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Quick Start Manual
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Color Image Scanner
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON 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 for 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.
IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of
America and other countries.
Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks and Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Presto! is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Where to Find Information
■Quick Start Manual (this manual)
This guide provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and set
up your scanner. It also provides instructions on using the online documentation
provided on CD-ROM.
■Online Documentation
The CD-ROM shipped with your scannerincludesthefollowing online documentation
in PDF format.
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.
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
a Start button.
In addition, this guide explains how to install the scanner options, and provides
maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support information.
■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 theHelpbutton 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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■Contents
ENERGY STAR® Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When connecting the scanner directly to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
When scanning over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scanner parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Choosing a place for the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Releasing the transportation lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plugging in the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the scanner using the SCSI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the scanner using the USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Online Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessing the online manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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■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.
■Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner.

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■System Requirements
Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following
requirements.
❚When connecting the scanner directly to your computer
■For Windows SCSI users
Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro
System: Microsoft®Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98,
Windows 95, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0
Interface: Adaptec®SCSI adapter
Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×480 screen resolution
(800 ×600 or higher recommended), and 65,000 colors (or
higher)
Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
display monitor, and software. See the product documentation
for details.

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■For Windows USB users
■For Macintosh SCSI users
Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro
System: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, or
Windows 2000 pre-installed
Interface: USB port (Type A receptacle)
Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×480 screen resolution
(800 ×600 or higher recommended), and 65,000 colors (or
higher)
Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
display monitor, and software. See the product documentation
for details.
Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro
System: Apple®Macintosh with a PowerPC processor running system
8.0 or later
Interface: SCSI adapter
Note:
You cannot use a serial interface.
Display: Color Monitor, 640 ×480 screen resolution (or higher
recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)
Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
display monitor, and software. See the product documentation
for details.

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■For Macintosh USB users
❚When scanning over a network
Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro
System: AppleMacintoshPowerPCwithbuilt-inUSBportsandrunning
Mac OS 8.5 or later
iMac running Mac OS 8.5 or later
Interface: USB port
Note:
You cannot use a serial interface.
Display: Color Monitor, 640 ×480 screen resolution (or higher
recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)
Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display
capability of your computer system, including the video card,
display monitor, and software. See the product documentation
for details.
Computer: for EPSON Scan Server
IBM PC/AT compatible computer
(Intel Pentium or faster processor is
recommended)
for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network
IBM PC/AT compatible computer
(Intel Pentium or faster processor is
recommended), or Apple Power
Macintosh
Operating system: for EPSON Scan Server
Windows Millennium Edition, 98, 95,
2000 Server or Professional,
or NT 4.0 Server or Workstation
for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network
Windows Millennium Edition, 98, 95,
2000 Professional, NT 4.0 Workstation,
or Apple System 8.0 or later

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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, depend-
ing on your scanner model.
System configuration: Minimum two computers in a network.
Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/1680 Pro
Interface for
scanner: SCSI, USB, IEEE 1394
Interface for network: 10BaseT/100BaseTX, 10Base5, 10Base2
Ethernet communication
protocol: TCP/IP
scanner
USB interface cablepower cord

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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
installation screws (2) reflective
document mat