Scanner Basics EPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO
P L A N Y O U R S C A N SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN The type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software. OPEN YOUR HOST APPLICATION This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image. You’ll start the scanner’s software from within these or other applications. SELECT YOUR SCANNER SOURCE This is the scanner driver you’re using. Your scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN. You start EPSON TWAIN from within your application.
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Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1 About Your Scanner 1 2 3 About Your Software About Your Documentation Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3 Year 2000 Ready System Requirements Windows 98 3 4 Macintosh ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions 5 6 6 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 9 4 Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 9 10 Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Power On Your System Install the Scanner Software 11 12 13 If Youre Running Windows 98 . .
iv SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 21 Using the Start Button 21 Creating an Illustrated Document 22 Scanning and Converting a Text Document 22 Scanning and Retouching a Photo 26 Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document 31 ADVANCED SCANNING 35 Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 35 Placing Your Original Document 36 Selecting TWAIN from Your Application 36 Using EPSON TWAIN 37 Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning 39 Assigning a Destination to the Start Button 40 Adding a Destination to
SCANNER MAINTENANCE 53 Identifying Scanner Parts 53 Removing the Scanner Cover 54 Reattaching the Scanner Cover 54 Transporting the Scanner 55 Cleaning the Scanner 56 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 56 USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 59 Transparency Unit 59 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 59 Installing the Transparency Unit 60 Using the Transparency Unit 61 Selecting Settings 64 Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs 65 Removing the Transparency Unit 65 Auto Document Feeder 6
PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 79 Light and Buttons 79 Problems and Solutions 81 Setup Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support 91 Software Technical Support 92 SPECIFICATIONS Scanner Specifications Transparency Unit Specifications Auto Document Feeder Specifications INDEX vi 91 93 93 95 96 99
A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON® Perfection 1200U scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanningfor business, home, or school. The plug & play USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. Using EPSONs ColorTrue ® II Imaging System, the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors.
About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images. Ideal for scanning text into OCR programsincludes Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning and Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) to separate text from background colors. Adobe ® PhotoDeluxe ® Business Edition 1.0 (Windows ®) or Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.
About Your Documentation This guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manuals and installing the optional equipment. For details on using the scanner software (TWAIN), see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows® and Macintosh® are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed. Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details.
Macintosh ■ iMac or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-in USB port ■ System 8.1 or later (iMac), System 8.5.1 or later (Power Macintosh G3) If your system is running OS 8.1, you must download and install the iMac Update 1.0 from Apple® at http://swupdates.info.apple.com before you install the EPSON USB software. Contact Apple Computer if you have problems installing this update. If your system is running OS 8.5 or later, you do not need to download and install the update.
ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
■ 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 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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Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easyjust follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Connect the scanner to your computer. 4. Power on your system. 5. Install the scanner software. 6. Install the creative software and view your electronic manuals. If you purchased the optional transparency unit or auto document feeder, see Using the Optional Equipment on page 59 for installation instructions.
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it cant operate properly. Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the USB cable can reach 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.
Unlock the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner. Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object, as shown. If you cant 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.
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer If you are connecting to a PC, Windows 98 must be factory preinstalled on your system. 1. Make sure the scanner, computer, and any USB devices connected to your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the Poperate button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the front panel). operate button 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.
Power On Your System Always turn your scanner on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software. The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the scanner initializes. Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. Rapidly turning the scanner on and off can damage the scanner.
3. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option, then click Next. 4. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and check Specify a location. Then use the Browse button 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.
7. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals. You dont need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor.
9. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard. You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 19. If Youre Using a Macintosh . . . If you are using 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.
3. Double-click the EPSON icon. 4. The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear. After reading the license agreement, click AGREE to continue with the installation. 5. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac USB Drivers. click here 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.
8. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click Restart. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not restart until after you calibrate your screen.) You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals. 9. 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.
Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals Before you begin: ■ ■ Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM 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.
5. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the Install (application name) button to install the selected software. (You can skip the installation by clicking the
Scanning from Start to Finish To give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200U can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using this practice scan project to create a scanned document from start to finish.
Creating an Illustrated Document This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to: ■ ■ ■ Scan a text document Use PageManagers OCR (optical character recognition) feature to convert it to an editable document in your word processing program Drag and drop (Windows) or copy and paste (Macintosh and Windows) a scanned and retouched image into your document from Adobe PhotoDeluxe To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 19 for instructions.
3. Press the scanners ]Start button. Start button 4. In Windows 98, if youve installed other scanner applications, you see this dialog box (otherwise, skip ahead to step 5): other applications appear if theyve been installed Click Presto! PageManager for EPSON and click OK. (If the dialog box disappears before you select an application, press the scanners Start button again.) If PageManager wasnt running when you pressed the Start button, it starts now.
5. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. Scan Buttons window EPSON TWAIN 4 By default, the TWAIN window appears in Easy mode. If you are using Advanced mode, it will appear with many additional options. 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.
8. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and represents each scan as a thumbnail. If necessary, click the Inbox icon to view the thumbnail of your scan in PageManager. click the Inbox icon to view thumbnails thumbnail image of scanned document click and drag the image thumbnail to your applications icon (drag directly over other thumbnails, if necessary) 9.
10. Once the text is converted, the application automatically opens your new file. (If the scanned document contained columns of text, you may need to switch to Page Layout view.) 11. Save this new file in your application and close PageManager. Scanning and Retouching a Photo Next, well scan a photo, using Adobe PhotoDeluxe to capture the scanned image and retouch it as necessary before adding it to the document. If you havent already installed PhotoDeluxe, see page 19 for instructions. 1.
4. When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears, click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh). click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh) to start scanning 5. When the Intro page appears, click the Get Photo tab. click the Get Photo tab 6. The Get Photo page appears. If 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.
7. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the Scanners button above the triangle. If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button. click the Scanners button 8. The Scan page appears. Click the 1 Mode tab (Windows). click the 1 Mode tab 9. The 1 Mode page appears. Click the Custom button (Windows).
10. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears. (If the Easy TWAIN interface appears, click the Advanced button so you can access the scanners advanced features.) select Color Photo and your printer type from the Image Type and Destination menus... click the Auto Exposure and Auto Locate buttons... click Scan to scan the image 11. When the Advanced EPSON TWAIN window appears, the scanner pre-scans the picture automatically.
12. In Windows, once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. Your scan appears in a new Adobe PhotoDeluxe window. Windows users can skip ahead to step 14. On the Macintosh, you must save the scanned image before retouching it. Once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close 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. type a filename for the image here click Save 13.
14. Once the image is in its own editing window, you can easily touch it up. To touch-up a photo, click the Touch Up or Repair (Windows) or More Touch Up (Macintosh) tabs, then choose a retouching tool. To use a specific tool (such as Fix Color or Remove Red Eye), click its icon and follow the on-screen prompts. click the Touch Up or Repair (Windows) or More Touch Up (Macintosh) tabs... then choose a retouching tool to retouch the photo 15.
Using Drag and Drop 1. Open the word processor window (this example uses Microsoft Word) containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDeluxe window. 2. Click the image once in PhotoDeluxe. Its handles become visible. drag and drop the image from the PhotoDeluxe window into the Word window 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. 32 5.
Using Copy and Paste 1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own 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.
7. Once the image is in Word, you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked. Now that youve 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.
Advanced Scanning Though your EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner is pre-configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications, you can also use the scanner with nearly every high-end graphics application. In addition, you can adjust the way EPSON TWAIN captures images, and change how the Start button operates. This chapter gives you an overview of these advanced topics, and includes scanning and printing tips for getting the best results.
Placing Your Original Document Placing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important. Follow these steps: 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table glass. If youre scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed and turned on. corner of the document 2. Position the document so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and right side of the document table. 3.
2. Select the scanner source. Open the File menu and choose Select Source, Import, or Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). click to select the scanner source 3. Select either EPSON TWAIN 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.
If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you wont see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host application. In addition, an error message may appear. If this happens, turn off your computer and scanner, and then turn the scanner back on. Then restart the computer. Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while you are using EPSON TWAIN. 2. One of the EPSON TWAIN windows appears on top of your graphics application.
4. If youre scanning with the Advanced window, click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen. Make any other changes you want to adjust for the image (for details, see Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 44). 5. Click the Scan button to scan your image. The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks for several seconds while its scanning.
want the images you scan with the Start Button to be sent directly to your image editing program, you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging (or another image editing program). The Scan Buttons palette appears on the screen whenever PageManager is running so you can select the destination program or device for your scanned images. (If it doesnt appear, open the PageManager View menu and click the Scan Buttons option.
Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette If you want to add program or device icons to the Scan Buttons palette, follow these steps: 1. Open the File menu and select Scan Buttons Setting. You see the Scan Buttons Setting dialog box. Click the Properties tab, if necessary. Properties tab Scan to setting list Add button 2. Click the Add button. On the Macintosh, you see the Add scan button dialog box. 3. Click the arrow in the Scan to (Windows) or Scan to App (Macintosh) setting box.
5. If the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox is active, you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you press the Start button. If you dont check the checkbox, the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears after you press the Start button and PageManager opens. Then you can preview, select settings, and click Scan when youre ready. If you check the checkbox, PageManager suppresses the EPSON TWAIN dialog box and uses the settings described in step 6. 6.
Selecting Scan Button Settings If you select a device or program for which youve checked the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox, the PageManager scan settings become active. If theyre active, select the options you want to use whenever you press the destination icon in the Scan Buttons palette or assign the Start button to the icon. active PageManager scan settings For a complete description of the settings and their options, see the electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide.
Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings EPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes: Easy and Advanced. Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best scanning settings based on the type of image you specify in the Image Type and Destination menus. Advanced mode also selects the best settings based on the Image Type and Destination selections, but allows you to manually adjust these settings.
Special scanning features: ■ ■ ■ Batch scanning: select Settings, save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan Color management: select Configuration and click 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.
Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans (a more detailed listing is available in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide): Image type Recommended application Recommended Image Type Scanning resolution for printing 1, 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 N
Tips for Getting the Best Scan Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan will be. While you can make some corrections in your scanning software, youll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image.
The EPSON Perfection 1200Us maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSONs advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This technology enables the EPSON Perfection 1200U to achieve a maximum sub-scan or vertical resolution of 1200 dpi or 2400 dpi using half-stepping of the scanning carriage to double the optical resolution. Scaling (Resizing) Images If you plan to enlarge your image, it is better to enlarge it when youre scanning rather than in your application.
Batch Scanning You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings. See Batch Scanning in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for details. Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows If you have an EPSON Stylus printer, you can select settings in your printer driver for optimal printouts of your scanned documents.
3. The printer Properties window appears. Choose your paper type from the Media Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings (Windows) menu. select your paper type... then click the Custom radio button... then choose sRGB 4. Click OK on the Properties window. Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document.
Viewing Your Electronic Manuals You always have easy access to your electronic manualsjust go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD-ROM and click the Electronic Documentation button. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 on your system, the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically. If you dont have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM by clicking the Get Acrobat Reader button on the Electronic Documentation screen.
Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar: Previous page First page Next page Last page Show bookmarks and page With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: ■ ■ ■ Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it. If the cursor turns into a pointing hand, the topic is hotyou can jump to it by clicking once.
Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.
Removing the Scanner Cover If youre scanning something that doesnt fit under the scanner cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply open the scanner cover all the way, and lift 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.
Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Remove any optional equipment and replace the document cover. home position 2. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (toward the back of the scanner). Then turn off the scanner.
Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth.
Removing the Paper Path Guide 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF. 3. Gently pull out the paper support. 4. Place the ADF on the document 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.
Cleaning the Paper Path Guide Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide. To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to touch the rollers 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.
Using the Optional Equipment This section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200U: a transparency unit (B813172) and an auto document feeder (B813142). You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Make sure the 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 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.
Using the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies window lid Before scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanners document table glass, and the narrow window near the hinges. Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies. If your transparency obstructs the window, the colors in your scans will be affected. You can load transparencies in the film holders or you can place them directly on the document table, as described in the following sections.
Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm 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 holder with the upper left corner of the transparency 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).
Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 × 5 inch 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 holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit. Loading Slides and Film 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.
If the film size is 4 × 5 inches, it may be easier to use the film holder. If you place the film directly on the document table, it may be difficult to pick up. 2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanners document table in the transparency unit window, as shown to the right. 3. Close the transparency unit. Leave the narrow window uncovered, otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected.
Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you return to scanning normal reflective documents (such as memos or photographs), you can turn off the transparency unit, then place documents between it and the document table. Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN. Be aware that the entire document table will be scanned so you will scan not only your document, but also the underside of the transparency unit.
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder When you unpack your auto document feeder (ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown to the right. Remove the protective materials from the ADF. Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are using the auto document feeder. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. auto document feeder paper support spare paper path guide Installing the Auto Document Feeder 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2.
6. Attach the paper support to the ADF. 7. Turn on the scanner. For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings, see Selecting Settings on page 69. Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness 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.
Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder: ■ Ink on the document is dry. ■ The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled. ■ The document has no staples, paper clips, or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism. ■ The document has no folds closer than 0.2 inch (5 mm) from its edge. ■ The document is not a multi-part form or bound. ■ The document has no rear carbon coating. ■ The document has no cut-out areas.
Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driver settings, see the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide. Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed. Lift the ADF and place the document on the document table. Then lower the ADF and scan the document. Always close the ADF and its cover before scanning. If you are scanning thick material or documents more than 1.
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Using the Perfection 1200U PHOTO The EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO scanner includes both hardware and software that simplifies the scanning and printing of photos, photo negatives, and transparencies.
Installing EPSON Instant Photo Print EPSON Instant Photo Print is included on its own CD-ROM that is Macintosh and Windows compatible. To install EPSON Instant Photo Print, follow these steps: 1. Turn on your computer. Disable any anti-virus programs. 2. Insert the EPSON Instant Photo Print CD-ROM in your drive. 3. If the EPSON window does not automatically open on your Windows computer, double-click the My Computer icon on your Desktop, then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
Most of the screens shown in this section are for Windows, though the Macintosh version looks nearly identical. The instructions are the same. In Windows, click 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.
Placing Film and Photos Once the software is running, place the film or photos you want to scan and print on the scanners document table, one at a time. You can scan photos and documents up to A4 size. With transparent originals, you can only scan 35 mm strip negative films (negatives) or 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.
Place the film holder on the document table, aligned with the upper right corner of the film adapter. ■ 35 mm Slides Place the 35 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 makers 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.
Loading Paper in Your EPSON Printer You can load any of the media types and sizes shown in the EPSON Instant Photo Print window in your printer. Follow the paper loading instructions 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 youre 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.
3. Select the size of your original and the layout you want to use from the Print Size 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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Problems? Need Help? This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For solutions 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 Users Guide. Light and Buttons The scanner has one light and two buttons.
Scanner Light The operate light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error. Scanner operate light Light status Color Scanner status F (slowly flashing) Green Initializing or busy scanning N Green Ready to scan images 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.
Problems and Solutions If youre having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup Problems If the scanner doesnt scan your image . . . If your system doesnt recognize the scanner . . . Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows 98) or EPSON TWAIN 4 (Macintosh). ■ ■ ■ Make sure your scanner is turned on. If you opened your host application before you turned on your scanner, close your application and reopen it.
If the scanner lid seems loose . . . This is normal. Your scanner has a self-adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover. If youre having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment . . . ■ ■ ■ ■ 82 Make sure the option is correctly installed and connected to the scanners option interface. If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder . . .
4. If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it. ■ Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 ADF cover (Macintosh). If the scanner software doesnt work properly . . . ■ 5. After removing jammed paper, make sure that the cover is closed, and push the feeder mechanism down until it clicks into place. ■ Software Problems If you cant open the EPSON TWAIN driver . . . ■ ■ Check the USB cable connection.
If you need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows . . . Note: You must uninstall the EPSON scanner software before reinstalling it; the steps are included below. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel. 2. Double-click Scanners and Cameras. Follow steps 3 through 9, starting on page 14 to reinstall your scanner software. If you need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh . . . 3. Highlight the Perfection 1200 entry. 1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 4.
Scanning Problems If the file size is too big . . . Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image. If your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . . ■ ■ ■ ■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or drivers 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.
If your scanned image is blurred or distorted . . . ■ ■ ■ 86 Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanners document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part 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.
If the color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. . . ■ ■ If the edges of the document are not scanned . . . ■ ■ Check the position of your source document. Adjust your documents position so that the image is within the glass area. The document table has non-readable areas around the edges.
If straight lines in the image are jagged . . . ■ The document may have been placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table. The image does not look the same as the original. ■ ■ Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on your monitor screen.
Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image . . . If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size . . . You are using halftoning, which causes normal moiré patterns. Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if you turn on De-screening in the Image Type dialog box. You have changed the resolution or scaled your image. The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed image.
Color of negative film preview images looks odd . . . ■ ■ ■ 90 Check that your scanner software settings are correct. See your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for details. Make sure the narrow window 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 whitealtering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker.
Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information: Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSONs Home Page at http://www.epson.com. EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.
To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Speed (1200 dpi, draft mode) Color: 6.5 msec/line Monochrome (bi-level): 2.
Environmental Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode) 1 type for user-defined Interface USB (Type B receptacle connector) Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp Reliability 30,000 cycles of carriage movements (main unit MCBF) Dimensions Width: 11.3 inches (287 mm) Depth: 16.7 inches (427 mm) Height: 3.
CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC 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 Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12Mbit/s) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.0. Connector type One receptacle (series B) Connector pin arrangement Pin number Signal 1 VCC 2 DATA USB Interface 3 +DATA Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.
Maximum readable area 3.6 × 4.6 inches ([93 × 118 mm] size of 4 × 5 inch film holder opening) Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24V ±10%V Rated current: 0.5A Reliability 10,000 hours for light source Environmental Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 13 to 140 °F (25 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources.
Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Reliability Load/eject: MCBF 20,000 sheets Hinge: MCBF 12,000 cycles Electrical Input voltage: Input current: DC 24V±10% DC 5V±5% 24V: 0.8 A 5V: 0.2 A Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN60950 (VDE) IEC950 (ROSTEST, PSB) EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.
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Index 35 mm film, loading, 62 4 × 5 inch film, loading, 63 A Accessories, 59, 92 Adobe Acrobat Reader, using, 52 Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 26 to 34 Advanced window, 38 Attaching document cover, 54 Auto document feeder installing, 66 to 67 loading paper, 67 to 69 specifications, 96 to 97 unpacking, 66 B Base side, 61 Batch scanning, 49 Blurred image, 86 Brownie size film, loading, 62 Buttons, 79 to 80 C Cable, 4, 5 Cleaning paper path guide, 58 scanner, 56 Connecting the scanner to your computer, 12 Correcting c
Installing auto document feeder, 66 to 67 creative software and electronic manuals, 19 to 20 scanner software, 13 to 18 transparency unit, 60 L Light, scanner, 79 to 81 Loading paper, 76 auto document feeder, 67 to 69 manually, 36, 69 Loading slides and film on document table, 63 to 64 using film holders, 61 to 63 Lock, transportation, 11, 80 M Macintosh installing software, 16 to 20 screen calibration, 18 system requirements, 5 Maintenance, 56 Manuals, viewing electronic, 51 to 52 Moving the scanner, 55
Scanning how to, 35 to 39 with Start button, 22 to 26 Screen calibration Macintosh, 18 Windows 98, 15 Selecting a driver, 44 to 46 Service, 91 to 92 Settings, software, 46 Setup problems, 81 Slides, loading, 63 to 64 Software installation Macintosh, 16 to 20 Windows, 13 to 16, 19 to 20 Software problems, 83 to 84 Software settings, 46 Space requirements, 10 Specifications auto document feeder, 96 to 97 scanner, 93 to 95 transparency unit, 95 to 96 Start button one-touch scanning, 48 preparing to use, 21 sca
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone: (310)782-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H.
EPSON AMERICA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (Epson) warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturers specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
