Epson GT-9000 Betriebsanweisung

❑The EPSON TWAIN Pro software helps let you take fulladvantage of your scanner’s advanced features.❑Software control of all scanner functions. Softwar

World Wide WebIf you can connect to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you can accessEPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com. Here you w

EPSON HelpdeskEPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clientshave access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you indiag

Electronic bulletin board systemAn electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtainscanner information and the latest versions of sc

256 Grayscale, 2-1435 mm filmstrip, 3-9−1035 mm slide, 3-84" x 5", 3-12−13AAccelerator boards, 4-11Adjusting angle, 2-16, 3-15loading positi

EEdge guide, Auto DocumentFeeder, 3-22EPSON TWAIN Pro, 1-12, 2-6,3-23Equipment, recommended,4-11−12Error, 2-2-3command, 2-3, 4-3fatal, 2-3interface, 2

OOCR, 1OPERATE button, 2-2, 2-4light, 2-2, 2-4Option error, 2-3, 4-4Oversized document, 2-6-7film, 3-14-15PPageManager, 1-12installation, 3-21Paper ja

SCSIcable, 1-8connections, 1-8peripheral cable, 3system cable, 2SCSI IDnumber, 1-8-9rotary switch, 1-9power-on sequence, 1-6 terminator, 1-8, 1-10SCSI

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SCSI Peripheral Cable (50-pin to 50-pin) (B860091)This cable provides connection between two SCSI devices in adaisy chain.Interface CablesFor the para

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to yourequipmen

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plugmarked with the letter N.The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plugmarked

❑If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make surethe total ampere rating of the devices plugged into theextension cord does not exceed the cor

Chapter 1Setting Up the ScannerProof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______D. Grady _______Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines listed below when selecting a location foryour scanner:❑Place the scanner on a flat, stable sur

Releasing the Transportation Lock Screw Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you mustrelease the transportation lock screw.1. Place the sc

Plugging in the Scanner 1. Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the rear of thescanner and plug the other end into a properly groundedoutlet

Initialization By observing the scanner’s initialization, you can make surethat the scanner is operating properly before you connect it toyour compute

Proof Sign-off:K. Nishi______D. Grady_______Scanner Partsdocument coverdocument tableOPERATE buttonOPERATE lightcarriage(at home position)ERROR lightt

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Your scanner has both a bidirectional parallel interface and aSCSI interface. You can connect both kinds of in

Connecting the scanner to a parallel interfacecCaution:The scanner’s bidirectional parallel interface requires abidirectional interface on your comput

Understanding how SCSI interfaces workFor some PCs, you must first install a SCSI board in yourcomputer. Then follow the directions below to connect y

SCSI ID number settingThe factory-set SCSI ID of the scanner is 2. The computer isusually ID number 7. If you are going to add the scanner to asystem

TerminatorThe scanner has a built-in terminator. If the scanner is the onlySCSI device you connect to your computer or if it is the lastdevice in the

Connecting the scanner to your computer or another SCSIdeviceConnect the scanner as follows: 1. Make sure that the scanner, the computer, and all othe

Power-on sequenceFollow these instructions each time you turn your computerand SCSI devices on.If you have an internal hard disk, turn on the scanner

Chapter 2Scanner BasicsProof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______D. Grady _______Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lights and Buttons The scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons.OPERATE light (green)Comes on when the scanner is turned on.READY light (gre

Note:❑Pressing the Reset button during scanning stops thescanner and may cause an error in the scanning software. ❑The Reset button may not work if tw

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Scanning Before scanning a document:Remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scanpublished text or images without first checking the

3. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned down. Make sure that the document is alignedin the top-left corner (when faci

Note: ❑Make sure that the document is flat against the glass surfaceso that the image is properly focused. Also make sure to closethe document cover.

Note:When scanning with the cover removed, make sure you cover anyexposed areas of the document table to prevent interference fromexternal light.cCaut

Using the Document Guide Make sure you have everything shown below, before readingthis section.During the scanning operation, the position of the opti

1. Install the pins in the scanner’s screw holes through thedocument guide’s holes. The guide pin screws into the lefthole and the adjust pin screws i

3. Lift up the document guide and insert your document, image,or picture under the guide. Align your document with theguides grid lines. Repeat this s

2. Lay your document on the guide with the side to be scannedfacing up. After aligning the document to the properposition, use the tape to secure the

4. Turn the document guide over, and lay it on the documenttable with the document guide holes over the screw holesin the scanner. Make sure the large

The third, and probably most precise way to use the documentguides is described below. This method also requires tape.1. Install the pins in the scann

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3. Open EPSON TWAIN Pro as described in your softwaremanual, make the following settings and click Preview:Document Source: FlatbedImage Type: 256 Gra

5. Move the marquee to match its left edge with the left edges of the scales.6. Click the Scan button.7. Compare the left edges of the scales on the s

8. See the left edges of the scales of the scanned image. Everyline of the scale that is missing is equal to 0.4 formathematical purposes. Then calcul

11. Remove the document guide.12. Lay the clear document guide on the document table withthe document guide holes over the screw holes in thescanner.

13. Lay your document on the clear document guide with theside to be scanned facing up.14. Lay the grid document guide on top of your document, with t

15. Make sure your document is aligned with the grids on thegrid document guide. After aligning the document to theproper position, use tape to secure

17. Turn the clear document guide over, and lay it on thedocument table with the document guide holes over thescrew holes in the scanner. Make sure th

Chapter 3OptionsProof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______D. Grady _______The Transparency Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For information on the Transparency Unit, see the following.For information on the Auto Document Feeder, see page 3-16.The Transparency Unit The Trans

Removing the shipping screwTo prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw isattached to the Transparency Unit. Remove this screw beforeyou attemp

ContentsIntroductionFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Options . . . .

Note:❑Before transporting the scanner, remove the Transparency Unitand replace the shipping screws in the outer, transportation holes.❑If the unit’s l

3. Align the pins of the unit with the holes of the scanner, andthen lower the unit until it rests securely on the scannerwith the pins in the holes.4

Installing the transparency guideFollow the steps below to install the transparency guide, whichis required to use all of the film holders and to scan

To scan slides or strips of negative or positive film, see thefollowing section. To scan transparencies, see page 3-14. Toscan normal documents with t

Note:❑Wipe the glass of the Transparency Unit, the scanner’s documenttable, and the narrow window near the mounting bracket with asoft, dry cloth befo

Loading strips of negative or positive film1. Place the 35 mm filmstrip holder on a flat surface, andremove a strip cover.2. Insert a strip of film in

3. Replace the strip cover that you removed in step 1. Repeatsteps 1 through 3 for all the filmstrips you scan.4. Place the filmstrip holder on the do

2. Insert the film in the holder face down.3. Close the cover. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film youscan.4. Place the holder on the document t

Loading 4" × 5" film1. Place the 4" x 5" film holder on a flat surface, and open a cover.2. Insert the film in the holder face dow

4. Place the holder on the document table, align it with thenotch on the transparency guide, as shown below.Loading normal documents with the Unit ins

Chapter 3OptionsThe Transparency Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Unpacking the Transparency Unit .

3. Place your document on the document table and close theTransparency Unit.To remove the reflective document mat, slide it up and out ofthe slots on

Note:Make sure the unit is completely closed; otherwise, an option errorresults and you cannot scan the document.If a color stripe appears when scanni

The Auto Document Feeder The Auto Document Feeder (B81311✽) allows you toautomatically load multiple-page documents into your scanner.This document fe

Installing the Auto Document Feeder Before installing the Auto Document Feeder, be aware that:❑The Auto Document Feeder is heavy, so you may need toha

3. Insert the installation screws that come with the scanner intothe holes in the back of the scanner and secure them asshown below.4. Place the two k

5. Align the screws with the holes of the Auto DocumentFeeder. Slide the holes of the Auto Document Feeder overthe screws.Note:The Auto Document Feede

7. Attach the Auto Document Feeder’s connecter to thescanner’s option interface.8. Peel off the backing from the stopper and from the paper outsupport

Installing the PageManager software The Presto! PageManager software that comes with theGT-12000 scanner provides you with many interesting anduseful

1. Slide the edge guides all the way to the outside.2. Insert the paper stack into the Auto Document Feeder until it meets resistance. Make sure that

If your document is in landscape orientation (meaningthe top and bottom edges are longer than the sideedges), insert the document with the left edge c

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsScanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Scanning . . .

Loading documents manuallyYou can load documents manually even when the AutoDocument Feeder is installed.To load a document manually, lift the Auto Do

3. Determine the direction of scanning using PageManager. For details on using PageManager, see the online help thatcomes with the software.4. Make yo

7. Make your settings in EPSON TWAIN Pro and click the Scan button. See Chapter 3 of the EPSON TWAIN ProUser’s Guide for details on making EPSON TWAIN

If paper jams at the feeder position:Open the jam-release cover and slowly pull the jammed paperout of the feeder mechanism. (Be careful not to pull t

After removing the jammed paper, close the Auto DocumentFeeder cover and reset the scanner by turning it off and onagain.Adjusting the loading positio

If the lower side of the scanned image is missingIf the document feeds past the proper position on thedocument table, turn the dial counterclockwise t

Document conditionsMake sure of the following before feeding a document:❑Ink on the document is dry.❑The document has no holes, is not ripped or wrink

Chapter 4Troubleshooting and MaintenanceProof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______D. Grady _______Determining the type of Error . . . . . . . . . .

Determining the type of Error The problems you may have while using the scanner ofteninvolve the operation of your software and computer. Problemsfall

Command errorThe scanner has received incorrect commands from yourscanning software.If this type of error occurs, try to rescan the document. Thescann

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Option errorThis indicates a problem such as a paper jam with an installedoption.Check any installed options and carefully remove any jammedpaper, if

The scanner software does not work properly.Be sure you have correctly installed your software. Make sure that your computer system meets the requirem

The edges of the document are missing from the scanned output.The document table has non-readable areas around the edges.If part of your document exte

Straight lines in the image are jagged.The document may be placed at an angle on the documenttable. Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines

Colors on your monitor are different from those in the originalimage.Check the image settings in your scanner software, especiallydata format (bits/pi

Check that your software is properly installed and set up foryour printer. (See your software manual.)Maintaining the Scanner To keep your scanner ope

Replacing the fluorescent lampsThe luminosity of the fluorescent lamps declines over time. Ifthe lamps break or become too dim to operate normally, th

Note:If the scanner is broken, the carriage may not automatically return tothe home position. If it does not, raise the right of the scanner (whenfaci

Video cardsA video card that is sufficient for text may not be good enoughfor displaying graphic images, especially in color. If all yourscanned image

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsProof Sign-off:K. Nishi _______D. Grady _______Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionThe EPSON® GT-12000 is a true 800-dpi full-color flatbed imagescanner with an A3 or US B size scanning area. It has the abilityto scan in

Scanner Specifications ScanningScanner type: Flatbed, colorPhotoelectric device: Color CCD line sensorEffective pixels: 9760 dots by 13760 pixels at 8

Weight: Approx. 20 kg (44.1 lb)Electrical100−120 V model 220−240 V modelInput voltage range AC 90 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 VRated frequency 50 to 60 HzI

EnvironmentalTemperature:Operation 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F)Storage –25° C to 60° C (–13° F to 140° F)Humidity:Operation 10% to 80%, without cond

Source document Reflective type: Opaque documents with smooth surfacesTransparency type: Reversal film, Negative film(Optional transparency unit is re

SCSI interfaceInterface type: ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI)Functions: BUS FREE phaseARBITRATION phaseSELECTION/RESELECTION phaseCOMMAND phase(L

Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in thefollowing ways:Hardware initialization* The scanne

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Appendix BContacting Customer SupportProof Sign-off:Nishi _______Grady _______For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . B-2For

If your scanner is not operating properly and you cannot solve yourproblem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and onlinehelp, contact

Customer SupportOur Customer Support team can provide the following services:❑Technical information on installing, configuring, and operating yourEPSO