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
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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.

10. Remove the last installation diskette from the drive and
choose Continue.
Installing the EPSON Scanning Utilities
The EPSON Scanning Utilities include EPSON Scan! II and
EPSON TWAIN. Scan! uses TWAIN to capture images and
then saves and exports these images in a variety of file formats.
It also calibrates your scanner and output devices to produce
images nearly identical to the originals. (A scanned color image
never truly matches its original because scanned images are
processed by a color system that is different from the process
used to create original images.)
EPSON TWAIN is a set of drivers designed to access your
scanner’s advanced features for any software that supports
TWAIN. TWAIN drivers are an industry standard for
acquiring image data from a variety of external sources
without leaving your application program.
Follow these steps to install the EPSON Scanning Utilities:
1. Start Windows, if necessary
2. Insert the EPSON Scanning Utilities diskette in a diskette
drive.
3. From the Program Manager, open the File menu and choose
Run. You see the Run dialog box.
4. Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP if you inserted the diskette in
drive
B) in the Command Line box and choose OK.
5. After a few moments, you see the initial setup screen.
Choose OK to continue.
6. Choose OK to accept the default path name in which the
program will install the utilities.

7. The next screen prompts you for the path name of the
Windows directory. If the displayed path is correct, choose
OK. (Otherwise enter the correct drive and directory.) The
installation program copies the files to your hard disk drive.
8. When the Scanner Setup dialog box opens, click on the arrow
in the Interface box. Select SCSI as the interface type. The
program supplies the port ID, as shown below.
9. Now do a test scan. Raise the scanner’s cover and place an
image face down on the glass surface. Then carefully close
the cover.
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10. Choose Test. If the scanner, SCSI interface, and EPSON
Scanning Utilities are set up correctly, the scanner scans the
image. After a few moments, the scanned image appears in
the Scanner Setup dialog box, as shown below.
ID 2 GT-8500
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11. Choose OK to close the Scanner Setup dialog box.
12. Remove the EPSON Scanning Utilities diskette.
13. Exit and then restart Windows.
Installing Adobe Photoshop
To install Adobe Photoshop, you first install the program and
then select the scanner as your acquire device, as described in
this section.
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Installing Photoshop
Follow these steps to install Photoshop :
1. Start Windows, if necessary
2. Insert the Photoshop Installer-Disk 1 in a diskette drive
3. From the Program Manager, open the File menu and choose
Run. You see the Run dialog box.
4. Type A: PSSETUP (or B: PSSETUP) in the Command Line
box and choose OK. You see the Adobe Photoshop Installer
dialog box, as shown below
Adobe Photoshop ltm12.5 LE
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The Adobe Photoshop Installer will install:
Disk Space Required: Disk
Space Available:
-IKE -IKE
Target directory for Adobe Photoshop files:
C:\PHOTOSLE
5. Leave the Installation Options selected. If you are concerned
about the disk space required for these options, consult the
Photoshop manual for information on which options you
can skip and the disk space they require.
6. Choose Install. You see the registration screen.
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7. Enter your name, organization (optional), and the serial
number of the program. You’ll find Photoshop’s serial
number inside the front cover of the Photoshop manual.
8. Choose OK. Then follow the instructions as they appear on
the screen, choosing OK to continue the installation, as
necessary.
9. When you see a message that the installation is complete,
choose OK to return to the Program Manager.
10. Remove the final installation diskette from the drive.
The installation program creates an Adobe program group
containing the Photoshop icons.
Selecting the Acquire Device
Before you can scan an image with Photoshop, you need to
select the scanner as the acquire device. Follow these steps:
1. From the Program Manager, open Photoshop by
double-clicking on its icon in the Adobe program group.
2. Choose Acquire in the File menu and then choose Select
TWAIN Source. You see the following dialog box:
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3. Highlight Epson Scanners if it is not already highlighted
4. Choose Select to specify the scanner as the acquire device.
5. Select Exit from the File menu to return to the Program
Manager.
You only need to select the scanner as the acquire device the
first time you set up Photoshop and if you change the acquire
device.
Installing TextBridge
To install TextBridge OCR for Windows, you must install the
program and then tell
TextBridge which scanner you are using
Installing the Program
Follow these steps to install TextBridge:
1. Start Windows, if necessary
2. Insert the TextBridge Disk 1 diskette in a diskette drive.
3. From the Program Manager, open the File menu and choose
Run. You see the Run dialog box.
4. Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP) in the Command Line box and
choose OK. After a few moments, you see the initial setup
screen. Choose Continue.
5. When prompted to accept the default path for the TextBridge
software, choose Continue.
6. At the next screen, select one or more language packs and
choose Continue.
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7. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen for
inserting the other
TextBridge diskettes and choose OK.
8. When you see a message telling you that the installation is
complete, choose OK.
9. Remove the final installation diskette from the drive.
The installation program creates a
TextBridge OCRprogram
group and icons.
Identifying the Scanner to TextBridge
Now you need to identify the scanner to TextBridge. Follow
these steps:
1. In the TextBridge OCR program group, double-click on the
Scanner Setup icon. You see the Scanner Setup screen.
2. From the Type menu, choose TWAIN.
3. From the File menu, choose Select Source.
4. Highlight Epson Scanners, if it is not already highlighted,
and choose Select.
5. Choose Exit from the File menu to return to the Program
Manager.
You only need to select the scanner the
first time you set up
TextBridge.
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Scanning Images
Now you are ready to start scanning. First, choose an image to
scan. The best choice is a color photograph. Printed pictures,
such as those in magazines, do not scan as well as photographs
because of the dot patterns used in the printing process.
When selecting an image or text to scan, respect the rights of
the copyright holders. Don’t scan published materials without
first checking the copyright status.
After you choose an image, follow these steps to scan it:
1. Double-click on the Photoshop icon in the Adobe program
group, if the program is not already running.
2. Raise the document cover on the scanner and place the
image face down on the glass surface.
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3. Carefully close the document cover so that you do not disturb
the position of the photograph on the glass.
4. Choose Acquire in the File menu; then choose TWAIN. You
see the EPSON TWAIN dialog box.
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5. In the scroll bar next to the Image Type button, select the
image type appropriate for your scan.
If you are scanning a
color photograph, select Color Photo.
6. Click on the full-page Preview icon ,
q
, at the bottom of the
dialog box. This does a fast preview scan so you can see the
scan area.
You see a preview of your image at the right. To define the
area you want to scan, position the mouse at the corner of
the area; then hold down the mouse button as you drag it
to the opposite corner of the area.
To define the entire image area, click on the Auto Locate
To change the selected image area, move the pointer to the
edge of the selected area; then hold down the mouse button
and drag the edge of the rectangle to a new location.
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