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Epson Expression 636 User Manual

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EPSON
COLOR IMAGE SCANNER
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product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or
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modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or
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Copyright © 1996 by Epson America, Inc.
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Expression
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  • Page 1 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. 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 purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
  • Page 2 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: Scanner Parts

    Scanner Parts OPERATE button transportation lock lever option interface connector And terminal parallel interface connector...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions . . . Chapter 1 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner ....Releasing the Transportation Lock Lever Plugging in the Scanner .
  • Page 5 Lights and Buttons ... . . Scanner errors ....Placing a Document on the Scanner . . .
  • Page 6 Problems and Solutions ..... . . Appendix Scanner Specifications Electrical Specifications ....

  • Page 7: Features

    The EPSON Expression™ 636 is a true 600-dpi full-color flatbed image scanner with a letter or A4 size scanning area. It has the ability to scan in color or grayscale, making it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex full-color illustrations.

  • Page 8: Options

    Selecting this option removes moire (interference) patterns from scanned images. 0 The EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN scanning utilities. This software lets you take full advantage of your scanner’s advanced features. You can scan images and save them to disk...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial for the nearest location or the following services: (800) 922-8911 0 Fax-on-Demand access to EPSON’s technical information library 0 Literature on current and new products 0 The location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Introduction...

  • Page 10: Electronic Support Services

    EPSON products 0 Customer relations. For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) You can purchase manuals, accessories, or parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800)873-7766 for dealer referral.

  • Page 11: Epson Download Service

    Members of CompuServe prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an owner of an EPSON product, you are eligible for a free introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password.
  • Page 12 Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. 0 Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Placez le scannezu pres d’une de contacte 024 la fiche peut- 2tre debranchke facilement.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner ....Releasing the Transportation Lock Lever Plugging in the Scanner ......

  • Page 14: Choosing A Place For The Scanner

    Follow these guidelines when you select a location for the scanner: 0 Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner does not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. 0 Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily.

  • Page 15: Releasing The Transportation Lock Lever

    Before you connect the scanner to a power source, follow the steps below to release the transportation lock lever. 1. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with its rear panel facing you. 2. Slide the transportation lock lever to the UNLOCK position as shown below.

  • Page 16: Plugging In The Scanner

    2. If any of the scanner’s lights come on, press the OPERATE button to turn off the scanner. Caution: Whenever ~024 turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on.

  • Page 17: Initialization

    The scanner automatically switches to the appropriate interface. 0 To connect the scanner to a PC, do one of the following: Install a bidirectional parallel interface board in your computer, if necessary. Then connect the computer to the scanner’s bidirectional interface as described in the next...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Scanner To A Parallel Interface

    Connecting the Scanner to a Parallel Interface To connect the scanner to a parallel interface on your computer, use a standard shielded parallel interface cable and follow the steps below.
  • Page 19 3. Plug the 36-pin end of the cable into the scanner’s parallel interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. Note: If your parallel cable has a ground wire, attack it to the scanner’s ground terminal. Setting Up the Scanner...

  • Page 20: Scsi Setup

    (not including the computer) must have terminators. If any other devices in the chain have terminators, the terminators must be turned off. The scanner has two 50-pin SCSI connectors and a built-in terminator that you can turn on or off.
  • Page 21 1. Locate the SCSI ID rotary switch on the rear panel of the scanner. 2. To change the scanner’s SCSI ID, turn the dial to the desired number. Caution: Do not set the scanner’s SCSI ID to a number that is already assigned to another device;...
  • Page 22 SCSI device you connect to your computer or if it is the last device in the daisy chain, leave the termination switch turned on. If the scanner is in the middle of a daisy chain, turn off the termination switch. Connecting the scanner to your computer or to another...
  • Page 23 Always follow the power-on sequence described here when you turn on your computer and external SCSI devices. If you have an internal hard disk, turn on the scanner and any other external SCSI devices you plan to use. Wait a few seconds;...

  • Page 24: Installing Scanner Software

    Now that you have connected the scanner to your computer, the next thing to do is install your scanner software. Follow the instructions in your EPSON Scanning Utilities User’s Guide. Then read Chapter 2, “Scanner Basics,” before you start scanning.
  • Page 25 Maintenance ....Replacing the fluorescent lamp . . Transporting the Scanner ..... . 2-10...

  • Page 26: Lights And Buttons

    READY light (green) Comes on when the scanner is ready to scan images. This light flashes during scanning. When an error occurs, this light and the ERROR light indicate the type of error. See the next page.

  • Page 27: Scanner Errors

    Scanner errors If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error. See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a document: Remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking the copyright status.
  • Page 28 2. Turn on the computer and make sure that the scanner’s READY light is on. Open the document cover. 3. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned down. Make sure that the document is carefully aligned.
  • Page 29 0 Always keep the document table clean. See “Maintenance” later in this chapter for information on cleaning the scanner. 0 Avoid twisting the document cover when you open or close it. Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time;...

  • Page 30: Removing The Document Cover

    To do this, hold the back of the document cover behind the hinge and lift straight up. Do not force the cover off the scanner or lift from in front of the hinge. This may damage the cover.

  • Page 31: Recommended Equipment

    Recommended Equipment Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if you are not satisified with the quality of the images on your monitor or with the speed of image processing, read this section. While it does not contain specific recommendations, it describes various possibilities for improving your scanning system.

  • Page 32: Monitors

    The difference between the original and restored files is, however, almost unnoticeable. Maintenance To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cable and all the interface cables connected to the scanner.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp

    When this happens, contact your dealer about replacing the lamp assembly. Warning: Never open the case of the scanner. If you think repairs OY adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer. table, and not use a hard OY abrasive brush...

  • Page 34: Transporting The Scanner

    If the scanner is broken, the carriage may not automatically return to the home position. If it does not, raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest at the back of the scanner. Then set the transportation lock lever to LOCK.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Options Using the Transparency Unit Unpacking the transparency unit ..Removing the shipping screw ..Installing the transparency unit ..Storing the transparency guides and reflective document mat .

  • Page 36: Using The Transparency Unit

    Unpacking the transparency unit When you unpack your transparency unit, make sure you have all the items shown below and that none has been damaged during shipping. Contact your EPSON dealer if any item is missing or damaged. 3-2 Options...

  • Page 37: Removing The Shipping Screw

    Removing the shipping screw To prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the transparency unit. Follow the steps below to remove this screw before you install the transparency unit. 1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up. 2.

  • Page 38: Installing The Transparency Unit

    To move it to its home position when the transparency unit is attached to the scanner, close the transparency unit, turn on the scanner, and then turn it off.
  • Page 39 3. Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slide the slots on the transparency unit forward underneath these two screws. 4. Insert the two screws provided with the transparency unit into the holes in the scanner as shown below, and then tighten the screws with a coin.

  • Page 40: Storing The Transparency Guides And Reflective Document Mat

    6. Connect the transparency unit’s cable to the option connector on the scanner. Then reconnect the scanner’s power cable. Storing the transparency guides and reflective document mat As shown on the next page, the transparency unit comes with three transparency guides for scanning transparencies or slides and a reflective document mat for scanning normal paper documents.

  • Page 41: Positioning Transparencies And Slides

    N o t e : Before scanning transparencies OY slides, wipe the glass transparency unit, the scanner’s document table, and the narrow window behind the scanner’s document table with a soft cloth. 1 Appropriate transparency guide 1 Small transparency guide...
  • Page 42 If your transparency is larger than the sizes in the table above, you can place it directly on the scanner’s document table without using a transparency guide, as shown below. The transparency unit allows you to scan transparencies up to 8% x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm) in size.
  • Page 43 3. Place the transparency guide containing the transparency or slide face down on the scanner’s document table, aligning it in the upper right corner as shown below. 4. If the reflective document mat is in place, remove it from the transparency unit.
  • Page 44 10.25-inch-long openings: Open the transparency unit. Place the transparency guide on the scanner’s document table. Place the transparency face down on the document table, aligning it with the upper right corner of the transparency guide as shown below.

  • Page 45: Scanning Normal (Reflective) Documents

    To scan a normal reflective (paper) document when the transparency unit is installed, always use the reflective document mat included with the transparency unit. Also, make sure you remove the transparency guide from the scanner’s document table. Insert the reflective document mat as described below.

  • Page 46: Using The Automatic Document Feeder

    Using the Automatic Document Feeder The automatic document feeder allows you to automatically load multiple-page documents into the scanner. It is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning, or for creating an image database.

  • Page 47: Unpacking The Automatic Document Feeder

    Unpacking the automatic document feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have all the items shown below and that none is damaged. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. two screws Installing the automatic document feeder Follow the steps below to install the automatic document feeder on your scanner.
  • Page 48 3. Locate the two screws at the back of the scanner and slide the slots on the automatic document feeder forward underneath these two screws. (Do not remove the protective materials from the automatic document feeder’s mounting hardware yet.) 4. Insert the two screws provided with the automatic document feeder into the holes in the scanner as shown below, and then tighten the screws with a coin.

  • Page 49: Loading Documents In The Automatic Document Feeder

    6. Close the automatic document feeder. 7. Connect the automatic document feeder’s cable to the option connector on the scanner. Then reconnect the scanner’s power cable. Loading documents in the automatic document feeder You can load up to 30 sheets in the automatic document feeder, based on a paper weight of 17 lb and a stack thickness of 0.24 inches (6.0 mm) or less.
  • Page 50 Follow the steps below to load documents into the automatic document feeder. 1. Slide the left edge guide all the way to the left and place your documents in the feeder tray with the side you want to scan facing up. Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of the document stack.

  • Page 51: Paper Jams

    (Be careful not to pull too hard; the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) After you remove the jammed paper, close the automatic document feeder cover and reset the scanner. Options 3-17...

  • Page 52: Loading Documents Manually

    Loading documents manually You can load documents manually even when the automatic document feeder is installed. To load a document manually, lift the automatic document feeder and place the document on the scanning surface. Then lower the automatic document feeder and scan the document. Note: Always close the automatic document feeder and its cover before scanning.
  • Page 53 Document condition Check that your document is clean and in good condition before you load it in the automatic document feeder. Make sure of the following: 0 The ink on the document is dry. 0 The document has no holes or cut-out areas in it, and is not ripped or wrinkled.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Indicator Lights ..Command error ..Interface error ..Fatal error ..Option error .

  • Page 55: Indicator Lights

    Also see the documentation that came with your software, computer, and printer for possible solutions. Indicator Lights If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error. READY light 1 O f f...

  • Page 56: Interface Error

    RESET button. If the scanner still does not operate properly, try turning the scanner off and then back on. If it still does not operate properly, or if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer.

  • Page 57: Problems And Solutions

    (See your computer manual.) The scanner software does not work properly. Be sure you have correctly installed and set up your scanner and application software. Also make sure your software supports this scanner model. (See your Easy Setup and software manuals.)
  • Page 58 You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check the position of the document and do not move it while the scanner is operating. See that the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface. Part of the image is distorted or blurred.
  • Page 59 Position 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. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 60 If this happens in your printed image only, your printer or its print head is probably malfunctioning. (See your printer manual.) If this happens on both your screen and printout, the scanner’s sensor may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer. When halftoning is used, textured patterns of dots appear on particular areas of an image.
  • Page 61 Exact matching of colors is very difficult. Check your Scanning Utilities, application software, computer, and monitor manuals for information on color matching and calibration. Printed colors differ from those in the original document. Exact reproduction of colors is very difficult. See your application software manual for guidance on color matching.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix Scanner Specifications Electrical Specifications ..... . . Environmental Conditions .....

  • Page 63: Scanner Specifications

    Scanner Specifications Scanner type: Photoelectric device: Effective pixels: Document size: Scanning resolution: Output resolution: Color separation: Reading sequence: Monochrome Color page sequence Color byte sequence Color line sequence Zoom: Image data: Brightness: Line art settings: Halftoning process: A-2 Appendix Flatbed, color...
  • Page 64 I Power consumption I Approx. 25 W, 50 W maximum with optional unit Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for the voltage of your scanner. 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined...

  • Page 65: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage Operating conditions: Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Safety Approvals Safety standards: 120 V model 220-240 V model EMC: 120 V model 220-240 V model A - 4 A p p e n d i x 41”...

  • Page 66: Source Document Specifications

    Source Document Specifications Reflective type: Transparency type: Parallel Interface Specifications Interface type: Data format: Synchronization: Handshaking: Logic level: Connector type: Connector pin arrangement: Opaque documents with smooth surfaces Reversal film, negative film (optional transparency unit required) Bidirectional parallel interface S-bit parallel By external strobe pulse By ACKNLG and BUSY signals Input/output data and interface control...

  • Page 67: Scsi Specifications

    SCSI Specifications Interface type: Functions: Logic level: Electrical standard: ID number: Terminator: Connector type: Connector pin arrangement: A-6 Appendix ANSI X3.131-1986 standard BUS FREE phase ARBITRATION phase SELECTION/RESELECTION phase COMMAND phase (Logical unit number is fixed to 0 and command link function is not supported.) DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase...

  • Page 68: Initialization

    Initialization The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is turned on. * The scanner receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW.
  • Page 69 Calibration, color, 4-8 Card, video, 2-7 Carriage, 1-5, 2-10 Chain, daisy, 1-8, 1-10 to 1-12 Checks, 3-16 Choosing a place, 1-2 Cleaning scanner, 2-8 to 2-9 Close automatic document feeder, 3-15, 3-17 automatic document feeder cover, 3-13, 3-17 to 3-18...

  • Page 70: Index

    3-18 source, A-5 Document table, 2-4 to 2-5, 2-8 to 2-9, 3-7 to 3-11, 4-5 to 4-6 Edge guide, automatic document feeder, 3-16 Electrical specifications, A-3 Emulation mode, 1-9 Environmental conditions, A-4 EPSON Scan! II, Intro-2 EPSON TWAIN, Intro-2...
  • Page 71 Important safety instructions, Intro-5 to Intro-6 Indicator lights, 2-2, 4-2 Initialization, 1-5, A-7 Installing automatic document feeder, 3-13 to 3-15 reflective document mat, 3-11 software, scanner, 1-12 transparency unit, 3-4 to 3-6 I n d e x I N - 3...
  • Page 72 IN-4 Loading documents, automatic document feeder, 3-15 to 3-19 documents manually (automatic document feeder), 3-18 Location, scanner, 1-2 Lock lever, transportation, 1-3, 1-5, 2-10, 4-3 LOCK position, 1-3, 2-10, 4-3 Macintosh SCSI port, 1-6, 1-8, 1-11 Maintenance, 2-8 to 2-9...
  • Page 73 Placing document, 2-3 to 2-5, 3-11 to 3-12, 3-18 scanner, 1-2 transparencies, 3-8 to 3-10 transparency guides, 3-9 Plugging in scanner, 1-4 Position, home, see Home position Positioning transparencies, see Transparencies Power cable, 1-4 to 1-5, 1-11,2-8 3-4, 3-13, 4-4...
  • Page 74 1-10, 4-4 terminator, 1-8, 1-10, A-6 using, 1-8 to 1-12 Sensor, 4-7, A-2 Sequence, power on, 1-11 to 1-12 Setting up the scanner, 1-1 to 1-12 Shipping screw 3-2 to 3-4 Size documents, 3-15, 3-18, A-2 image, 4-8...
  • Page 75 3-2 to 3-12 Transportation lock lever, 1-3, 1-5, 2-10, 4-3 Transporting scanner, 2-10 Troubleshooting, 4-2 to 4-8 True Color, 2-7 Turning on the scanner, 1-5, 1-11, 1-12 Unit, transparency, see Transparency unit UNLOCK position, 1-3, 1-5, 4-3 Unpacking automatic document feeder, 3-13...

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