Epson ES-1000C - Business Scanning System User manual

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In troduc tion
This package contains everything you need for professional
quality color scanning:
EPSON®
ES-1000C’“color scanner, which scans in full color
(30 bit) or grayscale monochrome (8 bit)
SCSI interface card, which provides a SCSI interface for
your
IBM@ compatible computer
SCSI interface cable
Adaptec@EZ-SCSI version 3.0 software, which enables your
computer to use the SCSI interface
EPSON Scanning Utilities (EPSON Scan! II and EPSON
TWAIN), which let you capture scanned images, export the
images in a variety of formats, calibrate your scanner, and
use the scanner’s advanced features with software
programs that support the industry standard TWAIN
interface
Adobe@PhotoshopTMa powerful image-editing program
that lets you merge and edit color images, retouch
photographs, or create new artwork
Xerox® Imaging Systems
TextBridge,TM an optical character
recognition (OCR) program for Microsoft@ WindowsTMthat
converts hard copy and on-line images into formatted text.
This booklet tells you how to set up your scanner, install the
software, and scan an image. If you need more detailed
information after you begin scanning, consult the individual
manuals for the ES-1000C Scanner, EPSON Scanning Utilities,
Adobe Photoshop, and TextBridge.

System and Memory Requirements
For the scanner hardware and software to work properly, your
system must include the following minimum configuration:
A
386-based (or higher) IBM@ compatible computer or an
IBM PSI 2@
MS-DOS@version 5.0 or higher
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher, or Windows NT
3.5-inch, high-density diskette drive
At least 1OOMB of hard disk space for scanner applications
and images
4MB of system RAM plus a permanent Windows swap file
providing 8MB to 16MB of virtual memory (a swap file of
contiguous space on your hard disk drive which Windows
can use; see your Microsoft Windows manual)
Note:
4A4B is the minimum amount ofRAM; graphics qplications run
farter andmore efjciently with moreRAM.
A mouse or other compatible pointing device
A Video Graphics Array (VGA) or other Windows
compatible display adapter card or built-in interface
supporting at least
16 colors for simple color scanning. To
adequately view an average-complexity color scan, the card
or interface must support
256 colors, while high-quality,
realistic color scans require a card supporting 16 million
colors.
A color monitor compatible with the card or interface you
are using.

Installing the SCSI Interface Card
Follow the steps below to install the SCSI interface card in your
computer. For additional information, see the manuals for your
interface card and computer.
If you are already using a SCSI adapter in your computer for
other SCSI devices, such as an external hard disk, see Chapter
I
of the ES-1000C User 's Guide for inform ation on including the
scanner in an existing SCSI daisy-chain.
Note:
Your SCSIadqter must be compatible with Adqtec EZ-SCSI
software to use the EPSON Scanning Utilities that control your
scanner.
1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.
2. Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical
outlet and from the back panel. Also disconnect any other
cables, including the keyboard cable.
3. Remove the cover from your computer. If you need detailed
instructions, see your computer manual.
4. Before you touch any of the computer’s internal components,
touch an unpainted metal surface inside the computer case
to discharge any static electricity.
5. Choose an option slot for the interface card. You can install
the card in any available slot.
6. Remove the retaining screw from the option slot cover and
remove the slot cover. Keep the screw to secure the
interface card to the computer. Store the slot cover in a safe
place in case you remove the interface card later.
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7. Unpack the interface card. When handling the card, be careful
not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or
the gold-edged connector.
8. Insert the card into the slot, guiding it straight down. Push
the card down firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You
should feel the card fit into place.
9. Secure the card to the computer with the retaining screw.
10. Replace the cover, reconnect all the cables, and plug the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
Setting Up the Scanner
Follow these steps to set up the scanner:
1. Take the scanner out of its box and place it on a flat, stable
surface with the rear panel facing you.
2. Remove the tape securing the scanner cover and pull out
the paper underneath the cover.
3. Locate the round knob in the middle of the rear panel.
4. Turn the knob counterclockwise. If necessary, use a coin to
loosen it. The knob has a built-in spring, so it pops out a
little when it is released. You cannot remove the knob.

5.
Connect one end of the power cable to the power inlet on
the rear of the scanner and plug the other end into an
appropriately grounded electrical outlet as shown below.
If the scanner comes on when you plug it in, turn it off by
pressing the OPERATE button.
Warning:
Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds
before turning it
back on. Rqidly turning it on md offcm
damage the scanner.

Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
Follow the steps below to connect the scanner to your
computer’s SCSI interface using the cable included with the
scanner.
1. Turn off your computer, scanner, and any other peripheral
devices.
Caution:
Be sure that your computer, scanner, md any other
peripheral devices are turned off before you plug in the
ccrble.
2. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to either the top or bottom
SCSI connector on the scanner; then fasten the connector
with the wire clamps on its side, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on
the SCSI interface card you installed in the computer.
Fasten the connector with the wire clamps.

4.
Make sure the scanner’s internal SCSI terminator switch is
turned on, as shown.
5.
Make sure the SCSI ID switch is set to 2, as shown
6.
Turn on the scanner by pressing the Operate button.
7.
Turn on your monitor and all your other peripheral devices.
Then turn on the computer. (Always turn on the scanner
before the computer.)
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Installing the EZ-SCSI Software
If you are running Windows NT, you do not need to install
EZ-SCSI or the EPSON Scanning Utilities; skip to “Installing
Adobe Photoshop.”
Follow these steps to install the
Adaptec EZ-SCSI software:
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Disk 1 in a diskette drive.
3. From the Program Manager, open the File menu and choose
Run. The Run dialog box appears.
4. Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP if you used drive B) in the
Command Line box and choose OK.
5. Choose Install Adaptec EZ-SCSI. A screen appears
identifying your SCSI interface card. Choose Continue
6. The next screen identifies the scanner as the GT-8500; this is
normal. Choose Continue.
7. The Installation Subdirectory screen appears, prompting you
for a directory for the EZ-SCSI program files. Choose Install
to accept the default directory. The program copies the files.
8. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to accept
the EZ-SCSI default settings and insert each EZ-SCSI
diskette.
The program modifies the
CONFIG.SYS file and saves a
backup copy of the original as CONFIG.BAK. It also creates
an Adaptec SCSI program group and its icons in Windows.
9. When the Installation Complete dialog box appears, choose
Reboot System to restart the computer.