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  • Page 1 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 3 Trademarks Trademarks EPSON is a registered trademark and the EPSON logo is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ ® ® ® ❏ Microsoft , Windows and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. ❏ Apple, Mac, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Transparency Unit....40 Epson Scan 2......13 Setting and Placing Films.
  • Page 5 Where to Get Help Than Epson Scan 2..... . .55 Technical S upport Web S ite....69 Scanned Image Problems.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the application. ❏ User's Guide (digital manual) Provides instructions on using the product, maintenance, and solving problems. As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson applications. Marks and Symbols Caution: Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

  • Page 7: Operating System References

    About This Manual > Operating System References Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 11","Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Server 2022", "Windows Server 2019", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008", and "Windows Server 2008 R2"...

  • Page 8: Important Instructions

    ❏ Some of the symbols used on your product are to ensure safety and proper use of the product. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place the product by the wall, leave more than 3.9 inches (10 cm) between the back of the product and the wall.

  • Page 9: Restrictions On Copying

    Important Instructions > Restrictions on Copying ❏ Unplug the product and the power cord before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ If you are not going to use the product or options for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Scanner Basics

    Scanner Basics > Part Names Scanner Basics Part Names Note: Check all of the items that came with your product. start button power button Ready light Error light Document cover Scanner glass Control panel...

  • Page 11: Buttons And Lights

    Scanner Basics > Buttons and Lights Carriage (in the scanner glass) Option connector USB port AC inlet Transportation lock lever Power cord USB cable Buttons and Lights Buttons The product has two buttons for scanning operations.
  • Page 12 Scanner Basics > Buttons and Lights Before using the product buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. Starts scanning. button Turns the product on if pressed once. button Press again to turn the product off. Lights The status light indicates whether the product is operating normally. Light Indicator Status Meaning...

  • Page 13: Information On Applications

    Epson Web site. Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 is a driver for controlling your scanner, enabling a variety of scan settings. This also allows you to start either as a standalone application or by using TWAIN-compliant application software.

  • Page 14: Placing Originals On The Product

    Placing Originals on the Product > Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Product Important: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Placing Originals 1. Open the document cover. 2.

  • Page 15: Placing Large Or Thick Originals

    Placing Originals on the Product > Placing Large or Thick Originals 3. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move. Note: ❏ Always keep the scanner glass clean. ❏ Do not leave originals on the scanner glass for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. Related Information “Basic Scanning”...
  • Page 16 Placing Originals on the Product > Placing Large or Thick Originals If the size of the original exceeds the size of the document cover, you can lift the document cover straight up and remove it to make it easier to align the original. When you have finished scanning, replace the document cover in the reverse order that you removed it.
  • Page 17 Placing Originals on the Product > Placing Large or Thick Originals 3. Close the document cover and hold it down firmly as you scan. Note: ❏ When scanning without the document cover, gently press down on your original to flatten it. ❏...

  • Page 18: Basic Scanning

    Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) Using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan the originals using a wide variety of image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. 1. Place the originals.
  • Page 19 Basic Scanning > > Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution: Select the resolution.
  • Page 20 Basic Scanning > > Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) 5. Click Preview. The preview window opens, and the previewed image is displayed as thumbnails. Note: To preview the entire scanned area, clear the Thumbnail checkbox on the top of the preview window.
  • Page 21 Basic Scanning > > Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) ❏ Brightness: Select to adjust the brightness for the scanned image. ❏ Contrast: Select to adjust the contrast for the scanned image. ❏ Saturation: Select to adjust the saturation (color vividness) for the scanned image.

  • Page 22: Scanning Documents (Document Mode)

    “Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode” on page 27 & Scanning Documents (Document Mode) Using Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan the originals using detailed settings that are suitable for text documents. Note: You cannot scan films using Transparency Unit when scanning from Document Mode.
  • Page 23 Basic Scanning > > Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Documents (Document Mode) 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image.
  • Page 24 7. Click Scan. Related Information “Placing Originals on the Product” on page 14 & “Epson Scan 2” on page 13 & “Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose” on page 25 & “Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode” on page 33...

  • Page 25: Setting A Resolution That Suits The Scanning Purpose

    Basic Scanning > > Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose Advantages and Disadvantages of Increasing the Resolution Resolution indicates the number of pixels (smallest area of an image) for each inch (25.4 mm), and is measured in dpi (dots per inch).

  • Page 26: Scanning Using A Scanner Button

    You can scan using the button on your scanner. Note: Before using this feature, check the following. ❏ Epson Scan 2 is installed on your computer. ❏ The scanner is connected to your computer correctly. 1. Place the original. 2. Press the button.

  • Page 27: Advanced Scanning

    Advanced Scanning Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode You can adjust scanned images using the features on the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2. For Photo Mode, you can use image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures.

  • Page 28: Contrast

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode Contrast You can adjust the contrast for the whole image. If you increase the contrast, the bright areas become brighter, and the dark areas become darker. On the other hand, if you lower the contrast, the differences between the bright and dark areas of the image are less defined.
  • Page 29 Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode Color Balance Adjusts the color balance of the image. You can adjust the tint when photos are tinted with red and green due to the weather or the lighting where the photo was shot. Gray Balance Intensity Adjusts the gray balance of the image.
  • Page 30 Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode Histogram Adjustment Tab You can use the histogram to adjust the brightness of the image. Histogram While checking the histogram (a graph that indicates light and shade) of the image, you can adjust the brightness (shadow for the darkest parts, gamma for the medium light and shade parts, and highlight for the lightest parts) of the image.

  • Page 31: Unsharp Mask

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode Unsharp Mask You can enhance and sharpen the outlines of the image. Note: This feature is not available when selecting the Main Settings tab > Image Type > Black & White. Color Restoration You can correct images and film that have faded to return them to their original colors.

  • Page 32: Descreening

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode Descreening You can remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed paper such as a magazine. To check for moiré patterns, display the image at 100 % (1:1). If the displayed image is zoomed out, the image appears rough and may look like it has moiré...

  • Page 33: Image Adjustment Features For Document Mode

    ❏ This feature softens the sharpness of the scanned results. Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode You can adjust scanned images using the features on the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2. For Document Mode, you can use image adjustment features that are suitable for text documents.
  • Page 34 Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode Text Enhancement You can make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp. You can also reduce the offset or unevenness of the background. When you select the Main Settings tab > Image Type > Color or Grayscale, you can select the level of the effect from Standard or High When you select the Main Settings tab >...

  • Page 35: Brightness

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode If you select Customize from the color list in Dropout, you can make settings for the color you want to remove while checking the preview window (for Windows only). Note: This feature is not available when selecting the Main Settings tab > Image Type > Auto or Color. Color Enhance You can enhance the color specified for the scanned image, and then save it in grayscale or black and white.

  • Page 36: Gamma

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode Gamma You can adjust the gamma (brightness of the intermediate range) for the whole image. If the image is too light or too dark, you can adjust the brightness. Note: This feature is not available depending on the settings on the Main Settings tab > Image Type or the settings on the Advanced Settings tab.

  • Page 37: Descreening

    Advanced Scanning > Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode Descreening You can remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed paper such as a magazine. To check for moiré patterns, display the image at 100 % (1:1). If the displayed image is zoomed out, the image appears rough and may look like it has moiré...

  • Page 38: Saving As A Searchable Pdf

    ❏ Text on the originals is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and then embedded in the scanned image. ❏ This feature is only available when the EPSON Scan OCR component (Windows) or Epson Scan 2 OCR component (Mac OS) is installed.

  • Page 39: Using The Transparency Unit

    Transparency Unit, you can leave it in place even when you want to return to scanning normal (paper) originals. Make sure that all the items shown below are included and have not been damaged during shipping. Contact your Epson dealer if any item is missing or damaged. Transparency Unit Transparency guide...

  • Page 40: Installing The Transparency Unit

    Using the Transparency Unit > Installing the Transparency Unit 2. Use a coin to unlock the transportation lock by turning it counter-clockwise one-quarter. Note: ❏ Before transporting the scanner, lock the transportation lock to prevent damage. ❏ If the unit’s lamp assembly is not in its home position, you cannot lock the transportation lock. In this case, reattach the unit to the scanner, close the unit, and then turn on the scanner;...
  • Page 41 Using the Transparency Unit > Installing the Transparency Unit 3. Align the pins of the unit with the holes of the scanner, and then lower the unit until it rests securely on the scanner with the pins in the holes. 4.

  • Page 42: Setting And Placing Films

    ❏ Before scanning films, make sure you use a soft cloth to wipe the Transparency Unit glass and the scanner glass. ❏ When scanning films, select the Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, and make sure you set the Document Source and Document Type correctly.

  • Page 43: 35 Mm Film Strips

    Using the Transparency Unit > > Setting and Placing Films 35 mm film strips 35 mm film strips 1. Place the 35 mm film holder on a flat surface, and then remove the strip cover. 2. Insert the film, face down, in the holder. 3.

  • Page 44: Mounted Slides

    Using the Transparency Unit > > Setting and Placing Films Mounted slides 4. Place the film holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown below. Mounted slides 1. Load slides, face down, in the Mounted slide holder, as shown below. Repeat this step for all the slides you want to scan.

  • Page 45: Medium Format (120/220)

    Using the Transparency Unit > > Setting and Placing Films Medium format (120/220) Medium format (120/220) 1. Place the Medium format holder on a flat surface, and then open the strip cover. 2. Insert the film, face down, in the holder. 3.

  • Page 46: 4×5 Inch Film

    Using the Transparency Unit > > Setting and Placing Films 4×5 inch film 4. Place the film holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. 4×5 inch film 1. Place the 4×5 inch film holder on a flat surface, and then open the cover. 2.

  • Page 47: Non-Standard Film Sizes

    ❏ An area 0.67 ± .02 in. (17.0 ± 0.5 mm) from the horizontal and 0.8 ± .02 in (2.0 ±0.5 mm) from the vertical edges of the scanner glass cannot be scanned. ❏ When you place the film directly on the scanner glass, make sure you set the focus position to 0.0 in Epson Scan 2.

  • Page 48: Using The Transparency Unit To Scan

    1. Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer. 2. Place your films on the scanner glass. 3. Start Epson Scan 2. 4. Select Photo Mode from the Mode list. 5. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab.

  • Page 49: Scanning Reflective (Non-Film) Originals

    Using the Transparency Unit > > Using the Transparency Unit to Scan Scanning reflective (non-film) originals 1. Open the Transparency Unit, and then remove the transparency guide from the scanner glass. 2. Slide the mat into the upper side, and then insert the tabs into the slots on the lower side slots on the Transparency Unit.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Maintenance > Energy Saving Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Important: ❏ Do not press the glass surface of the scanner glass with any force. ❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the scanner glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
  • Page 51 Start screen > Apps > Epson > Epson Scan 2 Utility. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 Click the start button, and then select All Programs (or Programs) > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.

  • Page 52: Transporting The Scanner

    ❏ Do not turn off the computer or the scanner while updating. 1. Make sure that the scanner and the computer are connected, and the computer is connected to the internet. 2. Start EPSON Software Updater, and update the applications or the firmware. Note:...
  • Page 53 Select Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications on your local Epson website.

  • Page 54: Solving Problems

    ❏ If the light source has reached the end of its service life, it must be replaced by a professional. For details, contact your dealer. Related Information “Uninstalling Your Applications” on page 60 & “Contacting Epson Support” on page 69 &...

  • Page 55: Cannot Start Epson Scan 2

    Solving Problems > > Problems Starting Scanning Cannot Scan Using Scanning Software Other Than Epson Scan 2 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly. ❏ Check the USB cable connection. ❏ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the scanner and the computer.

  • Page 56: Scanned Image Problems

    & The Image Quality is Rough ❏ Set the Mode in Epson Scan 2 according to the original you want to scan. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode, and the settings for photos in Photo Mode. ❏ In Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, set the Document Type on the Main Settings tab according to the original you want to scan.

  • Page 57: Text Is Blurred

    ❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode. ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.

  • Page 58: Cannot Preview In Thumbnail

    ❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, black becomes stronger.

  • Page 59: Cannot Solve Problems In The Scanned Image

    Do not press the document cover with too much force. Otherwise, the booklet or the scanner may be damaged. Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan 2 settings using Epson Scan 2 Utility.

  • Page 60: Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange

    Solving Problems > > Uninstalling and Installing Applications Uninstalling Your Applications Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange ❏ Make sure the Document Type is set correctly for your film. ❏ If Thumbnail is disabled in Preview Mode, the dark area around the film and the frame of the film holder is perceived as white.

  • Page 61: Installing Your Applications

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson scanners on the computer. If you use multiple Epson scanners and you only want to delete some of the drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary scanner drivers again.
  • Page 62 ❏ When reinstalling applications, you need to uninstall them first. 1. Quit all running applications. 2. When installing scanner driver (Epson Scan 2), disconnect the scanner and the computer temporarily. Note: Do not connect the scanner and the computer until you are instructed to do so.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications > Electrical Specifications Technical Specifications General Scanner Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type Flatbed A3 Color Image Scanner Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Document Size 12.2×17.2 inches (310×437 mm) Scanning resolution 2400 dpi (main scan) 4800 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan) Output resolution 50 to 6400 dpi...

  • Page 64: Environmental Specifications

    ❏ After approx 14 minutes from no operation Power supply OFF: ❏ 0.2 W or below Note: For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
  • Page 65 Technical Specifications > System Requirements Windows Windows 11 or later Windows 10 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 or later Mac OS X 10.9 or later, macOS 11 or later *1 *2 Mac OS Fast User Switching on Mac OS or later is not supported. The UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS is not supported.

  • Page 66: Standards And Approvals

    The following model is CE marked and in compliance with all the applicable EU Directives. For further details, visit the following website to access the full declaration of conformities containing reference to the Directives and harmonized standards used to declare conformity. http://www.epson.eu/conformity J332A Standards and Approvals for Australian Model...

  • Page 67: Sha1 License

    Standards and Approvals > > OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE Info-ZIP license SHA1 license Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2001). All Rights Reserved. This document and translations of it may be copied and furnished to others, and derivative works that comment on or otherwise explain it or assist in its implementation may be prepared, copied, published and distributed, in whole or in part, without restriction of any kind, provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are included on all such copies and derivative works.

  • Page 68: Lua License

    Standards and Approvals > > OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE lua license not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source. Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases--including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names "Info-ZIP"...

  • Page 69: Technical S Upport Web S Ite

    Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.

  • Page 70: Canada, And The Caribbean

    (U.S. sales), or http://epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Help for Users in Latin America If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options.
  • Page 71 > > Contacting Epson Support Help for Users in Latin America Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit http://latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office.

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