Epson 1680 - Expression Special Edition User manual

Color Image Scanner
Color Image Scanner
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
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Where to Find Information
This Setup Guide
Explains how to set up the scanner and install the scanner
software and options. Also gives basic scanning instructions,
including how to make scanner software settings and how to use
the Start Button feature.
Online Reference Guide
Provides tips for optimizing scanning and detailed information
on the settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON
TWAIN Pro Network. Also explains how to modify the operation
of the scanner’s
aStart button.
In addition, this guide explains how to install the scanner options,
and provides maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer
support information.
Online Color Guide (may not be available in some countries)
Explains the basics of color imaging and how to get impressive
results from your scanner and other EPSON products.
Online help for EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro
Network
Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON
TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. To access online
help, click the Help button in EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON
TWAIN Pro Network.
Information on PageManager and other software
For more information on Presto! PageManager for EPSON and
the other applications provided on the scanner software
CD-ROM, see the documentation provided for that application
on the CD-ROM.

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CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein. 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.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those
designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENERGY STAR®Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Scanner
Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Releasing the Transportation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Plugging in the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Checking Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting the Scanner Using the SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Installing a SCSI interface board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Understanding SCSI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Setting the SCSI ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Setting the terminator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power-on sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power-off sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
When changing the ID number or replacing the
SCSI board in Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

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Connecting the Scanner Using the USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Understanding USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Connecting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
When changing the USB port in Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Chapter 3 Installing the Software
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
When connecting the scanner directly to
your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
When scanning over a network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing EPSON TWAIN Pro for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
For Windows Millennium Edition users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
For Windows 2000 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
For Windows 98 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Installing other scanner software for
Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000 . . . . . . . . . 3-17
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 users . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Installing EPSON TWAIN Pro for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Installing Software for Scanning Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Installing EPSON Scan Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Setting the Scanner Server PC's IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Installing EPSON TWAIN Pro Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Selecting Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
For Windows Millennium Edition, 98, and 2000 users . . . 3-44
For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
When Updating Your Windows Operating System . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Uninstalling the Scanner Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

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Chapter 4 Using Your Scanner
Scanning Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN
Pro Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using a TWAIN-compliant application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Using the scanner’s Start button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Scanning Your Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Making settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Scanning and saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Glossary
Index

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.
❏Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth
only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner.
❏Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface, or near a
radiator or heat source.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner’s
label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
❏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. Also, make
sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏Except as specifically explained in this Setup Guide, do not
attempt to service the scanner yourself.

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❏Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
scanner; if the scanner has been droppedor the case damaged;
if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not
covered by the operating instructions.)
❏If you plan to use the scanner in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this scanner, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Note for German-speaking users:
Bei Anschluß des Scanners an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your scanner.
ENERGY STAR®Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR®Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and
scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.

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Safety information
wWarning:
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for
voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.
Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth
symbol (
G).
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Scanner
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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Features
The EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro scanner offers
the following features:
❏Optical resolution of 1600 dots per inch (dpi) for main
scanning, and 3200 dpi with micro step for sub scanning
(48-bit input, 48-bit output).
❏A4/Letter size scanning area.
❏Start Button control for one-step local and network scanning.
When the scanner is connected directly to your computer, the
aStart button can automatically start a scanning sequence by
invoking Presto! PageManager for EPSON and EPSON
TWAIN Pro, scanning the document, launching an
application, and importing the scanned image to the
application.
In a network configuration, pressing the
aStart button on the
scanner starts the same operation as clicking the Scan button
in the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.
❏Full color or grayscale scanning. Capture your images with
up to 281,500 billion colors, or up to 65,536 shades of gray.
❏EPSON TWAIN Pro lets you take full advantage of your
scanner's advanced features.
❏EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and EPSON Scan Server
software work together to directly control all of the features
of your EPSON scanner in a network environment.
❏EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s Unsharp
Mask option automatically sharpens the image to provide
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❏EPSON TWAIN Pro and TWAIN Pro Network’s De-screening
option automatically removes unwanted moiré patterns from
scanned images for higher quality output.
❏Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) allows you to separate text
from photographs on a page so that grayscale images are
clearer and text recognition is more accurate.
❏Text Enhancement Technology (TET) enhances text
recognition accuracy for optical character recognition (OCR)
scanning.
❏The Expression 1680 Pro includes the Transparency Unit,
which enables negative film and slide film to be scanned.
The Transparency Unit is available as an option for the
Expression 1680.
❏The Automatic Document Feeder, which enables continuous
sheet scanning, is available as an option.

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Unpacking the Scanner
Your Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro comes shipped with
CD-ROMs which include the driver software that runs your
scanner, and some additional items, depending on your scanner
model.
scanner
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For the Expression 1680 Pro
Note:
The Transparency Unit that comes standard with the Expression 1680
Pro is also available as an option for the Expression 1680.
Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come
attached to the scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so
make sure the plug included is the correct shape for the electrical
outlet in your country.
Transparency Unit
film holders
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Scanner Parts
carriage
(in the home position)
document table
operate button
ERROR light
document cover
READY light
start button
option interface connector SCSI ID rotary switch
AC inlet USB interface connector
transportation lock lever
optional interface slot
SCSI interface connectors
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Lights and Buttons
The scanner has two indicator lights and two buttons.
Lights
Note:
For details on the types of errors indicated by these lights, see “Error
Indicators” in the online Reference Guide.
Buttons
Light Functions
READY Turns on when the scanner is ready for scanning, and
flashes when the scanner is warming up and during
scanning.
In combination with the ERROR light, turns on, flashes,
or turns off to indicate a variety of error conditions.
ERROR In combination with the READY light, turns on, flashes,
or turns off to indicate a variety of error conditions.
Button Function
POperate Turns the scanner on and off.
aStart
When the scanner is connected directly to your
computer, can open an application of your choice, or
can scan and send the scanned image to a specified
application, depending on your operating system and
installed software. In a network environment, this
button starts the same operation as the Scan button in
EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

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Options
The following optional items are available to expand the
versatility of your scanner. For detailed information on the use of
these options, see “Options” in the online Reference Guide.
Automatic Document Feeder (B81316✽
✽✽
✽)
Designed primarily for optical character recognition (OCR)
scanning, the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to scan up
to 30 pages automatically, then use them in word processing
programs, as if you had typed the text yourself.
Transparency Unit (B81318✽
✽✽
✽)
Allows you to scan transparent materials; primarily 35 mm slides
and filmstrips. The Transparency Unit’s reading area allows you
to scan film up to 8.5 ×11.7 inches (216 ×297 mm) in size.
IEEE 1394 Scanner I/F Card (B80834✽
✽✽
✽)
Allows you to connect your computer or scanner to other devices
which support the IEEE 1394 standard.
Note:
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which
varies by country.