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Setting Up Your Scanner5Unlock and Initialize the ScannerBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock on

6Setting Up Your ScannerThe scanner lamp comes on when it is plugged in, but goes into sleep mode when it has not been used for 15 minutes. The lamp c

Setting Up Your Scanner7Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner

8Setting Up Your ScannerIf You’re Running Windows 98 . . .You may be asked to insert your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner instal

Setting Up Your Scanner95. Browse to the \TWAIN 5\Win98 folder on the CD-ROM, then click OK.6. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click N

10Setting Up Your Scanner9. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best res

Setting Up Your Scanner11If You’re Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .1. Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to y

12Setting Up Your Scanner6. When you return to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.7. Windows finds the driver for your scanner and you see this s

Setting Up Your Scanner1310. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard.11. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view

14Setting Up Your Scanner4. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and check Specify a location. Then click Next.5. Click Browse.6. B

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Setting Up Your Scanner158. Then click Next.9. When this screen appears, clickYes.10. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen

16Setting Up Your Scanner12. Click Finish to exit the Found New Hardware Wizard.13. If you see this screen, click Yes to restart your computer.14. Now

Setting Up Your Scanner17If You’re Using a Macintosh . . .Before installing any software, check the Apple® web site for any updates to your operating

18Setting Up Your Scanner6. When the EPSON TWAIN 5 Installer screen appears, click Install for the default installation.7. When the scanner software i

Setting Up Your Scanner19Install the Scanner Software and Bonus SoftwareNow that you’ve installed EPSON TWAIN, you’re ready to install the rest of the

20Setting Up Your Scanner4. Click Scanner Software. The Scanner Software screen appears.5. Click EPSON Smart Panel.6. Click the Install button and fol

Setting Up Your Scanner2113. Click the application name for the program you want to install (the example shown is for EPSON Software™ Film Factory™).1

22Setting Up Your ScannerInstall Adobe PhotoDeluxeAdobe PhotoDeluxe is included on a separate CD-ROM. Follow these steps to install PhotoDeluxe.Window

Setting Up Your Scanner23Viewing Your Electronic ManualsYou always have easy access to your electronic manuals—just go to the Main Menu screen on your

24Setting Up Your Scanner3. The Main Menu appears. Click Electronic Documentation.4. At the next screen, click View Reference Guide.5. You see this sc

ContentsiiiContentsA Complete Scanning Solution1Getting More Information 1Cautions, Notes, and Tips 2Setting Up Your Scanner3Unpack Your Scanner 3C

Setting Up Your Scanner25When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:If you see an icon in place of a graphic when viewing your Refer

26Setting Up Your ScannerFor guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader, see “Navigating a PDF Manual” below. Your Bonus softw

27Scanning from Start to FinishScanning with the EPSON Perfection 1240U lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer just by pr

28Scanning from Start to FinishUsing the Scanner ButtonsThe scanner’s ] Start, t Copy, and s Scan buttons let you perform one-touch scanning with E

Scanning from Start to Finish29Using EPSON Smart PanelFollow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to scan your document or photo: 1. Place your origin

30Scanning from Start to Finish3. Click the icon for your desired scanning application. The window for that application appears and lets you adjust se

Scanning from Start to Finish312. Open EPSON Smart Panel, if it isn’t already open.3. From the pull-down menu in the bottom left, select Scan to OCR.

32Scanning from Start to Finish7. Click Scan. The scanner scans your document and you see the Recognize screen. Select a language for the documents t

Scanning from Start to Finish338. Click Recognize. The OCR engine recognizes the text. Then you see a screen that lets you choose how you want to save

34Scanning from Start to FinishScanning a Document to E-mailYou can scan photos or documents and then attach the resulting files to an e-mail message.

ivContentsScanning Projects 30Scanning and Converting a Text Document 30Scanning a Document to E-mail 34Scanning and Copying 35Scanning for Creati

Scanning from Start to Finish35Scanning and CopyingThis example explains how to scan and print a document using the t Copy button, EPSON Smart Panel’

36Scanning from Start to FinishScanning for CreativityThis example explains how to scan a photograph using the Scan button, EPSON Smart Panel’s Scan f

Scanning from Start to Finish37Scanning with EPSON TWAINScans are performed from within a host application—the application into which you plan to impo

38Scanning from Start to Finish3. Make sure EPSON TWAIN 5 is highlighted and click Select or OK.Using EPSON TWAINOnce EPSON TWAIN 5 is selected, you c

Scanning from Start to Finish39You see the following window:3. Click Manual Mode. The EPSON TWAIN 5 window opens:4. Select the type of image (such as

40Scanning from Start to Finish5. Click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side

Scanning from Start to Finish41Selecting TWAIN Settings The illustration below shows the different settings you can adjust in the EPSON TWAIN window,

42Scanning from Start to FinishTips for Getting the Best ScanGetting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your

Scanning from Start to Finish43Selecting ResolutionResolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) or dots per centimeter (dpcm) your image contains

44Scanning from Start to FinishScanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document CoverThe self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick

ContentsvProblem Solving55Scanner Light and Buttons 55Problems and Solutions 57Setup Problems 57Scanner Problems 57Software Problems 59Scanning P

45Using the Transparency UnitThis section includes basic information on installing and using the transparency unit (B813172) for the EPSON Perfection

46Using the Transparency Unit4. Place the transparency unit on the document table glass so that the hinges face the rear of the scanner and it fits on

Using the Transparency Unit47You can load transparencies in the film holders or you can place them directly on the document table, as described in the

48Using the Transparency UnitLoading Brownie Size FilmBrownie size film is 2.4 × 3.5 inches (6 × 9 cm). Insert the film in the Brownie size film holde

Using the Transparency Unit49Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document TableHold the film by the edges or use gloves. Touching the film surface

50Using the Transparency Unit2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanner’s document table in the transparency unit window, as sho

Using the Transparency Unit51Selecting SettingsIn EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - neg. Film or TPU - pos. Film as the Document Source setting, depending on

52Using the Transparency UnitRemoving the Transparency UnitFollow these steps to remove the transparency unit:1. Turn off the transparency unit.2. Rem

53Scanner MaintenanceThis section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely.Cleaning the ScannerTo k

54Scanner MaintenanceTransporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below t

1A Complete Scanning SolutionYour EPSON Perfection® 1240U scanner is a professional-quality, 42-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use scanning features

55Problem SolvingThis chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For illustrations identifying the scanner parts, see t

56Problem SolvingThe light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the light shows the type of error.

Problem Solving57Problems and SolutionsIf you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup ProblemsYour system do

58Problem Solving This may also be due to the power saving function (sleep mode); if the scanner doesn’t receive any commands after ten minutes, it tu

Problem Solving59Software ProblemsYou can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver. Check the cable connection. Also, make sure the scanner’s light is on. Try r

60Problem SolvingYou need to reinstall EPSON TWAIN in Windows.You must first uninstall your scanner as described above.1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM i

Problem Solving61Scanning ProblemsThe file size is too big. Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of th

62Problem SolvingYour scanned image is blurred or distorted. Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat

Problem Solving63The edges of the document are not scanned. Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document’s position so that the i

64Problem Solving The dark area around film, such as the frame of the film holder, is perceived as white—altering the exposure of the scanning area an

2A Complete Scanning Solution Other Electronic DocumentsEPSON Smart Panel includes an electronic manual in the Adobe® Acrobat® PDF format. See page 25

Problem Solving65 Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the color

66Problem SolvingLines appear in the scanned image when using the transparency unit.Dust in the transparency unit’s calibration window will result in

Problem Solving67Where To Get HelpEPSON Technical SupportEPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services an

68Problem SolvingYou can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstor

69Requirements and NoticesThis chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Perfection

70Requirements and NoticesMacintoshYou cannot use a serial interface to connect the scanner. Available USB port or self-powered hub connection Apple

Requirements and Notices71 If you are not going to use the scanner, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Be sure your AC pow

72Requirements and NoticesENERGY STAR ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for

Requirements and Notices73Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards

74Requirements and Noticespart, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. The replacement unit may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of qual

3Setting Up Your ScannerSetting up your scanner is easy—just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below.1. Unpack and choose a pla

75IndexNumerics35 mm film, loading, 474 × 5 inch film, loading, 48AAccessories, 45, 68Adobe Acrobat Reader, 25 to 26Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 36Advanced sett

76IndexIImage quality problems, 61 to 66Incorrect colors, 63 to 65Initialization, 5Installingscanner software, 7 to 18scanner software and bonus softw

Index77Service, 67 to 68Setting tips, 42Settings, software, 39, 41, 42Setup problems, 57Slides, loading, 49 to 50Smart Panelcopying, 35documentation,

78Indexbasics.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 24, 2000 9:53 AM

4Setting Up Your ScannerYour EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO also includes the items shown here. You can store the transparency unit in the packing mater