Epson GT-15000 Series User manual

Epson GT-15000
User’s Guide
®

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Contents
WELCOME 7
About Your Scanner 7
About Your Software 8
Getting More Information 9
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 9
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED 11
Unpacking the Scanner 11
Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner 12
Turning the Scanner On and Off 13
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 14
Connecting to a USB Interface 14
Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface 15
Installing the Software 16
Chapter 2 HOW TO SCAN 19
Placing Your Original Document 20
Scanning to a File With EPSON Scan 21
Basic Scanning in Home Mode 22
Scanning in Office Mode 24
Advanced Scanning in Professional Mode 26
Scanning Documents With PaperPort Deluxe 28
Scanning Text for Editing 31
Scanning Photographs With Adobe Photoshop Elements 32
Scanning With the Start Button 35
Setting Up the Start Button in Windows 98, Me, or 2000 36

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Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window 37
Scanning Tips 38
Selecting Resolution 38
Scaling (Resizing) Images 39
Scanning Color Images 39
Chapter 3 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 41
Automatic Document Feeder 42
Installing the Automatic Document Feeder 43
Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder 45
Fixing Document Jams 47
Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card 48
Installing the Network Image Express Card 50
Chapter 2 MAINTENANCE 53
Cleaning the Scanner 53
Transporting the Scanner 54
Chapter 5 SOLVING PROBLEMS 55
Diagnosing Scanner Problems 56
Problems and Solutions 57
Scanner Problems 57
Software Problems 60
Quality Problems 60
Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan 64
Where To Get Help 64
Epson Technical Support 64
Speak to a Support Representative 65
Purchase Supplies and Accessories 65
Other Software Technical Support 65

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Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS 67
Appendix B REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 71
System Requirements 71
Important Safety Instructions 72
FCC Compliance Statement 73
Declaration of Conformity 74
Warranty 74
INDEX 77

6Contents

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Welcome
The Epson®GT-15000 is a 48-bit color, large-format professional scanner
that delivers superior results and versatility for business users. Using Epson’s
ColorTrue®II Imaging System, the scanner captures text and images with
amazingly accurate detail and color. Its 600 × 1200 dpi hardware resolution and
11.7 × 17-inch scan bed let you quickly capture incredibly sharp images from
practically any size source document.
About Your Scanner
Your Epson GT-15000 scanner includes many advanced features:
■48-bit color depth and 600 × 1200 optical resolution let you capture crisp, clean
text and high-quality images with millions of colors and thousands of shades of
gray.
■Scan through documents quickly, with accuracy and detail: letter-sized
monochrome pages up to 16 ppm, color up to 10 ppm (landscape at 300 dpi,
draft mode).
■Large scan bed and optional automatic document feeder let you quickly scan
anything from a two-page book spread to a double-sided, 100-page document.
■Built-in USB and SCSI interfaces, optional Network Image Express card, or
IEEE 1394 FireWire®interface card provide versatile connections for individual
or workgroup users.
■Convenient aStart button on the scanner lets you place your document and start
your scan immediately. If the scanner is set up for network use, you can
automatically send the image back to your workstation.
■EPSON Scan software provides automatic paper size detection. Includes
additional software for document management, optical character recognition, and
image editing.

8Welcome
About Your Software
The Scanner Software CD-ROM includes these software applications:
■EPSON Scan
General-purpose driver for scanning photographs, artwork, documents, or text for
Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Includes automatic document size
recognition and three modes for progressive levels of control over your scanned
image.
■Captiva®ISIS Driver
The Image and Scanner Interface Specification (ISIS) is a flexible, modular
standard for acquiring, viewing, converting, printing, and storing document
images.
■ABBYY FineReader®5.0 Sprint
A powerful, easy-to-use OCR program that lets you scan and send the text to a
word processor or spreadsheet program. You can save scanned documents in RTF,
TXT, or PDF format.
■ScanSoft®PaperPort®Deluxe 9.0
Use this leading document management software to scan your paper documents
and then organize, file, edit, copy, fax, and e-mail them from one convenient
screen.
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements 3.0 is provided on a separate CD-ROM. This
State-of-the-art software lets you create high-quality images for print, e-mail, and the
Web. It provides sophisticated, yet easy-to-use tools for correcting and enhancing
digital images.
Note: Adobe Photoshop Elements version 3.0. does not support Microsoft®
Windows®98 or Me. Windows 2000 is supported only for Service Pack 3 or later.

Welcome 9
Getting More Information
There are several ways to learn more about your Epson GT-15000 scanner. In
addition to this User’s Guide, here’s where to look for help:
■Epson GT-15000 Reference Guide
See the Reference Guide for complete instructions on using EPSON Scan,
scanning in a network environment, and additional information about your
scanner. The Reference Guide is installed on your desktop when you install the
scanner software. To open it, double-click the GT-15000 Reference Guide icon
on your desktop (or click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON >
GT-15000 Guide > Reference Guide).
■On-Screen Help
For more information about any of the software that came with your scanner,
click the Help button or access the Help menu.
■Electronic Documents
FineReader Sprint, PaperPort Deluxe, and Photoshop Elements all include
electronic manuals in Adobe Acrobat®PDF format.
If none of these sources answers your questions, see “Where To Get Help” on
page 64.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual:
Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Contains important information about your scanner.
Tip: Contains hints for great scanning.

10 Welcome

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter describes the following procedures:
■Unpacking the scanner
■Turning the scanner on and off
■Connecting the scanner to your computer
■Installing the software
Unpacking the Scanner
Remove the scanner from the box and make sure you have these items:
Remove all the tape and packing material from the scanner. Save the packaging in case
you need it for transporting the scanner.
Warning: The scanner is large and heavy. You might need to have someone help
you unpack and lift it.
Scanner
Power cord USB cable
Scanner Software
CD-ROM
Adobe Photoshop
Elements CD-ROM

12 Getting Started
Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner
When deciding where to place the scanner, follow these guidelines:
■Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate
properly.
■Be sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, near a
grounded wall outlet, and where the interface cable can reach your computer.
■Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.
■Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing
temperatures and humidity.
■Make sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the
scanner so you can fully raise the document cover.
23 inches
(573 mm)
6 inches
(150 mm) or more
18 inches
(458 mm) 26 inches
(656 mm)
5 inches
(132) mm

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Turning the Scanner On and Off
Follow these steps to turn on the scanner:
1. Pull up the transportation lock on the back of
the scanner to the Unlock position.
2. Before you plug in the scanner, make sure it is
turned off (the .Power button is not pushed
in).
3. Plug one end of the scanner’s power cord into
the AC inlet at the back of the scanner, and the
other end into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Press the .Power button on the front
of the scanner to turn it on.
The green Ready light starts flashing.
5. Wait until the Ready light stops
flashing, then press the .Power
button again to turn it off.
Now see the next section to connect the
scanner to your computer, and then install
the software as described on page 16.
Transportation lock
Ready light
.Power button

14 Getting Started
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer
Follow the appropriate instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer’s
USB or SCSI interface.
Note: You can also install optional interface cards in the scanner and use these
for connecting to your computer system. For information about installing and
using the optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card or Epson Network Image Express
card, see Chapter 3, “Using Optional Equipment”.
Connecting to a USB Interface
1. Make sure the scanner is off.
2. Plug the flat end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer
or powered USB hub. Plug the square end into the scanner’s USB port.
Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the
one supplied by Epson, or if you connect your scanner to a multi-level USB hub
system.

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Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface
In order to use the SCSI connection, you need to make sure your computer has a
SCSI board and any necessary SCSI software installed. Then follow these steps to
connect the scanner:
1. Make sure the scanner is off.
2. If you have another SCSI device that
uses SCSI ID 2, turn the SCSI ID
switch on the back of the scanner to a
new number. Do not use 0, 1, or 7.
3. Unless your scanner is connected in
the middle of a SCSI chain, leave the
terminator switch on the back of the
scanner turned On.
4. Squeeze the lock releases on your
SCSI cable, and plug it into either
SCSI connector on the back of the
scanner. Connect the other end of
the cable to the SCSI port on your
computer.

16 Getting Started
Installing the Software
You must install the software to be able to use your scanner. Follow these steps:
1. Close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
2. Make sure the scanner is OFF.
Note: If you see a screen like either of the ones below, click Cancel and turn off
the scanner. You can’t install your software that way.
3. Insert the Epson GT-15000 Software CD.
4. When you see the antivirus message, click Continue.
5. Read the Software License Agreement and click Agree. You see the installation
screen:

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6. Click Install and follow any instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan
and the other software applications. This will take a few minutes.
If you have Windows XP, during the installation you’ll see a screen asking if you
want to restart your computer. Select No, I will restart my computer later and
click Finish.
7. When installation is complete, you see this screen:
8. Click Exit.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your scanner.
10. Press the .Power button to turn on the scanner.
11. Remove the CD and restart your computer.
12. If you want to install Photoshop Elements, insert the Photoshop Elements
CD-ROM after your computer restarts and follow the on-screen instructions.
(You must have Windows XP or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later to install
and use the program.)
Now you are ready to scan. See page 19 for instructions.

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Chapter 2
How To Scan
The EPSON Scan software included with your Epson GT-15000 provides three
modes to give you progressive levels of control over the scanning process:
■Home Mode: Makes scanning quick and easy. It includes a simple interface,
automatic image adjustments, and preset configurations for various types of scans.
■Office Mode: Includes a basic interface with practical scan settings designed for
documents. Choose this mode to scan multi-page documents on the optional
automatic document feeder.
■Professional Mode: Lets you manually configure advanced image settings,
including the histogram setting, tone, color depth, balance, saturation, brightness,
and contrast.
You can use EPSON Scan either in a “standalone” mode, or by starting from another
program, such as PaperPort Deluxe or Photoshop Elements.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the following:
■Placing your original document on the scanner
■Scanning to a file with EPSON Scan
■Scanning documents with PaperPort Deluxe
■Scanning text for editing (OCR)
■Scanning photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements
■Scanning with the a Start button.
■Selecting the scanning area
■Scanning tips

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Placing Your Original Document
This section explains how to position documents or photos on the document table for
scanning.
Note: If you’re scanning a multi-page document using the optional automatic
document feeder, see “Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder” on
page 45.
1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down in the upper left
corner of the document table.
You can scan several pages or photos at the same time. Make sure you leave about
an inch of space between them on the document table.
2. Close the document cover slowly. Be careful not to move the document.
Tip: If the edges of your document don’t scan properly, move it in one-quarter
inch from the edges of the document table.
You can remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item—such as a
book—that doesn’t fit under the cover. Simply open the cover all the way and pull
it straight up. When you reattach the cover, line the rods up with the positioning
holes and lower the cover into place.
Warning: Before removing the document cover, make sure you raise it all the
way up. This will prevent the hinges from snapping back on the springs and
possibly injuring you.