Epson Expression 636 Quick start guide

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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of
Copyrighted Materials
Like photocopiers, scanners can be misused by improper copying 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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mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of SEIKO EPSON Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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.
SEIKO EPSON Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any
damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable
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Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON Corporation.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON Corporation.
Expression 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 companies. EPSON disclaims any and all rights
in those marks.
Copyright © 1996 by Epson America, Inc. 9/96
Torrance, California, USA
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Introduction 1
Introduction
This package contains everything you need for professional
quality color scanning.
Note:
Different combinations of software and equipment are packaged with the
EPSON®Expression™636. Some of the items listed may not have been
included with your scanner.
❏The EPSON Expression 636, a true 600-dpi full-color flatbed
image scanner, which scans a letter or A4 size scanning area
in full color (36 bit internal, 24 bit external) or grayscale
monochrome (8 bit)
❏SCSI interface board for your IBM®compatible computer,
and SCSI software (use with Microsoft®Windows®3.1 only;
for Windows 95 or Windows NT,
™use the SCSI drivers
supplied with your operating system instead)
❏SCSI interface cable
❏Transparency unit (Professional package only)
❏EPSON Scanning Utilities, 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.
The Scanning Utilities include two integrated programs:
❏EPSON Scan! II32 and EPSON TWAIN32 (for 32-bit
scanning with Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT)
❏EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN (for 16-bit scanning
with Windows 3.1)
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2System and Memory Requirements
❏Adobe®Photoshop™or Adobe Photoshop LE, a powerful
image-editing program that lets you merge and edit color
images, retouch photographs, or create new artwork
❏Kai’s Power Tools,
™a Photoshop plug-in for editing images
and creating special effects
❏Xerox®Imaging Systems TextBridge,
™an optical character
recognition (OCR) program that converts hard copy into
formatted text
❏NewSoft Presto! PageManager™LE, an OCR and document
management program
❏Claris™Home Page,
™for creating your own pages on the
World Wide Web using your scanned images and any other
text or graphics you want to add.
Note:
Some software is available for Windows 95 only.
This booklet tells you how to set up your scanner and install the
software. It also includes general scanning instructions. If you
need more detailed information after you begin scanning,
consult the user’s guides for the EPSON Expression 636, EPSON
Scanning Utilities, and the individual software applications.
System and Memory Requirements
❏DOS 5.0 or higher
❏Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows for
Workgroups 3.1x, or Windows NT 3.5x or higher
Note:
To use 32-bit scanning features, your system must be running
Windows 95 or Windows NT.
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System and Memory Requirements 3
❏A 486-based (or higher) IBM compatible computer or an
IBM PS/2®
❏CD-ROM drive (some software is provided on CD-ROM; if
you need diskettes, contact the software manufacturer)
❏An Adaptec®SCSI adapter or a bidirectional parallel
interface (either the standard bidirectional parallel interface
or a PS/2 standard printer port)
Note:
❏EPSON supports some Adaptec-compatible SCSI adapters.
❏If you do not have Windows 95 or Windows NT and you are
using an Adaptec SCSI adapter, you need to install the
Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, as described in your Adaptec
documentation.
❏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.
Note:
The quality of color or tone reproduction depends on the display
capability of your computer system, including the video controller,
monitor, and software.
❏At least 50MB of free hard disk space (more may be required,
depending on your application and images)
❏At least 8MB of available RAM (more may be required,
depending on your application and images).
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4Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Be sure to read the safety instructions and guidelines for
choosing a place for your scanner in your Expression 636 User’s
Guide.
Setting Up the Scanner
1. Take the scanner out of the box and remove all packing
materials.
2. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with the scanner’s
rear panel facing you.
3. Release the transportation lock lever by sliding it to the
UNLOCK position.
4. Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the back of the
scanner and plug the other end into a properly grounded
outlet as shown below.
cCaution:
There are several versions of this scanner designed for different
voltages, and it is not possible to change the scanner's voltage. If
the label on the back of the scanner does not show the correct
voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
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4
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SCSI
PARALLEL FG
SCSI ID
ON
OFF
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SCSI
OPTION
LOCK
UNLOCK
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Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 5
5. If any of the scanner’s lights come on, press the OPERATE
button to turn off the scanner.
cCaution:
Whenever you turn off the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before
turning it back on. Rapidly turning the scanner on and off may
damage it.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer
Your scanner has both a bidirectional parallel interface and a
SCSI interface. Cables can be connected to both interfaces at the
same time, and the scanner automatically switches to the
appropriate interface.
Note:
❏This guide contains instructions for using the SCSI interface. If
you are using the bidirectional interface, see your Expression 636
User’s Guide.
❏If you are already using the SCSI port on your computer for
another SCSI device, such as an external hard disk, you need a
SCSI cable with a 50-pin connector on one end and a connector to
match your other SCSI device on the other end. You can then
connect the scanner to your other SCSI device, following the
instructions in your Expression 636 User’s Guide.
Follow the instructions in this section to connect the scanner
directly to the SCSI port on your computer using the SCSI
interface and cable included with the scanner. The SCSI ID is
already set to 2 and the SCSI terminator is on.
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6Installing the Scanner Software
cCaution:
Make sure that the scanner, the computer, and any other SCSI
devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source.
1. Install the SCSI board in your computer, if necessary. Follow
the instructions that came with your SCSI board.
2. Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the top or
bottom SCSI connector of the scanner; then squeeze the wire
clips together until they lock in place on both sides.
3. Plug the 25-pin connector into the SCSI port on your
computer. Tighten the two screws on the sides of the
connector.
4. Plug in the power cables of your computer, scanner, and
other external SCSI devices.
5. Turn on your scanner, then your computer. (Always turn the
scanner on before the computer.)
Note:
If you are using Windows 3.1, you need to install the SCSI software
included with your SCSI adapter. See your SCSI adapter documentation
for instructions.
Installing the Scanner Software
Now that you have connected the scanner to your computer, the
next thing to do is install your scanner software. Instructions for
installing all of the software included with your scanner are in
this section. You do not need to install all the software, but you
do need to install the EPSON Scanning Utilities.
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Installing the EPSON Scanning Utilities 7
Note:
❏Different combinations of software are packaged with the EPSON
Expression 636. Some of the software listed may not have been
included with your scanner.
❏Some software is available for Windows 95 only.
For the software that comes on diskettes, it is a good idea to
make backup copies before you install it.
Remember to register your software with the manufacturer.
Installing the EPSON Scanning Utilities
The installer program automatically detects your operating
system and installs 32-bit or 16-bit files as necessary.
Note:
For Windows NT 4.x, follow the Windows 95 instructions.
For Windows NT 3.5x or Windows for Workgroups, follow the
Windows 3.1 instructions.
1. Start Windows 95 or Windows 3.1.
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8Installing the EPSON Scanning Utilities
Note for Windows 95 SCSI users:
After you connect your scanner to your computer, you see the screen
below when you install or start Windows 95, or when you select the
Add New Hardware in the Control Panel.
Choose Do not install a driver and click OK. You do not need to
install EZ-SCSI, even if you are using an Adaptec SCSI card.
If you do not see this screen, make sure your SCSI adapter is set up
correctly. See your SCSI adapter documentation.
2. Insert the EPSON Scan! II program diskette 1 in a diskette
drive.
3. From Windows 95, click Start and then Run.
From the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, open the File
menu and select Run.
4. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP if you inserted the diskette in
drive B) and click OK. After a few moments, you see the
initial setup screen.
5. Click OK to continue. A dialog box displays the path in
which the installer software will install the EPSON Scan! II
program. The default path is C:\EPSCAN32 for Windows 95
or C:\EPSCAN2 for Windows 3.1.
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Installing the EPSON Scanning Utilities 9
6. Click OK to accept the default pathname, or enter a new path
and click OK.
7. The next dialog box displays the path in which the installer
software will install the EPSON TWAIN program. The
default path is C:\WINDOWS. Click OK to accept the
default pathname, or enter a new path and click OK.
8. The installer software copies the Scanning Utilities to your
hard disk drive and prompts you for diskette 2 when
necessary.
9. After a few moments, you see the EPSON Scanner Setup
dialog box.
From the Interface pull-down menu, choose SCSI.
10. If necessary, select the port ID of the interface board from the
Port ID pull-down menu. Normally, you do not need to
change the default port ID setting. Because the scanner is
connected to a SCSI interface, the port ID is selected
automatically.
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10 Installing Adobe Photoshop
Note:
If you selected SCSI from the Interface menu and no SCSI ID
number appears, make sure no other SCSI device has the same ID
number as the scanner.
11. Click OK to close the EPSON Scanner Setup dialog box.
12. Remove the EPSON Scan! II program diskette from the
drive.
13. If you are using Windows 3.1, exit Windows and then restart
it.
The installer creates an EPSON Scanner program group or folder
in Windows.
Note:
When you are using the EPSON Utilities, the top line of the screen
identifies whether you are using EPSON Scan! II or EPSON TWAIN.
Before you can acquire an image from within your application
for the first time, you need to select EPSON Scanners as your
TWAIN data source; see your software documentation for
instructions.
Installing Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is an image-editing program for editing color
images and photographs, and for creating new artwork.
1. Insert the Adobe Photoshop CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. From Windows 95, click Start and then Run.
From the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, open the File
menu and select Run.
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Installing Kai's Power Tools 11
3. In the dialog box, type D:\PHOTOSHP\DISK1\SETUP,
where D is your CD-ROM drive letter, and click OK.
By default, the Installer does a Typical installation and
installs the entire program. If you are low on disk space, you
may want to do a Compact or Custom installation to specify
that only certain software components be installed.
4. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the
installation.
5. Remove your CD-ROM.
Note:
The first time you run Photoshop after installing it, you must enter the
serial number of the Photoshop program. You can find it on the
Photoshop registration card, inside the Photoshop manual.
Installing Kai's Power Tools
You can use the special effects in Kai’s Power Tools (KPT) to
modify the images you’ve scanned into Adobe Photoshop.
Note:
The version of KPT included with your scanner is for Windows 95.
1. Insert the Kai’s Power Tools CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. Click Start and then Run.
3. In the dialog box that appears, type D:\INSTALL\SETUP,
where D is your CD-ROM drive letter, and click OK.
4. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the
installation.
5. Remove your CD-ROM.
The KPT filters are accessible from the Photoshop submenus.
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12 Installing NewSoft Presto! PageManager
Installing NewSoft Presto! PageManager
PageManager is a scanning utility that helps you store and
organize your scanned documents.
Follow these steps to install PageManager:
1. Insert PageManger Disk 1 in a diskette drive.
2. From Windows 95, click Start and then Run.
From the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, open the File
menu and select Run.
3. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP if you used drive B) in the
Command Line box and click OK.
4. Follow the instructions on screen.
5. Remove your diskette.
Installing Claris Home Page
Claris Home Page allows you to create your own home page for
the World Wide Web.
Note:
❏To scan in pictures, you must use a scanning application or utility,
for example, EPSON Scan! II. You can then import the pictures
into Claris Home Page.
❏The version of Claris Home Page included with your scanner is for
Windows 95.
1. Click Start and then Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4. Click Install.
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Installing TextBridge 13
5. Insert Disk 1 in a diskette drive when prompted.
6. Click Next. The Installer program finds the setup file
(SETUP.EXE).
7. Click Finish.
8. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the
installation.
9. Remove your diskette.
Installing TextBridge
TextBridge is an OCR and document management program.
1. Insert the TextBridge CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. From Windows 95, click Start and then Run.
From the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, open the File
menu and select Run.
3. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP) in the Command Line box
and click OK. After a few moments, you see the initial setup
screen. Click Continue.
4. When prompted to accept the default path for the
TextBridge software, click Continue.
5. At the next screen, select one or more language packs and
click Continue.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation.
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14 Things to Keep in Mind
7. When you see a message telling you that the installation is
complete, click OK.
8. Remove your CD-ROM.
Things to Keep in Mind
Several factors affect how closely your scanned image reflects
the original, especially when you print the images on paper.
Calibration
Calibration allows you to match your scanner and your output
device so you can reproduce color images that are very close to
the originals.
Because monitors use a different method to display color images
than printers use to print them, images look different on the
screen and in print displayed and when they are printed. Also,
each output device may produce different printed results. For
example, an image printed on an electronic color printer looks
dramatically different when printed on a printing press. If the
colors don’t look right, you may need to calibrate your system.
See your EPSON Scanning Utilities User’s Guide for instructions.
Resolution
To select the best resolution for scanning an image, you must
consider three factors:
❏Type of image you are scanning
❏Final output device type
❏Acceptable file size.
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You’ll select different resolutions for scanning line drawings and
halftones from the ones you select for scanning photographs.
The final output device is the device on which you plan to
ultimately print the image. This may be a printer connected to
your computer or a commercial printing press.
In addition, the file size of the scanned image may determine the
resolution you select. The file size may be very large for high
resolution scans, taking up valuable disk space and causing
longer processing and printing time. Generally, the higher the
resolution you choose, the larger the file.
Note that a very high resolution scan may not produce a better-
quality printed image because your output device may not
recognize the high resolution information stored in the file.
There is no point in scanning at a higher resolution than your
output device can support. To keep file sizes manageable, select
the lowest resolution that provides acceptable quality on your
output device.
You can change resolutions using EPSON TWAIN by choosing
the Destination button on the advanced screen. In the
Destination dialog box, select the box beneath the resolution
type you want to change (Drawing/Halftone or Photo); then
choose the resolution for that type from the pull-down menu.
Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to begin scanning.
For additional information, see the manuals for your scanner,
the scanning utilities, and your software.
Scanning Images
Now you’re 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.
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16 Scanning Images
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.
Before you can scan an image, you need to select the scanner as
the acquire device. You only need to do this the first time you set
up your application or if you change the acquire device.
Here are some general scanning instructions; the steps may be
slightly different depending on your software application.
1. Turn on your scanner by pressing the OPERATE button.
2. Turn on your computer and make sure that the scanner’s
READY light is on.
3. Raise the document cover on the scanner and place the
image face down on the glass surface.
4. Carefully close the document cover so that you do not
disturb the position of the photograph on the glass.
5. Open your application.
6. Choose Acquire in the File menu; then choose TWAIN (for
Windows 3.1) or TWAIN32 (for Windows 95) You see the
EPSON TWAIN dialog box.
7. Select your document source, if necessary.
8. Select the image type appropriate for your scan. If you are
scanning a color photograph, select Color Photo.
9. Select your destination, if necessary.
10. Some applications have a preview option. This option is
helpful when you want to preview or modify the area to be
scanned.
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Where to Get Help 17
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.
11. Select Scan (or Acquire in some applications). In a few
moments, the scanned image is imported into your
application.
12. If you want, you can now edit the picture using the features
of your application.
Once you have scanned images and text, you can put them
together in reports, newsletters, brochures, presentations, or a
myriad of formats. The possibilities are endless.
Where to Get Help
Most of the software included with your scanner contains online
help. If you can’t find the answer there, check your software
documentation or contact the software manufacturer. Technical
support options for each manufacturer are given in the
following tables:
Type of Support Adobe Photoshop Claris Home Page
EPSON Scan! II
and Twain
Telephone [phone] [phone] [phone]
Fax
Fax Back [phone] [phone] [phone]
BBS [phone] [phone] [phone]
CompuServe®GO CLARIS GO EPSON
America Online®
World Wide Web www.adobe.com www.claris.com www.epson.com
E-mail
FTP site ftp.claris.com ftp.epson.com
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18 Where to Get Help
Type of Support Kai’s Power Tools
NewSoft Presto!
PageManager Xerox Textbridge Pro
Telephone [phone] [phone] [phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax Back
BBS [phone]
CompuServe GO KPTSupport Go TextBridge
America Online KPT
World Wide Web www.metatools.com www.tophat.com www.xerox.com
E-mail [e-mail]
FTP site
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