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Scanner Basics
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PLAN YOUR SCAN SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN The type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software. OPEN YOUR HOST APPLICATION This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image. You’ll start the scanner’s software from within these or other applications. SELECT YOUR SCANNER SOURCE This is the scanner driver you’re using. Your scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN. You start EPSON TWAIN from within your application. REAL NEWS DETERMINE WHAT THE F
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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its
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Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1 About Your Scanner 1 About Your Software 2 About Your Documentation 3 Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3 Year 2000 Ready 3 System Requirements 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 5 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance Important Safety Instructions 6 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 7 Unpack Your Scanner 7 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8 Install the SCSI Interface Board 9 Unlock the Scanner 10 Set the SCSI ID Number 11 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 12 Power On Your Scanner and Syste
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Install the Scanner Software 19 If Youre Running Windows 98 . . . 19 If Youre Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . 22 If Youre Using a Macintosh . . . 23 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 26 SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 29 Using the Start Button 29 Creating an Illustrated Document 30 Scanning and Converting a Text Document 30 Scanning and Retouching a Photo 34 Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document 39 ADVANCED SCANNING 43 Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 43 Placing Your Origina
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VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 59 Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 59 Navigating a Manual 60 SCANNER MAINTENANCE 61 Identifying Scanner Parts 61 Removing the Scanner Cover 62 Reattaching the Scanner Cover 62 Transporting the Scanner 63 Cleaning the Scanner 64 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 64 USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 67 Transparency Unit 67 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 67 Installing the Transparency Unit 68 Using the Transparency Unit 69 Selecting Settings 72 Scanning Reflective Docume
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PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 79 Light and Buttons 79 Problems and Solutions 81 Setup Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help 91 EPSON Technical Support 91 Software Technical Support 92 SPECIFICATIONS 93 Scanner Specifications 93 Transparency Unit Specifications 95 Auto Document Feeder Specifications 96 INDEX 99 vi
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A Complete Scanning Solution ® Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanningfor business, ® home, or school. Using EPSONs ColorTrue II Imaging System, the scanner captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Your scanner can achieve up to 1200 × 2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSONs proprietary Micro Step Drive technology, delivering the kind of crisp, precise imag
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About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images. Ideal for scanning text into OCR programsincludes Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning and Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) to separate text from background colors. ® ® ® Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition 1.0 (Windows ) or ® Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.0 (M
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About Your Documentation This guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manuals and installing the optional equipment. For details on using the scanner software (TWAIN), see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain impo
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System Requirements ® ® The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed. Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details. Windows ® ■ An
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Macintosh ® ■ Power Macintosh or Power Macintosh G3 ■ System 8.1 or later ■ Available PCI slot for the Adaptec SCSI card (included with your scanner), or an existing SCSI port ■ 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) ■ At least 50MB available hard disk space ■ CD-ROM drive ■ Mouse or pointing device ■ VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 screen resolution (or higher recommended) and 256 colors (32,000 colors or more recommended) EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync 2.x color management system and Q
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ■ Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. ■ Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the scanners cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. ■ Use only the type of power source indicated on
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Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easyjust follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Install the SCSI interface board, if necessary. 3. Unlock the scanner. 4. Set the SCSI ID number. 5. Connect the scanner to your computer. 6. Power on your system. 7. Install the SCSI software. 8. Install the scanner software. 9. Install the creative software and view your electronic manuals. If you purchased the option
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Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider: ■ Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it cant operate properly. ■ Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the SCSI cable can reach your computer. ■ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. ■ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity. ■ Be sure theres enough
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Install the SCSI Interface Board You must install your SCSI board before installing the scanner driver and software applications. If you have a Macintosh with a SCSI interface, or if you already have a SCSI board installed in your PC, skip this section. For additional installation information, see your computer documentation. 1. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices. Unplug any power cords; then disconnect all cables from the back panel of your computer. 2. Remove the cover from y
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Unlock the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner. Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object, as shown. If you cant turn the transportation lock easily, turn the scanner on; then, after the operate light starts flashing red, turn the scanner off and try again. Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the scanner may be
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Set the SCSI ID Number The 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 of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesnt conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI interface board itself, which is usually ID 7). Dont use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner; these are for factory use only. If youre installing either o
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Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Before you begin, make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices connected to your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the P operate button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the panel). 1. Locate the SCSI cable that came with your scanner. 2. Squeeze the lock releases on the cable connector and plug the cable into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. The cable is secure when both connector locks snap in. Then
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3. 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 the chain, leave the terminator turned on. Turn the terminator switch off if youve connected your scanner in the middle of a SCSI chain. ON SW Do not use an external terminator. 4. Plug in the power cables for your computer, scanner, and other external SCSI devices. Power On Your Scanner and System Always turn your scanner and other SCSI devices
