, or use the
delete icon to delete them.
Note:
The
For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help.
When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected
in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Epson Scan window.
left or right rotate icon to rotate them.
delete icon is not available when all pages are selected.
odd pages, even pages, or all pages icon to select the pages, then
odd pages, or even pages icon to select the pages, then click the
Click Close to exit Epson Scan.
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Using the Scanner as a Copier
You can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use a copy
machine. You can even enlarge and reduce, enhance text, and adjust image brightness as you copy.
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top
edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents for instructions.
Do one of the following to start the Copy Utility:
Windows: Select the
Copy Utility.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy Utility icon.
You see the Copy Utility window.
start button icon or Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Software >
Select your scanner from the Scanner list at the top of the window.
Select your printer from the Printer list.
Click the Source Type box, select the type of original(s) you are copying, and click OK. See the table below
for guidance.
Source Type setting Type of document
Color Document (Single
Page)
Black & White Document
(Single Page)
Color Document (Multiple
Pages)
Black & White Document
(Multiple Pages)
One-page color documents containing text or text and graphics,
such as a flyer.
One-page black and white documents containing text or text and
graphics, such as a letter.
Multiple page color documents containing text or text and
graphics, such as a brochure.
Multiple page black and white documents containing text or text
and graphics, such as a manual.
Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click
OK.
Note:
If you deselect the Easy Print Setting check box in the Copy Utility window, you see the printer
settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings.
If you want to enlarge or reduce your image(s) as you copy it, click the Copy Size box, select the
enlargement/reduction, and click OK.
If you are copying a color or black-and-white document, you can improve the definition of text and line art
by leaving the Text Enhancement check box checked. Text Enhancement is available only when the
Source Type is Color Document (Single Page), Black & White Document (Single Page), Color
Document (Multiple Pages), or Black & White Document (Multiple Pages).
If you need to adjust the lightness or darkness of your original(s) as you copy, click the slider beneath the
Brightness setting.
Click the arrow in the Number of Copies box to select the number of copies you want, if necessary.
When you are ready to scan and print, click the Copy button.
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Scanning Directly to an E-mail
You can scan and automatically attach scanned image file(s) to an e-mail message by selecting
the Color Jpeg to E-mail function on the LCD screen.
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing
down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents for instructions.
Select the Color Jpeg to E-mail function on the LCD screen.
Press the Start button.
Epson Scan scans your document and displays the Send File Via E-mail window.
Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list.
If you scanned photos and want to resize them, choose an option under Select Photo Size.
Note:
The box at the bottom of the window displays information about the image file(s)
you are attaching to the e-mail message.
Click OK. Your e-mail program is opened and any scanned images you selected are
attached to a new e-mail message. See your e-mail program Help if you need instructions
on sending your e-mail message.
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Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text
You can scan a document and convert it into editable text using an Optical Character
Recognition (OCR) program, such as ABBYY FineReader.
OCR software cannot recognize or has difficulty recognizing the following types of documents
or text:
Handwritten characters
Pages that have been copied from other copies
Faxes
Text with tightly spaced characters or line pitch
Text that is in tables or underlined
Cursive or italic fonts, and font sizes smaller than 8 points
Follow the steps below to scan and convert text using ABBYY FineReader.
Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing
down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents for instructions.
Do one of the following to start ABBYY FineReader:
Windows: Click the
ABBYY FineReader 6.0 Sprint > ABBYY FineReader 6.0 Sprint.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint Plus, and double-click
the Launch FineReader 5 Sprint icon.
ABBYY FineReader window appears.
Click the Scan&Read icon at the top of the window. Epson Scan starts.
Note for Mac OS X users:
start button icon or Start > Programs or All Programs >
If you do not see a Scan&Read icon, choose Select Scanner from the
Scan&Read dropdown menu, select your scanner, and click OK. Then select
Scan&Read from the Scan&Read menu to start Epson Scan.
Select one of the following settings as the Document Source setting:
Single-Sided: Select this setting when you scan only one side of your document
page.
Double-Sided: Select this setting when you scan both sides of your document
page.
Carrier Sheet (Single-Sided): Select this setting when you scan irregularly
shaped documents or documents with folds or wrinkles using the carrier sheet.
Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images): Select this setting when you scan documents
larger than letter- or A4-size using the carrier sheet. Epson Scan scans images
with double-sided setting, then outputs a stitched image.
Select the size of your original document as the Size setting.
Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your document.
Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Select a Resolution setting between 200 and 400.
Make any other necessary Image Adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and
Other Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. Your document is scanned, processed into editable text, and opened in the
ABBYY FineReader window.
Note:
If the characters in your text are not recognized very well, you can improve
recognition by selecting the Text Enhancement check box or adjusting the
Threshold setting. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for
instructions.
Follow the instructions in ABBYY FineReader Help to edit and save your document.
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Scanning Business Cards
You can scan business cards and convert them to editable text using the Presto! BizCard
software that came with your scanner.
Load the business cards (up to 10 cards) into the input tray. See Loading Cards for
instructions.
Do one of the following to start Presto! BizCard:
Windows: Select the
NewSoft > Presto! BizCard 5 SE > Presto! BizCard 5 SE.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Presto! BizCard 5 SE, and double-click the Presto!
BizCard 5 Us icon.
The Presto! BizCard window appears.
Click the Scan icon at the top-left of the window. Epson Scan starts.
Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting:
Single-Sided: Select this setting when you scan only one side of your document
page.
Double-Sided: Select this setting when you scan both sides of your document
page.
Carrier Sheet (Single-Sided): Select this setting when you scan irregularly
shaped documents or documents with folds or wrinkles using the carrier sheet.
Carrier Sheet (Stitch Images): Select this setting when you scan documents
larger than letter- or A4-size using the carrier sheet. Epson Scan scans images
with the double-sided setting, then outputs a stitched image.
start button icon or Start > Programs or All Programs >
Select Card/Business Card as the Size setting.
Select Portrait (tall) as the Orientation setting.
Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Select a Resolution setting between 200 and 400.
Make any other necessary Image Adjustment settings. See Adjusting the Color and
Other Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. Your document is scanned, processed into editable text, and opened in the
Presto! BizCard window.
Note:
If the characters in your text are not recognized very well, you can improve
recognition by selecting the Text Enhancement check box or adjusting the
Threshold setting. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for
instructions.
Follow the instructions in Presto! BizCard Help to edit and save your document.
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Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List
Assigning a Job in Epson Event Manager to the LCD Menu
Assigning a Program With Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Assigning a Program With Windows XP
Assigning a Program With Windows 2000
Each item on the LCD screen opens a pre-selected job when you select and press the
default jobs and the actions they perform are described in the table below.
Note for Mac OS X users:
Only the job number is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the job settings, check the
Button Settings tab in the Epson Event Manager main window. See Assigning a Job in Epson
Event Manager to the LCD Menu for instructions.
Job name Default action
B&W PDF-Simplex Scans into Black and White images. The scanner scans only one
side of the documents and saves into PDF format.
Color PDF-Simplex Scans into Color images. The scanner scans only one side of the
documents and saves into PDF format.
B&W PDF-Duplex Scans into Black and White images. The scanner scans both sides
of the documents and saves into PDF format.
Color Jpeg to E-mail Scans into Color images. After you scan, the Send File Via E-mail
window appears.
Start button. The
Assigning a Job in Epson Event Manager to the LCD Menu
You can configure any of the LCD screen menu items to open a job in the Epson Event Manager to make
scanning your projects even quicker.
Do one of the following to start Epson Event Manager:
Windows: Click the
Software > Event Manager.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software, and double-click the Launch Event Manager
icon.
start button icon or Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson
You see the Button Settings tab in Epson Event Manager.
Select your scanner from Scanner.
Click the arrow next to a job description, then select a preset job or go to step 4 to create a new job.
The preset jobs are listed below.
Scan and Save: Epson Scan starts. See Scanning Documents for instructions.
Scan and Copy: Copy Utility starts. See Using the Scanner as a Copier for instructions.
Copy to Fax: Copy Utility starts. See Using the Scanner as a Copier for instructions.
If you want to create a job, click Make Job Settings. Click New, enter the Job Description and make
the necessary Scan Settings, and then click OK.
Note:
After you finish the job settings, go back to step 3 and select the job you created.
Click Close to close the Epson Event Manager window.
Now you can scroll through the LCD screen menu list, select the job you assigned, and press the Start
button to start the scan.
Note:
If you need help using Epson Event Manager, do one of the following:
For Windows: Click the
For Mac OS X: Click Help, then Epson Event Manager Help.
icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Assigning a Program With Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Click the start button icon and select Control Panel.
Click Hardware and Sound, then Devices and Printers (Windows 7) or Scanners and Cameras
(Windows Vista).
Right-click your scanner’s icon and select Scan Properties (Windows 7) or Properties (Windows
Vista).
Click Yes or Continue in the User Account Control window.
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Click the Events tab.
In the Select an event list, make sure Start Button is selected.
In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs
appear in the list.
Note:
If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the
the Prompt for which program to run radio button instead. If you want to disable the
button from opening a program, click the Take no action radio button instead.
Click OK.
Now whenever you press the
Note:
Start button, click
Start button, the program you assigned opens.
To run a job from the LCD screen menu when the Start button is pressed, Epson Event
Manager must be assigned in the Start this program list.
Assigning a Program With Windows XP
Click Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras.
Right-click your scanner’s icon and select Properties.
Click the Events tab.
In the Select an event list, make sure Start Button is selected.
In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs
appear in the list.
Note:
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If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the
the Prompt for which program to run radio button instead. If you want to disable the
button from opening a program, click the Take no action radio button instead.
Click Apply, then click OK.
Now whenever you press the
Note:
To run a job from the LCD screen menu when the
Manager must be assigned in the Start this program list.
Start button, the program you assigned opens.
Assigning a Program With Windows 2000
Start button, click
Start button is pressed, Epson Event
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Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon.
Select your scanner icon and click Properties.
Click the Events tab.
In the Scanner events list, make sure Start Button is selected.
In the Send to this application list, click the check box for the program you want to assign. Only
compatible programs appear in the list.
Note:
If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the
Start button, select
more than one program in the list. If you want to disable the button from opening a
program, click the Disable device events check box instead.
Click Apply, then click OK.
Now whenever you press the
Start button, the program you assigned opens.
Note:
To run a job from the LCD screen menu when the
Start button is pressed, Epson
Event Manager must be assigned in the Send to this application list.
You must restart your computer before using the newly assigned
Start button.
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Cleaning the Scanner
To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure.
Caution:
Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface inside the scanner,
and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass
surface can decrease the scan quality.
Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner.
These chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case.
Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic
components. This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry.
Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner.
Turn off the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Unplug the AC adapter from the scanner.
Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water.
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Cleaning Inside the Scanner
Opening the Scanner Cover
Cleaning the Glass Surface
Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers
Cleaning the Separation Pad
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
If scanned images have streaks or if scanned documents become dirty, clean inside the scanner.
Caution:
Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface inside the scanner,
and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass
surface can decrease the scan quality.
Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These
chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case.
Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic
components. This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry.
Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner.
Opening the Scanner Cover
Turn off the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Unplug the AC adapter from the scanner.
Pull the lever and open the scanner cover.
After opening the scanner cover, see the following sections:
Cleaning the Glass Surface
Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers
Cleaning the Separation Pad
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
When finished cleaning, close the input tray and output tray.
Cleaning the Glass Surface
Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
If the glass surface inside the scanner gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If
the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a
small amount of glass cleaner with a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid.
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Caution:
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass.
Make sure that no dust builds up on the glass surface inside the scanner. Dust can cause
abnormalities or lines in your scanned images.
Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers
Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
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Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Make sure that the rollers are completely dry before using the scanner.
Cleaning the Separation Pad
Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the separation pad downward with a lint-free cloth dampened with water and
thoroughly wrung out.
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Caution:
Be careful not to get the cloth caught on the pick spring.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Make sure that the separation pad is completely dry before using the scanner.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the roller lightly with a lint-free cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
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Caution:
Be careful not to scratch or damage the roller.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Make sure that the roller is completely dry before using the scanner.
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Transporting the Scanner
If you need to transport your scanner some distance, carefully prepare and repack it as
described below.
Turn off the scanner, then unplug the AC adapter cord.
Disconnect all the cables from the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Close the input tray and output tray.
Attach the packing materials that came with the scanner, then repack the scanner in its
original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly.
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Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit
It is recommended that you replace the parts on the roller assembly kit after every 100,000
scans.
Note:
You can check the number of scans by starting EPSON Scan Settings and clicking
Maintenance.
Removal part Part number
Roller Assembly Kit B12B813421
To replace the roller assembly kit, follow the steps below:
Turn off the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Unplug the AC adapter from the scanner.
Pull the lever and open the scanner cover.
Press the hook on the separation pad, then remove the installed separation pad.
Caution:
Do not touch the pick spring. Hold the new separation pad holder as shown below.
Insert the bottom side of the new separation pad first, then press the hook on the
separation pad to attach to the correct position.
Press the hook on both sides of the paper feed roller cover, then open the cover.
Slide and remove the installed paper feed roller.
Caution:
Do not touch the surface of the paper feed roller. Hold the new paper feed roller as
shown below.
Slide the new paper feed roller onto the spool.
Caution:
Do not install the paper feed roller in reverse direction.
Close the paper feed roller cover, then close the scanner cover.
Turn on the scanner.
Start EPSON Scan Settings. Then, click Maintenance.
Click Reset on the right of the Number of Scans.
Click OK.
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Using the Security Slot
You can use an optional standard security lock with the security slot. To lock the scanner,
insert the lock into the back of the scanner and turn the key to lock the scanner. Then,
secure the cable and the scanner to a stationary place.
See the User’s Guide that came with the security lock for detailed information.
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Scanner Problems
The Lights Are Flashing
The Scanner Does Not Turn On
You Cannot Start Epson Scan
Pressing the Start Button Does Not Start the Correct Program
The Lights Are Flashing
When an error occurs, the scanner stops scanning and the Error and Power lights indicate the error type.
Power light
(Green)
Flashing Flashing
Off On
Error light
(Orange)
Meaning
An error has occurred.
Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly.
Make sure the scanner software is fully installed. See the Start Here sheet
for instructions on installing the scanner software.
Paper is jammed in the scanner. Remove the jammed paper from the
scanner. See Paper Jams in the Scanner.
The scanner feeds more than one sheet of paper at a time.
Turn off the scanner and turn it on again. If the Error and Power lights are
still flashing, the scanner may be malfunctioning, or the scanner light
source may need to be replaced. See Epson Technical Support for details.
Scanner cover is open.
The Scanner Does Not Turn On
Make sure your scanner’s AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and a working electrical outlet.
Make sure the electrical outlet works. If necessary, test it by plugging in another electrical device and turning it on.
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You Cannot Start Epson Scan
Make sure the scanner is turned on.
Turn off the scanner and computer, then check the interface cable connection between them to make sure it is secure.
Use the USB cable that came with your scanner or that is indicated in USB Interface.
Connect the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port or through one USB hub only. The scanner may not work properly when
connected to the computer through more than one USB hub.
Make sure your computer supports USB. See Checking For Windows USB Support for instructions.
If you are using any TWAIN-compliant program, make sure that the correct scanner is selected as the Scanner or Source setting.
If you upgraded your computer’s operating system, you need to reinstall Epson Scan. Uninstall Epson Scan as described in Uninstalling
Your Scanning Software, then reinstall it as described on the Start Here sheet.
For Windows only:
Make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging device without a (?) or an exclamation (!) mark in the Device Manager window. If the
scanner’s name appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device, uninstall Epson Scan as described in Uninstalling Your Scanning
Software, then reinstall it as described on the Start Here sheet.
Checking For Windows USB Support
Do one of the following:
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click the
Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel.
Windows 2000: Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel.
Do one of the following:
Windows 7: Click System and Security and then System.
Windows Vista: Click System and Maintenance and then System.
Windows XP and 2000: Click or double-click the System icon.
Do one of the following:
Windows 7: Click Device Manager.
Windows Vista: Click Device Manager, then click Continue in the User Account Control window.
Windows XP and 2000: Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager.
Scroll down and double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers.
start button icon and select Control Panel.
If a USB Universal Host Controllers and USB Root Hub are listed, Windows supports USB.
Try scanning again. If your scanner still is not recognized, contact Epson for assistance. See Epson Technical Support for details.
Pressing the Start Button Does Not Start the Correct Program
Make sure Epson Scan and Epson Event Manager are installed correctly.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: Click the Events tab in your scanner’s Properties window and make sure Take no
action is not selected. Also, make sure the Start Button is selected in the Select an event list box, and Start this program is
selected. For details, see Assigning a Program With Windows 7 and Windows Vista or Assigning a Program With Windows XP.
Windows 2000: Click the Events tab in your scanner’s Properties window and make sure the Disable device events check box is not
checked. Also, make sure the Start Button is selected in the Scanner events list box, and the desired application is selected in the Send
to this application list. For details, see Assigning a Program With Windows 2000.
Mac OS X: Make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanner software. Other users must first start Epson Scanner
Monitor in the Applications folder and then press the
Start button to scan.
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Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Jams in the Scanner
Double Feed Error (GT-S80 only)
Paper Jams in the Scanner
If paper jams inside the scanner, follow the steps below to remove jammed paper.
Turn off the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Pull the cover lever and open the scanner cover.
Remove the jammed paper.
Note:
Remove any pages remaining inside the scanner.
If paper is jammed in the output tray, gently pull the paper out in the direction shown.
Close the scanner cover.
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Double Feed Error (GT-S80 only)
When the double feed error is detected even when the error does not occur, try the following
solution:
Click Configuration in the Epson Scan window, select the Detect Double Feed check
box, then select Standard as the Paper Thickness.
If the error does not clear, deselect the Detect Double Feed check box.
See Epson Scan Help for details.
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Scanning Problems
Scanning Takes a Long Time
Only Part of the Document is Scanned
ISIS Driver Is Not Installed
Event Manager Does Not Open
The LCD Screen Is Not Displaying Your Language
Scanning Takes a Long Time
Try scanning your original at a lower resolution setting to speed up scanning. See
Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions.
Computers with USB 2.0 (high speed) ports can scan faster than those with USB 1.1
ports. If you are using a USB 2.0 port with your scanner, make sure it meets the
system requirements. See System Requirements for details.
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Only Part of the Document is Scanned
If your scanned image is not the correct size or only part of your document scanned, open
Epson Scan and make sure the Size setting is correct.
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ISIS Driver Is Not Installed
Insert the Epson scanner software CD-ROM into your computer.
Select English, then select your product.
Note for Mac OS X:
Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the Epson folder.
At the CD Installer screen, select Custom.
Select EMC ISIS Driver, then click Install.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ISIS driver.
For detailed instructions, refer to the User's Guide that came with your software.
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Event Manager Does Not Open
If you have clicked the Keep Blocking button in the Windows Security Alert window during
or after installation of the Epson Software, follow the steps below to unblock Event Manager.
Click the start button icon or Start > Control Panel > Security or Security
Center > Windows Firewall.
Click the Exceptions tab, and then click the Add Program button.
Note for Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
Click Change settings if you cannot find the Exception tab.
Select Event Manager from the Programs list, and then click OK.
Confirm that the check box for Event Manager is selected in the Programs and
Services list, and then click OK.
The LCD Screen Is Not Displaying Your Language
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