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Epson Expression 836XL Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    COLOR SCANNER SETUP GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Macintosh Year 2000 Ready Important Safety Instructions SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Install the SCSI Interface Board Unlock the Scanner Set the SCSI ID Number Set the SCSI Terminator Connect the Scanner to Your Computer...
  • Page 5 If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . HOW TO SCAN Scanning Tips Selecting Resolution Scaling (Resizing) Images Batch Scanning Selecting Your Scanner Driver Recommended Settings Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions Placing Your Original Document Beginning Your Scan Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0...
  • Page 6 Installing the Transparency Guide Auto Document Feeder Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Image Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Software Technical Support INDEX...

  • Page 7: Scanning For Professional Results

    Windows About Your Scanner Your EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes the following features: Superior image quality with true optical resolution of 800 1600 dpi 36-bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors and 4,096 shades of gray 3.3 Dmax provides high dynamic range for accurate colors with subtle tones and...

  • Page 8: About Your Software

    About Your Software The EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: If you have the standard version of the scanner, you also have the three applications listed below: EPSON TWAIN Pro Ideal general-purpose driver for scanning from hundreds of applications.

  • Page 9: About Your Documentation

    For instructions on using the optional equipment, see your EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. Your electronic reference guide also provides scanner specifications and additional troubleshooting and maintenance information.

  • Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips

    Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner. Tips contain additional hints for great scanning.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    On-screen 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. ® SCSI card (included with your scanner) ® ® 4.0 (Service Pack 3)

  • Page 12: Macintosh

    EPSON TWAIN Pro supports the Apple system and QuickTime. EPSON TWAIN Pro installation. Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000. ® ColorSync ™...

  • Page 13: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Scanner

    Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy—just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Install the SCSI interface board (if necessary). 3. Unlock the scanner.

  • Page 16: Unpack Your Scanner

    Unpack Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later. Your EPSON Expression 836XL comes with these items: scanner PCI SCSI interface board power cable SCSI cable *Included only with the standard version of the scanner.

  • Page 17: Choose A Good Place For Your Scanner

    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 can’t operate properly. Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer.

  • Page 18: Install The Scsi Interface Board

    Install the SCSI Interface Board You must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI interface, or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC, skip this section.

  • Page 19: Unlock The Scanner

    Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position. To ensure this, always turn off the scanner before locking the carriage. See your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide for more information. If you have the transparency...

  • Page 20: Set The Scsi Id Number

    If you select the asterisk (*), the scanner won’t work. Use this setting when you need to prepare the scanner for transportation. For more information on selecting an ID number, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide.

  • Page 21: Set The Scsi Terminator

    Set the SCSI Terminator The scanner’s SCSI terminator is built in, with a switch to turn it on or off on the scanner’s back panel. If the scanner is your only SCSI device or the last device in the chain, leave the terminator turned (the default setting).

  • Page 22: Connect The Scanner To Your Computer

    Do not use an external terminator. For more information on SCSI connections, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide. 4. Plug in the power cables for your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI devices. If you’re using Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can also connect the scanner to your computer’s bidirectional parallel...

  • Page 23: Power On Your System

    Install the SCSI Software The EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM includes the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Macintosh drivers for your SCSI board. You need to install the SCSI software for your system before you can use your scanner.

  • Page 24: If You're Running Windows 95 Or Windows 98

    Windows operating system CD-ROM during software installation. Please have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed. 1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. A message appears saying that your system has detected new hardware.

  • Page 25: If You're Running Windows Nt 4.0

    7. When you see a screen indicating that installation is complete, click Add New Hardware Wizard closes, and you return to the Windows desktop. 8. Verify that the scanner is listed in the Windows Device Manager. (Click Settings Control Panel...
  • Page 26 You see the dialog box on the right. 3. Click the Drivers button. After a moment, you see the Install Driver dialog box. 4. In the Manufacturers list, click Adaptec tab. Then click the...
  • Page 27 7. Click . Be sure to close any open windows to restart. 8. After the system restarts, log on again. Windows NT auto-detects the scanner. 9. To verify that the scanner was detected, click . Then click the Adapters in the list.

  • Page 28: If You're Using A Macintosh

    4. At the first screen, click 5. When you see the message that installation was successful, click Continue with the instructions in the next section to install EPSON TWAIN Pro so you can test your scanner. Install EPSON TWAIN Pro Before you begin, make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed (if necessary) and the scanner is connected to your computer.
  • Page 29 Port 278 (for LPT3) Port 3BC 8. To test your scanner setup, place a document face down on the document table and close the scanner cover. Then click the scanned image appears in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Setup window. If the scanned image doesn’t appear, see “Problems and Solutions” for help.

  • Page 30: If You're Using A Macintosh

    1. Turn on your scanner and wait for the your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs you’re using. 2. Insert the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon to open the CD-ROM window, then double-click the folder.
  • Page 31 Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder. You can now install any additional software that came with your scanner. See the instructions for installing MonacoSCAN (page 27) and Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE (page 29).

  • Page 32: Install The Isis Driver

    Install the ISIS Driver The ISIS driver for the Expression 836XL is designed for high-performance OCR scanning (Windows only), either with or without the optional auto document feeder. You can use this driver with any application that supports ISIS drivers, such as Adobe ®...

  • Page 33: Install Monacoscan 2.6

    If You’re Running Windows. . . 1. Turn on your computer and make sure no applications are open. 2. Insert the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 3. Click , then use the Browse function to go to...

  • Page 34: If You're Using A Macintosh

    If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 1. Start your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs you’re using. 2. Insert the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon to open the CD-ROM window, if necessary.

  • Page 35: Install Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Le

    To find out how to upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop 5.0, see the Acrobat file titled Upgrade.pdf must have Acrobat Reader installed to view this file). If your scanner didn’t come with Adobe Photoshop, skip to page 31. If You’re Running Windows. . .

  • Page 36: If You're Using A Macintosh

    If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 1. Insert the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE 3. Double-click the 5.0 LE Installer banner. 4. Choose the country you are in and click 5.

  • Page 37: How To Scan

    This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image. This is the scanner driver you’re using. Your scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0. How you’re going to use your scanned image determines some of the settings you select.

  • Page 38: Scanning Tips

    100 dpi with a 300 dpi laser printer, and up to 200 dpi with a 600 dpi laser printer. For 1440 dpi ink jet printers, such as the EPSON Stylus COLOR series, use a scanning resolution of up to 300 dpi. Try a scanning resolution of 240 dpi for 720 dpi printing.

  • Page 39: Scaling (Resizing) Images

    It also allows you to select certain settings to optimize the scanned image. The standard version of the EPSON Expression 836XL scanner comes with two all-purpose drivers (EPSON TWAIN Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0) and a special ISIS driver.

  • Page 40: Recommended Settings

    “Beginning Your Scan” on page 36 shows you how to select a driver and settings. For details on using EPSON TWAIN Pro, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide on your EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. For details on using LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, see the electronic documentation on the LaserSoft...

  • Page 41: Step-By-Step Scanning Instructions

    Macintosh interface is shown, the Windows steps are the same. Placing Your Original Document 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table. If you’re scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed (see page 48).

  • Page 42: Beginning Your Scan

    Once you’ve opened your application and selected your scanner driver, continue with the instructions under “Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro” below or “Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0” on page 39. If you’re using the ISIS driver, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL ISIS Driver User’s Guide.
  • Page 43 For example, choose Import Photoshop 5.0 LE’s File menu. In Windows, select TWAIN_32 On a Macintosh, select TWAIN_Acquire The EPSON TWAIN Pro main window appears. 4. Choose the Document Source , and Image Type Destination. For example, if you’re scanning a...
  • Page 44 (If the READY your electronic 8. Click the close box to close the EPSON TWAIN Pro window and return to your application. Don’t leave photographs on the document table for long periods of time; they may stick to the glass.

  • Page 45: Scanning With Lasersoft Silverfast 4.0

    Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 provides a professional-quality interface between your EPSON Expression 836XL scanner and the sophisticated imaging environment of Adobe Photoshop. If your scanner didn’t come with SilverFast, skip to page 41. 1. Start Photoshop.
  • Page 46 Shift key when you click the Auto Adjust button. 9. When you’ve finished making adjustments, click the light on the front of the scanner flickers while it’s scanning. In a few READY moments, the scanned image is imported into Photoshop 5.0 LE.

  • Page 47: Viewing Your Electronic Manuals

    Acrobat files in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. Just open the folder for the manual you want to view, then double-click the file (Acrobat files always have a pdf extension).

  • Page 48: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Acrobat Reader on your system, you should uninstall it before you install Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0. If You’re Running Windows. . . 1. Insert the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Click , then Start 3.

  • Page 49: Copying A Manual To Your Hard Drive

    If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 1. Insert the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3. Double-click the Manuals folder. 4. Double-click the Reader Installer 5. Click . You see a screen describing the plug-ins that are installed with Continue Acrobat Reader.

  • Page 50: Navigating A Manual

    Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar: Show navigation pane 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.

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Tpu And Adf Units

    Two optional accessories are available for the EPSON Expression 836XL: the transparency unit (B813102) and the auto document feeder (B813112 or 836XL-ADF). You can purchase these options from your reseller or from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 52: Unpacking The Transparency Unit

    Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure all these items are included in the box with the TPU. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged. transparency unit reflective document mat transparency guide guide and adjust pins 35 mm slide holder...

  • Page 53: Removing The Shipping Screws

    STOCK the shipping holes. Before transporting the scanner, turn it off, remove the TPU, and replace the shipping screws in the outer holes labeled transportation lock screw on the scanner before transporting it. (See your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide.) If you can’t replace the shipping screws, the TPU’s lamp...

  • Page 54: Installing The Transparency Unit

    Installing the Transparency Unit 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then unplug the power cable from the scanner. 2. Remove the document cover by grasping it beside the hinges and lifting it straight 3. Align the TPU hinge pins with the...

  • Page 55: Installing The Transparency Guide

    Installing the Transparency Guide Follow the steps below to install the transparency guide: 1. Lift the TPU. 2. If your scanner doesn’t already have a guide pin and adjust pin installed, insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the TPU.

  • Page 56: Auto Document Feeder

    For more information, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide. Auto Document Feeder The auto document feeder (ADF) automatically loads multi-page documents into your scanner. It is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning or for creating an image database.

  • Page 57: Installing The Auto Document Feeder

    Installing the Auto Document Feeder Before installing the ADF, be aware that it is large and heavy. Clear a wide space around the scanner before unpacking and installing the ADF. You may need to have someone help you lift it.
  • Page 58 5. Place the ADF on the scanner, lining up the screws with the holes as shown: The ADF is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. 6. Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver.
  • Page 59 Place the document stack face up, document bottom edge first. Use your software to rotate the “back side” pages. For additional instructions on scanning with the ADF, see your electronic EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide. stopper Using the ISIS driver Place the document stack face down, top edge first.

  • Page 61: Problems? Need Help

    This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For additional solutions, see the “Troubleshooting” sections of your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide and EPSON Expression 836XL User’s Guide. If none of the suggestions solve your problem, see “Where To Get Help” on page 62.

  • Page 62: Setup Problems

    PCI slot, the computer may not recognize it. Run EZ-SCSI, a special SCSI configuration utility for Windows 95, 98, and NT. Insert your EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. Click Start then click D:\Adaptec\Ezscsi\Setup (where is your CD-ROM drive) and...

  • Page 63: Scanner Problems

    Unknown Devices Select Expression 836XL remove it from the system. Restart your computer. Then reinstall the scanner software. If no image appears in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Setup window when you click the button Test (Windows only). . . Make sure your system is correctly cabled and terminated and there are no conflicting SCSI IDs.

  • Page 64: Software Problems

    Make sure the unit is correctly installed and connected to the scanner’s OPTION Make sure you’re selecting the correct Document Source (EPSON TWAIN Pro) or Image Type (LaserSoft SilverFast) setting for your image. Software Problems If you can’t open the scanner driver. . .

  • Page 65: Image Problems

    If the scanner software doesn’t work properly. . . Make sure the system requirements (for example, the operating system version) are correct for your software. See page 5. Check your computer’s memory. See if the computer has enough memory for your software. If you’re running other software at...
  • Page 66 . . Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner’s document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part of your document may be wrinkled or warped.
  • Page 67 If the edges of the document are not scanned. . . Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document’s position so that the image is within the glass area. If your image scans at an angle. . . Check the position of your source document.

  • Page 68: Where To Get Help

    #529. Access For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 922-8911. Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 922-8911. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.

  • Page 69: Software Technical Support

    Product serial number (located on the back of scanner) Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories 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.

  • Page 71: Index

    F F F F File size, 59 G G G G Guide pin, 49 H H H H Help EPSON, 62 to 63 software, 63 Highlight setting, 37 to 38, 40 Home position, 13 I I I I ID number, SCSI, 14...
  • Page 72 34 OCR, 26, 34 photographs, 34 placing document, 35 process, 31 recommended settings, 34 resolution, 32 scaling, 33 text, 34 transparencies, 34 using EPSON TWAIN Pro, 36 to 38 using LaserSoft SilverFast, 39 to 40 ScanPilot, 39...
  • Page 73 46 to 47 Transparency, scanning, 34 Transportation lock, 13 Troubleshooting image quality, 59 to 61 scanner operation, 57 to 58 setup, 56 to 57 software, 58 to 59 TWAIN Pro installing, 22 to 25 scanning with, 36 to 38...

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