Epson Expression 1680 Start Here Card - Page 2

Scanner Basics Your First Scan When you follow these steps, your scanner software recognizes the type of image you're scanning and adjusts settings for optimum scan quality. 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the glass. Customizing Your Scan 1 Place your photo face down on the scanner glass. Then start EPSON Scan, as described in "Your First Scan." 2 Select Professional Mode from the Mode drop-down list. Select Professional Mode Place the photo in the top right corner 2 Start EPSON Scan. You can press the scanner's green start button, or do one of the following: Windows: Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: Select EPSON Scan from the Apple menu. Mac OS X: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon in the Applications folder. EPSON Scan starts, prescans, and recognizes the type of image you placed on the scanner. Click to select your image 3 Click the tool to the left of your preview to automatically select your image. Tip: You can scan just part of your image by clicking and dragging in the preview window to create a scanning selection area (marquee). 4 Click the Scan button. You see the File Save Settings window. Click here Click OK 5 Click OK to save your scanned image to the default location on your hard drive, or browse to a new location. EPSON Scan assigns sequential numbers to each scanned image, and saves it to the location specified. Then click here 3 Click the Preview button to preview your scan. 4 Click the tool on the Preview window to select your image, or click and drag to select part of the image. Click to select the entire image Or click and drag to select part of the image 5 Select your Image Type and Scanning Quality. For best image quality, select 48-bit Color as the Image Type and Best as the Scanning Quality. (Make sure the application you use to print or modify the scan supports 48-bit color.) 6 Select the Resolution. Tip: Unless you plan to enlarge your image, 300 dpi is recommended. Higher resolutions increase the file size and the time it takes to print your image. 7 For Target Size, select the size of your printed output, or select Original if you want your printout to match the size of your scan. Tip: If you don't see the output size you want, select Customize and enter a width and height in the dialog box that appears. You can name and save this setting for future use. 8 Click the button to optimize your image's exposure. This button automatically sets gamma, highlight, and shadow settings. 9 Click the Scan button, then click OK on the File Save Settings window. Scanning With Photoshop You can also import your scanned image into Adobe® Photoshop®, Photoshop Elements, or another TWAIN-compliant application. You can use the tools in these applications to modify the image before you save or print it. 1 Place your photo face down on the scanner glass. Then start Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. 2 Select File > Import > EPSON Expression 1680. EPSON Scan starts and prescans your image. Note: If you don't like the preview, you can use EPSON Scan to fine-tune the image before scanning. 3 Click the Scan button. Your scanner software scans the image and opens it in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. 4 Close EPSON Scan. Then make any changes you want with the Photoshop software. Transporting the Scanner To move or store your scanner safely, it's important to secure the carriage. 1 Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is set to UNLOCK. 2 Turn the scanner on and wait until the carriage moves to the home position. Then turn it off. Wait until the carriage moves here Note: If the carriage doesn't return to the home position automatically, slowly raise the front of the scanner and let the carriage slide to the home position. 3 Set the transportation lock to the LOCK position. Questions? Here's where to look for answers: On-screen User's Guide Double-click the EPSON User's Guide icon on your desktop for more information about using EPSON Scan, solving problems, and maintaining your scanner. You must have a web browser (Netscape Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, version 3.0 or later) to view it. On-screen Help for EPSON Scan Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you're using EPSON Scan. EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services described below: • World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. • Automated Telephone Services To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 68720. Use it to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice. • To Speak to a Technical Support Representative Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply. To purchase optional accessories You can purchase a variety of optional accessories, including a transparency unit for scanning film and slides, an automatic document feeder for scanning multi-page documents, and an IEEE-1394 FireWire® card for FireWire connectivity. Just call the EPSON StoreSM at (800) 873-7766, or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Problems? First, check the lights on the scanner. READY READY ERROR READY Flashing green Warming up or scanning. Green Ready to scan. Flashing red Make sure that the transportation lock is set to UNLOCK and the scanner is securely connected to your computer. Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again. If the ERROR light is still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. Off Make sure your scanner is plugged into a working outlet and turned on. If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. For more information, see your software Help or your on-screen User's Guide. The New Hardware Wizard appears on your screen. If you have not yet installed the software, click Cancel and disconnect the scanner. Follow the steps on the other side of this sheet. You see an error message that EPSON Scan cannot be started. Make sure your scanner is on. If it was off, turn the scanner on first, then restart your computer before you try to scan. Make sure the power plug is connected to a working outlet. Wait until the green READY light stops flashing and remains on, then try again. Make sure your cable is securely connected. If you have a USB connection, use the USB cable that came with your scanner. If you're using a USB hub, connect the scanner directly to one of the USB ports on your computer. The scanner doesn't scan your image. Make sure the transportation lock is in the UNLOCK position. If you're using a SCSI connection, make sure the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner is not set to the asterisk (*). Make sure it's set to a number that doesn't conflict with any other SCSI devices. If you reset the SCSI ID switch, turn the scanner off and then on again. If you're importing your image into a TWAINcompliant application like Photoshop, make sure you select EPSON Expression 1680 as your import source. An error message says the selected area is too large for this resolution. Close any programs you don't need. Also, try scanning at a lower resolution, or select part of the image to scan. If you're running Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, increase the memory of your host application. The printed image doesn't look the same as the original. If the scanner glass is smudged or dusty, turn the scanner off and unplug the power cord. Wipe the glass with a soft, dry cloth. If your original document is dirty or wrinkled, it will show up in your scan. If the document is not aligned correctly (see "Your First Scan"), straight lines may come out jagged, or your printed image may look crooked. Try printing a test page to make sure your printer is operating correctly. Because your monitor and printer use different color technologies, your printed colors can't match the colors on your screen exactly. The printed image is larger or smaller than the original. You can't judge the size of the printed image by what you see on your screen. The Target Size setting in EPSON Scan, or the image size setting in Photoshop or other TWAINcompliant software, determines the size of the printed image. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Expression is a registered trademark, and EPSON Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc. Printed in USA Printed on recycled paper. 4/03 CPD-15925