Epson Perfection 1200U Series User Manual Download

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Scanner Basics

EPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO

Summary of Contents for Perfection 1200U Series

Page 1: ...Scanner Basics EPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO ...

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Page 3: ...ing the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for 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 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registere...

Page 4: ... Macintosh 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance 6 Important Safety Instructions 6 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 9 Unpack Your Scanner 9 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 10 Unlock the Scanner 11 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 12 Power On Your System 13 Install the Scanner Software 13 If You re Running Windows 98 13 If You re Using a Macintosh 16 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 19 ...

Page 5: ...TWAIN 37 Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning 39 Assigning a Destination to the Start Button 40 Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette 41 Selecting Scan Button Settings 43 Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons 43 Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings 44 Tips for Getting the Best Scan 47 Selecting Resolution 47 Scaling Resizing Images 48 One Touch Scanning 48 Batch Scanning 49...

Page 6: ...0 Using the Transparency Unit 61 Selecting Settings 64 Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs 65 Removing the Transparency Unit 65 Auto Document Feeder 65 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 66 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 66 Using the Auto Document Feeder 67 Selecting Settings 69 Loading Documents Manually 69 USING THE PERFECTION 1200U PHOTO 71 Installing EPSON Instant Photo Print 72 ...

Page 7: ...Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help 91 EPSON Technical Support 91 Software Technical Support 92 SPECIFICATIONS 93 Scanner Specifications 93 Transparency Unit Specifications 95 Auto Document Feeder Specifications 96 INDEX 99 ...

Page 8: ...hics scanner and faster than any other scanner in its class The EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO adds to this a transparency unit and special software to make scanning and printing slides negatives and photographs simple About Your Scanner Your EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner includes the following features Superior image quality True optical resolution of 1200 dots per inch dpi Hardware resolution of ...

Page 9: ...iter Use the built in templates to easily and quickly create professional newsletters brochures resumes and flyers NewSoft Presto PageManager for EPSON Use with the scanner s Start button feature to quickly scan single or multi page documents with the optional auto document feeder and save time Then drag and drop your scanned images into almost any application Or convert scanned text into editable...

Page 10: ...he scanner software TWAIN see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Cautions Notes and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information about your scanner Tips contain hints for great scanning Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready However be sure the other parts of y...

Page 11: ...ucts for details Windows 98 An IBM compatible PC with a 486 66 MHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 98 preinstalled 16MB RAM 32MB recommended 50MB available hard disk space Available built in USB port or hub connection Shielded USB AB interface cable from Series A computer to Series B scanner up to 6 5 feet 2 m long one is included with your scanner Using an improperly shielded USB cable espe...

Page 12: ...ort for the EPSON USB software Shielded USB AB interface cable from Series A computer to Series B scanner up to 6 5 feet 2 m long one is included with your scanner Using an improperly shielded USB cable especially a cable more than 6 5 feet 2 m long may cause the scanner to malfunction Available USB port or hub connection 32MB RAM 64MB recommended At least 50MB available hard disk space CD ROM dri...

Page 13: ...oth only Do not spill liquid on the scanner Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner s cabinet Do not insert objects through the slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photoco...

Page 14: ...onditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the scanner if the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet damaged if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions ...

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Page 16: ...ls If you purchased the optional transparency unit or auto document feeder see Using the Optional Equipment on page 59 for installation instructions Unpack Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box then remove the packing material from your scanner Save the packaging in case you need it later Your EPSON Perfection 1200U comes with the items shown here scanner CD ROM with driver electronic manua...

Page 17: ...ch your computer Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity Be sure there s enough room behind the scanner for the cables and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover 18 9 inches 48 0 cm when document cover is open 16 7 inches 42 7 cm 3 5 inches 9 0 cm whe...

Page 18: ...you can t turn the transportation lock easily turn the scanner on see page 12 for instructions then after the operate light starts flashing red turn the scanner off and try again Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it otherwise the scanner may be damaged Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position toward the back of the scanner To ensure this always turn off the scanner befor...

Page 19: ... the surface of the front panel 2 Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner 3 Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB connector on the back of the scanner Then plug the flat connector into the USB port on your computer or USB hub Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than one...

Page 20: ...er Software The scanner software comes on two CD ROMs one for Windows 98 and one for the Macintosh Check the CD ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD ROM for your operating system If You re Running Windows 98 You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD ROM during the scanner installation Please have your Windows CD ROM handy in case it is needed 1 Turn on your scanner f...

Page 21: ...utton to locate your CD ROM drive and the Win98 folder on the CD ROM the example uses D as the CD ROM drive letter Then click Next 5 Click Next to continue with the driver installation 6 Depending on your system you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD ROM After inserting the CD ROM click OK If necessary use the Browse button to locate your the Win98 folder on the CD ROM then click OK ...

Page 22: ...r time click Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel click Start Settings Control Panel Scanners and Cameras from the Windows Desktop to access it On the Devices tab select Scanner Click Properties then click the Calibration button In the following window move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar View the screen from a short distance The ...

Page 23: ...ing Mac OS 8 1 you need to install the Macintosh Update before installing the scanner software This is available online from the Apple web site If you are using Mac OS 8 5 or later check the Apple web site for any updates 1 Turn on your scanner first Then turn on your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs If you see the following message click OK and continue with step 2 2 Insert th...

Page 24: ...t click AGREE to continue with the installation 5 When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears click Install Mac USB Drivers 6 Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the installation is finished 7 When the EPSON TWAIN 4U Installer screen appears click Install for the default installation click here ...

Page 25: ...ear similar View the screen from a short distance The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together however try to make the two tones match as closely as possible 10 Click OK to register the calibration setting Then your Macintosh automatically restarts You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor If you need to recalibrate your screen a...

Page 26: ...in your CD ROM drive 2 Windows Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop then double click your CD ROM drive icon When the EPSON window appears double click the EPSON icon Macintosh Double click the EPSON CD ROM icon to open it if necessary then double click the EPSON icon The Main Menu appears on your screen 3 Click Creative Software The Creative Software screen appears 4 Click the applica...

Page 27: ...return to the Main Menu 8 After you install your applications you can view and install your electronic manuals At the Main Menu click Electronic Documentation 9 On the Electronic Documentation screen click the name or button of the manual you want to view If you don t have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 installed you have the option to install it from the CD ROM For more information see Viewing Your Ele...

Page 28: ... Start button lets you perform one touch scanning with Presto PageManager and a scanner monitoring utility included with EPSON TWAIN With one touch scanning you can load a document in the scanner press the Start button and watch while PageManager starts and then opens EPSON TWAIN automatically You can then scan the item send it to the PageManager desktop and then direct the scan to other applicati...

Page 29: ...Windows a scanned and retouched image into your document from Adobe PhotoDeluxe To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe see page 19 for instructions Scanning and Converting a Text Document The project begins by scanning a printed page of text into Presto PageManager The Start button makes this process simple Follow these steps 1 Place the document face down and align its horizontal and vertical edges with th...

Page 30: ...ON and click OK If the dialog box disappears before you select an application press the scanner s Start button again If PageManager wasn t running when you pressed the Start button it starts now For instructions on changing the applications available for use with the Start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Start button other applications appear if they ve been installed ...

Page 31: ...tions For now if the Advanced TWAIN interface appears click the Easy button to switch to the Easy interface 6 To scan a document with the best settings for Optical Character Recognition OCR select OCR from the Image Type and Destination menus 7 Click the Scan button to scan your document When scanning is finished click the Close button to close the EPSON TWAIN 4 window Scan Buttons window EPSON TW...

Page 32: ...Microsoft Word 97 at the bottom of the PageManager window Icons of installed applications appear on the bottom of the PageManager window automatically To manually add more see the PageManager electronic documentation for details The OCR text conversion window opens showing the progress of the conversion to editable text click and drag the image thumbnail to your application s icon drag directly ov...

Page 33: ...the scanned image and retouch it as necessary before adding it to the document If you haven t already installed PhotoDeluxe see page 19 for instructions 1 To begin place the photo you want to scan face down on the scanner Align the photo s horizontal and vertical edges with the scales on the top and right side of the document table See the illustration on page 22 2 Close the scanner cover 3 Start ...

Page 34: ...this is the first time you have scanned with PhotoDeluxe click the triangle under the Scanners button Then select EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK If you have already scanned images with PhotoDeluxe skip to step 7 click GET FIX PHOTO Windows or Get Photo Macintosh to start scanning click the Get Photo tab click the triangle under the Scanners button then select EPSON TWAIN 4 then click OK ...

Page 35: ... the triangle If you are using a Macintosh skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button 8 The Scan page appears Click the 1 Mode tab Windows 9 The 1 Mode page appears Click the Custom button Windows click the Scanners button click the 1 Mode tab click the Custom button ...

Page 36: ...PSON Stylus Printer Photo or another setting for your printer if you are not using an EPSON printer which sets the scanner to capture a level of detail that looks good in printouts Click the Auto Exposure and Auto Locate buttons which automatically balances the colors and crops the photo When you re finished selecting settings click the Scan button For more details on the Advanced window see the E...

Page 37: ... button When the Save As dialog box appears type a filename for the image in the Save this document as text box and click Save 13 On the Macintosh scanning the image places it in a photo gallery window where you can collect groups of related images To start retouching the image double click it in the My Photos window The image then opens within its own Adobe PhotoDeluxe editing window type a filen...

Page 38: ...e photo by choosing Save from the File menu Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document Once you have touched up a scanned photo to your liking you can add it to your document directly from PhotoDeluxe There are two ways to do this Drag and drop Windows only Copy and paste Macintosh and Windows Both methods yield the same results a document with both scanned editable text and a copy of the scanned image ...

Page 39: ...uxe Its handles become visible 3 While holding down the mouse button drag the image to the location where you want it in your document 4 Release the mouse button The picture appears in your document in Word 5 Once the image is in Word you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked drag and drop the image from the PhotoDeluxe window into the Word window ...

Page 40: ...wn window 2 Click the scanned image once Its handles become visible 3 Choose Copy from the Edit menu 4 Open the Microsoft Word window containing your document 5 Click the cursor where you want the image in your document The text insertion cursor appears 6 Choose Paste from the Edit menu of Word ...

Page 41: ...etching the handles that appear when the image is clicked Now that you ve successfully scanned in text and photographs you can use the bundled software to create your own projects The instructions for each bundled application are in electronic format on the CD ROM ...

Page 42: ...be PhotoDeluxe or nearly any other graphics program You have to start this application before you can access EPSON TWAIN your scanner software Once you ve started your application you need to select the scanner source you want to scan with Your EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN 4 driver You need to select this driver as the source in your application This section contains s...

Page 43: ...lowly Be careful not to move the document The self adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover But if your document is too thick to fit under the cover you can remove the cover as described on page 54 Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Once the document is placed on the scanner and the scanner is turned on you can start EPSO...

Page 44: ...4 32 bit Windows or EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK or Select Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 4 is selected you can start scanning with it Follow these steps to capture the image 1 Start EPSON TWAIN for scanning Open the File menu and choose Import or Acquire and if necessary select either TWAIN_32 or TWAIN Windows or TWAIN Acquire Macintosh click to select the scanner source click to open EPSON TWA...

Page 45: ...ow After that you ll see the window that was open the last time you closed EPSON TWAIN To switch between the windows click the Easy or Advanced button Both the Easy and Advanced windows contain the basic settings you need to scan an image The Advanced window however lets you preview your image and select many advanced settings See Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 44 for a summary of these...

Page 46: ...er operate light on page 80 for more information Don t leave documents especially photographs on the document table for long periods of time They may stick to the glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning To set up applications other than Presto PageManager in Windows 98 see the EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for instructions The PageManager pro...

Page 47: ...your scanned images if you don t want them to load into a different program Follow the instructions in these sections to set up the Scan Buttons Assigning a Destination to the Start Button below Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette on page 41 Selecting Scan Button Settings on page 43 Once you ve assigned applications to the Scan Buttons palette you can also access them directly for sca...

Page 48: ...s the programs and devices on your system that PageManager can send your scanned file to Select the program or device you want to add An icon for it appears in the scroll bar on the left Windows only 4 Type a name for the icon in the Name field On a Macintosh click OK to close the Add scan button dialog box For the best results don t suppress the EPSON TWAIN interface when scanning with the Start ...

Page 49: ...log box and uses the settings described in step 6 6 If you checked the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox in step 5 the PageManager scan settings become active If these settings are active select the scan settings you want to use whenever you press the program or device icon 7 If you want to assign a new destination program or device to the Start button see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s G...

Page 50: ...en the main PageManager window is minimized or hidden This allows you to easily launch scanning jobs by simply clicking the Scan Button you ve associated with a set of scanning options and an application For example you could click the PhotoShop scan button that was created by the previous sections and the Scan Button would automatically scan the image launch PhotoShop and open the scanned image S...

Page 51: ...nt settings you can adjust and the preferred order you should adjust them in Detailed descriptions are given in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide To manually adjust settings in the Advanced window make adjustments in the following order 1 Select the basic settings Document Source Image Type Destination 2 Preview your image 3 Automatically set the scan area for your image using Auto Locate 4...

Page 52: ...ick ICM sRGB Windows 98 or ColorSync Macintosh Image corrections use the Image Controls Color Adjustment Tone Correction and Auto Exposure tools Availability of these tools depends on the Image Type selected If ICM sRGB is selected on the Configuration screen these tools are not available For more information see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide ...

Page 53: ...anned image from another application using the Object Import Image function Image type Recommended application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for printing1 2 Photograph PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Small photograph to be enlarged PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi to 2400 dpi Magazine PhotoDeluxe Color Photo 300 dpi Newspaper text only PageManager OCR 400 dpi Text for OCR PageManager O...

Page 54: ...200 dpi with a 600 dpi laser printer For 1440 dpi ink jet printers such as the EPSON Stylus COLOR or Photo series use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution The higher a resolution you select the larger the resulting image file will be For example an 8 5 11 inch original scanne...

Page 55: ...n your image quality but not so high that your file size is too large to be efficient You must manually adjust the resolution dpi to maintain the same image quality when you resize your image For example if you have a 300 dpi 2 2 inch image that you want to enlarge to 4 4 a factor of 200 increase the Scale setting to 200 and change the resolution to 600 dpi One Touch Scanning Your EPSON Perfection...

Page 56: ...the RGB red green blue color model but print using the CMYK cyan magenta yellow black color model you can expect some differences in your printed document s colors However when you select the printer driver s sRGB setting you can more closely match your printed colors to your scanned document colors Follow these steps to select the best color printing settings 1 Choose Print from your application ...

Page 57: ...Media Type menu and click the Custom radio button Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings Windows menu 4 Click OK on the Properties window Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document select your paper type then choose sRGB then click the Custom radio button ...

Page 58: ... Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2 0 User s Guide Macintosh PhotoDeluxe pdf NewSoft Presto PageManager User s Guide PageManager pdf BrØderbund The Print Shop PressWriter User s Guide PressWriter pdf ArcSoft PhotoPrinter User s Guide Windows photoprint pdf Macintosh PhotoPrinter pdf For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader see Navigating a Manual on the next page Copying a Manual to...

Page 59: ...n the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice Click the Show Bookmarks icon on the toolbar to see the bookmark section if the manual has bookmarks Some manuals only have a table of contents but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move throu...

Page 60: ...lls you how to transport your scanner safely Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner carriage in the home position document table operate button Start button operate light transportation lock scanner cover option connector USB interface connector AC cord back view ...

Page 61: ... it straight up When scanning with the cover removed make sure you cover any exposed areas of the document table glass to prevent interference from external light Reattaching the Scanner Cover When reattaching the document cover be sure to hold the cover upright so the pivot grooves are aligned vertically with the hinge notches on the scanner Then ease the cover into the notches ...

Page 62: ...he scanner If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position If you are using the transparency unit and it is switched on the carriage will not move to the home position Remove the transparency unit first then perform t...

Page 63: ...g product to clean the document table A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality Never use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components This could permanently damage them Never open the scanner case Don t spray lubrican...

Page 64: ...ocument table upside down with the front of the ADF towards you 5 Gently pull the two white hooks up and then push them back down out of the rectangular holes 6 Pull the paper path guide upwards and out to remove it To clean the paper path guide see Cleaning the Paper Path Guide below To reattach the paper path guide see Attaching the Paper Path Guide below ...

Page 65: ...or metal parts Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide Attaching the Paper Path Guide 1 Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the auto document feeder 2 Insert the hooks into the rectangular holes in the bottom of the auto document feeder Make sure the hooks click into place ...

Page 66: ...nada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Transparency Unit The transparency unit lets you scan negative or positive film strips and slides on your scanner It comes with the EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO scanner package Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the items to the right are included in the transparency unit box If any items are missing or damaged contact your EPSON de...

Page 67: ...the document table glass is clean and dust free 4 Place the transparency unit on the document table glass so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on the document table glass 5 Connect the transparency unit connector arrow faces up to the scanner s option interface 6 Turn on the transparency unit 7 Turn on the scanner For information on loading transparencies and selecting drive...

Page 68: ...ing sections Using Film Holders Three film holders are included with the transparency unit To place film in the holders see the instructions for the type of film you re scanning To remove a film holder from the document table lift it out by its tab Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other marks on the film Placing the Film F...

Page 69: ...ransparency unit You can adjust the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want to scan are positioned in the window Loading Brownie Size Film Brownie size film is 2 4 3 5 inches 6 9 cm Insert the film in the Brownie size film holder base side facing down Then place the film holder on the document table Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film h...

Page 70: ...ilm Directly on the Document Table Hold the film by the edges or use gloves Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other marks on the film You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 5 inch 101 6 127 mm scanning area of the transparency unit You can use film holders as described in the previous sections or place them directly on the document table Follow the steps bel...

Page 71: ...ise an option error results and you will not be able to scan the document or get correctly colored images Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN select TPU neg Film or TPU pos Film as the Document Source setting depending on the type of film 35 mm film strips or slides you are scanning When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder the color may appear odd as the frame of the film hold...

Page 72: ...o remove the transparency unit and re install the document cover as described in the next section If you don t plan to scan transparencies for a while you can remove the transparency unit and re install the document cover as described in the next section Removing the Transparency Unit Follow these steps to remove the transparency unit 1 Turn off the transparency unit and the scanner 2 Remove any f...

Page 73: ...or damaged contact your EPSON dealer Installing the Auto Document Feeder 1 Make sure your scanner is turned off 2 Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up 3 Make sure the document table is clean and dust free 4 Insert the hinges on the ADF into the outer square holes at the back of the scanner and close the ADF 5 Attach the ADF s co...

Page 74: ...ckness of 0 16 inch 4 0 mm or less Letter 8 5 11 inches 215 9 279 4 mm Legal 8 5 14 inches 215 9 355 6 mm Checks 3 3 5 inches 83 127 mm B5 7 17 10 1 inches 182 257 mm A4 8 27 11 69 inches 210 297 mm The width can range from 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm and the length can range from 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the auto document fe...

Page 75: ...ust are on the document table glass when using the auto document feeder Dust on the document table glass near the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scanned images Follow the steps below to load paper into the auto document feeder ADF 1 Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right 2 Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it meets resistance Make sure that the side...

Page 76: ... its cover before scanning If you are scanning thick material or documents more than 1 6 inches 4 cm thick leave the ADF in the upright position Be sure to cover any exposed areas of the document table glass Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and stops paper feeding ...

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Page 78: ...tware EPSON Instant Photo Print simplifies scanning and printing photos on your EPSON color ink jet printer with only a few mouse clicks It is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computers EPSON Instant Photo Print is compatible with the following ink jet printers the EPSON Stylus COLOR 740 740i 850 850N 900 900N and the EPSON Stylus PHOTO series The following sections describe how to insta...

Page 79: ...r desktop 4 Double click the EPSON Installer icon in the EPSON CD ROM window 5 Follow the on screen prompts to install the software 6 Restart your system if prompted Using EPSON Instant Photo Print Before you start EPSON Instant Photo Print make sure Your EPSON scanner and printer are turned on and ready to scan and print If you start EPSON Instant Photo Print before turning on your scanner or pri...

Page 80: ...ick Start Programs EPSON Scanner then choose Instant Photo Print For the Macintosh open the Instant Photo Print folder then double click the Instant Photo Print icon The EPSON Instant Photo Print window appears Now follow the steps in the next section to place your film and photos on the scanner load paper in the EPSON printer and scan and print your photo ...

Page 81: ... mounted positive films slides Follow the instructions below to place your film or photos on the scanner If you need more details refer to page 59 Photos reflective material Place the photo on the document table with the side to be scanned facing down and aligned with the upper right corner 35 mm Film Set the film in the film holder facing down The front side of film is the side on which the film ...

Page 82: ...5 mm slide on the document table facing down in the window of the transparency unit The front side of the slide is the side on which the film maker s name and film ID numbers are readable Place this side down on the document table Then place the slide on the document table aligned with the upper right corner of the film adapter ...

Page 83: ...tions in your printer documentation The types and sizes of paper that can be used with EPSON Instant Photo Print may vary depending on the version of the software you re using Scanning and Printing Follow the steps below to scan and print 1 Click the button for the type of original you have placed on the scanner 2 Click the button for the type of paper you loaded in the printer ...

Page 84: ...e list 4 Specify the number of copies you want to print in the Number of copies box 5 If you want to view a preview of how your image will print click the Printout Preview icon 6 Click the Print icon to start scanning and printing To close EPSON Instant Photo Print click the Close button ...

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Page 86: ...ions to common setup and software problems see Problems and Solutions on page 81 For more troubleshooting tips see the Troubleshooting section of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide Light and Buttons The scanner has one light and two buttons The tables on the next page provide details about the light status and button functions operate button Start button operate light ...

Page 87: ...es F rapidly flashing Red The scanner is not properly connected to the computer Check the cable connection Then turn the scanner off and back on to reset it The scanner is locked Turn off the scanner unlock the transportation lock then turn the scanner on O The scanner is turned off Button Function P Operate Turns the scanner on and off Start Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch...

Page 88: ... outlet and that the scanner is turned on Also check that the power outlet is working and provides sufficient power for the scanner If the scanner doesn t scan your image Check your scanner source setting Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4 32 bit Windows 98 or EPSON TWAIN 4 Macintosh If you see the message Scanner Not Ready Windows 98 or Cannot find the scanner on the bus Macintosh Make sure the...

Page 89: ...he option and your image Auto Document Feeder ADF TPU for neg Film or TPU for pos Film Make sure the unit is completely closed If you re using the transparency unit make sure it is turned on If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder To clear jammed paper in the optional auto document feeder follow the steps below 1 Turn off the scanner 2 Push down the release lever to slight...

Page 90: ... selected EPSON TWAIN 4 32 bit Windows or EPSON TWAIN 4 Macintosh If the scanner software doesn t work properly Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 4 and 5 and supports any software applications you are using Check your computer s memory See if the computer has enough memory for your software If you re running other software at the same time using RAM resident pro...

Page 91: ... that appears double click the EPSON icon 7 On the Main Menu select Re install Scanner Software 8 On the Re install screen click the Re install EPSON Scanner Software button 9 At the restart message click OK 10 After your computer restarts you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen Follow steps 3 through 9 starting on page 14 to reinstall your scanner software If you need to reinstall your scanner...

Page 92: ... If your scanned image is faint or has gaps Check the brightness Decrease the software or driver s brightness setting Try adjusting the Gamma setting Check the condition of your original If the document is damaged dirty or wrinkled these imperfections will show up in your scan Check that the document is placed flush against the document table ...

Page 93: ...rt of your document may be wrinkled or warped Make sure the document table glass is clean Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface If your image scans at an angle Check the position of your source document It may be placed at an angle on the document table Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side o...

Page 94: ...hick or warped at the edges the edges of the image may be discolored Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light If your document is too large part of the document extends beyond the document table and that edge may not be in contact with the document table Change the position of the document If the colors in the image look too dark or odd Make sure your software setti...

Page 95: ...re monitor and computer manuals for information on color matching and calibration If you are importing an image file into your application software make sure the file format is one your software can read Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan See your software manual A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image If this...

Page 96: ... correctly installed See your software monitor and computer manuals for information on color matching and calibration If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size You have changed the resolution or scaled your image The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image Do not use the size of the image on your monitor to judge the printed size Your ima...

Page 97: ...w at the top of the transparency unit is not covered Remember that the dark area around the film such as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker Set the correct color by adjusting the marquee or frame border and then adjusting the exposure See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User s Guide for details ...

Page 98: ...ymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdviceSM For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 ...

Page 99: ...ies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral If you need help using another manufacturer s software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that software for technical support information Software Technical Support Software Telephone Fax Online and E mail EPSON TWAIN driver EPSON Instant Photo Print US 310 974 1970 Canada 905 709 3839 800 922 8911 fax on de...

Page 100: ...s Micro Step Drive technology Maximum interpolated resolution 9600 dpi Speed 1200 dpi draft mode Color 6 5 msec line Monochrome bi level 2 2 msec line Output resolution 50 to 9600 dpi 50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments Color separation RGB color filters on CCD Command level ESC I B7 Reading sequence Monochrome One pass scanning Color byte sequence One pass scanning R G B Color line sequence One pa...

Page 101: ...ration 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 50 to 89 F 10 to 32 C when using the auto document feeder Storage 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Humidity without condensation Operation 10 to 80 20 to 80 when using the auto document feeder Storage 10 to 85 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions avoid extreme dust operation under direct sunlight and strong light sources Safety Approvals 120V model Safety s...

Page 102: ...nches 305 mm Height 1 4 inches 36 mm Weight 1 5 lb 0 7 kg Element Description Device Full Speed mode 12Mbit s Configuration Characteristics Self powered Remote wake up feature Not supported Maximum power consumption from VBUS 2mA at 5V Interface No alternate setting Number of endpoints used by this interface excluding endpoint 0 2 Endpoint 1 Bulk IN transfer Maximum data transfer size 64 byte Endp...

Page 103: ...SA C22 2 No 950 EN 60950 IEC 950 EMC FCC Part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B AS NZS3548 Class B CE Marking Low voltage directive 73 23 EEC EN60950 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC 801 2 801 3 801 4 Resistance to electrical noise static electricity Panel 10kV Metal 7kV 150pF 150 ohm Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Dimensions Width 12 6 inches ...

Page 104: ... EECEN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC 801 2 801 3 801 4 Resistance to electrical noise static electricity Casing 10kV Metal 7kV 150pF 150 ohm ADF Document Specifications Feeder capacity Total stack 20 sheets of maximum weight 55 gm paper thickness less than 4 mm Size Width 3 3 to 8 5 inches 85 to 216 mm Length 5 to 14 inches 127 to 356 mm Thickness 0 0028 to 0 0063 inch 0 07 to 0 16 mm Weight 58 to 12...

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Page 106: ... 5 Cleaning paper path guide 58 scanner 56 Connecting the scanner to your computer 12 Correcting color 45 89 to 90 Cover 36 D Destinations for Start button 39 to 40 Document position 36 87 Documentation how to use 3 51 to 52 Driver selecting 44 to 46 Dust and image quality 68 E Easy window 38 ENERGY STAR compliance 6 EPSON Accessories 59 92 help 91 to 92 EPSON Instant Photo Print 71 to 77 F File s...

Page 107: ...acter recognition OCR 25 Options auto document feeder 65 to 69 82 to 83 purchasing 59 transparency unit 59 to 65 P Paper jams 82 to 83 Paper path guide attaching 58 cleaning 58 removing 57 Paper support 57 67 Photographs scanning 26 to 39 46 Placing 35 mm film 74 35 mm slides 75 film or photo 74 photo 74 Power on sequence 13 Presto PageManager adding destinations 41 to 42 assigning destinations 40...

Page 108: ...9 to 40 Starting EPSON Instant Photo Print 72 scanning and printing 76 Support 91 to 92 System requirements 4 to 5 T Technical support 91 to 92 Text Enhancement Technology TET 2 Text scanning 46 Transparency unit installing 60 removing 65 specifications 95 to 96 unpacking 59 using 61 to 65 Transparency scanning 46 61 to 64 Transportation lock 11 80 Transporting the scanner 55 Troubleshooting image...

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Page 110: ...antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interferen...

Page 111: ...Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 112: ...s Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Image Scanner Model G752A G752B Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 June 1999 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V ...

Page 113: ...unction properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurr...

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