Epson SylusScan 2000 User manual

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Contents
Attaching the Paper Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Plugging in the EPSON Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the Stylus Scan to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the parallel port (for Windows 98 or 95) . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the USB port (for Windows 98 or Macintosh) . . . . . 3
Installing the Drivers and Other Software on Your PC . . . . . . . 4
For Windows 98 and 95 with a parallel connection . . . . . . 5
For Windows 98 with a USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the software in your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the Stylus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
After Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the Connection Port (for Windows 98) . . . . . . . 35

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Attaching the Paper Support
The EPSON Stylus Scan comes with two paper supports.
❏Paper support (gray)
Fit the paper support into the slots at the rear of the Stylus
Scan.
❏Document support (transparent)
Carefully fit the document support into the holes at the rear
of the Stylus Scan.
Plugging in the EPSON Stylus Scan
1. Make sure that the Stylus Scan is turned off. It is off when the
P power button protrudes slightly from the surface of the
control panel.
2. Check the label on the back of the Stylus Scan to make sure
the voltage required by the Stylus Scan matches that of the
electricaloutlet you plug it into. Also, make sure that you have
the correct power cable for your power source.
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cCaution:
It is not possible to change the Stylus Scan's voltage. If the
rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact
your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
3. If the power cord is not attached to the Stylus Scan, connect it
to the AC inlet at the back of the Stylus Scan.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
Connecting the Stylus Scan to Your Computer
Your Stylus Scan has two ports through which it can be connected
to a computer; a parallel port and a USB port. Use the port
appropriate for your computer.
Note:
❏If your computer has both a parallel and USB port, be sure to follow
the correct steps to connect to the desired port.
❏Do not use the Stylus Scan’s parallel port and USB port
simultaneously. Connect the Stylus Scan to one computer at a time.
Using the parallel port (for Windows 98 or 95)
To connect the Stylus Scan to your PC using the parallel port, you
need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. Follow the steps
below to connect your Stylus Scan via the parallel port.
1. Make sure both the Stylus Scan and computer are turned off.

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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface
connector at the rear of the Stylus Scan. Squeeze the wire clips
together until they lock in place on both sides.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the
cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the
computer.
You are now ready to install the Stylus Scan drivers. For
installation instructions, see “For Windows 98 and 95 with a
parallel connection” on page 5.
Using the USB port (for Windows 98 or Macintosh)
To connect the Stylus Scan to your computer using the USB port,
you must first install the Stylus Scan drivers.
See “For Windows 98 with a USB connection” on page 9 to install
the drivers and connect the Stylus Scan to your Windows 98
computer using the USB port.
To install the software and connect the Stylus Scan to your
Macintosh, see “Installing the software in your Macintosh” on
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Installing the Drivers and Other Software on Your PC
Your Stylus Scan comes with the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000
Software for Windows CD-ROM which includes software for
your Stylus Scan.
To print and scan with your Stylus Scan, you need to install the
following software included on the CD-ROM.
❏EPSON SMART PANEL
Provides easy access to the Stylus Scan’s scanning, printing,
and copying features.
❏EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Drivers
Printer Driver
Allows you to use the Stylus Scan’s printer function.
EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN
Allows you to use the Stylus Scan’s scanner function.
The included CD-ROM also contains the following software.
❏Acrobat Reader
This software enables you to read the manuals for EPSON
SMART PANEL and WinFAX, or any other files that are in
the Portable Document Format (PDF).
❏WinFax BASIC EDITION
Includes applications that support the Stylus Scan’s fax
features and other special operations.

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For Windows 98 and 95 with a parallel connection
After connecting the Stylus Scan to your computer as described
in “Using the parallel port (for Windows 98 or 95)” on page 2,
follow the steps below to install the drivers and other software.
Note for users with a parallel connection:
Before installing the software on your computer, make sure there is no
Stylus Scan driver already installed on your computer. If there is, see
“Uninstalling the parallel driver” on page 36 to uninstall the software
before following the steps below.
1. Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Note:
If you turn on the EPSON Stylus Scan before turning on your PC,
the computer may detect the Stylus Scan and display the New
Hardware Found dialog box or a similar wizard, following start-up.
If this occurs, click the Cancel button to close the dialog box, and
continue with installation as described below.
2. Insert the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software for Windows
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Select Language dialog
box appears.
3. Select the language you want and click OK.

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4. Click the Add Software button.
5. The EPSON Software Setup dialog box appears. Make sure
there is a check mark next to EPSON SMART PANEL and
EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Drivers. Clear the check marks next
to the names of any software that you do not want to install.
6. Click OK.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install EPSON SMART
PANEL.

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8. When installation is complete, the EPSON Stylus Scan Setup
dialog box appears. Click Next.
9. In Windows 98, the following dialog box appears. Select LPT
(Printer Port), then click Next to begin installation. (If this
dialog box does not appear, go to the next step.)

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10. When installation is complete, click OK to start the EPSON
Screen Calibration utility.
Note:
Be sure to calibrate your screen and Stylus Scan to ensure that the
colors of reproduced images closely match the originals.
11. In the following window, move the slider to the right or left
until the two shades of gray horizontal stripes match.
Note:
The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to
make the two tones match as closely as possible.
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12. Click OK to register the calibration setting.
13. When the EPSON Stylus Scan Drivers installation is complete,
installation for other applications begins automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
14. After all applications have been installed, a message appears
asking you to restart your computer. Click OK.
15. Restartthe computer, then turn on the Stylus Scan by pressing
the
P power button.
Note:
Do not change the printer name (leave it as Stylus Scan 2000), otherwise
your Stylus Scan does not work correctly.
For Windows 98 with a USB connection
Before connecting the Stylus Scan to your Windows 98 computer
using the USB port, you must first install the Stylus Scan software.
This section guides you through the software installation and also
includes instructions on connecting to your computer using the
USB port. Follow the steps below.
Note:
Your computer must be a Windows 98 pre-installed model. You may not
be able to install or run the USB Printer Driver on a computer which is
not equipped with a USB port or which is upgraded from Windows 98
to 95.

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1. Make sure the Stylus Scan is off, and that it is not connected
to your computer. Then turn on the computer and start
Windows 98.
Note:
If you turn on the EPSON Stylus Scan before turning on your
computer, the computer may detect the Stylus Scan and display the
New Hardware Found dialog box, or a similar wizard, following
start-up. If this occurs, click the Cancel button to close the dialog
box and remove the USB cable. Then continue with installation as
described below.
2. Insert the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software for Windows
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Select Language dialog
box appears.
3. Select the language you want and click OK.

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4. Click the Add Software button.
5. The EPSON Software Setup dialog box appears. Make sure
there is a check mark next to EPSON SMART PANEL and
EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Drivers. Clear the check marks next
to the names of any other software that you do not want to
install.
6. Click OK.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install EPSON SMART
PANEL.

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8. When installation is complete, the EPSON Stylus Scan Setup
dialog box appears. Click Next.
9. The following dialog box appears. Select USB, then click Next.
10. The following message appears.
Click OK. Installation for other applications begins
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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11. After the applications have been installed, the following
message appears.
Click OK and restart your computer. Then turn on the Stylus
Scan by pressing the
P power button.
12. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the
back of the Stylus Scan. (The end that attaches to the Stylus
Scan has a different shape from the end that attaches to the
computer.)
Note:
To connect the Stylus Scan to a USB port, you need a standard
shielded USB cable.
13. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.
Note:
If you have more than one USB hub connected to your computer,
connect the Stylus Scan to the hub that is connected directly to your
computer. If the EPSON Stylus Scan does not work properly when
connected to the hub, connect it directly to the computer’s USB port.

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14. If the following dialog box appears, click Next. Otherwise
skip to step 19.
15. The following dialog box appears. Click Next.
16. In the following dialog box, clear all the check boxes, then
click Next.

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17. In the following dialog box, click Next to install the required
drivers.
Note:
If a dialog box appears asking you to specify the location of the
Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive and click OK.
18. Click Finish to complete the USB Hub driver installation.
19. The following message appears.

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Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software for
Windows CD-ROM is still in your CD-ROM drive, and click
OK.
20. The following dialog box appears.
In the Copy files from box, type D:\EPSON\ENGLISH (or
your preferred language), then click OK. Substitute the
appropriate drive letter if necessary. The system installs the
required driver.
Note:
Depending on your system, you may have to repeat steps 19 and 20
to install the printer driver and the scanner software.
21. During driver installation, the EPSON Screen Calibration
utility starts automatically.
Note:
Be sure to calibrate your screen and Stylus Scan to ensure that the
colors of reproduced images closely match the originals.

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22. In the following window, move the slider to the right or left
until the two gray horizontal stripes match.
Note:
The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to
make the two tones match as closely as possible.
23. Click OK to register the calibration setting.
24. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Note:
Do not change the printer name (Stylus Scan 2000), otherwise your
Stylus Scan will not work correctly.
Installing the software in your Macintosh
To print and scan with your Stylus Scan, you need to install the
following software included on the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000
Software for Macintosh CD-ROM shipped with your Stylus
Scan. This software must be installed before connecting the Stylus
Scan to your Macintosh.
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