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4 Connect either the USB interface cable that comes with your scanner or an optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Don't connect both. If you're using USB... Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner's USB port. Then 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 (not included) into the scanner's IEEE 1394 port. Then plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 (FireWire, iLink) port on your computer. 5 Plug the scanner's power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 6 Press the power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on. The scanner lamp comes on. 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 among all your computer input and output devices such as your scanner, monitor, digital camera, and printer. Here are the basic steps you need to take 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 settings. Print an RGB Target with the printer, type of paper, and settings you will use when printing images. 2 Open Adobe Photoshop Elements and choose Full Color Management - optimized for Print under the Color Settings. 3 Select File > Import > SilverFast Epson. continue 4 Click the General tab, then click the Option (or Options) button. Click the CMS tab. 5 For the Scanner -> Internal setting, select Image Color Matching (ICM) in Windows or ColorSync in Macintosh. For the Internal -> Monitor setting, select Automatic. For the Internal -> Output setting, select RGB. 6 For the Scanner (Reflective) or Scanner (Transparency) settings, select the Monaco scanner profile you created. For the Internal setting, select Adobe RGB (1998). 7 Click Embed ICC profile to save the settings in your scan, click Apply, then click OK. 8 You'll be prompted to prescan your image. Click Yes and adjust any scan settings, then click Scan RGB to scan your image. 9 Click File > Print Preview. Click Show Other Options (or Show More Options) and then select Color Management. Choose your Monaco printer profile from the Profile menu in the Print Space options. 10 Click Print, check the settings in your printer software (making sure that color management is set to No Color Adjustment and that all your print settings are correct), then 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 CD-ROM. Scanning Film To scan film, you'll need to remove the reflective document mat and place the film in a holder. Note: To scan slides or medium- or large-format film, follow these steps but use the correct holder. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for detailed instructions. 1 Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the option interface connector (see step 3 under "Connect the Scanner"). 2 Lift the scanner lid all the way up and pull the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner lid, as shown. Remove the document mat 3 Carefully pop the film cover off of the film holder. (Don't remove the cover from the large format film holder, just lift it.) 4 Slide the film into the film holder, with the shiny base side facing down. Film cover 5 Replace the film cover and press it down until it clicks. 6 Place the film holder in the upper right corner, as shown. Place the film holder in the top right corner 7 Close the scanner lid. Note: Make sure the notched area at the top of the film holder is clear to ensure an accurate scan. continue Scan film and slides using Adobe Photoshop and LaserSoft SilverFast. 8 In Photoshop, select SilverFast Epson from the Import options to open the SilverFast software. 9 Set Transparency for the Original setting, then choose Positive or Negative and your film type (if necessary). 10 For slides, 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 To obtain images in the full 48-bit color depth that your scanner offers, you can scan into ArcSoft PhotoStudio® with EPSON Scan. You can also scan an image with the stand-alone SilverFast application. 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the glass. Make sure the document mat is in place on the scanner lid. Make sure the document mat is in place 2 In Windows or Mac OS 9.x, use Acquire in PhotoStudio with Epson Perfection 3200 selected as the source. In Mac OS X, open the stand-alone 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.™ continue • Create unique artistic creations or effects with your scanned images using Photoshop Elements or PhotoStudio. • Scan documents and save them as files that you can edit with Word® or other word processing applications, using Scan to OCR in EPSON Smart Panel. Smart Panel also lets you make quick copies or easily scan and e-mail photos. Note for Mac OS X users: EPSON Smart Panel is available as a Classic application only. Questions? Here's where to look for answers: On-screen Scanner Reference Guide Double-click the EPSON Reference Guide icon on your desktop. On-screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you're using these programs. 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 70460. 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 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. See your Notices booklet for additional software support information. Problems? First, check the light on the scanner. Flashing green Green Flashing red Off Warming up or scanning. Ready to scan. Make sure the transportation lock is turned to the right (clockwise) as far as it will go. Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again. If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON. Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source. If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. For more information, see your software Help or your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide. The New Hardware Wizard appears on your screen. Click Cancel and follow the steps on the other side of this sheet. Disconnect the scanner before installing the software. 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 power source. Uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan. EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON Smart Panel and PRINT Image Matching are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, and EPSON PhotoCenter, 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 on recycled paper. 1/03 CPD-15350R1