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    User's Guide Guide to the Scanner Parts Check this section to identify the parts of your scanner. How to Scan Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your originals using any of the available scanning methods. Solving Problems If you have a problem using your scanner or its software,
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    Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts
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    Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling Document Specifications Loading a Document
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    > How to Scan How to Scan Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your originals using any of the available scanning methods. Basic Scanning Scanning from the Scanner Button Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Scanning Using EPSON Scan Scanning Using Another Scanning Program
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    Home > Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning Inside the Scanner Calibrating the Scanner Transporting the Scanner
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    Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Paper Feeding Problems Scanning Problems Scan Quality Problems Uninstalling Your EPSON Scanning Software Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Other
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    Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Requirements Scanner Specifications Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
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    , modify, or attempt to repair the scanner or scanner option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner's guides. Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch voltage points or short out parts. Unplug the USB cable before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not
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    instructions.) Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your scanner passes, concession tickets, etc. Driver's licenses, warrants of fitness, Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson
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    Epson Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, and SharePoint® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe®, Adobe Reader®, and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple®, ColorSync®, Mac®, and Mac EPSON Scan Software is based in part on the work
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    4/12 © 2012 Epson America, Inc. CPD-35647R2
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    , Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. Mac refers to Mac OS X. Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6.x, and Mac
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    Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a. button b. Light Color Green (None) Indicator Status On Flashing Off c. Input slot Meaning Ready to scan images. Initializing or scanning. The scanner is off or the connected computer may be running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or
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    × 10.1 Windows only ** Load A8 paper in portrait orientation. *** When scanning plastic cards with shiny surfaces, the scan quality may decline. **** Load plastic cards in landscape orientation. Load only documents that meet the following specifications sheets instructions on loading your document.
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    on the left of the input slot. If the paper is not taken in correctly when previewing or scanning, try sliding the paper gently into the scanner. To start scanning, see Scanning from the Scanner Button, Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) or Scanning Using EPSON Scan for instructions.
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    slot. See Loading a Document for instructions. Press the button on the scanner. If you're using a Mac, press the button again when EPSON Scan opens. The scanned image is saved to the location specified in Document Capture Pro (Windows) or EPSON Scan (Mac OS X). With Windows, you can customize the
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    the action performed when you press the button on the scanner (see Assigning a Function to the Scanner Button (for Windows) for instructions) and save frequently used scanning settings. This section explains basic scanning procedures using Document Capture Pro. For more details, select Document
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    window or the Print Settings window as necessary, then click OK. Depending on the destination you selected, you may also be prompted to enter additional information such as a server's Address, a User Name, or a Password. Note: If you are scanning blank pages or bar codes and split your scanned
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    use it with another TWAIN-compliant scanning program. Note: With Mac OS X, do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner. Load your document into the input slot. See Loading a Document for instructions. Do one of the following to open EPSON Scan: Windows: Select or Start
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    Select the size of your document as the Size setting. Select an Orientation setting. Select a Resolution setting. Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the Image Type setting. Note:
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    11. If necessary, you can draw a marquee (a line marking the scan area) around the portion of your document page that you want to scan. See Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image for instructions. Adjust settings in the Image Adjustments section of the window as necessary. See Adjusting the Color and
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    for more information), then click OK. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is unchecked, EPSON Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window. The scanned image is saved to the folder you specified. Top Selecting File Save Settings When you
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    . A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF files, you need a program that supports this format. A document format that can be read on both Windows and Mac OS X systems
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    option if you want Windows Explorer or the Mac OS X Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning. Show Add Page dialog after scanning Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear automatically after
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    the scan area. See Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image for instructions. Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area. Note: Once you set the scan area using the marquee, it applies to all pages.
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    of your marquee and click. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area. Then release the mouse button. You see the moving dotted
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    image in the marquee. To delete the marquee, press the Delete key on your keyboard. Top Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Image Type: Auto, Color or Grayscale
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    Area Segmentation checkbox is selected. Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image. When the Image Type is set to Black & White, this setting is available only if the Auto Area Segmentation checkbox is selected. Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for
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    text recognition when scanning a text document. Threshold Auto Area Segmentation Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR programs. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Black & White. Makes grayscale
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    Start Here sheet, ABBYY FineReader has already been installed. Load your document into the input slot. See Loading a Document for instructions. Do one of the following to open EPSON Scan: Windows: Select or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS X: Select
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    in the Source Settings section of the window as necessary. See Scanning a Document for more information. Click Preview to preview your image. The scanner loads your document, and EPSON Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window. The scanner then ejects your document. Note: The Preview
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    If necessary, you can draw a marquee (a line marking the scan area) around the portion of your document page that you want to scan. See Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image for instructions. Adjust settings in the Image Adjustments section of the window as necessary. See Adjusting the Color and
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    : If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and EPSON Scan automatically saves your document. Select one of the following options. Add page: Click this button to scan the next page of your document. Insert the next
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    . When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the EPSON Scan window. Click Close to exit EPSON Scan. Selecting PDF Options You can select various
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    Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. To assign a password to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select password settings.
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    To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting.
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    For more information on other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, click Help. Top
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    scanner there first. Note for Windows users: Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner. The EPSON Scan window automatically opens. See Scanning Using EPSON Scan for instructions on scanning with EPSON
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    to a cloud service such as SharePoint, Google Docs, or Evernote. You can also set up one touch scanning to the cloud by customizing the action performed when you press the button on the scanner (see Assigning a Function to the Scanner Button (for Windows) for instructions). This section explains
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    XXX*. or Start > Programs or All Programs > ABBYY FineReader XXX* > ABBYY Mac OS X: Select Applications > ABBYY FineReader XXX*. * XXX indicates the software version. The ABBYY FineReader window appears. For instructions on scanning and saving your document, see the ABBYY FineReader Help menu.
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    . The Presto! BizCard window appears. Click the Scan icon in the upper left corner of the window. EPSON Scan starts. Select Auto (Card/Business Card) as the Size setting. Select an Orientation setting. Select 400 as the Resolution setting. Select Auto, Color, Grayscale, or Black & White as the
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    Home > How to Scan Assigning a Function to the Scanner Button (for Windows) Using Document Capture Pro, you can set a specific scanning function to occur when you press the scanner. button on the Select or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. Click Settings.
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    the following procedure. Caution: Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case. Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage the mechanism and
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    computer. Load the dry cleaning sheet into the scanner. Do one of the following to open EPSON Scan settings: Windows: Select or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Select Applications > Utilities > EPSON Scan Settings. Click the Maintenance
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    both the dry and wet cleaning sheets, contact Epson. Do not disassemble your scanner. The dry cleaning sheet can be used more than once. However, if it begins to lose its effect, purchase a new sheet. The dry cleaning sheet, wet cleaning sheet, and calibration sheet can be purchased together in
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    Vertical lines appear in the scanned image. Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer. Load the calibration sheet into the scanner. Do one of the following to open EPSON Scan settings. Windows: Select or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac
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    quality, contact Epson. The calibration sheet can be used more than once. The dry cleaning sheet, wet cleaning sheet, and calibration sheet can be purchased together in the Maintenance Sheets kit (part number B12B818291). You can purchase genuine EPSON accessories from an EPSON authorized reseller
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    Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner If you need to transport your scanner, carefully prepare and repack it as described below. Unplug the USB cable from the scanner and your computer. Store the USB cable and the scanner in the case supplied with your product.
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    only. The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one USB hub. Make sure your computer supports USB. Make sure the scanning software is fully installed. See the Start Here sheet for instructions on installing the software. If you are using any TWAIN-compliant
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    Problems Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jams in the scanner Paper Jams in the scanner If paper jams inside the scanner, unplug the USB cable from the scanner If a piece of paper gets stuck in the roller and remains inside the scanner, remove it slowly with a pair of tweezers by pulling it in the
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    Problems Scanning Problems The Preview Button in the EPSON Scan Window is Not Available Scanning Takes a Long Time The Preview Button in the EPSON Scan Window is Not Available The Preview function is not available when you select Auto or Auto (Card/Business Card) as the Size setting. Top Scanning
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    with the BW or Black & White setting, change the Threshold setting in the EPSON Scan window. Top A Line or Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images The glass surface inside the scanner may need cleaning. See Cleaning Inside the Scanner. If you still have the problem, the glass surface
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    the Threshold setting in the EPSON Scan window. Check your OCR software manual to see if there are any settings you can adjust in your OCR software. Top Scanned Colors Differ From the Original Colors You may need to perform a calibration. See Calibrating the Scanner for details. Make sure the
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    and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Top The edges of your original are not scanned Make sure the document is loaded correctly. See Loading a Document for more information. In the EPSON Scan window, set the Size to Auto or Auto (Card/Business Card), click the
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    Home > Solving Problems Uninstalling Your EPSON Scanning Software For Windows For Mac OS X You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your EPSON scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. For Windows Note: With Windows 7 and Vista, you need an
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    the scanner software CD-ROM into your Mac. Open the Epson CD-ROM desktop icon, if necessary. Double-click the Common folder, then double-click the EPSON Scan folder. Note: You may have to scroll down to see these folders. Double-click the EPSON Scan uninstaller icon. Note: If the Authenticate window
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    Purchase Accessories Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your
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    Top
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    Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical Support ABBYY FineReader NewSoft Presto! PageManager and NewSoft Presto! BizCard ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777 www.abbyy.com [email protected] Top NewSoft Presto! PageManager and NewSoft Presto! BizCard www.newsoftinc.com Top
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    , or Windows XP SP2 or SP3 USB port (Type A) built into the main board Top Mac System Requirements System Interface Note: PowerPC or Intel processor-based Mac computers running Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, or 10.7.x. Fast User Switching on Mac OS X or later is not supported. Mac USB EPSON Scan does
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    and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Paper input Paper output Paper capacity Scanning resolution Output resolution Image data Interface Light source Portable scanner 600 dpi Color CIS
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    condensation 10 to 85%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions. Top Interfaces USB Interface Interface type Connector type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision
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    EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product
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User’s Guide
Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check this section to identify the parts of your
scanner.
Paper Handling
Follow the steps here to place your original
document or photo on the scanner.
How to Scan
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to
scan your originals using any of the available
scanning methods.
Maintenance
Follow the guidelines here to maintain and
transport your scanner.
Solving Problems
If you have a problem using your scanner or
its software, check here for solutions.
Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your
scanner and its accessories.
Safety
Copyright and Trademarks
Operating System Versions