Epson Apex Plus 20 User manual

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERSFOR AMERICAN 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 and 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 andon, 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.
WARNINGWARNING
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.
FOR CANADIAN USERSFOR 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 édicté par
le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
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IMPORTANT NOTICEIMPORTANT NOTICE
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either
express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this
manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any
indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
this exclusion may not apply to you.
COPYRIGHT NOTICECOPYRIGHT 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 theprior written permission of
Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect
to the use of information contained herein. Nor is any liability
assumed for damagesresulting from theuse of theinformation
contained herein. Further, this publication and features
described herein are subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKSTRADEMARKS
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PhotoPlus is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 1996 by Epson America, Inc. CPD 3650
Torrance, California, USA 7/96
A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OFA NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF
COPYRIGHTED MATERIALSCOPYRIGHTED 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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IntroductionIntroduction
PhotoPlus Features 2
System Requirements 2
About This Guide 3
Where to Get Help 4
Software Support 4
Electronic Support Services 4
Registration 6
Safety Instructions 6
1.1. Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting to Know Your PhotoPlus Scanner 1-1
Setting Up Your PhotoPlus Scanner 1-2
Installing Your Fun Pak Software Suite 1-4
2.2. Scanning and Other Basic StuffScanning and Other Basic Stuff
Starting Your Scan 2-2
Scanning Your Picture 2-3
Enhancing Your Photo 2-5
Adjusting Settings 2-6
Printing an Image 2-7
Saving an Image File 2-8
Using Photo Albums 2-9
Placing Your Picture in an Album 2-9
Working with Your Album 2-10
3.3. Editing: Transforming Your ImagesEditing: Transforming Your Images
Opening Image Files 3-2
Opening an Image in an Album 3-2
Opening an Image with the Open Button 3-3
Viewing Images and Image Information 3-3
Zooming In and Out 3-3
Using the Zoom Commands 3-4
Viewing Your Image at Full Screen 3-5
Viewing Image Information 3-5
Hiding the Tools Bar and Status Bar 3-6
Selecting Part of Your Image 3-6
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting 3-8
Cropping 3-8
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Resizing 3-9
Resizing a Selection 3-9
Resizing an Image 3-10
Rotating 3-11
Rotating a Selection 3-11
Rotating an Entire Image 3-12
Flipping an Image or Selection 3-12
Converting Image Types 3-13
4.4. EEnhancing: Playing with Your Imagesnhancing: Playing with Your Images
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast 4-2
Adjusting Hue and Saturation 4-3
Setting Tone Adjustment 4-4
Sharpening 4-5
Blurring 4-6
Using Special Effects 4-7
5.5. Projects: Fun Things You Can DoProjects: Fun Things You Can Do
Making a Slide Show 5-2
Making a Screen Saver 5-2
Using the Matte Template 5-3
Adding Background 5-4
Adding Text 5-6
Printing Your Matted Picture 5-8
Using the Calendar Template 5-8
Adding Background and Designing the Dates 5-9
Adding Text and Printing the Calendar 5-10
6.6. Print Artist: Designing with StylePrint Artist: Designing with Style
Getting Started with Print Artist 6-2
Creating a Greeting Card 6-4
Adding a Photo 6-6
Importing an Image 6-6
Scanning Pictures in Print Artist 6-7
Adding Text 6-8
Adding a Graphic 6-9
Saving Your Card 6-11
Printing Your Card and Exiting 6-11
7.7. PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family StuffPrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff
Getting Ready to Use the Magnet Kit 7-2
Creating the Magnets 7-3
Getting Ready to Print Your Magnets 7-5
Printing Your Magnets 7-6
Putting Your Magnets Together 7-7
8.8. CardScan: Instant Address BookCardScan: Instant Address Book
Starting CardScan 8-1
Scanning Your Cards 8-3
Editing the Information 8-6
Saving and Exiting 8-7
Working with Your Address List 8-7
Printing 8-8
Designing the Layout 8-9
Previewing and Printing 8-9
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9.9. Pro Scanning: More Things You Can DoPro Scanning: More Things You Can Do
Setting the Software for Hand Scanning 9-1
Capturing the Image by Hand Scanning 9-2
Stitching Two Images Together 9-4
10.10. Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenance and Troubleshooting
Caring for PhotoPlus 10-1
Solving Scanner and System Problems 10-2
Solving Image Problems 10-4
A. SpecificationsA. Specifications
Physical A-1
Power A-1
Technical A-2
Environmental A-2
GlossaryGlossary
IndexIndex
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Introduction
our new EPSON®PhotoPlusTM lets you add the
excitement of color photos to anything you print.
All you have to do is drop your photo in the scanner
and press the start button. In less than a minute, your
picture appears on the screen.
The PhotoPlus Fun Pak includes all the software and
other stuff you need to work and play with your
pictures. You can edit and enhance the images and use
them to create greeting cards, calendars, magnets, and
lots more. Or scan businesscards directlyinto a cardfile.
Setting up PhotoPlus is a snap. Just plug it into your
computer’s parallel port and install the software. You
don’t have to open up your computer case. The special
pass-through parallel connector lets you attach both
your printer and PhotoPlus to the same computer port.
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PhotoPlus FeaturesPhotoPlus Features
Here’s what PhotoPlus can do for you:
❙Automatically handles photographs, businesscards,
or other small images
❙Automatically switches between a printer and
scanner connected to the same port
❙Scans and recognizes up to 16.7 million colors, along
with grayscale and black and white line art
❙Supports maximum enhanced resolutions of 1200
dpi
❙Allows you to add color images to almost any
standard Windowsapplication
❙Lets you print on any color or black and white
printer.
The PhotoPlus Create Cool Stuff Fun Pak comes with the
following easy-to-use software:
❙EPSON PhotoPlus 2.0 image editing software for
scanning, enhancing, organizing, and transforming
your pictures with special effects
❙SierraPrint Artist3.0 for creating photo greeting
cards, banners, calendars, and much more
❙PrintPaksMagnet Kit: everything your kids need to
make nifty magnets with their own pictures,
including interactive multimedia instructions,
magnets, and special EPSON paper
❙CorexCardScanSE for scanning business cards
and storing theinformation in an electronic address
book.
System RequirementsSystem Requirements
❙IBM-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor
❙VGA monitor with at least 256-color display (16- or
24-bit video display adapter with 16.7 million colors
recommended)
❙8MB RAM
❙Hard disk drive with 50MB available
❙Mouse or other pointing device
❙Standard parallel printer port
❙Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
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❙Sound card and speakers (for the Magnet Kit only)
❙Microsoft® Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.
About This GuideAbout This Guide
Chapter 1Chapter 1 identifies the parts of your PhotoPlus
scanner, and shows you how to set it up and install the
software.
Chapter 2Chapter 2 shows you how to scan pictures with your
PhotoPlus scanner, and how to use your software to
organize, print, and save your images.
Chapter 3Chapter 3 covers the editing features of your PhotoPlus
software, including cropping, rotating, and converting
image types.
Chapter 4Chapter 4 shows you how to enhance your images by
adjusting brightness, contrast, and colors, and using
special effects.
Chapter 5Chapter 5 explains how to display your photos in slide
shows and screen savers, and print them in framed
pictures and calendars.
Chapter 6Chapter 6 introduces Print Artist and gets you started
designing your own photo projects for work or play.
Chapter 7Chapter 7 shows you how to use the multimedia
Magnet Kit to design, print, and assemble 8 photo
magnets.
Chapter 8Chapter 8 tells you how to scan business cards and
organize them into electronic card files.
Chapter 9Chapter 9 covers these advanced features: scanning by
hand and stitching two images together.
Chapter 10Chapter 10 provides maintenance and troubleshooting
tips.
Appendix AAppendix A lists the specifications of your PhotoPlus.
The GlossaryGlossary explains scanning and image-editing
words that may be new to you.
The IndexIndex helps you locate specific information.
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Where to Get HelpWhere to Get Help
If you purchased your PhotoPlus color photo scanner in
the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer
support and service through a network of Authorized
EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the
following services when you dial (800) 922-891(800) 922-8911:1:
❙EPSON technical information library fax service
❙Product literature on current and new products
❙Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized
EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center
❙Technical information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of EPSON products
❙Customer relations.
You can purchase accessories for EPSON products from
EPSON Accessories at [phone](800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In
Canada, call [phone](800) 922-8911.
You can obtain additional magnet supplies from
PrintPaks by calling [phone].[phone].
If you purchased your PhotoPlus color photo scanner
outside the United States or Canada, contact your
EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for
customer support and service.
Software SupportSoftware Support
If you’ve tried the on-screen help and you still have
questions, call the number for the application you need
help with:
❙PhotoPlus software ((800) 922-8911800) 922-8911
❙Print Artist ((206) 644-4343206) 644-4343
❙PrintPaks Magnet Kit [phone](503) 295-6182
❙CardScan (617)(617) 492-4200492-4200..
See the inside back cover for information about
additional support services for your software.
Electronic Support ServicesElectronic Support Services
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful
tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and
bulletins for EPSON products is through the online
services described below.
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