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Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Start Button ....... . .16 Using EPSON Scan........17 Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts .
Page 4 Starting a Scan With the Start Button ......34 Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan ......36 Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program .
Page 5 Cleaning the Scanner........136...
Page 6 Contacting Customer Support ......169 Before Contacting Epson ......169...
Page 7 Macintosh System Requirements ..... . .171 Scanner Specifications........173 General .
Page 8: Safety Instructions
Do not use with wet hands. ❏ Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the AC power cord can be easily unplugged. Cautions: Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Page 9 ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❏ If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Page 10 Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. ❏ For Hong Kong and Singapore users: Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
Page 11: Restrictions On Copying
Do not put in the trash. Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of your scanner. Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: ❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities ❏...
Page 12 Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Safety Instructions ® Partner, Epson has ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® Office Equipment Program is...
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview Of Your Scanner Features
Feeder You can load an original document of up to 50 pages in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) built into your scanner. This lets you quickly scan and save documents on your computer without placing each page individually. See "Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder"...
Page 14: Scanning To A Pdf File
Scanning to a PDF File You can scan multiple document pages using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on your computer. EPSON Scan displays an editing page so you can view the pages as you scan them and reorder, rotate, or delete them as necessary.
Page 15: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to use an OCR program, such as Adobe "Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text" on page 109 for instructions. Overview of Your Scanner Features ® ® Acrobat . See...
Page 16: Available Scanning Methods
Available Scanning Methods Your scanner gives you two ways to scan. You can select the method that works best for the project you are scanning and the way you like to work. Using the Start Button The a Start button on the scanner automatically opens your scanning software so you can scan your document or photo to a file.
Page 17: Using Epson Scan
❏ Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image. EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it. ❏ Home Mode lets you customize a few scanning settings for documents and photos, and check their effects with a preview image.
Page 18 You also use EPSON Scan whenever you scan with another TWAIN-compliant program, such as Adobe Acrobat. ❏ To scan documents using the ADF, see "Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program" on page 39. ❏ To scan documents or photos placed on the document table, see "Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program"...
Page 19: Chapter 2 Guide To The Scanner Parts
Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) b. Paper support c. Edge guides d. Error light e. Ready light f. a Start button g. . power button h. scanner transportation lock Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 20 ADF b. document table c. carriage home position Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 21 DC inlet b. USB interface connector c. ADF cable (do not disconnect) d. optional interface card slot Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 22: Lights And Start Button
140 for more information. Flashing A fatal error has occurred. See "Reading the Scanner Lights" on page 140 for more information. The scanner is off. N e w : F o r a s i n g l e s c a n n e r...
Page 23: Start Button
Start Button The scanner has a a Start button for scanning operations. The a Start button automatically opens your scanning software so you can scan your image to a program or file. Before using the a Start button, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan.
Page 24: Chapter 3 Placing Originals On The Scanner
Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder You can load up to 50 sheets of paper in the ADF (a stack thickness of 5.0 mm [0.2 inches] or less). See "Document Specifications" on page 27 for details.
Page 25 1. Extend the paper support at the end of the output tray on the ADF. 2. Slide the edge guides on the input tray of the ADF all the way outward. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 26 3. You will load your first document page, preview it in your scanner software, and load it again with all the rest of your pages. Place the first page of your document in the input tray with the printed side facing up and the top edge facing into the feeder.
Page 27: Document Specifications
182 × 257 mm (7.2 × 10.1 inches) 148.5 × 210 mm (5.9 × 8.3 inches) Width: 148.5 to 215.9 mm (5.9 to 8.5 inches) Length: 148.5 to 355.6 mm (5.9 to 14 inches) 60 to 105 g/m High-quality bond paper Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 28: Placing Originals On The Document Table
Note: If you want to scan a multiple page document with the Automatic Document Feeder, see "Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder" on page 24 instead. 1. Open the ADF. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 29 2. Place your document or photo on the document table, face down on the glass. Make sure the top of the document or photo is against the upper left corner of the document table. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 30 3. If you are scanning multiple documents or photos at once, position each one at least 20 mm (0.8 inches) away from the others. Note: If you are scanning large or thick documents, see "Placing Large or Thick Documents" on page 32 for instructions. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 31 Note: ❏ Always keep the document table and the underside of the ADF clean. See "Cleaning the Scanner" on page 136 for instructions. ❏ Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.
Page 32: Placing Large Or Thick Documents
Placing Large or Thick Documents Follow these steps to scan a large or thick document on the document table: 1. Place a large or thick document on the document table. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 33 2. Close the ADF and hold it down firmly as you scan. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 34: Chapter 4 Scanning Using The Automatic Document Feeder
Chapter 4 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With the Start Button 1. Place the first page of your document in the ADF input tray. See "Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder" on page 24 for instructions. Note: Do not open the ADF while you are scanning or you will see an ADF error message and paper feeding will stop.
Page 35 2. Press the a Start button on the scanner. Your computer automatically starts EPSON Scan in Office Mode the first time. From EPSON Scan, you can select scan settings, preview, scan, and save your image to a file on your computer. See "Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings"...
Page 36: Starting A Scan With Epson Scan
2. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan: Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. Or select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon.
Page 37 3. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. If necessary, click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office Mode. You see the Office Mode window: For instructions on using Office Mode, see "Selecting EPSON...
Page 38 If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window. For instructions on using Professional Mode, see "Selecting Basic Settings" on page 49. Note: To change scan modes, see "Changing the Scan Mode" on page 48.
Page 39: Starting A Scan With Another Scanning Program
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Acrobat, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select EPSON Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Page 40 Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; your scanner will not work correctly. 5. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. If necessary, click the arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office Mode.
Page 41: Overview Of The Epson Scan Modes
To change scan modes, see "Changing the Scan Mode" on page 48. Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning with the ADF in these two modes: ❏ Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image.
Page 42: Selecting Epson Scan Office Mode Settings
Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings After you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode, follow these steps to select your EPSON Scan settings: 1. Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color, Grayscale, or Black&White. 2. Select Auto Detect, ADF - Single-sided, or ADF - Double-sided as the Document Source setting.
Page 43 Print, convert to editable text (OCR) 5. Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window. The ADF loads your first document page, then EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The ADF then ejects your first page.
Page 44 9. Click the Scan button to scan your document pages. 10. What happens next depends on how you started your scan. ❏ If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window.
Page 45: Selecting Epson Scan Professional Mode Settings
Selecting EPSON Scan Professional Mode Settings Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window, you need to select the location, name, and format of the scanned image file you want to save. 1. In the File Save Settings window, specify the location in which you want to save your scanned image.
Page 46 2. Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. If you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit number.
Page 47 PDF (*.PDF) PICT (*.PCT) (Macintosh only) PRINT Image Matching II JPEG (*.JPG) or TIFF (*.TIF) TIFF (*.TIF) 4. The checkboxes at the bottom of the window give you these options: ❏ Overwrite any files with the same name Select this option if you want to reuse the selected file name and location and overwrite previous files with the same names.
Page 48: Changing The Scan Mode
❏ When you scan using the ADF, only Office Mode and Professional Mode are available. It is best to scan using Office Mode. ❏ The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time. Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 49: Selecting Basic Settings
Selecting Basic Settings When you start EPSON Scan in Professional Mode, you see the main EPSON Scan window: Professional Mode Before you scan your document, you need to select these basic settings: ❏ Original settings. These tell EPSON Scan the type of document you are scanning.
Page 50 ❏ Destination settings. These tell EPSON Scan how you plan to use your scanned image so it can select the correct default resolution (scan quality) for you. Follow these steps to select the basic settings in EPSON Scan’s Professional Mode: 1.
Page 51: Selecting The Scan Resolution
❏ You will enlarge the images as you scan them (increase the Target Size setting). If you will enlarge the images in EPSON Scan so you can use them at a larger size, you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings.
Page 52: Previewing And Adjusting The Scan Area
Professional Mode, you can preview the first page of your document and select or adjust the area of the image you want to scan. EPSON Scan displays the preview image in a separate Preview window on your screen. Follow these steps to preview and adjust the first page of your...
Page 53 1. Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window. The ADF loads your first document page, then EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The ADF then ejects your first page. 2. Place your first document page on top of the rest of the pages, then load the entire document (up to 50 pages) into the ADF.
Page 54 Scan Size" on page 61 for instructions. ❏ To zoom in on an image, click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button. EPSON Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab. ❏ To adjust the image quality, click the image and make the adjustments as described in "Adjusting the Color and...
Page 55 Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee) A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area. You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image to scan different image areas in separate scan files.
Page 56 2. Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area. Then release the mouse button.
Page 57 ❏ To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee. The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner to the desired size. Note: To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee.
Page 58: Adjusting The Color And Other Image Settings
Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust. You also need to scroll down to the Adjustments area of the main EPSON Scan window: The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode.
Page 59 Setting Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Balance Auto Exposure Unsharp Mask Filter Descreening Filter Histogram Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Available mode(s) and description Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Brightness setting. Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image.
Page 60 ❏ To view the red, green, and blue levels at particular points in your preview image as you make adjustments, click the icon in the preview window and click an image area. See EPSON Scan help for details. ❏ Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected.
Page 61: Selecting The Scan Size
Selecting the Scan Size You can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using the Target Size setting in Professional Mode. Professional Mode If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your scan area (indicated by the marquee).
Page 62 For instructions on previewing your image, see "Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area" on page 52. Then follow these steps to select the Target Size setting: 1. You can choose a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image: Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder...
Page 63 2. If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the list and select Customize. You see the Target Size window: Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click the Save button, then click OK.
Page 64 ❏ To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. (See EPSON Scan Help for details.) ❏ To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon. Then adjust the marquee or enter new width/height measurements.
Page 65: Finishing The Scan
What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan: ❏ If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.
Page 66: Chapter 5 Scanning Using The Document Table
2. Press the a Start button on the scanner. Your computer automatically starts EPSON Scan in Office Mode the first time. From EPSON Scan, you can select scan settings, preview, scan, and save your image to a file on your computer. See "Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings"...
Page 67: Starting A Scan With Epson Scan
2. Do one of the following to start EPSON Scan: Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. Or select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon.
Page 68 3. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. For instructions on using Office Mode, see "Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings" on page 72 for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home Mode or Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window.
Page 69: Starting A Scan With Another Scanning Program
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Acrobat, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select EPSON Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Page 70 5. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. For instructions on using Office Mode, see "Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings" on page 72 for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home Mode or Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window.
Page 71: Overview Of The Epson Scan Modes
❏ Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image. EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it. See "Changing the Scan Mode" on page 78 for instructions on switching to Office Mode.
Page 72: Selecting Epson Scan Office Mode Settings
Professional Mode. See "Selecting Basic Settings" on page 79 for scanning steps. Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings After you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode, follow these steps to select your EPSON Scan settings: Scanning Using the Document Table...
Page 73 Send via e-mail, upload to web, view only on the screen Print, convert to editable text (OCR) 5. Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window. EPSON Scan prescans your page and displays it in the Preview window.
Page 74 8. Click the Scan button to scan your document pages. 9. What happens next depends on how you started your scan. ❏ If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window.
Page 75: Selecting Epson Scan Home/Professional Mode Settings
Selecting EPSON Scan Home/Professional Mode Settings Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window, you need to select the location, name, and format of the scanned image file you want to save. 1. In the File Save Settings window, specify the location in which you want to save your scanned image.
Page 76 2. Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. If you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit number.
Page 77 PDF (*.PDF) PICT (*.PCT) (Macintosh only) PRINT Image Matching II JPEG (*.JPG) or TIFF (*.TIF) TIFF (*.TIF) 4. The checkboxes at the bottom of the window give you these options: ❏ Overwrite any files with the same name Select this option if you want to reuse the selected file name and location and overwrite previous files with the same names.
Page 78: Changing The Scan Mode
EPSON Scan window. Then select the mode you want to use from the list that appears. Note: The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time. For instructions on scanning using these modes, see: ❏...
Page 79: Selecting Basic Settings
Selecting Basic Settings When you start EPSON Scan in Home or Professional Mode, you see the main EPSON Scan window: Home Mode Scanning Using the Document Table...
Page 80 ❏ Original settings. These tell EPSON Scan the type of document or photo you are scanning. ❏ Destination settings. These tell EPSON Scan how you plan to use your scanned image so it can select the correct default resolution (scan quality) for you.
Page 81 Follow these steps to select the basic settings for a document or photo in EPSON Scan: 1. Do one of the following to select your document type: Home mode: Click the arrow to open the Document Type list and select the type of original you are scanning.
Page 82 16-bit Grayscale 8-bit Grayscale Black & White 3. EPSON Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the original and destination settings you select. See "Selecting the Scan Resolution" on page 83 to continue scanning. Scanning Using the Document Table...
Page 83: Selecting The Scan Resolution
❏ You will enlarge the images as you scan them (increase the Target Size setting). If you will enlarge the images in EPSON Scan so you can use them at a larger size, you can accept the Resolution setting selected by EPSON Scan based on your original and destination settings.
Page 84 200% in an image-editing program, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi in EPSON Scan. Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan. See the table below...
Page 85: Previewing And Adjusting The Scan Area
Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution in Home or Professional Mode, you can preview your image and select or adjust the area of the image(s) you want to scan. EPSON Scan displays the preview image(s) in a separate Preview window on your screen.
Page 86 ❏ To zoom in on an image, click inside the scan area and click the Zoom button. EPSON Scan prescans again and displays a larger preview on the Zoom tab. (Your other images are still previewed at the original size on the Preview tab.)
Page 87 Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee) A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area. You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image to scan different image areas in separate scan files.
Page 88 2. Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area. Then release the mouse button.
Page 89 ❏ To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee. The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner to the desired size. Note: To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee.
Page 90: Adjusting The Color And Other Image Settings
Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Once you have previewed your images and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality.
Page 91 Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Balance Auto Exposure Home, Office, and Professional: Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. In Home Mode, click the Brightness button to access the Brightness setting. In Office Mode, click and move the slider to adjust the Brightness setting. In Professional Mode, click the Adjustment button to access the Brightness setting.
Page 92 Unsharp Mask Filter Descreening Filter Histogram Tone Correction Color Palette Threshold Scanning Using the Document Table Home: Automatically applied. Office and Professional: Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image. The level of sharpness is adjustable.
Page 93 ❏ To view the red, green, and blue levels at particular points in your preview image as you make adjustments, click the icon in the preview window and click an image area. See EPSON Scan help for details. ❏ Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected.
Page 94: Selecting The Scan Size
Selecting the Scan Size You can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using the Target Size setting in Home or Professional Mode. Home Mode Scanning Using the Document Table...
Page 95 Professional Mode If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your scan area (indicated by the marquee). This sets the scan area to the correct proportions so your image will not be cropped unexpectedly.
Page 96 1. You can choose a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image: 2. If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size.
Page 97 Scale value. ❏ To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. (See EPSON Scan Help for details.) ❏ To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon. Then adjust the marquee or enter new width/height measurements.
Page 98: Finishing The Scan
What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan: ❏ If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.
Page 99: Chapter 6 Using The Scanner Features
Scanning to a PDF File You can scan multiple pages of a document using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on your computer. EPSON Scan displays an editing page so you can view the pages as you scan them and reorder, rotate, or delete them as necessary.
Page 100 Open the Applications folder and click the EPSON Scan icon. 3. If the Mode setting in the top right of the EPSON Scan window is not set to Professional Mode, click the arrow in the box and select Professional Mode.
Page 101 Color graphics, such as a chart or graph Black-and-white photo with many shades of gray Black-and-white photo with just a few shades of gray Document with black text and/or line art Suggested scan resolution 96 to 150 dpi 300 dpi 200 dpi Using the Scanner Features...
Page 102 8. Click the Preview button toward the bottom of the EPSON Scan window. One of the following happens, depending on how you loaded your original document: ❏ If you are using the document table, a preview of your page is displayed in the Preview window.
Page 103 10. Scroll down the EPSON Scan window and change any necessary Adjustment settings as listed in the table below. Setting Color Restoration Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Balance Auto Exposure Unsharp Mask Filter Descreening Filter Available mode(s) and description Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
Page 104 Histogram Tone Correction Color Palette Threshold 11. Click the Scan button to scan your document pages. Using the Scanner Features Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. For advanced users only. Click the Histogram Adjustment button to use the Histogram settings.
Page 105 12. The File Save Settings window appears: Select PDF as the file type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and Compression setting are displayed below it. Using the Scanner Features...
Page 106 Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. 14. When you are finished selecting file settings, click OK. EPSON Scan scans your pages and displays this window: Using the Scanner Features...
Page 107 If you want to include all the document pages in your PDF file as they currently look, go to step 17. If you want to include only some of the pages, click the pages or even pages icons, or click the individual pages you want to include. Using the Scanner Features...
Page 108 17. When you have finished editing your document pages, click OK. Your document is saved in a PDF file in the location you selected. 18. Click Close to exit EPSON Scan. Using the Scanner Features even pages, or left or delete icon to delete them.
Page 109: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
Follow these steps to scan and convert text using an OCR program. See your OCR program documentation for detailed instructions. 1. Place your original document on the scanner. See one of these sections for instructions: ❏ "Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder"...
Page 110 2. Start your OCR program. 3. Start your OCR program’s scan function. EPSON Scan starts in the last mode you used. 4. Select your scan settings as follows, depending on the mode you are using: Office Mode ❏ Select Auto Detect, ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document Table as the Document Source.
Page 111 Color and Other Image Settings" on page 90 for instructions. 5. Click Scan. Your document is scanned, processed into editable text, and opened in your OCR program window. 6. Follow the instructions in OCR program Help to edit and save your document. Using the Scanner Features...
Page 112: Restoring Color In Photos
Originals on the Document Table" on page 28 for instructions. Note: Do not load photos into the ADF. 2. Start EPSON Scan. See one of these sections for instructions: ❏ "Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan" on page 67 ❏ "Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program" on...
Page 113 3. When the EPSON Scan window appears, select Home Mode or Professional Mode in the upper right corner of the window, if necessary. Note: To change the scan mode, see "Changing the Scan Mode" on page 4. Select the basic settings for the type of original(s) you are scanning, then select the destination setting for the way you will use your image(s).
Page 114 7. Make any other necessary image adjustments. See "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings" on page 90 for instructions. 8. Size your image as necessary. See "Selecting the Scan Size" on page 94 for instructions. Using the Scanner Features...
Page 115: Assigning A Program To The Start Button
Scan. See "Finishing the Scan" on page 98 for details. Assigning a Program to the Start Button The a Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the first time. You can assign the a Start button to any Windows program that supports scanner events, such as Adobe Acrobat.
Page 116 3. Right-click your scanner’s icon and select Properties. You see this window: 4. Click the Events tab. 5. In the Select an event list, choose the a Start button. 6. In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to assign.
Page 117: Assigning A Program With Windows 98Se, Me, Or 2000
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. 3. Do one of the following: Windows Me: Right-click your scanner icon and click Properties. Windows 98SE and 2000: Select your scanner icon and click Properties. You see this window:...
Page 118 4. Click the Events tab. 5. In the Scanner events list, choose the a Start button. 6. In the Send to this application list, click the checkbox for the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs appear in the list.
Page 119: Chapter 7 Using The Optional Network Image Express Card
Using the Optional Network Image Express Card Installing the Network Image Express Card The EPSON Network Image Express Card (B808392) lets you use your scanner over a network without having to connect the scanner to a server PC. For details on using the card, see the documentation that came with it.
Page 120 Phillips-head screwdriver, then remove the shield plate. Be sure to keep the screws in case you re-install the shield plate later. 4. Insert the Network Image Express Card in your scanner’s optional interface slot. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 121 6. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 7. To initialize the Network Image Express Card, turn on the scanner while holding down the Reset button on the card for 10 seconds. The red status light and green data light come on.
Page 122: Connecting The Card And Scanner To A Network Hub
Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network Hub 1. Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the Network Image Express Card and connect the other end to your network hub. Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the Network Image Express Card to prevent a malfunction.
Page 123: Setting Up Client Computers For Network Scanning
3. Check the lights on the Network Image Express Card. Initialization is in progress while the red status light and the green data light are on. When the yellow status light comes on, initialization is complete. Setting Up Client Computers for Network Scanning To allow networking, you must install a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface Card (NIC) driver on each client...
Page 124 1. Windows XP: Click Start, right-click My Network Places, and select Properties. Windows 2000: Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 125 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. Click Properties. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 126 4. Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked in the Local Area Connection Properties window. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear in the list, go to step 5. If it does appear, go to "Scanning Over a Network" on page 130.
Page 127 6. Select Protocol from the list and click Add. 7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK. 8. Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked and click OK. Then go to "Scanning Over a Network" on page 130. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 128 Windows 98SE or Me 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Click the Configuration tab in the Network window. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 129 4. Make sure TCP/IP is included in the network components list. If TCP/IP appears in the list , go to "Scanning Over a Network" on page 130; otherwise, go to step 5. 5. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type window appears.
Page 130: Scanning Over A Network
Then go to "Scanning Over a Network" on page 130. Scanning Over a Network Starting EPSON Scan Settings Make sure your Epson scanner and Network Image Express Card are turned on and working properly. Then follow the steps below to use the EPSON Scan Settings program to enable network scanning.
Page 131 2. Start EPSON Scan Settings. Windows: Click Start > All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98SE, and 2000) > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Click the EPSON Scan Settings icon in the Utility folder.
Page 132 3. Select EPSON GT-2500 from the Select Scanner drop-down list. 4. Click the Network radio button, then click the Add button. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 133 5. In the Add window, choose the Network Image Express Card's IP address under Search for addresses, or click the Enter address radio button and type in the address. Then click the OK button. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 134 6. In the EPSON Scan Settings window, click the Test button to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see a successful connection message in the Scanner Status box. 7. Click OK to save the settings. Using the Optional Network Image Express Card...
Page 135: Scanning An Image
Scanning an Image Note: You must set the IP address for your Network Image Express Card before you can scan using it. See "Starting EPSON Scan Settings" on page 130 for instructions. 1. Turn on your scanner and the client computer.
Page 136: Chapter 8 Maintenance
Chapter 8 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. 1. Turn off the scanner using its power button. 2. Unplug the AC adapter cord from the scanner. 3. Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water.
Page 137 5. If the underside of the ADF gets dirty, clean it as described in step 4. Also be sure to clean the left side of the document table. a. underside of ADF b. left side of document table Maintenance...
Page 138: Replacing The Scanner Lamp
❏ Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case. ❏ Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry.
Page 139: Transporting The Scanner
1. Plug in the scanner, connect it to your computer, turn on the scanner using its power button, and wait until the lights stop flashing.
Page 140: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reading the Scanner Lights If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the Ready and Error lights flash. This indicates one of the following problems: ❏ The scanner is not connected to your computer properly or your software is not fully installed.
Page 141: Scanner Problems
❏ The scanner may be malfunctioning. ❏ The scanner lamp may need to be replaced. ❏ The ADF may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer or EPSON. See "Contacting Customer Support" on page 169 for details. Scanner Problems See your Start Here sheet for instructions on setting up your scanner.
Page 142: The Scanner Does Not Scan
Restart EPSON Scan and try scanning again. ❏ The scanner may not work properly if you upgrade your operating system but do not reinstall EPSON Scan. See "Uninstalling Your Scanning Software" on page 164 for instructions on uninstalling and reinstalling it.
Page 143: The Scanner Is Not Recognized By Your System
❏ Your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than the one that came with your scanner, so try using that cable. ❏ The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one USB hub.
Page 144 3. Scroll down and click Universal Serial Bus controllers. If a USB Universal Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, Windows supports USB. 4. Try scanning again. If your scanner still is not recognized, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer for assistance. Troubleshooting...
Page 145: Pressing The Start Button Does Not Open The Correct
Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program ❏ Make sure EPSON Scan is installed correctly. See the Start Here sheet for instructions. ❏ Make sure your Windows system is set up for scanner events as follows: Windows XP: Click the Events tab in your scanner's Properties window and make sure Take no action is not selected.
Page 146: You Cannot Scan Multiple Images At One Time
Automatic Document Feeder" on page 24 for solutions. Scanning Software Problems Note: ❏ Some EPSON Scan settings may be unavailable or grayed out based on your scanner’s capabilities, the currently selected settings, or the currently installed optional accessories.
Page 147: You Cannot Start Epson Scan
EPSON Scan. See "Uninstalling Your Scanning Software" on page 164 for instructions on uninstalling and reinstalling it. ❏ Make sure that EPSON Scan is selected in your scanning program. If you are scanning with the ADF, see "Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program"...
Page 148: The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly
Windows XP and Me: Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. Delete your scanner's icon and reinstall EPSON Scan by following the instructions in your Start Here sheet. Windows 98SE and 2000: Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel.
Page 149: Scanning Takes A Long Time
❏ Computers with USB 2.0 (high speed) ports can scan faster than those with USB 1.1 ports. If you are using a USB 2.0 port with your scanner, make sure it meets the system requirements. See "System Requirements" on page 170 for details.
Page 150: Scan Quality Problems
Unreadable area of 2 mm (0.1 inch) You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image ❏ Make sure the document is placed on the scanner’s document table with the side to be scanned facing down. See "Placing Originals on the Document Table"...
Page 151: A Line Of Dots Always Appears In Your Scanned
A Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images ❏ The document table may be dusty or scratched. Clean the document table as described in "Cleaning the Scanner" on page 136. Note: Do not press down on the document table with any force.
Page 152: Your Image Is Distorted Or Blurred
❏ Make sure you do not move the document or scanner while scanning. ❏ Make sure the scanner is placed on a flat, stable surface. ❏ Select Unsharp Mask Filter in EPSON Scan’s Office or Professional Mode window. If you are scanning with the ADF, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings"...
Page 153 ❏ Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan’s Office or Professional Mode window. If you are scanning with the ADF, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings" on page 58 for instructions. If you are scanning from the document table, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings"...
Page 154: Colors Are Patchy Or Distorted At The Edges Of Your
Your Scanned Image is Too Dark ❏ Change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the EPSON Scan Configuration window. See EPSON Scan Help for details. Troubleshooting...
Page 155 ❏ Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan’s Office or Professional Mode window. If you are scanning with the ADF, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings" on page 58 for instructions. If you are scanning from the document table, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings"...
Page 156: An Image On The Back Of Your Original Appears In
Your Scanned Image If your original is printed on thin paper, images on the back may be visible to the scanner and appear in your scanned image. Try scanning the original with a piece of black paper placed on the back of it.
Page 157 ❏ Select the Descreening Filter check box in EPSON Scan. In Office or Professional Mode, also deselect the Unsharp Mask Filter setting. In Professional Mode, set the Screen Ruling of the Descreening Filter setting to an appropriate setting for your document.
Page 158: Characters Are Not Recognized Well When Converted
If you are scanning from the document table, see "Selecting Basic Settings" on page 79 for instructions. ❏ Change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the EPSON Scan Configuration window. See EPSON Scan Help for details. Troubleshooting...
Page 159 ❏ Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan’s Office or Professional Mode. Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting. If you are scanning with the ADF, see "Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings" on page 58 for instructions.
Page 160: Automatic Document Feeder Problems
You Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder ❏ Make sure you have selected either Office or Professional Mode in EPSON Scan. See "Changing the Scan Mode" on page 48 for instructions. ❏ Make sure ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Auto Detect is selected as Document Source in EPSON Scan.
Page 161 3. Open the top cover of the ADF. 4. Flip open the paper guide and remove the jammed paper. Do not pull the paper too hard or it may tear, making it more difficult to remove. If you cannot remove the paper easily, go to step 5.
Page 162 5. If more of the paper extends up out of the feeder, rotate the ejecting roller as shown below to release the paper, then gently remove it. If more of the paper extends into the output tray, gently pull the paper out in the direction shown. If necessary, rotate the ejecting roller as shown below to release the paper.
Page 163 6. After you have removed the paper, close the top cover of the ADF. Troubleshooting...
Page 164: Optional Network Image Express Card Problems
Image Express Card. See the documentation that came with your card. Uninstalling Your Scanning Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. Uninstalling EPSON Scan Follow the instructions in the section for your operating system to uninstall EPSON Scan.
Page 165 Remove Programs icon (Windows XP) or the Add/Remove Programs icon (Windows Me, 98SE, or 2000). 4. Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Change/Remove (Windows XP or 2000) or Add/Remove (Windows Me or 98SE).
Page 166 Mac OS X 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your desktop. 3. Open the EPSON Scan folder. 4. Double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon. Note: If the Authorization window opens, click the key icon, enter the administrator's name and password, click OK, and click Continue.
Page 167: Uninstalling The On-Screen User's Guide
Computer Administrator account (Windows XP) or as a user who belongs to the Administrators group (Windows 2000). 1. Turn off the scanner using its power button. 2. Disconnect the scanner’s USB cable from your computer. 3. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon (Windows XP) or the Add/Remove Programs icon (Windows Me, 98SE, or 2000).
Page 168: Appendix A Where To Get Help
Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation.
Page 169: Contacting Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
Page 170: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requirements in these sections before using it with your scanner. Windows System Requirements Check your Windows system to see which type of interface you are using. Then see the appropriate section for your system below.
Page 171: Macintosh System Requirements
PowerPC-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.2.7 or later Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10.3 is not supported. Intel-based Macintosh computers with Rosetta EPSON Scan is not a Universal application; it runs via Rosetta. Macintosh USB Color monitor with 800 × 600 screen resolution or higher,...
Page 172 ❏ USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. ❏ EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install EPSON Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS.
Page 173: Scanner Specifications
Scanner Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size ADF paper input ADF paper output ADF paper capacity Paper types Scanning resolution Output resolution Scanning speed Image data Interfaces Light source...
Page 174: Mechanical
Mechanical Dimensions Weight Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Scanner Input voltage Rated voltage Rated current Power consumption AC Adapter Rated input voltage Rated input current Rated frequency...
Page 175: Environmental
(when scanning with ADF: 20 to 80%) Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions. Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0...
Page 176: Standards And Approvals
Standards and Approvals Scanner U.S. model: European model: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Australian model: AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Technical Specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B...
Page 177 Australian model: Safety AS/NZS 60950.1 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Technical Specifications...
Page 178: Index
23 location, 19 scanning with, 66 scanning with (ADF), 34 Cleaning the scanner, 136 Color Restoration, 112 Contacting EPSON, 169 Contacting Epson, 169 Converting scan to editable text, 109 Customer support, 169 DC inlet, 21 Descreening Filter, 156 Distorted image, 152...
Page 179 PDF, 99 thick, 32 Editable text, converting scan to, 109 EPSON Scan basic settings, 79 basic settings (ADF), 49 changing scan mode, 78 changing scan mode (ADF), 48 color, adjusting, 90 color, adjusting (ADF), 58 finishing scan, 98...
Page 180 File Save Settings selecting, 75 selecting (ADF), 45 Help Epson, 169 Home Mode basic settings, 79 color, adjusting, 90 finishing scan, 98 image settings, 90 marquee, adjusting, 87 previewing, 85 resolution, 83 scan area, 85 scan size, 94 Lamp, replacing, 138...
Page 181 (ADF), 42 Operating system, upgrading, 164 Overviews EPSON Scan, 17 EPSON Scan modes, 71 EPSON Scan modes (ADF), 41 scanner features, 13 scanner software, 16 Paper jam, Automatic Document Feeder, 160 Parts, scanner, 19 PDF file, scanning to, 99...
Page 182 141 scanner software, 146 scan quality, 150 Professional Mode basic settings, 79 basic settings (ADF), 49 color, adjusting, 90 color, adjusting (ADF), 58 finishing scan, 98 finishing scan (ADF), 65 image settings, 90 image settings (ADF), 58 marquee, adjusting, 87...
Page 183 (ADF), 39 system requirements, 170 uninstalling, 164 Scan quality problems, 150 Service, 169 Settings selecting EPSON Scan, 75 selecting EPSON Scan (ADF), 45 Specifications AC adapter, 173 documents in Automatic Document Feeder, 27 scanner, 173 technical, 170 Start button...
Page 184 Thick documents, 32 Transportation lock, 19, 139 Transporting the scanner, 139 Troubleshooting, 140 Uninstalling software, 164 connector location, 21 problems, 141 specifications, 175 system requirements, 170 Index...

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Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner

Chapter 4 Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder

Chapter 5 Scanning Using the Document Table

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Chapter 7 Using the Optional Network Image Express Card

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