Epson Personal Document Station User manual

User's Guide
NPD5155-00 EN

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abuse of this product or unauthorized modications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
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Trademarks
❏EPSON
®
is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
❏Microso
®
, Windows
®
, and Windows Vista
®
are registered trademarks of Microso Corporation.
❏Adobe
®
, Adobe Reader
®
, and Acrobat
®
are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
❏Apple
®
, ColorSync
®
, and Macintosh
®
and Mac OS
®
are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
❏Intel
®
is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
❏EPSON Scan Soware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
❏libti
Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is
hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
all copies of the soware and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics
may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written
permission of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
❏General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be trademarks
of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................6
MarksandSymbols.........................6
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual...............6
OperatingSystemReferences..................7
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions..........................8
RestrictionsonCopying......................8
Scanner Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................10
ButtonsandLights.........................12
Placing the Scanner in a Standing Position. . . . . . . 13
Placing Originals
PlacingDocumentsorPhotos.................15
PlacingLargeorickDocuments.............17
Placing Originals with the Scanner in a Standing
Position.................................18
Scanning
ScanningUsingaScannerButton..............21
Changing the Default Scanner Button Settings. . .22
ScanningWithEPSONScan..................23
StartingEPSONScan.....................23
Scanning in Full Auto Mode............... 25
Scanning in Oce Mode..................28
Scanning in Home Mode..................30
Scanning in Professional Mode.............33
ImageAdjustmentFeatures................ 35
ScanningUsingEasyPhotoScan...............39
Scanning Using Document Capture Pro
(Windows)...............................41
Scanning Using Document Capture (Mac OS X). . . 43
ScanningSpecialProjects....................46
UsingtheScannerasaCopier...............46
ScanningtoaPDFFile....................47
Scanning to a Cloud Service or Other
Destinations........................... 52
Scanning Stitched Images Using ArcSo
Scan-n-StitchDeluxe(Windows)............ 54
Maintenance
CleaningtheScanner.......................56
TransportingtheScanner....................57
Application Information
EPSONScan.............................59
StartingEPSONScan.....................59
AccessingEPSONScanHelp............... 59
EasyPhotoScan...........................59
StartingEasyPhotoScan.................. 59
AccessingEasyPhotoScanHelp.............60
CopyUtility..............................60
StartingCopyUtility..................... 60
AccessingCopyUtilityHelp................60
EpsonEventManager.......................60
StartingEpsonEventManager..............61
AccessingEpsonEventManagerHelp.........61
DocumentCapturePro(Windows).............61
StartingDocumentCapturePro.............61
AccessingDocumentCaptureProHelp........61
DocumentCapture(MacOSX)...............62
StartingDocumentCapture................62
AccessingDocumentCaptureHelp...........62
ArcSo Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe (Windows). . . . . . . . 62
StartingArcSoScan-n-StitchDeluxe.........62
Accessing ArcSo Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe help. . . .62
EPSON Soware Updater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Starting EPSON Soware Updater........... 63
Checking and Installing Your Applications. . . . . . . 63
Checking Your Applications for Windows. . . . . . 63
Checking Your Applications for Mac OS X. . . . . 63
InstallingtheApplications.................64
UninstallingYourApplications................64
Uninstalling Your Applications for Windows. . . . 64
Uninstalling Your Applications for Mac OS X. . . 65
UpdatingApplications......................65
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Solving Problems
ScannerProblems......................... 67
e StatusLightIsFlashing................ 67
e ScannerDoesNotTurnOn.............67
ScanningProblems........................ 68
YouCannotStartEPSONScan..............68
Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not Start the
CorrectApplication......................68
Yo u C a n no t S c a n Us i n g t h e umbnail Preview. .68
You Have Trouble Adjusting the Scan Area in
umbnailPreview......................69
You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time. . 69
YouCannotScaninFullAutoMode..........69
ScanningTakesaLongTime................69
ScannedImageProblems....................69
e Edges of Your Original Are Not Scanned. . . .69
You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned
Image................................70
A Line or Line of Dots Always Appears in
YourScannedImages.....................70
Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out
Crooked.............................. 70
YourImageIsBlurred.................... 70
Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges
ofYourImage.......................... 71
YourScannedImageIsTooDark............ 71
An Image on the Back of Your Original
AppearsinYourScannedImage.............71
Ripple Patterns Appear in Your Scanned Image. . 71
Characters Are Not Recognized Correctly
When Converted into Editable Text (OCR). . . . . 72
Scanned Colors Dier From the Original
Colors................................72
ImagesareNotRotatedCorrectly............73
Technical Specications
General Scanner Specications................74
DimensionalSpecications...................74
ElectricalSpecications.....................74
EnvironmentalSpecications.................75
InterfaceSpecications......................75
SystemRequirements.......................75
Standards and Approvals
StandardsandApprovalsforU.S.Model.........76
Standards and Approvals for European Models. . . . 76
Standards and Approvals for Australian Model. . . . 76
Where to Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................. 77
ContactingEpsonSupport...................77
BeforeContactingEpson..................77
HelpforUsersinEurope.................. 77
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................. 77
HelpforUsersinAustralia.................78
HelpforUsersinSingapore................ 79
HelpforUsersinailand.................79
HelpforUsersinVietnam..................80
HelpforUsersinIndonesia................ 80
HelpforUsersinHongKong...............81
HelpforUsersinMalaysia.................81
HelpforUsersinIndia....................81
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines.............82
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About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏Setup Guide (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the application.
❏User's Guide (digital manual)
Provides instructions on using the product, maintenance, and solving problems.
As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson applications.
Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
& Related Information
Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏Screenshots for the applications are from Windows 8.1 or Mac OS X v10.9.x. e content displayed on the
screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏Illustrations used in this manual are for reference only. Although they may dier slightly from the actual
product, the operating methods are the same.
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Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and "Windows XP" refer
to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏Microso® Windows® 8.1 operating system
❏Microso® Windows® 8 operating system
❏Microso® Windows® 7 operating system
❏Microso® Windows Vista® operating system
❏Microso® Windows® XP operating system
❏Microso® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain
Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x"
and "Mac OS X v10.6.x".
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
❏Place the product on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you
place the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. e product
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏Place the product close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store
the product outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks,
vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature
or humidity.
❏Do not use with wet hands.
❏e USB cable should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects
on top of the cord and do not allow the cord to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep the
cord straight at the end.
❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the product, or product option by yourself except as specically
explained in the product’s guides.
❏Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. Beware of
electrical shock hazards.
❏Unplug the product and the USB cable, and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions: liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged; the
product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are
not covered by the operating instructions.)
Restrictions on Copying
Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of your product.
Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:
❏Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal
securities
❏Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other ocial postal items bearing valid postage
❏Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure
Exercise caution when copying the following items:
❏Private marketable securities (stock certicates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession
tickets, etc.
❏Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of tness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.
Note:
Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
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Responsible use of copyrighted materials:
Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before
copying published material.
Restriction on disassembling and decompiling:
You may not disassemble, decompile or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any soware included with
this product.
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Scanner Basics
Part Names and Functions
ADocument cover Blocks external light while pressing down the document onto the
scanner glass. Remove when scanning a thick document or a large
document.
ADocument mat Secures documents while scanning.
BScanner glass Place documents here.
CCarriage Sensor that scans documents.
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AUSB port Connects a USB cable.
AScanner stand Used when scanning in a standing position.
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Buttons and Lights
Buttons
APDF button Displays the Scan to PDF window.
BSend button Starts Easy Photo Scan.
CCopy button Starts Copy Utility.
DStart button Starts EPSON Scan.
Note:
You can change the default application and actions performed by each scanner button.
Lights
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Light Indicator Status Meaning
AStatus light On Ready to scan images
Flashing Initializing or scanning
Flashing rapidly Error
O The scanner is o
Related Information
&“Scanning Using a Scanner Button” on page 21
&“e Status Light Is Flashing” on page 67
&“Changing the Default Scanner Button Settings” on page 22
Placing the Scanner in a Standing Position
You can operate your scanner in a stand position.
1. Stand the scanner upright.
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2. Extend the scanner stand from the rear of the scanner until it clicks.
3. Tilt the scanner down until the scanner stand touches the at surface.
Related Information
&“Placing Originals with the Scanner in a Standing Position” on page 18
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Placing Originals
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Important:
❏Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force.
❏Do not open the document cover wider than an angle of 100 degrees. is could damage the hinge.
Placing Documents or Photos
1. Open the document cover.
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2. Place your document or photo face down on the scanner glass making sure the upper corner of the side you
want to scan is against the corner of the scanner next to the arrow mark.
Note:
❏If you are scanning multiple photos at once, position each photo at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart from the others.
❏You can avoid cropping by moving the document about 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) away from the top and side edges
indicated by
A
and
B
in the following gure.
❏If you are scanning in Full Auto Mode, or using thumbnail preview in another mode in EPSON Scan, you can avoid
cropping by moving the document about 6.0 mm (0.24 inches) away from the top and side edges indicated by
A
and
B
in the following gure.
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3. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move.
Note:
❏Always keep the scanner glass clean.
❏Do not leave originals on the scanner glass for an extended period of time as they may stick.
Related Information
&“Scanning” on page 21
Placing Large or Thick Documents
When scanning a large or thick document, you can remove the document cover.
1. Hold the document cover near the hinge, and while keeping it in a horizontal position, li it straight up and
o the scanner.
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2. Place your document face down on the scanner glass.
Note:
When scanning, gently press down on your document to atten it.
3. When you have nished scanning, replace the document cover in the reverse order that you removed it, and
press down gently on the hinge part.
Related Information
&“Scanning” on page 21
Placing Originals with the Scanner in a Standing
Position
Note:
❏Do not apply vibrations or shocks to the scanner while scanning.
❏You cannot place large or thick documents when the scanner is in a standing position.
1. Open the document cover.
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2. Place your document or photo face down on the scanner glass making sure the upper corner of the side you
want to scan is against the corner of the scanner next to the arrow mark.
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Note:
❏e edges of your original may be cropped by about 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) from the side and top edges indicated by
A
and
B
in the following gure.
❏If you are scanning in Full Auto Mode, or using thumbnail preview in another mode in EPSON Scan, the edges of
your original may be cropped by about 6.0 mm (0.24 inches) from the top and side edges indicated by
A
and
B
in
the following gure.
3. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move. Hold the document cover gently while
scanning so that the document cover does not open.
Related Information
&“Scanning” on page 21
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