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    Scanner Basics CPD-8119
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    using digital cameras and scanners. Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark, ColorTrue is a registered trademark, and Perfection, Micro Step Drive, and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General
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    to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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
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    Instructions SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Installing the Optional Equipment Transparency Unit Auto Document Feeder Power On Your System Install the Scanner Software If You're Running Windows
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    the Scanner 35 PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 36 Identifying Scanner Parts 36 Light and Buttons 37 Problems and Solutions 38 Setup Problems 38 Scanner Problems 38 Software Problems 39 Scanning Problems 40 Where To Get Help 43 EPSON Technical Support 43 Software Technical Support 44
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    Solution Your EPSON® Perfection™ 636U scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanning-for business, home, or school. The "plug & play" USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install. Using EPSON's ColorTrue
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    Your Software The EPSON Perfection 636U scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Driver separate text from background colors. Adobe® PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition 3.0 (Windows®) or Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.0 (iMac™) Edit your photos with
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    manuals and installing the optional equipment. For details on using the scanner software, see your electronic EPSON TWAIN User's Guide. For additional maintenance and troubleshooting information, and scanner specifications, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide. Cautions
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    than the minimum available hard disk space listed. Windows 98 s An IBM® compatible PC with a 486/66 MHz or faster processor s Microsoft® Windows 98 preinstalled s 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) , including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details. 4
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    serial interface to connect the scanner. s Apple® iMac computer running Mac OS 8.1 or later If you are using Mac OS 8.1, you need to install the iMac Update before installing the scanner software. This is available online from the Apple web site. If you are using Mac OS 8.5 check the Apple web site
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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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    from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. scanner Scanner Basics Save the packaging in case you need it later. Your EPSON Perfection 636U comes with CD-ROM with driver, electronic manuals, and creative software for Windows 98 the items shown to the right. CD-ROM with
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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 (8.8 cm) when document cover is closed 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) 18
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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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    USB connector on the back of the scanner. Then plug the flat connector into the USB port on your computer or USB hub. Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than one hub. 4. Plug in
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    This section includes basic information on unpacking and installing the options. For instructions on using the optional equipment, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide and EPSON TWAIN User's Guide. You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit
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    scanner's option interface. 6. Turn on the scanner. 7. Turn on the transparency unit. For information on loading transparencies and selecting driver settings, see your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide your EPSON dealer. auto document feeder paper support spare paper path guide 12
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    close the ADF. 5. Attach the ADF's connector (arrow faces up) to the scanner's option interface. 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 your electronic EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide. 13
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    EPSON scanner when you install your software. The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the scanner initializes. Whenever you turn off the scanner the scanner on and off can damage the scanner. Install the Scanner Software The scanner software comes on two CD-ROMs: one for Windows 98 and
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    . 4. Make sure only the CD-ROM drive check box is selected, 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 D:\Win 98, where D is your CD
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    7. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals. You don't need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the
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    Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 20. If You're Using an iMac . . . If you are using Mac OS 8.1, you need to install the iMac Update before installing the scanner software. This is available
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    , you see the following screen. If you already installed the iMac Update or if you are using Mac OS 8.5, click Continue. 7. When the EPSON TWAIN Installer screen appears, click Install for the default installation. 8. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click
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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. 11. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page
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    off. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows: Click Start, Run, and type D:\EPSON, where D is your CD-ROM drive letter, then click OK. iMac: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click the EPSON Installer icon. The Main Menu
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    EPSON Installer icon. 10. After viewing an electronic manual, close Acrobat Reader and click the Electronic Documentation window to highlight it. You can select another manual to view, click BACK to return to the Main Menu, or click EXIT to quit the installer. If any of the software you installed
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    also includes step-by-step scanning instructions. Preparing to Scan Scanning an scanner software. Once you've started your application, you need to select the scanner "source" you want to scan with. Your EPSON Perfection 636U scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN driver. You need to select this driver
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    software. Open your host application This is the software application where you'll import your scanned image. Select your scanner source This is the scanner driver you're using. Your scanner comes with EPSON Once you scan, your image appears in your application window for use in your document. 23
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    EPSON TWAIN 3 as your scanner source, you see the EPSON TWAIN window. The following window is the Advanced window in Windows 98 (the iMac steps are the same); there is also an Easy window with just the basic settings. Detailed steps are given in "Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions the driver Special
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    your resolution. 2 If you are enlarging your image, you must manually increase the resolution (dpi) proportionally to maintain the resolution of your original. EPSON recommends you keep your scan area to 4 × 11.7 inches to maintain true hardware resolution. Above 2400 dpi, you will be using software
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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. 26
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    must first install Presto! PageManager (or another application that supports linking to scanner events with the Start button on Windows 98) and enable the scanner monitor utility. For details on how to set up one-touch scanning, see "Using the Start Button" in your EPSON TWAIN User's Guide. Batch
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    -by-step instructions for using the scanner drivers and creative software in Windows 98 and iMac. For more details on using the scanner software, see the EPSON TWAIN User's Guide on your CD-ROM. For instructions on using the creative software, see your application's electronic manual ("Viewing Your
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    TWAIN This example explains how to scan a photograph using the EPSON TWAIN scanner driver and Adobe PhotoDeluxe. For more information on how to use EPSON TWAIN or Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see their electronic user's guides. 1. Turn on your scanner, then turn on your computer. Position your document on the
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    4. Open the scanner software (EPSON TWAIN). Windows: a. Click the Get & Fix Photo button; then click Get Photo. b. Select Scanners. c. Click the 1 Scanners tab. d. Click Choose Scanner. e. Click the 2 Mode tab, then click the Custom icon. The EPSON TWAIN main window opens. iMac: Click the icon at
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    installed from the CD-ROM and then the manual you selected opens. Your scanner software CD-ROM includes the following manuals: s EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide (636Uref.pdf) s EPSON TWAIN User's Guide (636Utwain.pdf) s Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition User's Guide (Windows, PhotoDeluxe
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    install the software. You can access these manuals by clicking Start, Programs, the program name, then the manual name. Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual the manual has bookmarks. Some manuals only have a table of contents, but you can also use this to navigate the manual if
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    Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. Scanning Something That Doesn't Fit Under the Document Cover The self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the
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    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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    the Scanner To keep your scanner or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case. Be scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage them. Don't spray lubricants inside the scanner. Never open the scanner
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    . For solutions to common setup and software problems, see "Problems and Solutions" on page 38. For more troubleshooting tips, see the "Troubleshooting" sections of your electronic EPSON TWAIN User's Guide and EPSON Perfection 636U Reference Guide. Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of
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    on. The scanner is turned off 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
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    is turned on. Also, check that the power outlet is working and provides sufficient power for the scanner. If the scanner doesn't scan your image . . . s Check your scanner source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 3(32-bit) (Windows 98) or EPSON TWAIN 3U (iMac). If you see the message
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    source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 3(32-bit) (Windows 98) or EPSON TWAIN 3U (iMac). If the scanner software doesn't work properly . . . s Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on pages 4 and 5, and supports any software applications you are using. s Check your
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    is your CD-ROM drive letter); then click OK. iMac: Double-click the EPSON Installer icon. 3. On the Main Menu, select Re-install Scanner Software. 4. On the Re-install screen, click the Re-install button. 5. Windows: When the reinstallation is complete, click OK to restart your computer. iMac: Click
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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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    If the edges of the document are not scanned . . . Check the position of your source document. Adjust your document's position so that the image is within the glass area. If your image scans at an angle . . . Check the position of your source document. It may be placed at an angle on the document
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    : Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON's Home Page at http://www.epson.com. EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with
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    have the following information ready: s Product name (EPSON Perfection 636U) s Product serial number (located on the back of the scanner) s Computer configuration s Description of the problem You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit
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    use, 3, 31 to 32 Driver, selecting, 24 to 25 E EPSON Accessories, 11, 44 help, 43 to 44 H Help EPSON, 43 to 44 software, 44 Home position, 9, 34 I Image quality problems, 40 to 42 Installing creative software and electronic manuals, 20 to 21 scanner software, 14 to 19 L Light, scanner, 37, 38 Lock
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    S Safety instructions, 6 Scaling images, 27 Scanning, 22 to 30 Screen calibration Macintosh, 18 Windows 98, 16 Selecting a driver, 24 to 25 Service, 43 to 44 Settings, software, 25 Setup problems, 38 Software installation Macintosh, 17 to 21 Windows, 14 to 17, 20 to 21 Software problems, 39 Software
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Scanner
Basics
CPD-8119