Epson PhotoPlus Bedienungsanleitung

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4 IntroductionWhere to Get HelpWhere to Get HelpIf you purchased your PhotoPlus color photo scanner in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-3AB10The scanning light comes on, but your picture doesn’t The scanning light comes on, but your picture doesn’t

10-4 Maintenance and TroubleshootingYou get an error message when you try to run the You get an error message when you try to run the Magnet Kit.Mag

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-5AB10❙ Use the Brightness and Contrast, Hue and Saturation, or Tone Adjustment settings in your PhotoPlus softwar

10-6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingPart of your picture is missing.Part of your picture is missing.❙ If your picture has a dark background, the Aut

Specifications A-1ABAPhysical Physical A SpecificationsWidth 6.13 in.Height 4.75 in.Depth 5.5 in.Weight (including parallel connector)1.5 lb (675

A-2 SpecificationsTechnicalTechnical EnvironmentalEnvironmentalScan modes 24-bit True Color (16.7 M colors)8-bit grayscale (256 gray shades)1-bit li

Glossary 1ABActive imageActive imageThe image you are currently working on. The title bar of the active image is highlighted.Aspect ratioAspect ratio

2 GlossaryFloating selectionFloating selectionA selected area that can be deleted or moved without affecting the underlying image. Like a sticky no

Glossary 3ABMapping curveMapping curveA line graph showing the brightness of the original image on the horizontal axis in relation to the modified im

4 GlossaryRGB True Color RGB True Color An image type that uses 24-bit color depth (16.7 million colors) and the RGB color model to reproduce as ac

Introduction 5ABWorld Wide WWorld Wide WebebIf you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access EPSON’s World Wide Web site a

Glossary 5ABTransition effectTransition effectGradual change from one image to another, like the dissolves and fades used in movies.TWAINTWAINA stand

Index 1ABAAAccessoriesEPSON, Intro-4PrintPaks, Intro-4Adapter, power, 1-3Albums, photo, see Photo albumsAspect ratio, 3-10Auto Crop feature, 2-7Auto

2 IndexColor of imagecolor wheel, 4-4converting types, 3-13–14different from original, 10-3enhancing, 4-3setting scan mode, 2-6Color of template ba

Index 3ABHidingStatus bar, 3-6Tools bar, 3-6Histogramimage information, 3-5tone adjustment, 4-4Hue and saturation, adjusting, 4-3IIImage data type, 3

4 IndexLLLandscape photos, 2-4MMMagnet Kit, see PrintPaks Magnet KitMagnification, 3-3–5Maintaining PhotoPlus, 10-1Manually control, 2-7, 9-2Mappin

Index 5ABPrint Artist (continued)layout for documents, 6-4–5printing projects, 6-11–12quotes, adding, 6-8saving projects, 6-11templates for documents

6 IndexSIze of image (continued)incorrect, 10-3Slide show, 5-2Softening images, 4-6SoftwareCardScan, Intro-2, 8-1–10installing, 1-4–5PhotoPlus, Int

ABTechnical Support OptionsType of SupportType of Support EPSON PhotoPlus 2.0EPSON PhotoPlus 2.0 Sierra Print Artist 3.0Sierra Print Artist 3.0 PrintP

6 IntroductionTo take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199(800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. I

Introduction 7AB❙ Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is

Getting Started 1-1AB11 Getting Startedscannerpower adapterPhotoPlus Create Cool Stuff Fun Pakhis chapter helps you get ready to use your PhotoPlu

1-2 Getting StartedThe view window view window lets you watch your photograph being scanned. You can see the scanner light turn on when you start sc

Getting Started 1-3AB1NOTEIf you connect your printer and PhotoPlus scanner to the same computer port, make sure the printer is turned on when you s

1-4 Getting Started4 If you want to connect your printer and PhotoPlus scanner to the same port, plug the printer cable into the PhotoPlus parallel

Getting Started 1-5AB15 Make sure PhotoPlus is checked, along with the other applications you want to install.6 Click Install.7 Follow the instructi

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-1AB22 Scanning and Other Basic Stuffefore you can scan with PhotoPlus, you need tostart your software and choose

ABFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi

2-2 Scanning and Other Basic StuffStarting Your ScanStarting Your ScanIf your printer and PhotoPlus scanner are plugged into the same computer port,

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-3AB2The PhotoPlus Scan window appears:NOTEWhen the scan window appears, a message tells you the scanner is warming

2-4 Scanning and Other Basic Stuff3 Place your picture on the scanner as shown below and on the screen, either “head first” (for portrait pictures)

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-5AB2For information about using all the PhotoPlus features available from the main work area, see Chapters 3, 4, an

2-6 Scanning and Other Basic StuffAdjusting SettingsAdjusting SettingsClick Custom on the PhotoPlus Scan screen to display the Scanner Setting dial

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-7AB2❙ If you plan to enlarge or crop an image, select a higher resolution; if you plan to reduce it, you can select

2-8 Scanning and Other Basic Stuff2 If you want to print a title or caption below the picture, type it in the Description box.3 Enter the number of

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-9AB22 Choose the drive and directory where you want to save the file, or leave it in the default location (C:\PHOTO

2-10 Scanning and Other Basic Stuff2 Select New Album and click OK. The Save New Album dialog box appears: 3 Type a name for the album and click OK.

Scanning and Other Basic Stuff 2-11AB2❙ Click an image to select it. The Information box displays image file information.❙ Double-click a thumbnail

IMPORTANT NOTICEIMPORTANT NOTICEDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYEpson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or im

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-1AB33 Editing: Transforming Your Images nce you’ve scanned in your picture, the fun begins with PhotoPlus. You

3-2 Editing: Transforming Your ImagesOpening Image FilesOpening Image FilesIn PhotoPlus, you can have several images open at the same time (dependin

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-3AB32 If the picture you want to open is in a different album, click the down arrow at the top of the screen and

3-4 Editing: Transforming Your ImagesThe image is magnified 2×.3 Continue clicking to increase the magnification. You can increase it up to 16×.4 To

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-5AB3Viewing Your Viewing Your ImImage at Full Screenage at Full ScreenChoose Full ScreenFull Screen from the Vie

3-6 Editing: Transforming Your ImagesNOTEWhen you enhance an image, change its size, or convert it to another file type, PhotoPlus shows your change

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-7AB3When you release the mouse button, an “animated” rectangle surrounds the selected area:NOTEAfter you select

3-8 Editing: Transforming Your Images❙ To cancel all changes made to the selected area and remove the selection mask, choose DiscardDiscard from the

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-9AB33 Click outside the selected area if you change your mind or want to start over. When you move the mouse poi

3-10 Editing: Transforming Your ImagesResizing an ImageResizing an ImageWhen you change the size of an image, you have several choices to make:❙ You

iABIntroductionIntroductionPhotoPlus Features 2System Requirements 2About This Guide 3Where to Get Help 4Software Support 4Electronic Support Se

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-11AB3NOTETo maintain image quality when printing, you should always increase the resolution when you enlarge an

3-12 Editing: Transforming Your ImagesRotating an Entire ImageRotating an Entire ImageYou can use the RotateRotate command on the Edit menu to rotat

Editing: Transforming Your Images 3-13AB3Follow these steps:1 Select the area you want to flip, or make sure no area is selected if you want to flip

3-14 Editing: Transforming Your Images❙ 8-bit grayscale8-bit grayscaleThis type of image contains 256 shades of gray, like a black-and-white photogr

Enhancing: Playing with Your Images 4-1AB44 Enhancing: Playing with Your Images ave you ever looked at a dark picture and wished you could “turn

4-2 Enhancing: Playing with Your ImagesNOTEAll the enhancement tools and menu options work in a similar way. After you choose the tool or option you

Enhancing: Playing with Your Images 4-3AB44 Slide the Brightness control right to lighten the image, or left to darken it. 5 Slide the Contrast cont

4-4 Enhancing: Playing with Your Images3 Slide the Hue control right or left to modify colors. Sliding it all the way to either side shifts the colo

Enhancing: Playing with Your Images 4-5AB43 If you want to see a small area of your image enlarged in the Before and After windows, click the Pan Mo

4-6 Enhancing: Playing with Your Images3 If you want to see a small area of your image enlarged in the Before and After windows, click the Pan Mode

ii Resizing 3-9Resizing a Selection 3-9Resizing an Image 3-10Rotating 3-11Rotating a Selection 3-11Rotating an Entire Image 3-12Flipping an Image o

Enhancing: Playing with Your Images 4-7AB4Using Special EffectsUsing Special EffectsPhotoPlus special effects let you transform your images. You can

4-8 Enhancing: Playing with Your ImagesHere’s what some of the special effects look like: Fisheye EmbossSketch WhirlpoolRibbonMosaicRippleWrinklep

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-1AB5August 1996My Baseball Players5 Projects: Fun Things You Can Do hotoPlus projects give you lots of ways to e

5-2 Projects: Fun Things You Can DoMaking a Slide ShowMaking a Slide ShowYou can turn any album into a slide show that you can share with friends an

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-3AB5NOTEIf you need help creating a screen saver, see your Windows documentation.Follow these steps:1 Open the Win

5-4 Projects: Fun Things You Can DoThe Template dialog box appears:If you have an image open, it appears in the dialog box window.2 Click the down a

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-5AB5NOTEYour picture takes longer to print with a colored or patterned background. You’ll print faster and use les

5-6 Projects: Fun Things You Can Do4 Click one of the basic or custom colors, or click Define Custom Colors. (See your Windows documentation for inf

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-7AB5The Select Font dialog box appears:4 Choose your font, style, size, color, and any effects you want. The Sampl

5-8 Projects: Fun Things You Can DoPrinting Your Matted PicturePrinting Your Matted PictureWhen you finish designing your matted picture, you can pr

iiiAB9. 9. Pro Scanning: More Things You Can DoPro Scanning: More Things You Can DoSetting the Software for Hand Scanning 9-1Capturing the Image by

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-9AB53 If the screen doesn’t display the image you want, double-click the gray rectangle or existing picture. A fil

5-10 Projects: Fun Things You Can Do3 Click the down arrows and select the month and year you want.4 Click Font. The Select Font dialog box appears,

Projects: Fun Things You Can Do 5-11AB5You’re ready to print.2 Enter the number of copies you want to print. (This option is available only if your

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-1AB66 Print Artist: Designing with Stylerint Artist lets you combine pictures and text tocreate anything from

6-2 Print Artist: Designing with StyleGetting Started with Print ArtistGetting Started with Print ArtistPrint Artist is easy and fun to use. With a

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-3AB6You see a screen like the following: (If you choose greeting card or calendar, you first see a preliminary

6-4 Print Artist: Designing with Stylethe text and graphics to create your own personalized document. If you need more information while working wit

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-5AB65 Click OK. The front of the card appears on the main screen, as shown to the right.6 Click each graphic el

6-6 Print Artist: Designing with StyleAdding a PhotoAdding a PhotoPrint Artist offers several ways to add photos. If you want to use an image that y

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-7AB6Scanning Pictures in Print ArtistScanning Pictures in Print ArtistYou can add a picture by scanning it dire

Introduction 1AB3 Introductionour new EPSON® PhotoPlusTM lets you add theexcitement of color photos to anything you print. All you have to do is dr

6-8 Print Artist: Designing with StyleAdding TextAdding TextAfter you add your picture and are satisfied with the front of your card, you can add te

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-9AB6The Font palette appears:5 Click the font you want to use. Your text changes as you browse through the font

6-10 Print Artist: Designing with StyleThe Color palette appears:5 Click the color you want to use. Then click the Color palette button again and se

Print Artist: Designing with Style 6-11AB6SSaving Your Cardaving Your CardWhen you’re finished designing the card, follow these steps to save it:1 C

6-12 Print Artist: Designing with Style2 Adjust printing options if you want and click OK to print your card.3 Fold the printed greeting card, and i

PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff 7-1AB77 PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuffhe PrintPaks Magnet Kit lets you create 8personalized magnets using y

7-2 PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family StuffThe CD-ROM software includes a cute animated guide dog named Max, who tells you exactly what to do. NOTEYou ne

PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff 7-3AB74 Put the PhotoPlus CD in your CD-ROM drive. (The Magnet Kit runs from the CD.) Now you’re ready to run the

7-4 PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family StuffYou see a screen like the one below:You’ll make four magnets, one in each of the following shapes: You can cus

PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff 7-5AB79 When you finish designing all four magnet shapes, click the done button, then click the red button to con

2 IntroductionPhotoPlus FeaturesPhotoPlus FeaturesHere’s what PhotoPlus can do for you:❙ Automatically handles photographs, business cards, or othe

7-6 PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff3 Check your printer to see which way the paper is loaded. Click Front Load or Top Load and then click the red

PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family Stuff 7-7AB7Follow these steps:1 To test your magnet designs, make sure you have regular paper in your printer’s tray.

7-8 PrintPaks Magnet Kit: Family StuffHere’s where you start:1 Click the red button to see what to do next.2 Trim the bottom of the sheet as shown o

CardScan: Instant Address Book 8-1AB8hotoPlus does more than just scan photos. Youcan scan business cards too. The CardScan SE software lets you cap

8-2 CardScan: Instant Address BookFollow these steps:1 From the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, double-click the CardScan icon in the CardScan group.In

CardScan: Instant Address Book 8-3AB8Scanning Your CardsScanning Your CardsScanning business cards is a lot like scanning photos, but the end result

8-4 CardScan: Instant Address BookThe PhotoPlus Scan window appears (with the warm-up message).3 Click the business card icon. This sets the best

CardScan: Instant Address Book 8-5AB86 Slide the Brightness control left to darken the image, and click OK.7 Click Transfer. CardScan saves the card

8-6 CardScan: Instant Address BookEditing tEditing the Informationhe InformationMost of the time, you need to “touch up” the information after you s

CardScan: Instant Address Book 8-7AB8Saving and ExitingSaving and ExitingYou only need to save your address list once. After that, any cards you sca

Introduction 3AB❙ Sound card and speakers (for the Magnet Kit only)❙ Microsoft® Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.About This GuideAbout This GuideChapter 1Ch

8-8 CardScan: Instant Address Book❙ Delete a card or cards.Click and drag to select the cards you want to delete. Then click the Delete button and c

CardScan: Instant Address Book 8-9AB8Designing the LayoutDesigning the LayoutBefore you print, you need to choose the format and layout. Select a pr

8-10 CardScan: Instant Address Book2 When you’re ready to print, click the Print button on the Preview screen or choose PrintPrint from the File men

Pro Scanning: More Things You Can Do 9-1AB9 o you have some drawings or other images that are too big to fit in the scanner? Or already pasted into

9-2 Pro Scanning: More Things You Can DoThe Scanner Setting dialog box appears:4 Set the mode and resolution, following the instructions on pages 2-

Pro Scanning: More Things You Can Do 9-3AB92 Place the picture or image you want to scan on a flat surface.3 Place the scanning head on the picture,

9-4 Pro Scanning: More Things You Can Do8 When you’re finished, replace the scanning head on the scanner. Align the tabs in the base with the holes

Pro Scanning: More Things You Can Do 9-5AB93 Choose the secondary image from the drop-down list, if necessary. The image appears in the second image

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-1B10our PhotoPlus needs only routine care to continueworking at its best, and any problems you might run into are

10-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting❙ Do not spray cleaning fluid or water on the scan window.Solving Scanner and System ProblemsSolving Scanner and