Epson Transparency Unit User Manual

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (B12B813362) lets you scan transparent materials—35 mm
slides, filmstrips, and negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, medium format (120/220) film, and
nonstandard film sizes up to 12.2 × 16.5 inches (309 × 420 mm). To switch
from scanning transparent materials to ordinary paper documents, see page 52.

Note: The transparency unit is optional for the GA version of the Expre ssion 10000XL. It
is included with the Photo version.

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If
any items are missing or damaged, contact your Epson dealer, or contact Epson at
[phone] (in the United States) or [phone] (in Canada). Keep all the
packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning
transparencies.

Transparency unit

(including reflective

document mat)

Transparency guide

Film holders

(two of each type)

Installing the Transparency Unit

1. Make sure the scanner is turned off, then
unplug the power cord from the scanner.

2. Fully open the scanner’s document cover,
then lift it straight up.

3. Lower the transparency unit onto the
scanner, so that the pins fit into the holes as
shown.

Document
cover

Transparency
unit

4. Use a coin to turn the transportation lock
to the Unlock position.

5. Close the transparency unit.

6. Connect the transparency unit cable
to the scanner’s OPTION port, then
tighten its screws.

Using the Transparency Unit

Before using the transparency unit (TPU), you need to remove the reflective
document mat and make sure the glass on both the document table and the TPU
is clean.

1. Open the transparency unit.

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2. Grasp the white reflective document mat by
its top edge and slide it upward to free the
bottom edge of the mat.

3. Lower the mat slightly to free the tabs at the

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top edge, then remove the mat.

4. Place the mat in the storage pocket located
on top of the TPU.

5. Make sure the glass on the scanner’s
document table and on the TPU is
completely clean and free of dust. If
necessary, use a soft cloth to wipe it clean.

Caution: Never spray glass cleaner directly on the document table. Always spray
it on a cloth first and then wipe the glass.