Epson 1640SU - Perfection Photo Scanner Installation guide

EPSON Perfection 1640SU
EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO
EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE
Scanner Basics
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scanners.
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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional scanners, can be misused by improper copying of
copyrighted material. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain
circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to
be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.
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EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, and Micro Step Drive, EPSON Software, and
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
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Copyright © 2000 by Epson America, Inc. CPD-10858
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Contents i
Contents
A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1
About Your Scanner 1
About Your Documentation 2
Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 3
Unpack Your Scanner 3
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 4
Unlock the Scanner 5
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 6
USB 6
SCSI 7
Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver 8
If You’re Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 . . . 8
If You’re Running Windows 95 . . . 12
If You’re Running Windows NT 4.0 . . . 15
If You’re Using a Macintosh . . . 17
Install the Scanner and Bonus Software 19
Viewing Your Electronic Manuals 22
Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide 22
Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual 25
BASIC SCANNING 27
Placing Your Original Document 27
Using EPSON Smart Panel 28
Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel 29
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Scanning Projects 31
Scanning to E-mail 31
Scanning to OCR 32
Scanning and Printing Photos 34
Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover 36
ADVANCED SCANNING WITH EPSON TWAIN 37
Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 37
Selecting TWAIN from Your Application 38
Using EPSON TWAIN 39
Selecting TWAIN Settings 42
Tips for Getting the Best Scan 43
Recommended Settings 43
Selecting Resolution 44
Scaling (Resizing) Images 44
TRANSPARENCY UNIT 45
Unpacking the Transparency Unit 45
Installing the Transparency Unit 46
Loading Transparencies 47
Using Film Holders 47
Placing the Film 47
Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film 48
Loading Brownie Size Film 48
Loading 4 x 5 inch Film 49
Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table 50
Selecting Settings 51
Scanning Reflective (Non-Transparent) Documents or Photographs 52
Removing the Transparency Unit 52
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AUTO DOCUMENT FEEDER 53
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 53
Installing the Auto Document Feeder 54
Using the Auto Document Feeder 55
Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder 55
Selecting Settings 56
Loading Documents Manually 57
SCANNER MAINTENANCE 59
Transporting the Scanner 59
Cleaning the Scanner 60
PROBLEM SOLVING 61
Scanner Light and Buttons 61
Problems and Solutions 62
Setup Problems 62
Scanner Problems 63
Software Problems 64
Scanning Problems 67
Where To Get Help 73
EPSON Technical Support 73
Bonus Software Technical Support 74
REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 75
System Requirements 75
Windows 75
Macintosh 76
Important Safety Instructions 77
FCC Compliance Statement 78
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 79
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iv Contents
ENERGY STAR Compliance 79
Warranty 80
INDEX 83
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A Complete Scanning Solution 1
A Complete Scanning Solution
Your EPSON Perfection®1640SU scanner is a high-quality scanner for business,
home, or school. Using the EPSON®ColorTrue®Imaging System, the scanner
captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors.
About Your Scanner
Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner includes the following features:
■Superior image quality:
■True optical resolution of 1600 dots per inch (dpi)
■Hardware resolution of 1600 ×3200 dpi with Micro Step Drive™technology
■Maximum resolution of 12,800 ×12,800 dpi with interpolation
■Start button for easy, one-touch scanning
■42-bit color and 14-bit grayscale image capture
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes a transparency unit for scanning
negatives, slides, and positive film.
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder to
quickly scan multi-page documents.
For a list of software included with your scanner, see the inside front cover.
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2A Complete Scanning Solution
About Your Documentation
This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner, scanning tips, and
troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic
manual. For details on using the scanner software, see your electronic Reference Guide.
Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about your scanner.
Tips contain hints for great scanning.
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Setting Up Your Scanner 3
Setting Up Your Scanner
Setting up your scanner is easy—just follow the simple steps in this chapter in the
order listed below.
1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner.
2. Unlock the scanner.
3. Connect the scanner to your computer.
4. Install the EPSON TWAIN driver.
5. Install the software and view your electronic manuals.
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 Perfection
1640SU comes with this Scanner Basics book and the items shown below.
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU and EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO scanners
include three CD-ROMs. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE scanner
includes two CD-ROMs.
scanner
2 or 3 CD-ROMs with driver,
electronic manuals, scanner
software, and bonus software
USB interface cable
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4Setting Up Your Scanner
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO also includes the transparency unit and
several film holders. See page 46 for installation instructions.
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder, which
comes with the scanner instead of the document cover. See page 53 for instructions
on unpacking and installing your auto document feeder.
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 USB or SCSI cable can reach your computer.
■Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.
■Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing
temperatures and humidity.
film holders
transparency unit
auto document feeder
paper support
document mat
spare paper path guide
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■Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the
scanner so you can fully raise the document cover. If you’re using the auto
document feeder, make sure there’s enough room in front of the scanner to pull
out the lower paper support.
If you attach the transparency unit or auto document feeder to your
scanner, the dimensions will differ from the ones listed above.
Unlock the Scanner
Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation
lock, located on the side of the scanner.
Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar
object, as shown.
18.5 inches (47 cm)
when document
cover is open
17.4 inches
(44.2 cm)
3.8 inches (9.6 cm)
when document
cover is closed
11.4 inches (28.9 cm)
at least
3.9 inches (10 cm)
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6Setting Up Your Scanner
If you can’t turn the transportation lock easily, plug the scanner in; then, after a
minute, unplug the scanner and try again.
Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the
scanner may be damaged. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home
position (toward the back of the scanner). To ensure this, always turn on,
then turn off the scanner using the POperate button before locking the
carriage.
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer
You can connect your scanner with SCSI or USB. See the sections below.
USB
If you are connecting to a PC, Microsoft®Windows®98 or Windows 2000 must be
preinstalled on your system.
1. Make sure the scanner is unplugged, and the computer and any USB devices
connected to your computer are turned off.
2. Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner.
home position
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3. Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB connector
on the back of the scanner. Then plug the flat connector into the
USB port on your computer or self-powered USB hub.
Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the
one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than
one hub.
SCSI
If your computer does not have a SCSI port, you need to add a SCSI adapter board to
your computer. You also need a SCSI cable. See pages 75 and 76 for adapter and cable
specifications.
Set the SCSI ID Number
The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need to change this number,
turn the scanner off. Then use the tip of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary
switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesn’t conflict
with the ID number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI interface board itself,
which is usually ID 7).
Don’t use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner; these are for factory use only.
Don’t use SCSI ID 0 or 1; these are reserved for storage devices.
For more information on setting your SCSI ID number, see your electronic Reference
Guide, as described on page 22.
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8Setting Up Your Scanner
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer
Make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices connected to
your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the
P Operate
button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the panel).
Attach your SCSI cable to the scanner. The scanner is self-terminated and must be the
last device in the chain.
Your scanner does not include a SCSI cable. The length of the SCSI cable
must not exceed 9.8 feet (3 meters). If you are connecting multiple SCSI
devices, the total length of the SCSI bus (cables) must not exceed
19.7 feet (6 meters); otherwise the system may not work properly.
Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver
The scanner comes with two CD-ROMs: one for Adobe® PhotoDeluxe® and the other
for your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic
documentation. If you have the EPSON Perfection 1640SU or the EPSON
Perfection 1640SU PHOTO, your scanner also includes a third CD-ROM with
Adobe Photoshop®5.0 LE.
If You’re Running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 . . .
You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the
scanner installation. Have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case you need it.
The illustrations in this section show Windows 98 screens. The screens in
Windows 2000 look different, but the steps are almost identical; any
differences are noted in the instructions below.
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Setting Up Your Scanner 9
1. Make sure your scanner is turned on and connected to the computer; then turn
on your computer. A screen appears saying that your system has detected new
hardware. Then the New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click
Next.
3. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option (or Search for a
suitable driver for your device in Windows 2000), then click Next.
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10 Setting Up Your Scanner
4. Check Specify a location, click Browse, select the TWAIN 5\WIN98 or
TWAIN 5\WIN2000 folder, then click OK.
5. When you return to the New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Windows finds the
driver for your scanner and you see the following screen:
6. Click Next to install your TWAIN driver.
If your system stops installation and requests files from your Windows operating
system CD-ROM, replace your scanner software CD-ROM with your Windows
disk and click OK to continue. You may be prompted to re-insert the EPSON
disk.
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7. In Windows 2000, you see the following screen:
Click Yes to finish installing your TWAIN driver.
8. After the scanner software installation is complete, the
Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You
must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce
images closely matching the originals.
In the following window, move the slider to the right
or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes
appear similar. View the screen from a short distance.
The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together;
however, try to make the two tones match as closely
as possible. For best print results from an EPSON
ink jet printer, select a setting of 1.8.
9. Click OK to register the calibration setting.
You don’t need to change the screen calibration again so long as you
continue to use the same monitor. If you need to recalibrate your screen
at a later time, see your electronic
Reference Guide
for instructions.
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12 Setting Up Your Scanner
10. Click Finish to exit the New Hardware Wizard.
11. Now you can install your scanner software and bonus software as described on
page 19.
If You’re Running Windows 95 . . .
You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the
scanner installation. Have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case you need it.
1. Make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed and the scanner is
connected to your computer.
2. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. When you see the screen
below, click Next.
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3. When you see the next screen, click Other Locations.
4. Make sure your scanner software CD-ROM is in the drive. Browse to the
following location on your CD-ROM drive: TWAIN 5\WIN95. Then click OK.
(The example shows F as the CD-ROM drive. Your CD-ROM drive letter may
be different.)
5. When you see the window below, click Finish. Then restart your computer.
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14 Setting Up Your Scanner
6. Once your computer restarts, double-click My Computer, then double-click
the Epson CD-ROM icon. The CD-ROM window opens.
7. Double-click EPSON.exe.
8. The software License Agreement appears. After reading the license agreement,
click Agree to continue with the installation.
9. You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen. Click Install.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install your TWAIN driver.
10. When installation is complete, you see
the window on the right. Make sure
Perfection1640 appears in the Scanner
Selection list.
11. Click Test to check the connection. If the
scanner software is installed correctly, you see
Status: Device Ready under Scanner
Information. Click OK to close the window.
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