Epson ES-300C User manual

User’s Guide
for Windows
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Contents
introduction
System Requirements
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2
How to Use This Manual
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3
Warnings, Cautions, Tips, and Notes
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4
Where to Get Help
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4
Electronic Support Services
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5
Chapter 1
Installing Your Software
Installing the Scanning Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1
Using TWAIN With Windows 95 and Photoshop 3.0.4 . .
1-4
Chapter 2
Calibrating Your System
Calibrating Your Monitor to Your Scanner
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2-1
Performing Screen Calibration
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2-2
Enabling Screen Calibration
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2-3
Calibrating Your Printer to Your Scanner
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2-3
Exporting a Calibration Chart
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2-4
Creating Printer Calibration Profiles
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2-6
Scanning Using Calibration
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2-8
Chapter 3
Capturing images From with in Applications
Accessing EPSON TWAIN
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3-2
Using the Easy Screen
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3-3
Selecting the Document Source
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3-3
Selecting the Image Type
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3-4
Selecting the Destination
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3-4
Using the Advanced Screen
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3-5
Modifying an Image Type ..................
3-5
Modifying the Destination ..................
3-10
Previewing and Adjusting the Image
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3-13
Scanning the Image
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3-15
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Chapter 4
Using Special Effects
Modifying the TWAIN Configuration ...............
4-1
Using Image Controls
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4-2
Adjusting Gamma Correction
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4-4
Adjusting Colors ...........................
4-6
Setting the Gray Balance
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4-7
Changing Saturations.
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4-7
Using Color Filters
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4-8
Inverting an Image
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4-8
Using Automatic Features
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4-9
Using Auto Exposure
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4-9
Using Auto Locate
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4-9
Chapter 5
Saving and Exporting images
Saving a Scanned Image
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5-1
Exporting an Image
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5-2
Acquiring and Exporting an Image
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5-3
Exiting EPSON Scan! II
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5-5
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Problems Using the EPSON Scanning Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Problems With Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Appendix
icon Glossary
Term Glossary
index
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Introduction
The EPSON@ Scanning Utilities let you perform the following
functions with your EPSON scanner:
Calibrate your scanner to your monitor and your printer
Capture scanned images from within your application
Automatically locate, expose, and scan an image
Adjust individual settings and preview the effects before
you scan
Choose single- or triple-pass scanning
Save and reuse scanning settings that work well in your
environment
Take advantage of the multipage scanning feature available
with scanners that have an automatic document feeder
(ADF)
Take advantage of the text enhancement technology built
into some EPSON scanners.
The Scanning Utilities include two integrated programs:
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EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN (for 16-bit scanning
with Microsoft@ Windows@ 3.1)
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EPSON Scan! II32 and EPSON TWAIN32 (for 32-bit
scanning with Windows 95 or Windows NT).
Note:
This guide refers to the 32-bit programs as EPSON Scan! II and
EPSON TWAIN to reduce confusion.
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EPSON Scan! II calibrates your scanner with your monitor and
color printer to produce images whose colors match the
originals. It can also capture images and then save and export
these images in a variety of file formats.
EPSON TWAIN is the interface between most of your software
and your scanner. The interface has two screens: easy and
advanced. You can access either screen from within any
software that supports the TWAIN standard or from EPSON
Scan! II to take advantage of your scanner’s features.
Note:
The top line of the screen identifies whether you are using EPSON
Scan! II or EPSON TWAIN.
System Requirements
For the EPSON Scanning Utilities to work properly, your
system must have at least the following configuration:
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Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT
Note:
To use 32-bit scanning features, your system must be running
Windows 95 or Windows NT.
A 386-based (or higher) IBM
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compatible computer or an
IBM PS/2
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DOS 5.0 or higher
At least 100MB of free hard disk space for scanner
applications and images
At least 8MB of available RAM
Video Graphics Array (VGA) or higher monitor
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One of these EPSON scanners: ES-300C, ES-600C, ES-800C,
ES-1000C, ES-1200C, or the ActionScanner™ II. (Some
features are not available or are restricted for these
scanners.)
A bidirectional parallel interface (either the standard
bidirectional parallel interface or a PS/2 standard printer
port) or an Adaptec
®
SCSI adapter.
Note:
EPSON supports some Adaptec compatible SCSI adapters.
How to Use This Manual
This User’s Guide contains information you need to install and
use the EPSON Scanning Utilities with your EPSON scanner.
Chapter 1 describes installing your EPSON Scanning Utilities
software. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 describes how to
calibrate your system. Basic information for scanning from
within your application is included in Chapter 3, while
Chapter 4 describes using the special effects features of your
software. Chapter 5 tells you how to use EPSON Scan! II to
export images. Troubleshooting tips are contained in Chapter 6
and default settings are listed in the Appendix.
This manual also includes two glossaries-an icon glossary
that describes how each icon works, and a term glossary that
describes common scanning terms. The final section is an index.
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Warnings, Cautions, Tips, and Notes
This manual displays important information as follows:
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Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your scanner and
computer.
Cautions
should be followed carefully to ensure your Scanner operates
correctly.
Tips
contain helpful ideas for using these utilities.
Notescontain important information about these utilities.-
Where to Get Help
If you purchased your scanner in the United States or Canada,
EPSON provides customer support and service through a
network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers.
EPSON also provides the following services when you dial
[phone]:
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Technical information on the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Customer Care Center
Customer relations
EPSON technical information library fax service
Product literature on current and new products.
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You can purchase printed manuals, accessories, or parts for
EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at [phone]
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON.
If you purchased your scanner outside the United States or
Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location
nearest you for customer support and service.
If you need help with any software program you are using,
see that program’s documentation for technical support.
Electronic Support Services
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for
EPSON products is through the online services below.
World Wide Web
If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser,
you can access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at
http://www.epson.com. EPSON’s home page links users to
What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection,
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Corporate Info, and EPSON Contacts.
Link to EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To
get in touch with EPSON around the world, EPSON Contacts
includes contact information for local EPSON subsidiaries.
EPSON Bulletin Board Service
You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at
[phone]. No membership is required. Make sure your
communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit,
no parity bit, and a modem speed up to 28.8 Kbps. See the
documentation that came with your communications software
for more information.
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To download the latest TWAIN drivers from the BBS, use the
Drivers library.
CompuServe on line support
CompuServe
®
members can call the Epson America Forum
on CompuServe. If you are already a member, simply type
GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Forum.
If you are not currently a member, you are eligible for a free
introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.
This membership entitles you to:
Q An introductory credit on CompuServe
0 Your own user ID and password
A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,
CompuServe’s monthly publication.
To take advantage of this offer, call [phone] in the United
States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other
countries, call the following U.S. telephone number:
[phone], or your local CompuServe access number.
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