Epson ES-800C Product Information Guide - Page 3

Resolution guidelines This table shows the recommended resolutions in dots per inch or pixels per inch for the image types and printing methods. Also, you may want to experiment with your scanner settings, possibly using a cropped version of your image to save time, until you achieve the desired results. Black and white printer Electroniccolor printer Printing presu'lmagesetter Line art 300-400 7 300-400 400-800 Gray scale 5 150-200 150-200 Color 75 150-200 150-200 Data format Initialization The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways. Hardware initialization: 0 When the power is turned on. Ll When the scanner receives an INIT signal at the parallel interface (pin 31 goes low). Software initialization: Ll When the software command ESC 62 (initialize the scanner) is received. Default settings The table below shows the default conditions when the scanner is initialized. Item Data format Resolution Size Reading area Color mode 1 Default 1 bit/pixel/color 1 100 dpi 1100% 1850 x 1170 dots, no offset 1 Monochrome (standard) When the scanner is initialized, the scanner terminates the scanning operation, and the carriage returns to the home position (rear of the scanner). ES-800C Problems and Solutions The problems you may have while using the scanner often involve the operation of your software and computer. Problems fall in the following major categories: Ll Incorrect setup of the interface CI Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions Ll Incorrect setup of your computer or software Cl Incorrect operation of your software. Scanner errors If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error. ~~ Command error The scanner received incorrect commands from your scanning software. When this error occurs, try the scanning operation with your software over again. The scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands. Normally you do not need to reset the scanner. Interface error The interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properly connected to the computer. When this error occurs, check the interface connection. Push the RESET button or turn the scanner off and then back on to reset it. Fatal error This indicates one of the following problems: One or more fluorescent lamps needs to be replaced. The transportation screw is not released. The scanner is broken. There is a problem, such as an open cover, with the optional automatic document feeder. Check that the transportation screw is released and check the automatic document feeder; then push the RESET button. If the scanner still does not operate properly, try turning the scanner off and then back on. If the scanner still does not operate properly, or if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your dealer. Scanners 1112i92 ES-800C-3