Epson 836XL - Expression - Flatbed Scanner User manual

EPSON Expression™836XL
User’s Guide
Color Image Scanner
®

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FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.
◗Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
◗Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
◗Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
◗Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with
this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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For Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édict‚ par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
Like photocopiers, scanners can be misused by improper scanning of copyrighted material. Although Section
107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, United States Code), the “fair use” doctrine, permits limited
copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Unless
you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by not scanning published
material without the permission of the copyright holder.

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Copyright Notice
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. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
scanners.
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,
or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
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. EPSON Expression, EPSON
SoundAdvice, and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 1997 by Epson America, Inc., Torrance, California, USA
E836XL1297-00
12/97

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Contents
Introduction 11
Optional Equipment 13
How to Use This Manual 14
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 15
Important Safety Instructions 16
Where to Get Help 18
1Scanner Basics 21
Scanner Parts 21
Lights and Buttons 23
Scanner Errors 24

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Scanning 25
Scanning Oversized Documents 27
2Using Optional Equipment 28
Using the Transparency Unit 29
Unpacking the Transparency Unit 30
Removing the Shipping Screws 31
Installing the Transparency Unit 33
Installing the Transparency Guide 36
Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film 39
Using the Film Holders 40
Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency
Unit Installed 50
Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle 52

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Using the Auto Document Feeder 53
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 54
Installing the Auto Document Feeder 55
Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder 60
Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder 64
Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto
Document Feeder 67
3Maintaining and Transporting Your
Scanner 69
Cleaning the Scanner 70
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp 71
Transporting the Scanner 72

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4Troubleshooting 73
Diagnosing Problems 73
Indicator Lights 75
Upgrading Your System 76
Problems and Solutions 78
Operation Problems 78
Scan Quality Problems 80
Image Matching Problems 84
Using the Document Guide 86
Installing the Document Guide 87
Scanning the Document Guide 90
Calculating the Adjustment Angle 95
Scanning Your Aligned Document 97
Using the Clear Document Guide 98

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5Specifications 99
Scanner Specifications 100
Scanning 100
Supported Documents 102
Electrical 102
Environmental 103
Safety Approvals 103
Parallel Interface 104
SCSI Interface 106
Initialization Methods 109
Auto Document Feeder Specifications 110
Basic Specifications 110
Documents Supported 111
Electrical 112
Environmental 113
Safety Approvals 113

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Transparency Unit Specifications 114
Basic Specifications 114
Electrical 115
Environmental 115
Index 116