Epson Stylus Scan 2000 All-in-One Printer Betriebsanweisung

User’sGuide

Welcome3Make sure you follow all the instructions on your Start Here sheet to set up your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 and install its software. Before you

Scanning on a Macintosh93 To open an image on the PageManager desktop, double-click its thumbnail. Once it’s open, you can make a number of changes: r

94Scanning on a Macintosh2. Click the Applications tab.3. Click the Add button. The Add Application window appears.4. Type the name and location of th

Scanning on a Macintosh95You can even convert your scanned image into editable text without using PageManager’s OCR button—just click the SimpleText b

96Scanning on a Macintosh3. Select an application in the Scan to App box, and then type a name in the Name box. Make your other settings and click OK.

Faxing975FaxingFaxingFaxingFaxingIf you have a modem, you can send and receive faxes with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000. You can fax anything that you c

98FaxingSending a Fax1. Adjust the edge guides to fit the width of your page or photo. Feed it into the scanner until you feel a tug.See page 20 for m

Faxing993. Click the Quality button to select one of these settings: Normal for everyday fax quality Fine for higher resolution quality Photo for

100FaxingReceiving FaxesWhen you install your EPSON Stylus Scan software, your fax system is set to receive faxes automatically. You can continue work

Faxing101 Click the OCR button to open the Scan to OCR window and turn the fax into a text file. See page 65 for more information. Click the Delete bu

102Faxing6. Enter fax numbers for up to 10 speed-dial buttons. These numbers will then be dialed automatically when you click the corresponding speed

4WelcomeAbout Your SoftwareYour software is what allows your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 to print and scan. Make sure you follow the instructions on the St

Faxing1032. Double-click Presto! PageManager in the Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder on your hard drive. You see the PageManager for EPSON desktop

104FaxingUsing eFaxBecause it lets you receive faxes through your e-mail, eFax does away with the need for a dedicated phone line for your faxes. You

Faxing1056. If you want to sign up for eFax Plus or eFax Toll-Free, click their hot links and follow the instructions on the screen.7. Close the sign-

106Faxing

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan1076Maintaining Your Maintaining Your Maintaining Your Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus ScanEPSON Stylus ScanEPSON Styl

108Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus ScanUsing the Head Cleaning Utility1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on but not printing, and the B black

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan109Using the Control Panel1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, and that the B black and A color

110Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan5. Examine the nozzle check pattern. It should look something like this (the upper pattern should be black; the l

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan111Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen the B black or A color ink out light flashes, that cartridge is low on ink. This i

112Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus ScanReplacing the Color Ink CartridgeYou can replace a cartridge when the A color ink out light is flashing, or when

Welcome5 eFaxInternet fax service provided by eFax.com, which lets you receive faxes through your e-mail. For instructions on installing and using eF

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan1134. Press the R cleaning button and hold it for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the Ppow

114Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. Then press the R cleaning button and release it q

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan1154. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. Don’t

116Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan3. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down for about three seconds until the print head moves to the colo

Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan117Aligning the Print HeadIf your printouts contain vertical bands or crooked vertical lines, you may need to use th

118Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan5. Open the top cover and clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry cloth, or with a blower brush.6. If ink leaks

Solving Problems1197Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsSolving ProblemsSolving ProblemsThis chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving probl

120Solving ProblemsFollow these guidelines when the control panel lights come on or flash: P is on The EPSON Stylus Scan is on and ready. It flashes w

Solving Problems121Running a Printer CheckYou can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from the EPSON Stylus Scan or your comput

122Solving ProblemsProblems and SolutionsHere are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your EPSON Stylus Scan, installi

6Welcome Electronic DocumentsSeveral of the software programs that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 include electronic manuals in the Adobe Acro

Solving Problems123You’re having problems installing the software. Make sure your EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and the cable is securely connected t

124Solving ProblemsConnect the EPSON Stylus Scan directly to your computer’s built-in parallel port. Do not use a switch box. You can also connect the

Solving Problems125 Run a printer check as described on page 121. If you ran a printer check successfully, make sure your printer and application soft

126Solving ProblemsSolving Print Quality ProblemsYou see horizontal banding. Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle

Solving Problems127You see vertical banding or misalignment. Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see page 107.

128Solving ProblemsYour printout is blurry or smeared. Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be load

Solving Problems129 If ink has leaked inside, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth:Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. Make sure the print he

130Solving ProblemsYour printout has incorrect or missing colors. Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images. Make sure the print head

Solving Problems131Your printout is grainy. Try using a higher quality paper. Make sure you set the Quality/Speed slider to the Quality setting in you

132Solving ProblemsSolving Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsThe margins are incorrect. Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. Che

Welcome7Using the EPSON Smart PanelWYou can use the Smart Panel for all types of scanning, as well as high-quality copying and photo printing (Windows

Solving Problems133Something is missing or incorrect in the scanned image. If the scanned image is blank, make sure you feed your page or photo face d

134Solving ProblemsYour scanning software doesn’t work correctly. Your computer may not have enough memory to process a large or high-resolution image

Solving Problems135 If you’re using the Smart Panel to scan any type of printed picture (other than a film-processed photograph), make sure you choose

136Solving ProblemsTo reinstall your software, follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet.Uninstalling in Windows (Parallel Connection)1. Click

Solving Problems137Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your EPSON Stylus Scan or its drivers, see the contact information below. For help with the

138Solving ProblemsToll or long distance charges may apply.Before you call, please have the following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus Sc

Notices1398NoticesNoticesNoticesNoticesThis chapter includes system and environmental requirements, safety instructions, and other important informati

140NoticesMacintosh System Requirements iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-in USB port Mac® OS 8.1 or later (8.5 or later recommended) At

Notices141ENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien

142Notices If you use an extension cord with the EPSON Stylus Scan, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord d

8WelcomeCopy UtilityYou use the control panel on your computer screen to make copies of printed pages or photos, with customized settings for the high

Notices143 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months

144NoticesDECLARATION of CONFORMITYAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Suppl

Notices145FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi

146NoticesEPSON AMERICA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTYWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end user customer that the EPSON pr

Index147IndexIndexIndexIndexAAAS (Auto Area Segmentation), 64, 90Accessories, 138Adobe Acrobat Reader, 17Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 78, 138Advanced print sett

148IndexCopying (continued)with Macintosh, 32 to 35with Windows, 22 to 31without Computer, 20 to 21DDeclaration of Conformity, 144De-screening, 61, 87

Index149LLayout settingsfor copying, 27 to 28for Photo Print, 54for printing, 42, 44Lever, thickness, 40, 128Lights, control panel, 119 to 120Load/eje

150IndexPresto! PageManagerAdd scan button window, 95adding applications, 93 to 94Application Bar, 86e-mailing, 92faxing, 103help, 138Inbox, 91introdu

Index151SSafety instructions, 141 to 143Scaling copies, 24 to 26, 32 to 34Scan for Creativity, 77 to 79Scan Material setting, 73Scan Mode setting, 66,

152IndexTTechnical support, 137 to 138TET (Text Enhancement Technology), 64, 90Text scanningediting, 69file type, 70, 76Macintosh, 89 to 90Windows, 63

Welcome9Scan to FaxYou can use a virtual “fax machine” on your computer screen to send photos or text with your modem. First you feed in a page or pho

How to Order EPSON Ink and PaperTo order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800)

10WelcomeScan to OCROptical character recognition, or OCR, converts a scanned image into text that you can edit in a word processing program. The Smar

Welcome11Photo PrintThe Photo Print utility gives you an easy way to reprint your favorite pictures in any size you want. You can scan in your photos

12WelcomeScan to ApplicationAfter you scan, this utility automatically opens the scanned image in any supported application program on your computer.

paper feederpaper edge guideoutput tray extensionsoutput traytop coverpaper supportdocument edge guideink cartridgesfront coverthickness levercontrol

Welcome13Scan for CreativityThis utility lets you scan an image and then use it with any of 25 different projects—including calendars, cards, labels,

14WelcomeUsing the Palette ModeIn the palette mode, your Smart Panel icons are arranged in a compact toolbar, rather than a panel:You can click the ic

Welcome15 To open PageManager, click the icon in the Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder. You see the PageManager for EPSON desktop:Here are some of

16WelcomeFor instructions on using all the PageManager features, see Chapter 4 in this manual. If you need more information, see the User’s Guide.pdf

Welcome175. Click View Reference Guide. The guide opens in your browser:Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents.After expanding the

18WelcomeWhen you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar:With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: Use the navi

Copying191CopyingCopyingCopyingCopyingYou can use your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 like a standalone copier—load paper in the feeder, insert a document int

20CopyingCopying without Your ComputerFirst make sure you have paper loaded, following the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Then feed in your pag

Copying216. Press the Copy Mode button to select one of the following: Black and white text Black and white photo or image (grayscale) ColorThe lights

22CopyingWUsing the Copy Utility (Windows)The Copy Utility on the EPSON Smart Panel lets you make multiple copies and copy on special ink jet or photo

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Copying23You see the control panel of a copier on your screen:.5. Choose the type of paper you’re using from the Media Type list. If you’re not sure w

24Copying8. When you’re finished selecting copy settings, click the green Copy button on the screen.Your original goes in and out of the scanner twice

Copying25If you want to make more precise adjustments, follow these steps:1. Click the scale button on the Copy Utility control panel. You see this

26Copying3. Choose from one of the following resizing options: Click Standard Size and choose the size of your original from the Standard Size list. C

Copying273. To optimize the quality of your copy automatically, select Automatic Document Enhancement and click the arrow. You see this box:4. Select

28Copying7. If you want to produce a monochrome copy, select Monotone Conversion and click the arrow. You see this box:8. Choose the tint you want to

Copying29Adding Time Stamps and WatermarksYou can add watermarks and time stamps to help manage your copies.1. Click the Advanced tab. (If you’ve clos

30Copying5. Click the Layout tab. You see the Layout window:6. Select the text you want from the Watermark list. If you want to change the color, posi

Copying31Saving Custom SettingsYou can save your custom settings as a custom document type. When you want to use the same settings again, select your

32CopyingMUsing EPSON Personal Copy (Macintosh)If you’re working on a Macintosh, you can use EPSON Personal Copy to make multiple copies and get bette

ContentsiiiCContentsContentsContentsContentsWelcomePrint, Copy, and Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Special Feature

Copying334. Select the size of your original document from the ORIGINAL SIZE list. If your original is not a standard size, type new values for the wi

34Copying9. Click the START button to begin copying.Your original goes in and out of the scanner twice. Then the copy is printed.Previewing Your Image

Copying354. Click the SETTINGS tab to display color adjustment options:5. Drag the sliders to increase or decrease any of the following: the amount of

36Copying

Printing372PrintingPrintingPrintingPrintingPrinting with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 is a lot like using any other printer. You can click the Print bu

38PrintingHandling PaperHow can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. To l

Printing39Printing on Photo Paper You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing

40PrintingSet the paper thickness lever to the + position. (Return the lever to the 0 position before you print on regular paper.)Be sure to select Pl

Printing41You see windows like these:After you click the Properties button, you see the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Properties window:Click Setup...then cl

42Printing3. Choose the settings shown on page 41. If you’re not sure which Media Type to choose, see page 49.4. Click the Paper tab at the top of the

ivContents2PrintingHandling Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Printing on Photo Paper . . . . . . . . . .

Printing436. Click OK until you see the Print window again.7. Click OK to start printing.After a moment, the Progress Meter window appears. You can ca

44Printing2. Open the File menu and click Page Setup. You see a Page Setup window like this:3. Choose your paper size, page orientation, and other set

Printing45 Click the Preview icon to change the Print button to Preview. You can then click it to preview your printout. Click the Ink icon to che

46PrintingEnhancing PhotographsSpecial print settings can improve the appearance of photos or add special effects. Although you can also edit your pho

Printing473. Click the Custom button, then click the Custom Settings list. You see a list of custom project types, as shown at the left. Select one of

48Printing3. Click the Custom button, then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced window:4. Choose a Print Quality (resolution) setting.5. Se

Printing49Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON PapersYou need to choose the right Media Type setting so your EPSON Stylus Scan can adjust the ink cov

50PrintingFirst, make sure your printer is set up, connected to your computer, turned on, and the software is installed. Then follow the instructions

Printing514. Insert your photo into the scanner as shown. Make sure the edge guides touch the sides of your photo, then feed it in until you feel a tu

52Printing6. If you want to scan more photos, click Yes and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. If you’re finished scanning, click No. You see your photo(s) i

Contentsv4Scanning on a MacintoshStarting Your Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Scanning a Photo . . . . . . . .

Printing53Printing Your PhotosYou can choose to print one copy of all the scanned or opened images, or you can set the number of prints for each image

54PrintingWhen you’ve set the number of prints you want for each image, click Finish. You see the Layout window:1. Click the button for the paper you’

Printing55You see several layout choices, depending on which paper you’re using. If you click Letter, for example, you see the following:2. Click the

56Printing3. Click Plain paper, then click the small arrows at the right to scroll through the Media Type list. Choose the right Media Type for the pa

Printing57Choose from the following settings: Standard trimming, which automatically crops and enlarges your photo slightly to fit the layout, or Do

58Printing

Scanning with Windows593Scanning with WindowsScanning with WindowsScanning with WindowsScanning with WindowsScanning with EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 lets

60Scanning with WindowsThe first time you scan with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000, you’ll also need to select it as your TWAIN source.Starting Your Scan

Scanning with Windows615. From the File menu, choose Import, then TWAIN 32. The EPSON TWAIN window opens:6. If you’re scanning a photograph, click the

62Scanning with Windows8. Choose the Resolution setting: Choose 300 dpi for most photos that you plan to print at their original size or smaller (or 7

viContents7Solving ProblemsDiagnosing Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Checking the Control Panel Lights . . . . .

Scanning with Windows635. If you want to crop the image, or scan only one section, click and drag on the preview image to select the part you want. Yo

64Scanning with Windows3. Select one of these Options: AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) if you’re scanning a page that has both pictures and text. TET

Scanning with Windows654. Select ICM/sRGB if you want to match the colors on your screen as closely as possible (recommended for Windows 98 only). 5.

66Scanning with Windows3. Click Start. The Scan to OCR window opens:4. Click the Paper Size button that corresponds to the page(s) you’re scanning.5.

Scanning with Windows679. Press the red Stop/Clear button on the EPSON Stylus Scan control panel and remove your original document.If you’re scanning

68Scanning with Windows3. Choose one of the following Document Layout options: Auto Detect: retains the original page format, which is especially use

Scanning with Windows697. Click on the text in the large window and correct or edit it as necessary. The small window at the bottom shows an enlarged

70Scanning with Windows2. Type a name and choose one of the following file types: Text Document: For files that you can open and edit with any text e

Scanning with Windows71Opening a Word Processing Program1. Click Open in the Export window. You see a window like this:The software automatically dete

72Scanning with Windows Select a program on the list. The default file format appears in the Format box. You can select any of the other formats. If

Welcome1WWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeYour EPSON Stylus® Scan 2000 is a color ink jet printer that scans and copies too. It’s the perfect choice for ho

Scanning with Windows733. Click Start. The Scan to E-mail window opens:4. Select the type of scan you want to do from the Scan Material icons.Each ico

74Scanning with Windows7. If you’re scanning more than one image, click Scan Multiple Images. 8. Click the Preview button. Your document goes into the

Scanning with Windows75If you’re scanning more than one image, a box will appear on your screen after the first image is scanned. Click Continue to sc

76Scanning with Windows6. Under File Type, choose a file format for your scanned images. The JPEG standard format is a good choice for most images.

Scanning with Windows77Your e-mail program opens. You can write a message and then send it with your image(s) or text file(s) attached.9. Click Exit i

78Scanning with WindowsWhen scanning is completed, you see a window like this:5. Click the project you want to create, for example, Letterhead. Then c

Scanning with Windows79Make sure you have your PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM handy so you can insert it when requested.8. When you’re finished working and you ex

80Scanning with WindowsWhen scanning is completed, you see a window like this:5. For a closer look, double-click any image to display it in the Image

Scanning with Windows81The image(s) are automatically converted to the default format for that application. If you want to change the default, you can

82Scanning with Windows3. Select the .exe file that launches the application, then click Open. You return to the Register Application window, with the

2WelcomePrint, Copy, and ScanIf you’ve used a printer before, you know how to print with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000. It works like any other computer

Scanning with Windows83Removing Applications or Changing PropertiesYou can remove programs that you don’t want to appear in the Scan to Application wi

84Scanning with Windows

Scanning on a Macintosh854Scanning on a MacintoshScanning on a MacintoshScanning on a MacintoshScanning on a MacintoshWhen you scan, you turn pictures

86Scanning on a MacintoshSee page 20 for more information about inserting documents into the scanner (including fragile or thin documents).2. Double-c

Scanning on a Macintosh87The EPSON TWAIN window opens:6. If you’re scanning a photograph, click the Photo tab. If you’re scanning text or a line drawi

88Scanning on a Macintosh9. Choose your Document Size. Continue with the steps in the next section if you’re scanning a photo, or the steps on page 89

Scanning on a Macintosh897. Click the Scan button. Your photo or page goes into the scanner again and comes out slowly as it is scanned. Your file is

90Scanning on a Macintosh3. Select one of these Options: AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) if you’re scanning a page that has both pictures and text TET

Scanning on a Macintosh914. Select ColorSync if you want to use the ColorSync system for matching the colors on your screen as closely as possible. 5.

92Scanning on a Macintosh2. Perform any of these tasks: To e-mail an image, drag its thumbnail to the E-Mail button on the Application Bar. PageManage