Page 1 Color Image Scanner Setup Guide 4013550-00...
Page 2 Start Button feature. Online Reference Guide Provides tips for optimizing scanning and detailed information on the settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Also explains how to modify the operation of the scanner’s Start button.
Page 3 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 purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ......1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes......3 ®...
Page 6 Installing Software for Scanning Over a Network ... 3-27 Installing EPSON Scan Server ......3-27 Setting the Scanner Server PC's IP Address .
Page 7 Placing a Document on the Scanner ......4-2 Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network ......... 4-8 Using a TWAIN-compliant application .
Page 9: Important Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all 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.
Page 10 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 case damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner. ® NERGY Compliance ® As an NERGY Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® The International NERGY...
Page 12: For United Kingdom Users
For United Kingdom Users Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow —...
Page 13 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner Features ..........1-2 Unpacking the Scanner.
Page 14: Features
Full color or grayscale scanning. Capture your images with up to 281,500 billion colors, or up to 65,536 shades of gray. EPSON TWAIN Pro lets you take full advantage of your scanner's advanced features. EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and EPSON Scan Server software work together to directly control all of the features of your EPSON scanner in a network environment.
Page 15 Text Enhancement Technology (TET) enhances text recognition accuracy for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning. The Expression 1680 Pro includes the Transparency Unit, which enables negative film and slide film to be scanned. The Transparency Unit is available as an option for the Expression 1680.
Page 16: Unpacking The Scanner
Unpacking the Scanner Your Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro comes shipped with CD-ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some additional items, depending on your scanner model. scanner power cord USB interface cable Getting to Know Your Scanner...
Page 17 Note: The Transparency Unit that comes standard with the Expression 1680 Pro is also available as an option for the Expression 1680. Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come attached to the scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical outlet in your country.
Page 18: Scanner Parts
Scanner Parts document cover carriage (in the home position) document table ERROR light start button READY light operate button option interface connector transportation lock lever SCSI ID rotary switch SCSI terminator switch USB interface connector SCSI interface connectors AC inlet optional interface slot Getting to Know Your Scanner...
Page 19: Lights And Buttons
In a network environment, this button starts the same operation as the Scan button in EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Getting to Know Your Scanner...
Page 20: Options
Options The following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on the use of these options, see “Options” in the online Reference Guide. Automatic Document Feeder (B81316 ) Designed primarily for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning, the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up to 30 pages automatically, then use them in word processing programs, as if you had typed the text yourself.
Page 21 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner ......2-2 Releasing the Transportation Lock ......2-4 Plugging in the Scanner .
Page 22: Choosing A Place For The Scanner
Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily.
Page 23 Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document cover. 550 mm 150 mm or more 133 mm* 562 mm 332 mm * When document cover is closed. Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity and excessive dirt or dust.
Page 24: Releasing The Transportation Lock
Releasing the Transportation Lock Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with the back facing you. 2. Slide the transportation lock lever on the back of the scanner to the UNLOCK position, as shown below.
Page 25: Plugging In The Scanner
Plugging in the Scanner 1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. The scanner is off when the P operate button is raised (not depressed). 2. If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Page 26: Checking Initialization
Checking Initialization Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to make sure that the scanner initializes, or starts up, properly. 1. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during initialization. 2.
Page 27: Connecting The Scanner Using The Scsi Interface
Connecting the Scanner Using the SCSI Interface For instructions on connecting the scanner to your computer using the SCSI interface, read this section. ® Note for Macintosh users: You need to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to your computer. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 to install your software, then connect your scanner as described in this chapter.
Page 28: Installing A Scsi Interface Board
Installing a SCSI interface board Follow the instructions in this section to install a SCSI board and SCSI software in your computer. You should do this before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC or Macintosh, go to the next section.
Page 29: Understanding Scsi Connections
Understanding SCSI connections Read this section to determine how to set up your SCSI devices and whether you need any optional SCSI cables. Daisy chain The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices (such as a scanner, hard disk, CD-ROM, and so on) to the computer, in what is called a “daisy chain”...
Page 30: Setting The Scsi Id Number
Setting the SCSI ID number The scanner's SCSI ID switch is set to number 2 at the factory. SCSI ID rotary switch If you add the scanner to a system in which one of your SCSI devices already has a SCSI ID of 2, change the ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch.
Page 31: Setting The Terminator Switch
Availability Description Not available for Macintosh Always used for the Macintosh itself May not be available for Usually used for the PC’s SCSI PCs. board Not available For transportation purposes.* See ”Transporting the Scanner and the Transparency Unit” in the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of the online Reference Guide.
Page 32 Only the scanner is connected terminator on The scanner is the last device in the daisy chain (other SCSI device) terminator on The scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain (other SCSI device) terminator off 2-12 Setting Up the Scanner...
Page 33: Connecting The Scanner
Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSI device as described below. Note: The types of connectors needed on the SCSI interface cable varies depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board. 1.
Page 34: Power-On Sequence
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of your computer or another SCSI device. Note: The SCSI port on the Macintosh is the larger port with the SCSI icon over it. 4. Plug in the power cords of your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI devices.
Page 35: Power-Off Sequence
Power-off sequence Keep the following in mind every time you turn off your computer, scanner, and other SCSI devices. When you are finished using your system, turn off your computer first, then the scanner and other SCSI devices in reverse order of the power-on sequence. While using your computer, do not turn off any SCSI device which has a terminator that is on.
Page 36 1. Connect the scanner to your computer. Note: If you have cameras or scanners other than the EPSON Expression 1680 listed in the Control Panel's Scanner and Cameras Properties dialog box, you must also connect them to your computer or USB hub.
Page 37 11. When the dialog box below appears, insert your scanner software CD into your CD-ROM drive, then click OK to reinstall EPSON TWAIN Pro. Note: If the following dialog box appears, browse the CD-ROM for EPSON\(your preferred language)\Win98, then click OK. 2-17 Setting Up the Scanner...
Page 38: Connecting The Scanner Using The Usb Interface
Connecting the Scanner Using the USB Interface To connect your scanner to your computer with the USB cable, your PC must be pre-installed with Windows Millennium Edition, 98, or 2000, and have a working USB port. Your Apple Macintosh must be equipped with a PowerPC processor running Mac OS 8.5 or later, and have a working USB port.
Page 39 In this case, try connecting the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port. Also, your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON. 2-19 Setting Up the Scanner...
Page 40: Connecting The Scanner
Connecting the scanner Follow these steps to connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub. Note for Windows 98 users: If you want to connect the scanner to a different USB port on your computer or hub after installing the scanner software, you must uninstall the scanner software before switching ports, then reinstall the software once the scanner is connected to the new port.
Page 41: When Changing The Usb Port In Windows 98
In this case, see the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation instructions in Chapter 3 to complete the setup procedure.
Page 42 1. Connect the scanner to your computer. Note: If you have cameras or scanners other than the EPSON Expression 1680 listed in the Control Panel's Scanner and Cameras Properties dialog box, you must also connect them to your computer or USB hub.
Page 43 5. Select EPSON Expression 1680 and click Remove. Note: If other devices listed in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box are not connected to the computer when you click Remove, those devices may also be removed. Be sure to connect and turn on all the devices listed in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box before turning on your computer and removing the scanner.
Page 44 2-24 Setting Up the Scanner...
Page 45 Installing Software for Scanning Over a Network ... . 3-27 Installing EPSON Scan Server ......3-27 Setting the Scanner Server PC's IP Address .
Page 46: System Requirements
For requirements when using your scanner over a network, see “When scanning over a network” on page 3-5. For Windows SCSI users Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro ® System: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0...
Page 47 USB users Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro System: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 pre-installed Interface: USB port (Type A receptacle) VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 × 480 screen Display: resolution (800 × 600 or higher recommended), and...
Page 48 For Macintosh SCSI users Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro ® System: Apple Macintosh with a PowerPC processor running system 8.0 or later Interface: SCSI adapter Note: You cannot use a serial interface. Color Monitor, 640 × 480 screen resolution (or higher...
Page 49: When Scanning Over A Network
When scanning over a network Computer: for EPSON Scan Server IBM PC/AT compatible computer (Intel Pentium or faster processor is recommended) for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network IBM PC/AT compatible computer (Intel Pentium or faster processor is recommended), or Apple Power Macintosh Operating system:...
Page 50: Installing Epson Twain Pro For Windows
Ethernet TCP/IP communication protocol: Installing EPSON TWAIN Pro for Windows After connecting the scanner to your computer, you need to install the scanner software from the CD-ROM. If the scanner is connected directly to your computer, follow the instructions for your version of Windows in this section.
Page 51: For Windows Millennium Edition Users
For Windows Millennium Edition users Follow the steps below to install EPSON TWAIN Pro using the Plug and Play feature. 1. Connect your scanner to your computer and turn on the scanner and then your computer. Note: It is important to follow this power on sequence if you are using a SCSI interface.
Page 52 4. Make sure the Search for the best driver for your device option and the Specify a location check box are selected, then browse the CD-ROM for EPSON\(your preferred language)\WINME, then click Next. 5. When a dialog box similar to the one shown below appears, click Next.
Page 53 6. When the dialog box shown below appears, click Finish. 7. This completes the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation. Restart your computer. Note: It is important to restart your computer before using the scanner. You are now ready to install the other software from your scanner software CD-ROM.
Page 54: For Windows 2000 Users
For Windows 2000 users Follow the steps below to install EPSON TWAIN using the Plug and Play feature. 1. Connect your scanner to your computer and turn on the scanner and then your computer. Note: It is important to follow this power on sequence if you are using a SCSI interface.
Page 55 3. Make sure that the Search for a suitable driver for my device option is selected, then click Next. 4. Make sure only Specify a location is selected, and click Next. 3-11 Installing the Software...
Page 56 If you click No and stop installation, your scanner will appear under Other Devices with a ? mark in the Device Manager menu. To reinstall EPSON TWAIN, you must first uninstall the software. Follow the instructions in “Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on Windows 98, 2000, and Millennium Edition”...
Page 57 7. When the dialog box shown below appears, click Finish. Note: If a message appears instructing you to restart your computer, click Yes to restart your computer. You are now ready to install the other software from your scanner software CD-ROM. See “Installing other scanner software for Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000”...
Page 58: For Windows 98 Users
For Windows 98 users Follow the instructions below to install the scanner software on your Windows 98 system. Note: If you plan to upgrade from Windows 98 to a newer Windows operating system, do not install the scanner software until you have finished upgrading your system.
Page 59 3. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option, then click Next. 4. Make sure the Specify a location check box is selected, then browse the CD-ROM for EPSON\(your preferred language)\WIN98, as shown below, and click Next. 3-15...
Page 60 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Depending on your system, you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Make sure that the correct CD-ROM drive letter and the Win98 folder are specified in the Copy files from box as shown below.
Page 61: Installing Other Scanner Software For Windows Millennium Edition, 98, And 2000
Note: If a message appears instructing you to restart your computer, click Yes to restart your computer. This completes the EPSON TWAIN Pro installation. See the next section to install additional software from the CD-ROM. Installing other scanner software for...
Page 62 5. A list of software appears. Click to select the names of the software you want to install in your PC. Make sure Presto! PageManager for EPSON Ver.4.2 is selected. 6. Click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software.
Page 63: For Windows 95 And Windows Nt 4.0 Users
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users Follow the steps below to install the scanner software in your Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 system. Note: If you plan to upgrade from Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 to a newer Windows operating system, do not install the scanner software until you have finished upgrading your system.
Page 64 If the dialog box below appears, insert the scanner software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click OK. Browse the CD-ROM for EPSON\(your preferred language)\WIN95, then click OK. Go to step 3. 3-20 Installing the Software...
Page 65 If the dialog box below appears, insert the scanner software CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click Next . When the following dialog box appears, click the Other Location button. 3-21 Installing the Software...
Page 66 The Select Other Location dialog box appears. Browse the CD-ROM for EPSON\(your preferred language)\WIN95, then click OK. When the following dialog box or similar appears, click Finish. 2. Double-click the My Computer icon. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. A dialog box asking your preferred language appears on your monitor.
Page 67 7. Click OK. Then follow the instructions on the screen. The setup program installs EPSON TWAIN Pro, EPSON Scanner Monitor and Presto! PageManager for EPSON. 8. After EPSON TWAIN Pro is installed, the following dialog box appears. 3-23 Installing the Software...
Page 68 9. Make sure that SCSI is selected and your EPSON scanner appears in the Scanner Selection list. If not, see “Software Setup Problems” in the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of the online Reference Guide. 10. Click Test to check the connection. If everything is properly installed and connected, Status: Device Ready appears under Scanner Information in the dialog box .
Page 69: Installing Epson Twain Pro For Macintosh
Note: If you are using an EPSON scanner or EPSON Stylus Scan series product that has a USB port and you have installed EPSON TWAIN or EPSON Stylus Scan FB/SF TWAIN on your Macintosh, do the following before you install the software: 1) Go to Control Panels in the Apple Menu.
Page 70 Note: To take advantage of all the functions of your scanner’s Start button, be sure to install Presto! PageManager for EPSON. 8. Double-click the installer icon to start the installation program. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 9. After installing the software, connect the scanner to your computer as described in Chapter 2.
Page 71: Installing Software For Scanning Over A Network
Installing Software for Scanning Over a Network To use your scanner over a network, you need to install EPSON Scan Server on the computer that will act as the scanner server, and you need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on each computer that will use the scanner on the network.
Page 72 5. Select the language that you want to use in the Select Language dialog box and click OK. The EPSON Software Setup dialog box appears. 6. Click Add Software in the EPSON Software Setup dialog box. 3-28 Installing the Software...
Page 73 PC. Note: You must also select EPSON TWAIN Pro Network if you want to scan using the scanner server PC. 8. Click OK to start installation. 9. Click Next to begin copying the program files.
Page 74 10. When all files are copied, the following message appears. Click Yes or No. 11. Find your version of Windows below and follow the instructions. For Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000 users: The information dialog box appears. Click OK, then go to step 12 to finish the setup procedure.
Page 75 For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users: The EPSON Scan Server dialog box appears. Click Next. The EPSON Scan Server setup dialog box appears. 3-31 Installing the Software...
Page 76 Select the scanner to be used from the Scanner Selection list. Note: If the EPSON TWAIN Pro software or device information file is not already installed on the scanner server PC using Windows 95, no available scanners will appear on the list at this point. In this case, skip selection of the scanner name and continue the installation.
Page 77 After installing EPSON Scan Server in Windows Millennium Edition, 98, or 2000, you need to specify the default scanner as described below. 1. Make sure you have completed installation of EPSON Scan Server as described in “Installing EPSON Scan Server” on page 3-27.
Page 78 3. Select EPSON Expression 1680 and click the Properties button. The EPSON Expression 1680 Properties dialog box appears. 3-34 Installing the Software...
Page 79 4. Click the Utility tab, make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked and then click OK. 5. Click OK. 3-35 Installing the Software...
Page 80: Setting The Scanner Server Pc's Ip Address
Scan Server icon in the Taskbar tray and click Taskbar Icon to remove the check mark. Your settings will take effect the next time you start EPSON Scan Server. Setting the Scanner Server PC's IP Address To use EPSON scanners in a network environment, you need to assign IP addresses to the scanner server PC and client PCs.
Page 81: Installing Epson Twain Pro Network
Make sure you know the IP address or host name of the host computer on which you installed EPSON Scan Server as you will need it while installing EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. For instructions on setting the host computer’s IP address, see “Setting the Scanner...
Page 82 2. Select the language that you want to use in the Select Language dialog box and click OK. The EPSON Software Setup dialog box appears. 3. Click Add Software in the EPSON Software Setup dialog box. 3-38 Installing the Software...
Page 83 4. Select EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and any other software you want to install. Be careful not to select EPSON TWAIN Pro if it appears in the list, and remove check marks from any software that is already installed on the scanner server PC.
Page 84 7. Click Next. The EPSON TWAIN Pro Network setup dialog box appears. 3-40 Installing the Software...
Page 85 Note: If you need to change any settings in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network setup dialog box after setup is complete, double-click the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network icon in the Control Panel. 8. Specify the IP address or Host name of the scanner server PC in the Network Scanner Address box.
Page 86 For Macintosh 1. Insert your scanner software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network folder, then double-click the folder of your preferred language. 3. Double-click the EPSON TWAIN Pro NET Installer icon. 4. In the Installer dialog box, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 87 A host name can be used on networks that use the DNS naming service. If you need to change any settings in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network setup dialog box after setup is complete, select EPSON TWAIN Pro NET in the Apple Menu Control Panels.
Page 88: Selecting Scanners
9. After setting this dialog box, click OK. Installation of EPSON TWAIN Pro Network is complete. Selecting Scanners If you connect several scanners that are supported by EPSON TWAIN Pro to your computer, follow the instructions below to select which scanner to use.
Page 89 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. 2. Select the scanner you want to use from the installed scanners and cameras list in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box. Click Properties, and then click the Utility tab. 3-45 Installing the Software...
Page 90 3. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON TWAIN Pro is selected and then click OK. Note: If you have installed EPSON Scan Server, you can setup your scanner to be used over the network by selecting the Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server check box.
Page 91: For Macintosh Users
For Macintosh users 1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu. Then click the EPSON ScannerSelector icon. 2. Select the scanner you want to use from the list in the EPSON ScannerSelector dialog box and click OK. 3-47 Installing the Software...
Page 92: When Updating Your Windows Operating System
When Updating Your Windows Operating System If you are using your EPSON scanner with a PC running Windows 98 or 95 and are planning to update your system to Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000, you need to uninstall EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network before updating your operating system, as described below.
Page 93: Uninstalling The Scanner Software For Windows
Follow the instructions for your Windows version below. For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 users 1. Click the EPSON Scanner Monitor icon in the task bar and select Close to close EPSON Scanner Monitor. 2. Click Start and select Programs, then EPSON Scanner or EPSON Network Scanner.
Page 94 1. Connect the scanner to your computer. Note: If you have cameras or scanners other than the EPSON Expression 1680 listed in the Control Panel's Scanner and Cameras Properties dialog box, you must also connect them to your computer or USB hub.
Page 95 11. To uninstall the EPSON TWAIN Pro software, double-click the Esuninst.exe icon, then follow the on-screen instructions. 12. After EPSON TWAIN Pro has been uninstalled, click OK, then restart your computer. Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network 1. Click Start and select Programs, then EPSON Scanner or EPSON Network Scanner.
Page 96 3-52 Installing the Software...
Page 97 Placing a Document on the Scanner ......4-2 Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network ......... 4-8 Using a TWAIN-compliant application .
Page 98: Scanning Procedure
Scanning Procedure The basic scanning process explained in this chapter involves the following procedures: 1. Placing the document on the scanner. 2. Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. 3. Making basic settings. 4. Scanning and saving the document.
Page 99 2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner’s READY light is on. 3. Open the document cover. Note: If you are scanning a very large or thick document, you may need to remove the document cover. See “Removing the cover for thick or large documents”...
Page 100 4. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned in the corner of the document table as shown below. corner of the document Note: An area approximately 1.6 mm from the horizontal and 1 mm from the vertical edges of the document table glass will not be scanned.
Page 101 5. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not move. Note: Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface, otherwise the image will appear fuzzy and out of focus. Also be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference from external light.
Page 102 Removing the cover for thick or large documents Carefully lift straight up on the back of the document cover. Hold the back of the document cover and lift straight up. Note: When scanning with the cover removed, do not leave any area of the document table exposed to prevent interference from external light.
Page 103 When you are finished scanning, reattach the document cover by pushing straight down on the back until it clicks into place. Caution: Make sure both of the notches in the cover's hinges are directly above the clips on the scanner before pushing the cover down into place.
Page 104: Starting Epson Twain Pro Or Epson Twain
Network To scan when the scanner is directly connected to your computer, you must start EPSON TWAIN Pro. When scanning over a network, you must first start up the scanner server PC containing EPSON Scan Server, then start TWAIN Pro Network on the computer from which you want to scan.
Page 105: Using A Twain-Compliant Application
EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network . Note for Windows Millennium Edition users: Do not select WIA - Expression 1680; doing so will cause software other than EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to appear in the next step.
Page 106 3. Choose Acquire from the File menu. EPSON TWAIN Pro’s main dialog box appears. You are now ready to make settings and scan. See “Scanning Your Document” on page 4-14. 4-10 Using Your Scanner...
Page 107: Using The Scanner's Start Button
If the scanner is connected directly to your computer, you can use Start button on the scanner to open Presto! PageManager for EPSON, then start EPSON TWAIN Pro. Make sure that Presto! PageManager for EPSON is installed in your computer, and follow the steps in the appropriate section below.
Page 108 Presto! PageManager for EPSON starts, then EPSON TWAIN Pro automatically opens and the main dialog box appears. You are now ready to make settings in EPSON TWAIN Pro and scan your document. Go to “Scanning Your Document” on page 4-14.
Page 109 2. Press the scanner’s Start button. Presto! PageManager for EPSON opens, then EPSON TWAIN Pro automatically starts and the main dialog box appears. You are now ready to make settings and scan your document. Go to the next section.
Page 110: Scanning Your Document
Scanning Your Document Once EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network is started, you are ready to make basic scanning settings and scan your document. Follow the instructions in this section. Making settings Follow the instructions in this section to make necessary settings in the main dialog box.
Page 111 Note for Macintosh users: Most illustrations shown in this chapter are for Windows, so they may vary from the actual dialog boxes that appear on your screen. You can use them for reference however, as almost all the settings and functions are the same.
Page 112 Making the Image Type setting Select the type of image to be scanned from the predefined setting in the Image Type list. Image Type list (predefined settings) Refer to the following chart to help choose a suitable predefined setting for your document. 48-bit Color (HiFi) 48-bit colors, high quality Note:...
Page 113 120 lines per inch LineWork scan Optimize for LineWork scanning EPSON Stylus Printer When using an EPSON Stylus printer and (Fine or Photo) printing scanned images with the Economy, Normal, or Fine Print Quality settings in your printer software, select EPSON Stylus Printer (Fine).
Page 114 Previewing images To preview an image, click the Preview button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro main dialog. The Preview window appears. Use the Preview tools to change the size of the previewed image. Use the Marquees tools to select one or a number of areas of the image.
Page 115: Scanning And Saving
You can cancel scanning by clicking the Cancel button. After the scanning finishes, you can save your scanned document as a file in your computer. First, you may need to close EPSON TWAIN Pro’s main dialog box. Then, choose Save or Save As from your application’s File menu.
Page 116 4-20 Using Your Scanner...
Page 117: Glossary
Glossary Short for binary digit. The smallest unit of data in computer processing. A bit can represent one of two values: on, represented by a 1, or off, represented by a 0. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte can represent a control code or character.
Page 118 monochrome Black and white images, or images represented only by the intensity of luminosity. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) The technology that allows computers to "read" text from physical objects. OCR requires a graphical representation of text to interpret, which usually comes from a scanned image.
Page 119 TWAIN Pro Network, 1-2 EPSON Scan Server dialog box, 3-32 icon, 3-32 Cables installing, 3-27 SCSI, 2-9, 2-13 EPSON TWAIN Pro Network USB, 1-4, 2-18 installing, 3-37 Carriage, 1-6, 2-6 ERROR light, 1-6, 1-7 Chain, daisy, 2-9, 2-12, 2-14 Ethernet, 3-6...
Page 120 Operate button, 1-6, 1-7, 2-5, 2-6, 4-2 Hub, USB, 2-19 Optical Character Recognition (OCR), 1-3, 1-8 IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card, 1-8 Image PageManager for EPSON, 3-18, 3-23 saving, 4-19 Plugging-in, 2-5 scanning, 4-14 Power cord, 1, 1-4, 2-2, 2-5, 2-8, 2-14 Type, 4-16...
Page 121 Selecting language, 3-28, 3-37 scanner to be used, 3-32 Scan Server startup mode, Windows 98/NT, 3-32 Scan Server startup mode, Windows Me/2000, 3-36 Select Source, 4-9 Start button, 1-2, 1-6, 1-7, 4-8 Switch, terminator, 2-9, 2-11, 2-15 System requirements, 3-5 Table, document, 4-4 Terminator, 2-9, 2-11, 2-15 TET, 1-3...
Page 122 IN-4...
Page 123 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (800) 922-8911 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (310) 782-5220 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A.
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