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Epson Perfection

®

 4180 Photo

Unpack Your Scanner

1

Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson

®

 scanner:

2

Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are 
instructed to remove it. 

Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to 
your computer. 

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

Note: The software works with Windows

®

 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and 

Macintosh

®

 OS 9.1 to 9.2 and OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x. Follow the steps below (for 

Windows), or the steps in the next column (for Macintosh). The installation 
process may take several minutes. Be sure to close all open programs and turn 
off any virus protection programs.

Windows

1

Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The 
installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:

Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, double-click Epson, then 
double-click Epson again.

Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, double-click 
Epson, then double-click Epson again.

2

When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click 
Continue.

3

Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

4

At the Software Installation screen, click Install

5

Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY

®

 

FineReader

®

 

and Presto! BizCard. Note that EPSON Smart Panel

 installs in 

several steps. 

6

At the end of the installation, click Exit

7

When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as 
instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

8

Remove the CD-ROM, then go to section 3 to connect the scanner to your 
computer.

Macintosh

1

Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The 
Epson folder opens. If it doesn’t open, double-click the 

Epson CD-ROM 

icon.

2

Double-click the Epson icon. 

3

When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click 
Continue.

4

Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

5

At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Administrator 
name and password if necessary.

Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 9, you may see a prompt to 
update your Carbon Library. After the CarbonLib installation is complete and 
you’ve restarted your system, double-click the

 

 Epson icon, then click 

Install to continue the installation. 

6

Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY 
FineReader and Presto! BizCard. Click Quit to continue, as needed. Note 
that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps. 

Do not restart your Macintosh until you have installed all the software.

7

At the end of the installation, click Exit

8

When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as 
instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.

9

Remove the CD-ROM, then follow the instructions below to connect the 
scanner. 

Connect the Scanner

1

Remove the sticker from the back of the scanner.

2

Locate the transportation lock on the back of the scanner and slide the lock 
to the left, as shown below.

3

Connect the cable for the built-in film adapter.

4

Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as shown.

5

Connect the AC adapter to the scanner. Then plug the power cord into an 
electrical outlet. 

6

Use the USB cable that came with your scanner. Plug the square end of the 
USB cable into the scanner’s USB port. Then plug the flat end into any 
available USB port on your computer or hub.

Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than 
the one supplied by Epson or if you connect it through more than one hub.

7

Turn on the power switch on the side of the scanner. 

The scanner turns on and the 

]

 Start button flashes green. It stops flashing 

and stays green when the scanner is ready.

8

For Macintosh, restart your system to fully activate the scanner and 
software.

Scanner Basics

Your First Scan

The 

]

 Start button on your scanner automatically opens EPSON Smart Panel, 

making it easy for you to scan your images for many different uses. Here’s how to 
use the 

]

 Start button to scan photos and save them on your computer.

1

Raise the scanner cover and place your 
photo face down on the glass. Make 
sure the top right corner of the photo 
is aligned with the top right corner 
of the scanner.

2

Carefully close the 
cover.

3

Press the 

]

 Start button on your scanner.

Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press the 

]

 Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use this 

program for this action, then click OK.

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

4

Click the 

Scan and Save icon. You see the following screen:

You can change the file name and other settings, or use the default settings 
as shown above. 

5

Click the Scan and Save button.

Your photo is automatically scanned and saved to a folder on your computer. 
The folder opens so you can view your scanned image.

For more information about scanning or using the optional automatic 
document feeder, double-click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon 
on your desktop.

Perfection 4180 Photo scanner 
(cover includes film adapter)

CD-ROM with Epson 
Scan driver, software, 
and electronic 
manuals

USB cable

35 mm slide holder

Power cord and AC adapter

Adobe

®

 Photoshop

®

 

Elements CD-ROM

Medium-format (120/220) 
transparency holder

35 mm film and 
negative holder

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker in place until 
you are instructed to remove it

Click Install

Remove sticker

AC adapter

Power cord

Click Scan 
and Save

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Summary of Contents for 4180 - Perfection Photo

Page 1: ...in several steps Do not restart your Macintosh until you have installed all the software 7 At the end of the installation click Exit 8 When you see the Product Registration screen register your scanner as instructed At the last screen click Done or close your browser 9 Remove the CD ROM then follow the instructions below to connect the scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Remove the sticker from the back...

Page 2: ...in several steps Do not restart your Macintosh until you have installed all the software 7 At the end of the installation click Exit 8 When you see the Product Registration screen register your scanner as instructed At the last screen click Done or close your browser 9 Remove the CD ROM then follow the instructions below to connect the scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Remove the sticker from the back...

Page 3: ...in several steps Do not restart your Macintosh until you have installed all the software 7 At the end of the installation click Exit 8 When you see the Product Registration screen register your scanner as instructed At the last screen click Done or close your browser 9 Remove the CD ROM then follow the instructions below to connect the scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Remove the sticker from the back...

Page 4: ...veral steps Do not restart your Macintosh until you have installed all the software 7 At the end of the installation click Exit 8 When you see the Product Registration screen register your scanner as instructed At the last screen click Done or close your browser 9 Remove the CD ROM then follow the instructions below to connect the scanner Connect the Scanner 1 Remove the sticker from the back of t...

Page 5: ...Grain Reduction 8 Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your images Questions Here s where to look for answers On Screen Reference Guide Double click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon on your desktop If you didn t install the guide insert the scanner software CD ROM in your drive Click the Custom button select Scanner Reference Guide then click Install On Screen Help for EPSON Smart P...

Page 6: ...Grain Reduction 8 Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your images Questions Here s where to look for answers On Screen Reference Guide Double click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon on your desktop If you didn t install the guide insert the scanner software CD ROM in your drive Click the Custom button select Scanner Reference Guide then click Install On Screen Help for EPSON Smart P...

Page 7: ...Grain Reduction 8 Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your images Questions Here s where to look for answers On Screen Reference Guide Double click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon on your desktop If you didn t install the guide insert the scanner software CD ROM in your drive Click the Custom button select Scanner Reference Guide then click Install On Screen Help for EPSON Smart P...

Page 8: ...Grain Reduction 8 Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your images Questions Here s where to look for answers On Screen Reference Guide Double click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon on your desktop If you didn t install the guide insert the scanner software CD ROM in your drive Click the Custom button select Scanner Reference Guide then click Install On Screen Help for EPSON Smart P...

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