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4 Connect the Scanner After your transparency unit is installed, it's time to get connected. 1 Slide the transportation lock to the UNLOCK position to unlock the scanner carriage. 2 Connect the scanner to your computer using either the USB or FireWire cable that came with your scanner, or a SCSI cable. Don't connect more than one cable. Note: Only the Professional FireWire model comes with a FireWire cable. If you're using USB... Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner's USB port. Plug the flat end into any available USB port on your computer or USB hub. Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON, or if you connect your scanner to a multi-level USB hub system. If you're using IEEE 1394 (FireWire)... Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the scanner's IEEE 1394 port, and the other end into an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port on your computer. If you're using SCSI... If you have another SCSI device that uses SCSI ID 2, turn the SCSI ID switch on the back of the scanner to a new number. Do not use 0 or 7. Unless your scanner is connected in the middle of a SCSI chain, leave the terminator switch on the back of the scanner turned ON. Squeeze the lock releases on your SCSI cable, and plug it into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. Connect the pin end of the cable to the SCSI port on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the scanner's power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the scanner, and the other end into a grounded electrical outlet. 4 Press the power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on. The green READY light starts flashing. 5 USB: When the READY light stops flashing, you're ready to scan. FireWire: If you're running Windows, you see the New Hardware Wizard. Wait until the READY light stops flashing, then complete the wizard. If you see a message that the software is not digitally signed, click Install Anyway (XP) or Continue (2000). SCSI: Wait until the READY light stops flashing, then start the Add Hardware Wizard in the Windows Control Panel. Follow the on-screen instructions to let Windows detect the scanner. Getting the Most From Your Scanner The following sections contain overviews of how to get the most out of your professional scanner and its software. For detailed instructions, see the electronic or printed manuals for each software application. The SilverFast CD-ROM also contains useful QuickTime® tutorials. Managing Color Data You can use MonacoEZcolor and your device software to provide accurate color data across all your computer input and output devices (your scanner, monitor, digital camera, and printer). Here are the basic steps to manage color for scans that you will print. See your EZcolor online guides for detailed instructions. 1 First you need to use the Create Printer Profile option in EZcolor to create profiles for your scanner and printer. You must create profiles for each type of print media and each group of settings. Print an RGB Target with the printer, type of paper, and settings you will use when printing images. 2 Open Adobe Photoshop Elements. 3 Choose Edit > Color Settings > Full color management-optimized for print. Then click OK. 4 Select File > Import > SilverFast (Epson Expr 1680). 5 Click the General tab. For the Original setting, select Reflective or Transparency. Then click the Option (or Options) button. Click the CMS tab, if necessary. 6 For the Scanner -> Internal setting, select Image Colour Matching (ICM) in Windows or ColorSync in Macintosh. For the Internal -> Monitor setting, select Automatic. For the Internal -> Output setting, select RGB. 7 For the Scanner (Reflective) or Scanner (Transparency) settings, select the Monaco scanner profiles you created. For the Internal setting, select Adobe RGB (1998). 8 Click Embed ICC profile to save the settings in your scan, click Apply, then click OK. 9 You'll be prompted to prescan your image. Click Yes and adjust any scan settings, then click Scan RGB to scan your image. 10 Click File > Print with Preview or Print Preview. Click Show Other Options and then select Color Management. Choose your Monaco printer profile under the Print Space options. 11 Click Print, then check your settings in your printer software (making sure that color management is turned off and all your printer settings are correct). Click OK or Print to print your image. Note: See your electronic SilverFast manual on the SilverFast CD-ROM for detailed color space and color management information. To view the manual, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is included on your SilverFast CD-ROM. Scanning Film Note: To scan slides or medium- or large-format film, follow these steps but use the correct holder. See the User's Guide for details. 1 If necessary, remove the white document mat from the transparency unit. 2 Locate the 35 mm film holder that came with your scanner and carefully pop the film cover off one of the strip holders. Remove the document mat 3 Place a filmstrip in the holder with the shiny side face down. Line up the sprocket holes on the filmstrip with the guide posts on the holder. L400 16 4 Replace the film cover and press down until it clicks. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for any additional film strips. 6 Place the film holder on the scanner glass, and close the transparency unit. 7 In Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, select File > Import > SilverFast (Epson Expr 1680) to open the SilverFast software. Place the film holder in the top right corner 8 On the General tab, select Transparency for the Original setting, then choose Positive or Negative. 9 For positive film, use the color correction tools to adjust the scan setting. For negatives, select the type of film you are scanning to automatically adjust the color, brightness, and balance settings. Note: To correct scratches or dust, click the scratch and dust removal button and then click the parameter button for options. Scanning 48-bit Images For images in full 48-bit color depth, you can scan into ArcSoft PhotoStudio® with EPSON Scan. You can also scan an image with the standalone SilverFast application. 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the glass. Make sure the white document mat is in place. 2 In Windows or Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, click File > Acquire in PhotoStudio. EPSON Scan starts automatically. Choose Professional Mode from the Mode drop-down list, then choose 48-bit Color as the Image Type. Click Scan to open the image in PhotoStudio. In Mac OS X, open the standalone SilverFast application (SF-App) and scan a 48-bit file. Open the image in PhotoStudio for editing. Note: If you have the full version of Photoshop (6.0 or later), you can scan 48-bit images directly with SilverFast. More Scanning Options Here are more ways to get the most out of your scanner and software: • Use the SilverFast Ai Job Manager for high-capacity batch scanning. • Organize all your photos into albums which you can easily archive to CD or display in slideshows using ArcSoft PhotoBase™. • Stitch individual photos into wide panoramas or tall views with ArcSoft PanoramaMaker.™ • Create unique, artistic creations or effects with your scanned images using Photoshop Elements or PhotoStudio. Questions? Here's where to look for answers: EPSON Expression 1680 User's Guide Provides instructions for using EPSON Scan, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting information. You'll find an electronic version of this manual on your desktop. 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 electronic support services and automated telephone services: • World Wide Web Reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. • Automated Telephone Services To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 68720. Use it to 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 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. 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 to install the software. If you have FireWire and have installed the software and connected the scanner, complete the wizard. You see an error message when you try to scan, or the scanner doesn't scan. Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a working outlet. Wait until the green READY light stops flashing, then try again. For more troubleshooting tips, see your software Help or your User's Guide. 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-15924