Epson ES-1200C Pro PC Parts list manual

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ES-1200C Pro PC
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Introduction
This package contains all the hardware and software you need
for professional quality color scanning.
Here are the contents of your scanner package, described in the
order you’ll need to install each item:
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SCSI interface card that provides a SCSI interface for your
computer
EPSON
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ES-1200C™ color scanner that scans in full color (24
bit) or grayscale monochrome (8 bit)
SCSI interface cable
Adaptec
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EZ-SCSI version 3.0 software, which enables your
computer to use the SCSI interface card
EPSON Scanning Utilities (EPSON Scan! II and EPSON
TWAIN). This software exports images in a variety of file
formats, calibrates your scanner, and allows you to use
software programs that support the industry standard
TWAIN interface.
Adobe
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Photoshop,
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version 2.5.1, which allows you to
merge and edit color images, retouch photographs, or
create new artwork
Kai’s Power Tools™ for Windows,™ plug-in software that
provides additional filters to Adobe Photoshop.
This booklet tells you all you need to set up your scanner,
install the software, and scan a photograph. It is intended to
help you get set up in the common computer environments. If
you need more detailed information after you begin scanning,
consult the individual manuals for the ES-1200C scanner,
Photoshop, Kai’s Power Tools, and the EPSON Scanning
Utilities.
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System and Memory Requirements
For the scanner hardware and software to work properly, your
system must have at least the following configuration:
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A 386-based or higher PC or an IBM
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PS/2
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MS-DOS
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5.0 or higher
Microsoft
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Windows 3.1 or higher, or Windows NT
High-density, 3%inch diskette drive
Hard disk drive with at least 25MB available for the
scanner applications and 35Mb available for scanned
images
4MB RAM and 8MB to 16MB of permanent virtual
memory. (Permanent virtual memory is a swap file of
contiguous space on your hard disk drive which Windows
can use as if it were RAM. See your Microsoft Windows
manual.)
Note:
4MB is the minimum amount of RAM. Graphics applications
will run better and faster with more RAM.
A mouse or other compatible pointing device
A Video Graphics Array (VGA) or other Windows-
compatible graphics card. (The card must support at least
16 colors for simple color scanning.) To adequately view an
average-complexity color scan, the card must support 256
colors. High-quality, realistic color scans require a card that
supports 16 million colors.
A color VGA monitor compatible with the graphics card
you are using.
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Installing the Interface Card
Use this procedure to install a SCSI interface card. For more
detailed installation instructions, see the manual that came
with your card.
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 cables
that are connected to the computer, 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’s case to discharge any built-up static electricity.
5. Choose an option slot for the interface card. You can install
the card in any available slot.
6. Remove any retaining screws from the option slot cover
and remove the slot cover. Keep the screw or screws to
secure the option card to the computer. Store the slot cover
in a safe place in case you later remove the interface card.
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 end of the card to the back of the computer with
the retaining screw or screws.

10. Replace the cover and reconnect any cables you
disconnected. 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 the box and place it on a flat, stable
surface with its rear panel facing you.
2. Locate the round screw knob in the middle of the rear panel.
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise as shown by the arrow. If
necessary, turn the screw with a coin. The screw has a
built-in spring, so it pops out a little when it is released.
You cannot remove the screw.
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4.
Firmly connect the power cable to the power inlet on the rear
of the scanner and the other end into an appropriately
grounded 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. Rapidly turning it on
and off can damage the scanner.
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Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
Use this procedure to connect the scanner directly to the SCSI
port on your computer using the cable included in the scanner
package.
If you are already using the SCSI port on your computer for
another SCSI device, such as an external hard drive, see
Chapter 1 of the ES-1200C User’s Guide for information on
including the scanner in a daisy-chain arrangement.
Caution:
Be sure that your computer, scanner, and any other peripheral
devices are turned off before you plug in the cables.
1. Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the top or
bottom SCSI connector of the scanner; then fasten the
connector with the clamps on the sides of the connector, as
shown.
2. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the connector
of the SCSI interface card you installed in the computer.
Fasten the connector with the wire clamps.

3. Switch on the internal SCSI terminator, as shown.
4. Set the SCSI ID switch to 2, as shown.
5. Turn on the scanner, then the computer. (Always turn on the
scanner before the computer.)