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    Scanner Basics Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
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    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 IMAGE Once you scan, your image appears in your application window. Now you can crop or edit your image as needed
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
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    Safety Instructions SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Install the SCSI Interface Board Unlock the Scanner Set the SCSI ID Number Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Power On Your Scanner and System Install the SCSI Software If You’re Running Windows 95
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    Install the Scanner Software 19 If You’re Running Windows 98 . . . 19 If You’re Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . 22 If You’re Using a Macintosh . . . 23 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 26 SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 29 Using the Start Button 29 Creating
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    VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive Navigating a Manual SCANNER MAINTENANCE Identifying Scanner Parts Removing the Scanner Cover Reattaching the Scanner Cover Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning the Paper Path Guide USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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    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
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    , delivering the kind of crisp, precise images you’d normally expect from a professional graphics scanner, and faster than any other scanner in its class. About Your Scanner Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes the following features: s Superior image quality: s True optical resolution of
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    Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Driver The ® PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition 1.0 (Windows®) or Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.0 (Macintosh®) Edit your photos with professional results. Add special effects
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    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 User’s Guide
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    computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details. Windows s An IBM® compatible PC with a 486/66 MHz or faster processor s Microsoft® Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® 4.0 s 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) s 50MB available hard
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    scanner), or an existing SCSI port s 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) s At least 50MB available hard disk space s CD-ROM drive s Mouse or pointing device s VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 screen resolution (or higher recommended) and 256 colors (32,000 colors or more recommended) EPSON TWAIN supports
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    instructions marked on the scanner. s Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. s Do not place the scanner Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself. s Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
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    need it later. Your EPSON Perfection 1200S comes with the items shown here. SCSI interface board scanner Scanner Basics SCSI interface cable CD-ROM with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software for Windows CD-ROM with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software for Macintosh 7
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    subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity. s Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover. 3.5 inches (9.0 cm) when document cover is closed 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) 18
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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 . Once you install the SCSI board, continue with the following section, “Unlock the Scanner.” 9
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    ’t 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 damaged. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position (toward
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    number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI interface board itself, which is usually ID 7). Don’t use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner; these are for factory use only. If you’re installing either of the scanner options, see “Transparency Unit” on page 67 or “Auto Document Feeder” on page 73. 11
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    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 connect the other end to the SCSI port on your computer or another SCSI
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    on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software. The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the scanner initializes. Once the scanner is turned on, power on your computer system. Whenever you turn off the
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    scanner, then turn on your computer. During the Windows start-up sequence, a screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware. 2. Click Next. You see the screen to the right. 3. Make sure Search for the best driver for your device is selected. Insert the Windows EPSON Perfection 1200
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    you see a screen indicating that Windows is ready to install the best driver for this device, click Next to begin driver installation. 6. If your system stops and requests files from your Windows operating system CD-ROM, replace the EPSON Perfection 1200 disk with your Windows disk and click OK to
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    up, you may be asked to insert your Windows NT CD-ROM during the SCSI software installation process. Please have your CD-ROM handy, in case it is needed. 1. Turn on your computer, and log into Windows NT. 2. Wait until you see the Windows desktop icons, then click Start > Settings > Control Panel
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    instructions in “Install the Scanner Software” on page 19. Installing the SCSI Driver Software for the Macintosh Installing the SCSI driver software is easy—just follow the steps listed below: 1. Turn on your computer. Disable any anti-virus programs. 2. Insert the Macintosh EPSON Perfection 1200
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    the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac SCSI Drivers. click here 6. Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the installation is finished. 7. When the Adaptec Installer window appears, select the hard drive where you want to install the driver (your
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    Install the Scanner Software The scanner software comes on two CD-ROMs: one for Windows and one for the Macintosh. Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. If You’re Running Windows 98 . . . You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD
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    represents your CD-ROM drive letter, which may be different). Then click Next. 5. Click Next to continue with the driver installation. 6. Depending on your system, you may be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. After inserting the CD-ROM, click OK. (If necessary, type X:\Win98, where X is your CD
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    tab, select Scanner. Click Properties, then click the Calibration button. In the following window, move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however
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    after EPSON TWAIN is installed. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 26. If You’re Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . If you are using Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 95, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows EPSON Perfection 1200
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    access it). On the EPSON TWAIN 4 dialog box, click the Calibration button. In the following window, move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however
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    CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.) 3. Double-click the EPSON icon. 4. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac SCSI Drivers. click here 5. Click Yes when asked if you want to restart your computer when the
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    window, move the slider to the right or left until the shades of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly EPSON Scanner folder. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page
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    and Electronic Manuals Before you begin: s Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. s Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows: An EPSON Window appears. (If the
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    PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the Install (application name) button to install the selected software. (You can skip EPSON icon. 10. After viewing an electronic manual, close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic Documentation window to highlight it. You can select another manual
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    idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200S can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using this EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. When you’re ready to use the Start button, follow the instructions in “Creating an Illustrated Document,” below. This chapter uses screen shots from the Windows
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    Drag and drop (Windows) or copy and paste (Macintosh and Windows) a scanned and retouched image into your document from Adobe PhotoDeluxe To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 19 for instructions. Scanning and side of the document table. text document, face down 2. Close the scanner cover. 30
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    before you select an application, press the scanner’s Start button again.) If PageManager wasn’t running when you pressed the Start button, it starts now. For instructions on changing the applications available for use with the Start button, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. 31
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    opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. Scan Buttons window EPSON TWAIN 4 By default, the TWAIN window appears in Easy mode. If you are using Advanced mode, it will appear with many additional options. For now, if the Advanced TWAIN interface appears, click the Easy button to
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    8. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and 97, at the bottom of the PageManager window. Icons of installed applications appear on the bottom of the PageManager window automatically. To manually add more, see the PageManager electronic documentation
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    before adding it to the document. If you haven’t already installed PhotoDeluxe, see page 19 for instructions. 1. To begin, place the photo you want to scan face down on the scanner. Align the photo’s horizontal and vertical edges with the scales on the top and right side of the document table
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    (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh) to start scanning 5. When the Intro page appears, click the Get Photo tab. click the Get Photo tab 6. The Get Photo page appears. If this is the first time you have scanned with PhotoDeluxe, click the triangle under the Scanners button. Then select EPSON TWAIN
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    7. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the Scanners button above the triangle. If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button. click the Scanners button 8. The Scan page appears. Click the 1 Mode tab (Windows). click the 1 Mode tab 9. The 1 Mode page appears
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    printouts. s Click the Auto Exposure and Auto Locate buttons, which automatically balances the colors and crops the photo. s When you’re finished selecting settings, click the Scan button. For more details on the Advanced window, see the EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide on your scanner software CD-ROM. 37
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    EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. When the Save As dialog box appears, type a filename for the image in the Save this document as text box, and click Save. type a filename for the image here click Save 13. On the Macintosh, scanning the image places it in a “photo gallery window
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    the on-screen prompts. click the Touch Up or Repair (Windows) or More Touch Up (Macintosh) tabs... then choose a retouching tool to retouch the photo 15. When you are finished, save the photo by choosing Save from the File menu. Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document Once you have touched-up a scanned
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    . 2. Click the image once in PhotoDeluxe. Its “handles” become visible. drag and drop the image from the PhotoDeluxe window into the Word window 3. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you want it in your document. 4. Release the mouse button. The picture
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    Using Copy and Paste 1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window. 2. Click the scanned image once. Its “handles” become visible. 3. Choose Copy from the Edit menu. 4. Open the Microsoft Word window containing your document. 5. Click the cursor where you want the
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    “stretching” the “handles” that appear when the image is clicked. Now that you’ve successfully scanned in text and photographs, you can use the bundled software to create your own projects. The instructions for each bundled application are in electronic format on the CD-ROM. 42
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    software. Once you’ve started your application, you need to select the scanner “source” you want to scan with. Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN 4 driver. You need to select this driver as the source in your application. This section contains step-by-step instructions
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    from Your Application Once the document is placed on the scanner and the scanner is turned on, you can start EPSON TWAIN to capture the image into your graphics application. Follow these steps to start EPSON TWAIN from your application software (the steps may vary, depending on your application
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    Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). click to select the scanner source 3. Select either EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK or Select. Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 4 is selected, you can start scanning with it
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    ’t see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host application. In addition, an error message may appear. If this happens, turn off your computer and scanner, and then turn the scanner back on. Then restart the computer. 2. One of the EPSON TWAIN windows appears on
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    stick to the glass or deteriorate from the warmth of the scanner. Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning To set up applications other than Presto! PageManager in Windows 98, see the EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for instructions. The PageManager program icon on the Macintosh is different from
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    to be sent directly to your image editing program, you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging (or another image editing program). The Scan Buttons palette appears on the screen whenever PageManager the Start button is pressed, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for instructions. 48
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    Add scan button dialog box. 3. Click the arrow in the Scan to (Windows) or Scan to App (Macintosh) setting box. The Scan to setting lists Add scan button dialog box. For the best results, don’t suppress the EPSON TWAIN interface when scanning with the Start button. This lets you preview and adjust
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    or device icon. 7. If you want to assign a new destination program or device to the Start button, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for instructions. 8. When you’re finished adding programs or devices, click OK. active PageManager scan settings If you need to reassign a destination
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    their options, see the electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. active PageManager scan settings Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons The Scan Buttons palette can remain on your desktop even when the main PageManager window
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    adjust them in. Detailed descriptions are given in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. To manually adjust settings in the Advanced window, make adjustments in the following order: 1 Select the basic , and use color management 6 Scan the image into your application 7 Close the driver 52
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    setting groups, and click Batch Scan s Color management: select Configuration and click ICM/sRGB (Windows 98) or ColorSync (Macintosh) s Image corrections: use the Image Controls, Color Adjustment, these tools are not available. For more information, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. 53
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    Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans (a more detailed listing is available in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide): Image type Recommended application Recommended Image Type
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    you can make some corrections in your scanning software, you’ll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image part of an image, see “Using Marquees” in your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. 55
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    the resolution to 600 dpi. One-Touch Scanning Your EPSON Perfection 1200S features a one-touch scanning button. With one-touch scanning, you can just load a document in the scanner, press the scanner’s ]Start button, and then PageManager opens EPSON TWAIN automatically. To use this option, you must
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    with several different settings. See “Batch Scanning” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for details. Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows If you have an EPSON Stylus printer, you can select settings in your printer driver for optimal printouts of your scanned documents. Because you
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    Media Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings (Windows) menu. select your paper type... then click the Custom radio button... then choose sRGB 4. Click OK on the Properties window. Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document. 58
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    on the Electronic Documentation screen. Your scanner software CD-ROM includes the following manuals: s EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide (TWAIN.pdf) s Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition User’s Guide (Windows, PhotoDeluxe.pdf) or Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 User’s Guide (Macintosh, PhotoDeluxe.pdf) s NewSoft Presto
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    manual, if the manual has bookmarks. Some manuals only have a table of contents, but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot. s Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move through a manual
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    Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner: scanner cover back view SCSI termination switch SCSI ID selector transportation lock Start button carriage (in
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    with the cover removed, make sure you cover any exposed areas of the document table glass to prevent interference from external light. Reattaching the Scanner Cover When reattaching the document cover, be sure to hold the cover upright, so the pivot “grooves” are aligned vertically with the hinge
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    . home position If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position, slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position. Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position. If you
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    components. This could permanently damage them. Never open the scanner case. Don’t spray lubricants inside the scanner. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contact EPSON. Cleaning the Paper Path Guide If you are using the optional auto document feeder (ADF
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    Removing the Paper Path Guide 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF. 3. Gently pull out the paper support. 4. Place the ADF on the document table upside down, with the front of the ADF towards you. 5. Gently pull the two white hooks up, and
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    or metal parts. Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide. Attaching the Paper Path Guide 1. Insert the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide into the paper path of the auto document feeder. 2. Insert the hooks into the rectangular holes in
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    section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200S: a transparency unit (B813172) and an auto document feeder (B813142). You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies
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    glass. 5. Connect the transparency unit connector (arrow faces up) to the scanner’s option interface. 6. Turn on the transparency unit. 7. Turn on the scanner. For information on loading transparencies and selecting driver settings, see the next section, “Loading Transparencies.” on/off switch 68
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    can place them directly on the document table, as described in the following sections. window lid Using Film Holders Three film holders are included with the transparency unit. To place film in the holders, see the instructions for the type of film you’re scanning. To remove a film holder from the
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    the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want to scan are positioned in the window. Loading Brownie Size Film Brownie size film is 2.4 × 3.5 inches (6 × 9 cm). Insert the film in the Brownie size film holder, base side facing down. Then place
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    Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down. Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit. Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document
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    and you will not be able to scan the document or get correctly colored images. window Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - neg. Film or TPU - pos. Film as the Document Source Zoom Preview button. For details on scanner software settings, see the electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. 72
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    table. Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN. Be aware that the entire document table will be scanned so you will to automatically load single-sided, multi-page documents into your scanner. The document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character
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    . If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer. auto document feeder paper support spare paper path guide Installing the Auto Document Feeder 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2. Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position, and lifting
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    6. Attach the paper support to the ADF. 7. Turn on the scanner. For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings, see “Selecting Settings” on page 77. Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up
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    below to load paper into the auto document feeder (ADF): 1. Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right. 2. Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it want to scan should be on top. Then move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper. Documents are output into
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    sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driver settings, see the EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed. Lift the ADF and place the document
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    for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For solutions to common setup and software problems, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 81. For more troubleshooting tips, see the “Troubleshooting” section of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide. Light and Buttons The scanner has one light and
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    O = off, F = flashing Scanner buttons Button P Operate ] Start Function Turns the scanner on and off. Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch. You must set up the scanner monitor and a compatible application to use this button. See your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for more information
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    some of the most common questions. Setup Problems If your system doesn’t recognize the SCSI board (Windows only) . . . s Check the “No push button scanner found,” turn off your scanner, shut down your computer, turn on your scanner, and then turn on your computer. Scanner Problems If the operate
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    to restart your computer after turning on your scanner. s Make sure your scanner cable is securely connected. Then open and close the scanner monitoring utility to manually check for the scanner (see “Enabling Scanner Monitoring” in your EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide). If you still see the message, turn
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    the feeder mechanism down until it clicks into place. Software Problems If you can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver . . . s Check the SCSI cable connection, SCSI ID, and SCSI terminator. Also, make sure the scanner’s operate light is on. The scanner must be turned on before you start your computer. If
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    95 and NT) or Scanners and Cameras (Windows 98). 3. Highlight the EPSON TWAIN 4 (Windows 95 and NT) or Perfection 1200 (Windows 98) entry. 4. Click Add/Remove (Windows 95 and NT) or Remove (Windows 98). 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to remove the software. 6. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD
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    CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON icon. 3. On the Main Menu, select Re-install Scanner Software. 4. On the Re-install screen, click the Re-install button. 5. Follow the steps starting on page 23 to reinstall your scanner software. Scanning Problems If the file size is too big
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    has gaps . . . s Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting. s Try adjusting the Gamma setting. s Check and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner’s document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part of your
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    document table has non-readable areas around the edges. If part of your document extends beyond the maximum limits marked on the document table edge guides, you may have to reposition your document so that the image you want to scan is within the readable area. 87
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    software. Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen. s If you are using the transparency unit, make sure the rectangular window s Your software settings are not correct for your document type. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. s The
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    for the type of image you want to scan. (See your software manual.) Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image . . . You are using halftoning, which causes normal moiré patterns. Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if you turn on De-screening in the Image Type dialog box
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    and set up for your printer. (See your software manual.) Color of negative film preview images looks odd . . . s Check that your scanner software settings are correct. See your electronic EPSON TWAIN User’s Guide for details. s Make sure the narrow window at the top of the transparency unit is not
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    support services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on CompuServe® Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson
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    dealer referral. If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. Software Technical Support Software EPSON TWAIN driver EPSON Instant Photo Print Adobe PhotoDeluxe Telephone US: (310) 974-1970
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    feeder (The reading area can be specified from software.) Optical resolution 1200 dpi Maximum hardware resolution* 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive technology. Maximum interpolated resolution 9600
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    60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5 A 0.3 A Power consumption Approx. 25W operating approx. 12W stand by Note: Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Environmental Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 50 to 89 °F (10 to 32 °C) when using the auto document feeder
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    fixed to 0 and the command link function is not supported) DATA phase Data in phase Data out phase STATUS Software initialization *The scanner is turned on. *The scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface. *Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the scanner) command. *The scanner
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    type Sheet through, face up loading, face down ejecting, roller friction Loading position Left side of document against left side of feeder, opposite scanner’s original point Connector 8-pin DIN male Environmental temperatures Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C) Storage: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60
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    Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Reliability Load/eject: MCBF 20,000 sheets Hinge: MCBF 12,000 cycles Electrical Input voltage: Input current: DC 24V±10% DC 5V±5% 24V: 0.8 A 5V: 0.2 A Safety
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    C Cleaning paper path guide, 66 scanner, 64 Connecting the scanner to your computer, 12 Correcting color, 53, 89 to 90 Cover, 44 Documentation, how to use, 3, 59 to 60 Driver, selecting, 52 to 54 Dust and image quality, 76 E Easy window, 46 ENERGY STAR compliance, 5 EPSON Accessories, 67, 92 help
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    software and electronic manuals, 26 to 27 scanner software, 19 to 25 transparency unit, 68 L Light, scanner, 79 to 81 Loading paper auto document feeder, 75 to 77 manually 100 P Paper jams, 83 Paper path guide attaching, 66 cleaning, 66 removing, 65 Paper support, 65, 75 Photographs, scanning, 34 to
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    scanner, 63 Troubleshooting image quality, 85 to 90 scanner, 81 to 82 setup, 81 software, 83 to 84 TWAIN instructions, 43 to 47 suppressing interface with Start button, 49 to 50 U Unlocking the scanner, 10 Unpacking the scanner, 7 V Viewing electronic manuals, 59 to 60 W Windows installing software
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
  • Epson Perfection 1200S | Scanner Basics - Page 111
    ; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone: (310)782-5254 that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Scanner G752A 104
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    Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Model: Image Scanner G752A/G752B Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89
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    such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for costs incurred. THE
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