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3About Your DocumentationThis guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instruct
93SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.Scanner SpecificationsBasic SpecificationsScanner typeFlatbed, colorPhotoelectric
94Gamma correction2 types for CRT display3 types for printer1 type for user-definedColor correction1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (
95CE marking230 V modelLow Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class BEN 61000-3-2EN 61000-3-3EN 50082-1IEC 801-2IEC
96Maximum readable area3.6 × 4.6 inches ([93 × 118 mm] size of 4 × 5 inch film holder opening)ElectricalSupply voltage: DC 24V ±10%VRated current: 0.5
97Operating conditionsOrdinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources.ReliabilityLoa
99Index35 mm film, loading, 704 × 5 inch film, loading, 71AAccessories, 67, 92Adobe Acrobat Reader, using, 60Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 34 to 42Advanced windo
100Installingauto document feeder, 74 to 75creative software and electronic manuals, 26 to 27scanner software, 19 to 25transparency unit, 68LLight, sc
101Selecting a driver, 52 to 54Service, 91 to 92Settings, software, 54Setup problems, 81Slides, loading, 71 to 72Software installationMacintosh, 23 to
4System RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for Windows® and Macintosh® are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more
103FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur
104Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals;and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used
78Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONAddress: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 JapanRepresentative: EPSON E
EPSON AMERICA, INC.LIMITED WARRANTYWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (Epson) warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclose
5Macintosh Power Macintosh® or Power Macintosh G3 System 8.1 or later Available PCI slot for the Adaptec SCSI card (included with your scanner), or
6Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the sca
7Setting Up Your ScannerSetting up your scanner is easyjust follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a pl
8Choose a Good Place for Your ScannerHere are some points to consider: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can
9Install the SCSI Interface BoardYou must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you have a Macint
10Unlock the ScannerBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner.Turn
11Set the SCSI ID NumberThe scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need to change this number, turn the scanner off. Then use the tip o
12Connect the Scanner to Your ComputerBefore you begin, make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices connected to your computer are turned of
SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCANThe type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software.PLAN YOUR SCANOPEN YOUR HOST APPLIC
133. Locate the SCSI terminator switch at the rear of the scanner. If the scanner is the only SCSI device in the chain or if its the last device in t
14Install the SCSI SoftwareOnce the SCSI interface card is installed in a PCI slot, your computer must locate and install the SCSI cards software dri
154. When you see the screen to the right prompting you for the location of the driver, uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and ch
16If Youre Running Windows NT 4.0 . . .Depending on how your computer system was originally set up, you may be asked to insert your Windows NT CD-ROM
176. In the Manufacturers list, click Adaptec.7. In the SCSI Adapter list, click Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X or AIC-78XX PCI SCSI Controller.8. Click OK
185. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac SCSI Drivers.6. Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your compute
19Install the Scanner SoftwareThe scanner software comes on two CD-ROMs: one for Windows and one for the Macintosh. Check the CD-ROM label to make sur
204. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and check Specify a location. Then use the Browse button to specify the location of X:\WI
217. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen an
229. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard.You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed.
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23You dont need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you dont see the utility or if you need t
24If you see the following message, click OK and continue with step 2.2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. (If necessary, double
256. When the EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer screen appears, click Install for the default installation.7. When the scanner software installation is complete
26Install the Creative Software and Electronic ManualsBefore you begin: Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your oper
275. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the
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29Scanning from Start to FinishTo give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200S can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using
30Creating an Illustrated DocumentThis section gives an example of how to use the Start button to: Scan a text document Use PageManagers OCR (optic
313. Press the scanners ]Start button.4. In Windows 98, if youve installed other scanner applications, you see this dialog box (otherwise, skip ahe
325. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. By default, the TWAIN window appears in Easy mode. If you are
iiiContentsA COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION1About Your Scanner 1About Your Software 2About Your Documentation 3Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3Year 2000 Ready
338. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and represents each scan as a thumbnail. If necessary, click th
3410. Once the text is converted, the application automatically opens your new file. (If the scanned document contained columns of text, you may need
354. When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears, click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh). 5. When the Intro page appears, click th
367. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the Scanners button above the triangle.If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking t
3710. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears. (If the Easy TWAIN interface appears, click the Advanced button so you can access the scanners advanced featu
3812. In Windows, once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. Your scan appears in a new Adobe PhotoDeluxe window. Windows users can s
3914. Once the image is in its own editing window, you can easily touch it up. To touch-up a photo, click the Touch Up or Repair (Windows) or More Tou
40Using Drag and Drop1. Open the word processor window (this example uses Microsoft Word) containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDe
41Using Copy and Paste1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window.2. Click the scanned image once. Its handles
427. Once the image is in Word, you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked. Now that youve successf
ivInstall the Scanner Software 19If Youre Running Windows 98 . . . 19If Youre Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . 22If Youre Using a Macint
43Advanced ScanningThough your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner is pre-configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications, you ca
44Placing Your Original DocumentPlacing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important. Follow these steps:1. Raise the scanner cove
452. Select the scanner source. Open the File menu and choose Select Source, Import, or Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Window
46If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you wont see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host applica
474. If youre scanning with the Advanced window, click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on
48want the images you scan with the Start Button to be sent directly to your image editing program, you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging
49Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons PaletteIf you want to add program or device icons to the Scan Buttons palette, follow these steps:1. Open t
505. If the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox is active, you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you
51Selecting Scan Button SettingsIf you select a device or program for which youve checked the Suppress TWAIN User Interface checkbox, the PageManager
52Selecting Advanced TWAIN SettingsEPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes: Easy and Advanced. Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best
vVIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS59Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 59Navigating a Manual 60SCANNER MAINTENANCE61Identifying Scanner Parts 61Remo
53Special scanning features: Batch scanning: select Settings, save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan Color management: select Configurati
54Recommended SettingsIf you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal
55Tips for Getting the Best ScanGetting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution y
56The EPSON Perfection 1200Ss maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSONs advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This t
57Batch ScanningYou can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings. See Batch Scann
583. The printer Properties window appears. Choose your paper type from the Media Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from t
59Viewing Your Electronic ManualsYou always have easy access to your electronic manualsjust go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD-RO
60Navigating a ManualWhen you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar:With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:
61Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.Identifying Scanner Part
62Removing the Scanner CoverIf youre scanning something that doesnt fit under the scanner cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply open the scan
viPROBLEMS? NEED HELP?79Light and Buttons 79Problems and Solutions 81Setup Problems 81Scanner Problems 81Software Problems 83Scanning Problems 8
63Transporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carria
64Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord.Use a soft
65Removing the Paper Path Guide1. Turn off the scanner.2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF.3. Gently pull out the paper support.4. Place the AD
66Cleaning the Paper Path GuideBe careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide.To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to
67Using the Optional EquipmentThis section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200S:
68Installing the Transparency UnitFollow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner.1. Make sure the scanner is turned off.2. Rem
69Using the Transparency UnitLoading TransparenciesBefore scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanners document table
70Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive FilmInsert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down.Then place the film holder on the docu
71Loading 4 x 5 inch FilmInsert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down.Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to
72If the film size is 4 × 5 inches, it may be easier to use the film holder. If you place the film directly on the document table, it may be difficult
1A Complete Scanning SolutionYour EPSON® Perfection 1200S scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for pract
73Scanning Reflective Documents or PhotographsWhen you return to scanning normal reflective documents (such as memos or photographs), you can turn off
74Unpacking the Auto Document FeederWhen you unpack your auto document feeder (ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown to the right. Remove the p
756. Attach the paper support to the ADF.7. Turn on the scanner.For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings, see Select
76Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder: Ink on the document is dry. The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled
77Selecting SettingsBe sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driv
79Problems? Need Help?This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving s
80Scanner LightThe operate light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the
81Problems and SolutionsIf youre having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup ProblemsIf your system doesnt recogn
82If the scanner doesnt scan your image . . . Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWA
2About Your SoftwareThe EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN DriverThe
83If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder . . .To clear jammed paper in the optional auto document feeder, follow the steps b
84 Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 (Macintosh).If the scanner software doe
8510.At the restart message, click OK.11. After your computer restarts, you see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen.Follow the steps for your operating
86If your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . . Check the brightness. Decrease the software or drivers brightness setting. Try adjusting the Gam
87If your image scans at an angle . . .Check the position of your source document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so the
88If the color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. . . Make sure your document is flat. If the document is very thick or warped at the
89 If you are importing an image file into your application software, make sure the file format is one your software can read. Also check that the im
90If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size . . .You have changed the resolution or scaled your image. The image size settings
91Where To Get HelpEPSON Technical SupportEPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24
92To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Fri
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