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Epson Perfection 636 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ EPSON Perfection Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners.
  • Page 3 Trademarks EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark, and Perfection, Micro Step and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction About Your Documentation Using Links Cautions, Notes, and Tips Understanding SCSI Connections Setting the SCSI ID Number Changing the SCSI ID Number in Windows 98 Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 Installing the Optional Equipment Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Selecting Settings...
  • Page 5 Selecting Settings Clearing Jammed Paper from the Auto Document Feeder Removing the Document Cover Reattaching the Document Cover Maintaining the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Cleaning the Paper Path Guide Removing the Paper Path Guide Cleaning the Paper Path Guide...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Scanner Light Operating Problems Image Quality Problems Where to Get Help Specifications Scanner Specifications Transparency Unit Specifications Auto Document Feeder Specifications Glossary Index Page 6...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    See your Scanner Basics book for instructions for setting up your scanner, scanning tips, and basic troubleshooting advice. For help with the scanner software, see the EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide or the LaserSoft Introduction explains what daisy chains, SCSI IDs,...

  • Page 8: Using Links

    Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Introduction Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner. Tips contain additional hints for better scanning. Page 8...

  • Page 9: Understanding Scsi Connections

    SCSI chain The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices (such as a scanner, hard disk, CD-ROM, and so on) to the computer. This arrangement is often called a “daisy chain.” Only the first SCSI device in the chain is connected to the computer;...
  • Page 10 Be sure the SCSI cable connectors are suitable for your hardware, depending on the maker of your SCSI device and SCSI interface board. To connect the scanner to another SCSI device, the length of cable must not exceed 19.7 feet (6 meters); otherwise the system may not work properly.
  • Page 11 No other device can have a terminator, or if a terminator does exist, it must be turned off or removed. The EPSON Perfection 636 terminator is located at the rear of the scanner. The default position of the termination switch is ON.

  • Page 12: Setting The Scsi Id Number

    ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch Make sure the at the rear of the scanner. See the table on the next page for a guide to scanner is turned off SCSI ID numbers. Then follow these steps to change the ID number: before changing the SCSI ID number.
  • Page 13 Changing the SCSI ID Number 8, 9 Not available; scanner will not work if selected. Understanding SCSI Connections Availability ® Not available for Macintosh ; used for hard disk Not recommended for Windows Not recommended; usually used for hard disk Factory setting of the scanner;...

  • Page 14: Changing The Scsi Id Number In Windows 98

    Changing the SCSI ID Number in Windows 98 If you are using your scanner with Windows 98 and you want to change the scanner’s SCSI ID number, follow the steps below. 1 Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel.

  • Page 15: Upgrading From Windows 95 To Windows 98

    Windows 98, you must uninstall and re-install the scanner software. Follow these steps: 1 Click the EPSON Scanner Monitor icon in the task bar and select Close to close EPSON Scanner Monitor. 2 Click Start, Settings, and then select Control Panel.
  • Page 16 Select Re-install Scanner Software. c At the next screen, click Re-install. Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 automatically opens to the Main Menu. If it doesn’t, click Start, select Run, and type D:\epson, where D is your CD-ROM drive letter. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Installing The Optional Equipment

    EPSON Perfection 636: Transparency Unit Auto Document Feeder You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S.

  • Page 18: Transparency Unit

    Transparency Unit The transparency unit (B813132) lets you scan negative or positive film strips and slides on your scanner. The transparency unit is compact so it can be attached or removed easily when you alternate between scanning transparent materials and normal reflective (paper) documents. See the...

  • Page 19: Unpacking The Transparency Unit

    Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately. Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.
  • Page 20 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:...

  • Page 21: Loading Transparencies

    Loading Transparencies Before scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanner’s 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.

  • Page 22: Using Film Holders

    Using Film Holders Three film holders are included with this unit. To place film in the holders, see the instructions below. Placing the Film Hold the film by the edges or use gloves. Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Touching the film Loading Brownie Size Film surface with bare...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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. Installing the Optional Equipment Page 24...
  • Page 25 Loading Brownie Size Film Insert film in the Brownie size film holder, base side facing down. Brownie size film is 3.5 inches (6 cm 9 cm). 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 scanning area of the transparency unit. You can use film holders (as described in the previous sections) or place them directly on the Hold the film by the document table.
  • Page 28 2 Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanner’s document table in the window of the transparency unit as shown: 3 Close the transparency unit. Leave the narrow window uncovered, otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected.

  • Page 29: Selecting Settings

    Selecting Settings If you are using EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - Neg. Film or TPU - Pos. Film in the Document Source settings, depending on the type of film (35 mm film strips or slides) you are scanning. When previewing images...

  • Page 30: Removing The Transparency Unit

    1 Turn off the transparency unit and the scanner. 2 Remove any film holders or film from the document table. 3 Unplug the transparency unit connector from the scanner’s option interface. 4 Store the transparency unit and film holders in their original packaging.

  • Page 31: Auto Document Feeder

    Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for more information. for storage when you are using the auto document feeder. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. Installing the Optional Equipment auto document feeder...

  • Page 32: Installing The Auto Document Feeder

    1 Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2 Remove your scanner’s document cover by lifting the back straight up. 3 Make sure the document table is clean and dust free. 4 Remove the protective materials from the ADF.
  • Page 33 5 Insert the hinges on the ADF into the outer square holes at the back of the scanner and close the ADF. Installing the Optional Equipment Page 33...
  • Page 34 6 Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s option interface. 7 Attach the paper support to the ADF, as shown. 8 Turn on the scanner. 9 See the following section for instructions on loading paper in the ADF. Installing the Optional Equipment...

  • Page 35: Loading Paper Into The Auto Document Feeder

    Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your auto document feeder 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): Do not feed Checks: photographic sheets...
  • Page 36 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. Make sure no documents or dust are on the document table glass when using the auto document feeder.

  • Page 37: Loading Documents Manually

    Selecting Settings the underside of the auto document feeder When you are using the auto document feeder, you must use the EPSON in your scans. If so, TWAIN driver. For information on selecting driver settings, see the remove the auto EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide .

  • Page 38: Clearing Jammed Paper From The Auto Document Feeder

    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 slightly raise the feeder mechanism and release the paper. Installing the Optional Equipment...
  • Page 39 3 Then slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism. (Be careful not to pull too hard; the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) 4 If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it.

  • Page 40: Removing The Document Cover

    Removing the Document Cover If you’re scanning something that doesn’t fit under the document cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply lift the back of the document cover 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.

  • Page 41: Maintaining The Scanner

    Cleaning the Scanner Be careful not to scratch or damage the To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it document table glass, periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. and don’t use a hard or abrasive brush to clean Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in it.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp

    Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and the operate light rapidly flashes red. If this happens, the lamp Never open the assembly must be replaced.

  • Page 43: Removing The Paper Path Guide

    Removing the Paper Path Guide 1 Turn off the scanner. 2 Disconnect the cable for the auto document feeder (ADF), and remove the ADF. Maintaining the Scanner Page 43...
  • Page 44 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. Maintaining the Scanner Page 44...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Paper Path Guide

    Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide. To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts. Maintaining the Scanner Cleaning the Paper Path Guide. To Attaching the Paper Path Guide. Page 45...

  • Page 46: 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. Maintaining the Scanner Page 46...

  • Page 47: Transporting The Scanner

    Transporting the Scanner If you are transporting the scanner a significant distance or storing it for an extended period, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. If the carriage does 1 Remove any optional not automatically equipment and replace the return to the home document cover.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    For additional troubleshooting tips, see the “Problems? Need Help?” chapter of your Scanner Basics book and the “Troubleshooting” chapters of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and LaserSoft for EPSON Perfection 636 User’s Guide . First see Problems and Solutions. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, contact your EPSON dealer or see Help.

  • Page 49: Scanner Light

    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. Light status Scanner status F (slowly Initializing or busy scanning flashing green)

  • Page 50: Operating Problems

    Incorrect setup of your computer or software (see Scanner Basics ). Incorrect operation of your software (see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and LaserSoft for EPSON Perfection 636 User’s Guide ). Inappropriate selection of the scanner software settings (see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and LaserSoft for EPSON...
  • Page 51 You have not selected For your TWAIN source, select Perfection 636 (32-bit) if you are using a TWAIN source. LaserSoft or EPSON TWAIN3 if you are using EPSON TWAIN. Troubleshooting Page 51...

  • Page 52: Image Quality Problems

    You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check document table. the position of the document and do not move it while the scanner is operating. The scanner is not on Make sure that the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface.
  • Page 53 Part of the image is distorted or blurred. Problem Solution Your document is not Make sure your document is in good condition. Part of the document may flat. be wrinkled, warped, or not in contact with the document table. Be sure the document is uniformly flat.
  • Page 54 Your document is not Check that the document is placed flush against the document table. flat. See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and LaserSoft for Your software settings are not correct for your EPSON Perfection 636 User’s Guide for information on software document type.
  • Page 55 Replace your ink or toner cartridge. If this does not solve the problem, your printer may be malfunctioning. (See your printer manual.) The scanner is If this happens on both your screen and printout, the scanner’s sensor malfunctioning. may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer.
  • Page 56 Image Type dialog box. Colors in the image look odd. Problem Solution See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide and LaserSoft for Your software settings are not correct for your EPSON Perfection 636 User’s Guide for information on software document type.
  • Page 57 Check the image settings in your scanner software, especially data format (bits/pixel/color), gamma correction, and color correction. Try a different combination of these settings.
  • Page 58 The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size. Problem Solution You have changed the The image size settings in your software determine the size of the printed resolution or scaled image. Do not use the size of the image on your monitor to judge the your image.
  • Page 59 Check that settings are correct. See your electronic LaserSoft for You are not using the software settings. EPSON Perfection 636 User’s Guide or EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for details. Make sure the narrow window at the top of the transparency unit is not covered.

  • Page 60: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help 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 World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Download...
  • Page 61 Description of the problem You can purchase genuine Epson supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).

  • Page 62: Specifications

    This chapter contains specifications for the scanner and options: Scanner Specifications Specifications are subject to change Transparency Unit Specifications without notice. Auto Document Feeder Specifications Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor device Effective pixels...
  • Page 63 Maximum 600 dpi (main scan) hardware 2400 (sub scan) resolution* * The maximum hardware resolution of 600 EPSON’s Micro Step Maximum 9600 dpi interpolated resolution Speed (600 dpi, Color: 8.1 msec/line draft mode) Monochrome (bi-level): 2.7 msec/line Output resolution 50 to 9600 dpi...
  • Page 64 Digital halftoning AAS (Auto Area Segmentation, enable/disable selectable) 3 halftoning modes (A, B, and C) and 4 dither patterns (A, B, C, and D) for bi-level and quad-level data Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display...
  • Page 65 Specification Input voltage range Rated frequency Input frequency Rated current Power consumption Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Environmental Temperature Operation: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) Storage: Humidity (without...
  • Page 66 230V model Safety standards CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EECEN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EECEN 55022 Class B SCSI Interface Interface type ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI 2) Functions BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (the Logical Unit Number is fixed to 0 and the command link function is not supported) DATA phase...
  • Page 67 Internal terminator selectable (enable/disable) Connector type Two 50-pin half pitch connectors (micro DB 50 connectors) Connector pin arrangement Initialization The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the Methods following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization Specifications * The scanner is turned on.

  • Page 68: Transparency Unit Specifications

    Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specifications Dimensions Width: 8.8 inches (222.4 mm) Depth: 12.0 inches (305.4 mm) Height: 1.4 inches (36.9 mm) Weight 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) Maximum readable 3.6 inches area Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24V 10%V Rated current: 0.5A Reliability 10,000 hours Humidity (without...
  • Page 69 FCC Part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B AS/NZS3548 Class B CE Marking Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Resistance to panel: 10kV electrical noise metal: 7kV/150pF, 150 ohm (static electricity) Specifications EN60950 EN55022 Class B EN50082-1 IEC 801-2/801-3/801-4 Page 69...

  • Page 70: Auto Document Feeder Specifications

    Feeder type Sheet through, face up loading, face down ejecting, roller friction Loading position Left side of document against left side of feeder, opposite scanner’s original point Scanning speed 3 pages per minute (A4, line art, 300 dpi, draft mode)
  • Page 71 Safety approvals UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN60950 (VDE) IEC950 (ROSTEST, PSB) FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B AS/NZS3548 Class B CISPR Pub 22 Class B CNS13438 Class B CE Marking Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Resistance to Casing: 10kV...
  • Page 72 Paper quality High-quality bond paper, check paper, recycled paper Applied color Color and monochrome Document type Documents printed with impact printers, laser printers, or facsimile machines Don’t use the following paper types: transparencies, coated paper, labels, carbon paper, or paper with staples, holes, rips, curls, or folds. Specifications Page 72...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data. carriage A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning. color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors.
  • Page 74 A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. home position The position at the rear (nearest the cover hinge position) of the scanner where the carriage rests before a scanning operation. interface A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used for connection between or among computer devices.
  • Page 75 Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Measured in dots per inch (dpi), pixels per inch (ppi), or samples per inch (spi). scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage of a scanner. The image is divided into pixels by scanning. scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner.
  • Page 76 subtractive primary The colors cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY)— which produce black colors when mixed in certain amounts. In printing, black is often added to give more definition as mixing of actual inks cannot produce pure black. terminator A device that stops electronic signals, and prevents them from proceeding or returning to other devices.

  • Page 77: Index

    Base side, Brownie size film, loading, Index Cable length, Cleaning paper path guide, scanner, Correcting color, 29, 53, to 57, Daisy chain, Document cover, Documentation, how to use, Dust and image quality, 36, EPSON Accessories, 17, help, Index Page 77...
  • Page 78 Loading documents manually, paper, auto document feeder, Loading slides and film on document table, using film holders, Lock, transportation, Index Maintenance, Moving the scanner, Operating problems, Options auto document feeder, purchasing, transparency unit, Paper jams, Paper path guide attaching, cleaning,...
  • Page 79 Service, Slides, loading, Software, uninstalling, Specifications auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, Support, Technical support, Transparency unit installing, removing, specifications, unpacking, using, Index Transporting the scanner, Troubleshooting, to 69, Uninstalling software, Upgrading to Windows 98, World Wide Web, Page 79...

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