Color Graphics Scanner User’s Guide
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Contents9 CHAPTER 1 WELCOME About Your Scanner About Your Software Getting More Information Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Reading Your Reference Guide Viewing Your Other Electronic Manuals Registering CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER Unpacking Your Scanner Choosing a Good Place for Your Scanner Identifying Scanner Parts Unlocking the Scanner Attaching the Document Guide Strip Testing Your Scanner’s Operation Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Connecting to a USB Interface Connecting to a SC
Installing Additional Windows Software Installing Adobe Photoshop LE Installing MonacoEZcolor Installing ScanSoft TextBridge Pro Installing the Macintosh Software Starting the Macintosh Software Installation Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Installing Adobe Photoshop LE Installing MonacoEZcolor Selecting the Expression 1640XL as Your Default Scanner 43 43 43 44 45 45 47 48 48 49 CHAPTER 3 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 58 58 61 HOW TO SCAN Scanning Tips Selecting Resolution Sca
Using the Document Guide Installing the Document Guide Scanning with the Document Guide Calculating the Adjustment Angle Scanning Your Aligned Document Using the Clear Document Guide 64 65 66 68 69 70 CHAPTER 4 71 72 73 78 NETWORK SCANNING Setting Up the Scanner Server Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 2000 Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 98 Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.
CHAPTER 5 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screw Installing the Transparency Unit Using the Film Guides Scanning Reflective Documents Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning Angle Automatic Document Feeder Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder Fixing Paper Jams IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card Installing the Card in Your Scanner CHAPTER 6 SC
Uninstalling the Expression 1640XL Software Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network Uninstalling EPSON Scan Server Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Software Technical Support 141 141 142 143 144 144 145 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 147 APPENDIX B INSTALLING THE TCP/IP PROTOCOL APPENDIX C NOTICES 153 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 2000 154 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 95 and Windows 98 155 Assigning an IP Address for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (
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Welcome The EPSON® Expression® 1640XL is a 42-bit color, large-format professional scanner designed to meet the needs of graphic arts professionals, and business graphics users. It’s ideally suited for small LAN (Local Area Network) users who want to share a scanner within their workgroup. Using EPSON’s ColorTrue® II Imaging System, it reproduces images with amazingly accurate detail and color.
About Your Software The EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: EPSON TWAIN Pro Exclusive professional-quality scanner driver with powerful features for controlling every aspect of your scan. Includes Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) to separate text from background colors, and Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning.
ScanSoft TextBridge® Pro Use the premiere OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to turn your paper documents into electronic text without retyping. NewSoft ™ Presto! ™ PageManager for EPSON After you’ve scanned your paper documents, use this leading document management software to organize, file, edit, copy, fax, and e-mail them from one convenient screen.
■ On-Screen Help Most of the applications that come with your scanner include on-screen help. For EPSON TWAIN Pro, just click the button or select Help from the menu. ■ Electronic Documents Several of the applications that came with your scanner include electronic manuals in the Adobe Acrobat® PDF format. You’ll find electronic user’s guides in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM, as well as in the product folders.
Reading Your Reference Guide Your electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Online Reference Guide is on your EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. You can view it from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. You must have a web browser (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, versions 3.0 or later). If you install the manual to your hard drive, you can read it anytime. For Windows, just click Start, Programs, EPSON, and select Exp1640XL Guide.
2. Click View Reference Guide. Your browser opens and you see this window: Click a topic to expand its contents. 3. Click topics on the left to expand the contents. Then click the subtopic you want to view.
Viewing Your Other Electronic Manuals To view your electronic manual for Presto! PageManager for EPSON, ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, or any other PDF manuals, you’ll use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it with the other scanner software. See the software installation instructions for your system in Chapter 2.
Locate your PDF manuals as follows: ■ EPSON Expression 1640XL User’s Guide—You can find a PDF version of this user’s guide in the Manuals folder on your Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. ■ Acrobat Reader—For Windows, select Reader Guide from the Acrobat Reader Help menu. For Macintosh, select Reader Guide from the Acrobat Reader Help menu. Then browse to Help\Enu\Reader.pdf. ■ Presto! PageManager—For Windows, click Start, Programs, Presto! PageManager for EPSON, PageManager User’s Manual.
Registering Please take a minute to complete the electronic registration form. If you are installing software under Windows, the electronic registration form will display at the end of the software installation process (see “Chapter 2, Setting Up Your Scanner”). If you are installing software on a Macintosh, click Browse this CD on the Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM, double-click the E-Reg folder, and then double-click the EPSON Registration icon.
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Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy. For most installations, just follow the steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Connect the scanner to your computer. 4. Power on your scanner, then power on your computer. 5. Install the scanner software. 6. View your electronic manuals. If you have a Macintosh, you may prefer to install the scanner software before you connect the scanner to your computer.
Unpacking Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later.
Choosing a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider: ■ Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate properly. ■ Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where your cable can reach your computer. ■ Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. ■ Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover.
Identifying Scanner Parts document cover carriage (at home position) document table lights and buttons transportation lock ] Start button terminator switch optional interface slot SCSI ID switch USB interface 14 SCSI interfaces option connector (ADF/TPU) AC inlet transportation lock
Unlocking the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner. To release the transportation lock, turn it counterclockwise to the icon, as shown. unlocked position If you can’t turn the transportation lock easily, turn the scanner on; then, after the ERROR and READY lights start flashing, turn the scanner off and try again. Always lock the transportation lock before moving the scanner.
Attaching the Document Guide Strip The document guide strip makes it easy to align documents on the scanner’s document table. To attach the document guide strip to the scanner: 1. Peel the back from the document guide strip. 2. Place the guide strip on top of the document table’s horizontal ruler, as shown in the following illustration: Peel the back from the document guide strip. Place the guide strip on top of the horizontal ruler.
Testing Your Scanner’s Operation To make sure your scanner is working properly, it’s a good idea to turn it on before you connect it to your computer. The scanner’s voltage cannot be changed. If the label on the back of the scanner does not display the correct voltage for your area, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord. 1. Make sure the scanner is plugged in. Then open the scanner’s document cover so you can see the operation of the carriage. 2.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer You can connect the scanner to your computer in any of these ways: ■ USB If you have a Power Macintosh® with built-in USB support or your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows 98 (factory installed), you can connect the Expression 1640XL with the USB cable that came with the scanner. Windows 2000 or Windows 98 must be preinstalled on your computer; they cannot be upgraded from an earlier version of Windows.
Connecting to a USB Interface With the USB interface, you can connect or remove your scanner without having to shut down or restart your computer. Don’t disconnect or connect the USB cable when the Expression 1640XL is scanning. Windows 2000 or Windows 98 must be preinstalled on your computer, not upgraded. There is no USB support for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0. 1. Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner. 2. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the scanner’s USB port. 3.
Connecting to a SCSI Interface Before you connect the scanner, you must have an ASPI-compliant SCSI 2 interface board installed in your computer (Adaptec SCSI 2 interface boards are recommended). Some computers come with a SCSI 2 board preinstalled; check your computer documentation. Adaptec Power Domain 2940UW and 2940U2W SCSI boards for the Macintosh are designed for hard drives and are not compatible with scanners.
Do not connect the scanner to the computer while it is turned on, or the scanner could be damaged. 2. Squeeze the lock releases on the lock connector end of your SCSI cable, and then plug the cable into either SCSI connector on the back of the scanner. The cable is secure when both connector locks snap in. 3. Connect the pin end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on your computer, or to another SCSI device in the chain. Tighten the screws to secure the cable.
Connecting to an IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface If you have purchased the optional IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card, you can connect the scanner to your Power Macintosh or PC using an IEEE 1394 FireWire interface. Your Power Macintosh must have a built-in IEEE 1394 FireWire port or an IEEE 1394 FireWire PCI card, and must be running Macintosh OS 8.6 or later with FireWire Update 2.1 or later.
Installing the Windows Software Before you begin installing software, make sure you recalibrate your monitor to factory specifications. Then follow the instructions for your operating system: ■ If you’re running Windows 2000, continue with the next section, “Installing the Windows 2000 Software.” ■ If you’re running Windows 98, go to “Installing the Windows 98 Software” on page 30. ■ If you’re running Windows 95, go to “Installing the Windows 95 Software” on page 35. ■ If you’re running Windows NT 4.
You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM during this procedure. Make sure you have your Windows CD-ROM available, or know where to find the Windows source files on your hard drive. If you need help locating your source files, contact your computer manufacturer. 1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. 2. When you see the window on the right, insert the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive and click Next. 3.
4. Select Specify a location, if necessary, and click Next. 5. Browse to EPSON\ Win2000 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “F” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you see a message asking for your Windows 2000 CD-ROM, insert it and click OK (or click Browse and locate the Windows 2000 source files on your hard drive; then click OK). 7.
8. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 9. Click Finish when you see a message that installation is complete. Continue with the instructions in the next section, “Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM.” The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility calibrates the preview image you see in your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver to match your monitor settings.
Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to install Presto! PageManager and Adobe Acrobat, and complete the 1640XL electronic registration form: 1. If the Software Setup window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation.
Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 2000) Follow these steps to test scanner operation: 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression1640XL is selected, and then click the Properties button. 3. Click the Test Scanner or Camera button. If the scanner is operating properly, Device Ready appears next to Status.
Selecting the Expression 1640XL as Your Default Scanner (Windows 2000) If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1640XL as the default scanner. 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in your Windows Control Panel to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1640XL is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1640XL Properties window. 3. Click the Utility tab.
Installing the Windows 98 Software Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1640XL is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. This procedure automatically installs your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver and any software you need for a USB connection. If you’re using a SCSI connection and are configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
4. Select Specify a location, if necessary, and click Browse. 5. Browse to EPSON\ Win98 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 8.
Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to install Presto! PageManager and Adobe Acrobat, and complete the 1640XL electronic registration form: 1. If the Software Setup window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation.
Testing the Scanner’s Operation (Windows 98) Follow these steps to test scanner operation: 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. The Scanners and Cameras Properties screen above displays with a SCSI connection and may look slightly different for USB and FireWire connections. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression1640XL is selected, and then click the Properties button. 3. Click the Test Scanner or Camera button.
Selecting the Expression 1640XL as Your Default Scanner (Windows 98) If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1640XL as the default scanner. 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in your Windows Control Panel to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1640XL is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1640XL Properties window.
3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON TWAIN Pro is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Windows 95 Software Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1640XL is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. If you’re configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. When you see the window on the right, click Next. 2. Insert your Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. Then click Other Locations. 3. Browse to the following location on your CD-ROM drive: EPSON\Win95. (The example on the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive may have a different letter.) Click OK.
4. When you see this window, click Finish. Continue with the instructions in the next section to install EPSON TWAIN Pro and other software on your Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to install EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, Acrobat Reader, and complete the 1640XL electronic registration form: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon.
2. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server. If you want to install software for a network scanner, go to Chapter 4, “Network Scanning.” 3.
5. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Presto! PageManager, Acrobat Reader, and complete the 1640XL electronic registration form. If you’re done installing software, remove the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM and restart your computer.
Installing the Windows NT 4.0 Software This procedure installs EPSON TWAIN Pro, Presto! PageManager, and Acrobat Reader. Before you begin, make sure the scanner is attached to your computer, and that you’ve recalibrated your screen to factory specifications. If you’re configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
4. Click Add Software. You see the software selection window. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK. Don’t select either of the two network applications, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network or EPSON Scan Server. If you want to install software for a network scanner, go to Chapter 4, “Network Scanning.” 5.
7. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Presto! PageManager for EPSON and Acrobat Reader, and complete the 1640XL electronic registration form. If you’re done installing software, remove the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM and restart your computer.
Installing Additional Windows Software Follow the instructions in this section to install Adobe Photoshop LE, MonacoEZcolor, and ScanSoft TextBridge Pro. Installing Adobe Photoshop LE To find out how to upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop, see the Acrobat file titled Upgrade.pdf on the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM (you must have Acrobat Reader installed to view this file). 1. Insert the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM in your drive. 2.
Installing ScanSoft TextBridge Pro 1. If necessary, insert the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive. 2. If the Software Setup window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 3. Click Browse This CD. 4. Double-click the TBPro folder on the CD-ROM, then double-click the Setup installer icon. If you’re running Windows NT, you must have Service Pack 3 installed.
Installing the Macintosh Software Although you can connect the scanner either before or after installing the scanner software, you’ll see a message that your scanner driver needs to be installed if you connect it before installing. Close the message and continue with the installation instructions in the next section. For instructions on installing software for a network scanner, go to Chapter 4, “Network Scanning.” You can connect the scanner using either a SCSI or USB interface.
5. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON Scanner Monitor. 6. When installation finishes, click Restart. The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility starts. (If you’ve previously installed another EPSON scanner on your computer, the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility may not start if it’s already installed on your computer.) 7. Move the slider left or right until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. Your computer restarts.
Installing Other Software on Your Scanning Tools CD-ROM Follow these steps to finish installing the software on your Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM: 1. Double-click the Presto! PageManager folder. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open the CD-ROM window.) 2. Double-click the Presto! PageManager Disk 1 folder. Double-click the PageManager Installer #1 icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install Presto! PageManager. 3. If you want to install Acrobat Reader 4.
Installing Adobe Photoshop LE To find out how to upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop, see the Acrobat file titled Upgrade.pdf on the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM (you must have Acrobat Reader installed to view this file). 1. Insert the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM icon, then double-click the Adobe Photoshop LE folder. 3. Double-click the Install Photoshop® LE icon. You see the Adobe Photoshop Installer banner. Click Continue. 4.
Selecting the Expression 1640XL as Your Default Scanner To verify that the scanner is properly connected or if you have more than one EPSON scanner connected to your computer, you can choose which scanner you want to use. Follow these steps to choose the Expression 1640XL as your default scanner: 1. From the Apple menu, click Control Panels, EPSON Scanner Selector. You see the following window: 2. Select EPSON Expression1640XL in the scanner list and click OK.
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How To Scan This section gives you an overview of the scanning process and some tips for getting the best scan. It also includes step-by-step scanning instructions. Scanning Tips Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan will be.
Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution: ■ The higher the resolution you select, the larger the resulting image file will be. For example, an 8.5 × 11-inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 24MB file. The same original scanned at 72 dpi creates only a 1.3MB file. Large files take longer to process and print, so consider the practical limitations of your computer system and hard disk drive when selecting a resolution.
Batch Scanning You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning allows you to scan several images at once, or the same image with several different settings. For more information, see “Making and modifying marquees” in your electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Online Reference Guide. Document Guide You can use the document guide to make incremental changes to the angle of a document to correct for any slight shifts during scanning. For more information, see “Using the Document Guide” on page 64.
Recommended Settings Here are some recommended settings for different types of scans.
Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions This section contains step-by-step instructions for scanning an image. Although the Windows interface is shown, Macintosh steps are the same. Placing Your Original Document 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table. If you’re scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed. (See “Installing the Transparency Unit” on page 105.) 2.
Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro 1. Start your host application (for example, Adobe Photoshop LE). 2. Select your scanner driver. (Unless you change your source, you only need to do this step once.) For example, if you’re running Windows and using Adobe Photoshop LE as your host application, click File, Import, Select TWAIN_32 Source. In the Select Source dialog box, select EPSON TWAIN Pro(32-bit). Then click Select. If you have a Macintosh, click File, Import, Twain Select.
5. Click the Preview button. You see a preview of your scan in the window that opens. 6. Click the Auto Locate button to automatically define the scan area around the edges of your image. Or adjust the scan area by positioning the mouse pointer over any of the eight boxes around the marquee’s edge and dragging the box to resize the marquee. Click the Click to define the scan area automatically. A dotted marquee frames the area to be scanned.
Using the ] Start Button You can load a document in the scanner, press the ] Start button, and watch while Presto! PageManager starts and then scans, copies, faxes, or e-mails your document. This section includes the following: ■ How to set up the ] Start button to launch other applications ■ How to set up Presto! PageManager for one-touch scanning. To use the ] Start button with a network scanner, the client computer must start both the host application and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.
If you’re running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, go to “Windows 95 and Windows NT” on page 60. If you have a Macintosh, go to “Macintosh” on page 61. Windows 2000 and Windows 98 Follow these steps to assign an application to the ] Start button: 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel. 2. Select EPSON Expression1640XL and click the Properties button. 3. Click the Events tab. You see the window to the right. 4.
You can disable the ] Start button by clicking the Disable device events checkbox on the Events tab. Whenever you press the scanner’s ] Start button, the application you assigned launches. If you assigned Presto! PageManager, it automatically starts EPSON TWAIN Pro. If you assigned another application, you must start EPSON TWAIN Pro manually. Windows 95 and Windows NT You don’t need to assign an application to the ] Start button if you want it to automatically launch Presto! PageManager.
Only Presto! PageManager automatically starts EPSON TWAIN Pro. If you assign another application to the ] Start button, you must start your scanner driver manually. Macintosh You don’t need to assign an application to the ] Start button if you want it to automatically launch Presto! PageManager. If you want it to launch a different application, follow these steps: 1. Select EPSON Scanner Monitor Setup in the Apple menu. You see the window to the right. 2.
2. You see an icon for your default printer, fax program, e-mail program, and other applications in the Scan Buttons box. Click the icon you want to highlight to see its settings. Select the icon for the application or peripheral you want to use. Click to suppress the EPSON TWAIN Pro user interface. 3. Click the Suppress TWAIN user interface checkbox to select it. The settings for your scan become active. 4. Choose the Scan Mode, Scan Size, and Resolution.
5. Click the Start Button Setting tab. 6. Scroll the Select target application box until you see the icon for your printer or program. (Programs or printers you added appear to the right.) Select the icon and click OK to assign it to the ] Start button. A ] Start button icon appears next to the selected icon in Presto! PageManager’s Scan Buttons Palette. Now you can copy, fax, e-mail, print, or scan by simply pressing the ] Start button.
Using the Document Guide Most scanners scan at a slight angle due to the movement of the carriage. If you find that your scanned images are being scanned at an angle, use the document guide to adjust the angle of scanning. This section includes instructions for: ■ Installing the Document Guide ■ Scanning with the Document Guide ■ Calculating the Adjustment Angle ■ Scanning Your Aligned Document Before you install the document guide, locate the following parts, included in your scanner box.
Installing the Document Guide 1. Insert the guide pin in the left hole above the scanner’s document table and the adjust pin in the right hole; push them in securely. Turn the adjust pin so its arrow faces the guide pin. arrow adjust pin guide pin 2. Lay the grid document guide on the document table with the document guide holes over the scanner screw holes. Make sure the larger document guide hole is on the right. 3. Lift up the document guide and insert your document, image or picture under the guide.
Scanning with the Document Guide 1. Open an application and access EPSON TWAIN Pro. Select the following settings: Document Source: Flatbed Image Type: 8-bit Gray Destination: LineWork Scan Resolution: 800 dpi 2. Click Preview. You see a preview of the document guide in the preview area. 3. Make a marquee around the scale boxes on the document guide as shown.
4. Use the Zoom tool to view the enlarged scale. Move the marquee to align its left edge with the left edges of the scale as shown. align the left edge of the marquee with the left edge of the scale 5. Click Scan. 6. Compare the left edges of the scales with the scanned image. The starting points of the scales should match exactly. Matching Do not match A starts at 0 A starts at 0 B starts at 0 B starts at 2 7.
Calculating the Adjustment Angle If you need to adjust the document guide angle, you first need to determine which way to adjust it and by how much. For example, in the example shown above: The adjusting angle = (scale A - scale B) / 4 For example: If scale A starts at line 0, then 0 × 0.4 = 0; the value for scale A = 0 If scale B starts at line 2, then 2 × 0.4 = 0.8; the value for scale B = 0.8 (0 - 0.8)/4 = -0.2 In this example, the angle you need to adjust the adjust pin is -0.2 To adjust the angle: 1.
Scanning Your Aligned Document Be sure to remove the protective film from both the grid document guide and clear document guide before using them. 1. Lay the clear document guide on the scanner document table with the document guide holes over the scanner screw holes. Make sure the larger document guide hole is on the left side. 2. Place your document face up on the clear document guide. 3.
5. Remove the grid document guide. 6. Turn the clear document guide over and lay it on the document table with the document guide holes over the scanner screw holes. Make sure the larger document guide hole is on the right and your document faces down. 7. Close the document cover and scan the document.
Network Scanning You can use EPSON Scan Server and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network, two applications on your EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM, to share your scanner with other users in a small workgroup. Your network must have a scanner server (the Windows computer connected to the scanner) and one or more client computers. Only one client computer at a time can connect to the scanner server and access the scanner.
This chapter includes the following: ■ How to install, set up and start EPSON Scan Server on the scanner server ■ How to install and start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on client computers ■ How to begin a scan from the client computer, the scanner server, or the scanner’s ] Start button ■ How to stop a scan in progress. Setting Up the Scanner Server You can set up any Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.
Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 2000 Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1640XL is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. Depending on how your computer system was originally set up, you may be asked to insert your Windows 2000 CD-ROM during driver installation. Make sure you have it available, or know where to find the Windows source files on your hard disk (for example, in the Windows folder).
4. Select Specify a location, if necessary, and click Next. 5. Browse to EPSON\ Win2000 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “F” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.) Click OK to close the Browse window, and then click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the driver installation.
8. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 9. Click Finish when you see a message that installation is complete. Continue with the instructions in the next section. The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility calibrates the preview image you see in your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver to match your monitor settings. You won’t need to change the screen calibration as long as you continue to use the same display.
1. If the Software Setup window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. 3. Select EPSON Scan Server. A check mark appears beside applications selected for installation. If you want to deselect either Presto! PageManager or Acrobat Reader, click the application to clear the check mark. Then click OK.
5. Follow the instructions in “Installing Additional Windows Software” on page 43 if you want to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, or MonacoEZcolor. 6. When you’re done installing software, restart your computer. Setting Up the Default Scanner on Windows 2000 If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1640XL as the default scanner. 1.
3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 98 Before you begin, make sure the Expression 1640XL is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. You may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM during this procedure. Make sure you have your Windows CD-ROM available, or know where to find the Windows source files on your hard drive.
1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. 2. When you see the window on the right, insert the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive and click Next. 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device, and then click Next. 4. Select Specify a location, if necessary, and click Browse. 5. Browse to EPSON\ Win98 on your CD-ROM drive. (The example to the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.
7. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 8. Click Finish when you see a message that installation is complete. The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility calibrates the preview image you see in your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver to match your monitor settings. You won’t need to change the screen calibration as long as you continue to use the same display.
Finishing the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 98 Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server. At the same time, you can install other software that came with your scanner. Your scanner comes with a multi-user license (6) for Presto! PageManager, an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, and MonacoEZcolor.
You don’t need to install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to use the scanner connected to your computer— use EPSON TWAIN Pro instead. EPSON TWAIN Pro is automatically installed when you install the scanner server software. Only install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network if you want to use an Expression 1640XL attached to another computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan Server and any other software you selected in the software selection window.
Setting Up the Default Scanner on Windows 98 If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, you can set up the Expression 1640XL as the default scanner. 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in your Windows Control Panel to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties window. 2. Make sure EPSON Expression 1640XL is selected, and click the Properties button. You see the EPSON Expression 1640XL Properties window.
3. Click the Utility tab. Make sure Select as default scanner for EPSON Scan Server is checked, and then click OK. Installing the Scanner Server Software on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 Make sure the Expression 1640XL is connected to your computer. Also, make sure you’ve recalibrated your monitor to factory specifications. If you’re configuring your SCSI interface card for the first time, you’ll be asked to install your SCSI driver at the beginning of installation.
Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows 95 Follow these steps to install the scanner driver and begin software installation: 1. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. When you see the window on the right, click Next. 2. Insert your EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM in your drive and click Other Locations. 3. Browse to the following location on your CD-ROM drive: EPSON\Win95. (The example on the right uses “E” as the CD-ROM drive letter.
4. When you see this window, click Finish. 5. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. You see the window on the right. 6. Click the Add Software. Continue with the instructions in “Finishing the Scanner Server Installation (Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0)” on page 87. Starting the Scanner Server Installation on Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps to begin the scanner server installation: 1. Turn on your scanner first; then turn on your computer. 2.
3. If the Software Setup window doesn’t appear, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 4. Click the Add Software button to display the software selection window. Continue with the instructions in the next section to finish installing the scanner server software. Finishing the Scanner Server Installation (Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0) Before your computer can share its scanner, you must install EPSON Scan Server.
Use EPSON TWAIN Pro to scan from the Expression 1640XL connected to your computer. Only install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network if you want to use an Expression 1640XL attached to another computer. 2. If you’re not installing EPSON TWAIN Pro, go to step 5. If you are installing EPSON TWAIN Pro, follow the instructions on the screen. When you see the window on the right, make sure SCSI and Expression1640XL are selected under Scanner Selection.
4. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility calibrates the preview image you see in your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver to match your monitor settings. You won’t need to change the screen calibration as long as you continue to use the same display.
If you want to share a different network scanner with client computers, you can access the EPSON Scan Server window at any time by double-clicking the EPSON Scan Server icon in the Windows Control Panel. Then select the scanner you want in the Scanner Selection list. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation of any other software you’ve selected in the software selection window. 8.
Changing the Scan Server Start Up Mode When you installed the software, you set up the Scan Server to start in either Dialog Box mode or Icon mode. In Dialog Box mode, the following dialog box appears whenever you start EPSON Scan Server. (The message Waiting for connection in the status area indicates that the scanner is waiting for a connection to a client computer.) Click here and select Taskbar Icon to switch to Icon mode. In Icon mode, the EPSON Scan Server icon when you start EPSON Scan Server.
Setting Up Client Computers To set up a client computer, you’ll need to know the IP address or host name of the scanner server. Also, make sure the TCP/IP protocol is installed (see Appendix B, “Installing the TCP/IP Protocol,” for instructions). The TCP/IP protocol is preinstalled on newer Macintosh systems. If you have a Macintosh, just make sure that TCP/IP is enabled in your Extensions Manager.
3. Make sure EPSON TWAIN Pro Network is selected. If you want to install them, select Presto! PageManager for EPSON and Acrobat Reader. (A check mark appears beside selected applications.) Then click OK. Your license allows you to install Presto! PageManager on six computers in your network. Contact the manufacturer if you want to purchase additional licenses. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you see the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility, move the slider right or left until the stripes match as closely as possible. Then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation of any other software you’ve selected. 8. Follow the instructions in “Installing Additional Windows Software” on page 43 if you want to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, or MonacoEZcolor. 9.
Installing EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on a Macintosh You can install EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on all of the computers in your workgroup. Your scanner comes with a multi-user license (6) for Presto! PageManager, an unlimited license for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and TWAIN Pro, and a single-user license for ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, and MonacoEZcolor. If you want to install these applications on additional computers, please contact the software manufacturer to purchase additional licenses.
The EPSON Screen Calibration Utility calibrates the preview image you see in your EPSON TWAIN Pro driver to match your monitor settings. You won’t need to change the screen calibration as long as you continue to use the same display. If you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time, double-click the EPSON Network Scanner folder on your hard drive, then double-click the EPSON Screen Calibration icon. 6.
9. Follow the instructions in “Installing Additional Windows Software” on page 43 if you want to install ScanSoft TextBridge Pro, Adobe Photoshop LE, or MonacoEZcolor. 10. When you’re done installing software, restart your computer. If you need to connect to a different network scanner or change the timeout setting, you can open the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network window anytime by selecting Control Panels from the Apple menu, then selecting EPSON TWAIN Pro Net.
Using a Network Scanner Network scanning involves the following steps: ■ The scanner server must be turned on and running EPSON Scan Server. ■ From the client computer, start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network to establish a connection to the scanner server. Only one client computer at a time can connect to the scanner server. (See “Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network” on page 100 for instructions.) ■ Choose the Image Type, Resolution, and other settings you want for your scan.
Starting EPSON Scan Server EPSON Scan Server starts automatically whenever the scanner server is turned on. When EPSON Scan Server is running, you’ll see either the EPSON Scan Server dialog box, or the EPSON Scan Server icon on the Windows taskbar. If you need to start EPSON Scan Server manually, click Start, Programs, EPSON Scan Server, and then select EPSON Scan Server. You can quit EPSON Scan Server at any time. Just click the Exit button on the EPSON Scan Server dialog box.
Starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network You connect to the scanner server by starting EPSON TWAIN Pro Network from the client computer. Follow these steps: 1. Start your host application. 2. Select EPSON TWAIN Pro Network as your source, or scanner driver. (You only need to do this step once.) For example, if you’re running Windows and using Presto! PageManager for EPSON as your host application, choose Select Source from the File menu. In the Select Source window, choose EPSON TWAIN Pro Network and click Select.
Starting a Scan You can start a scan on your network scanner in several ways: ■ ■ ■ You can start EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on the client computer, make your scan settings, and click the Scan button on the EPSON TWAIN Pro Network main window. The scanned image is imported into your host application’s window. You can press the ] Start button on the scanner to send the scanned image to the client computer that is currently connected to the scanner server.
Stopping a Scan in Progress You can stop a scan in progress from either the client computer or the scanner server. 102 ■ To cancel a scan from the client computer, click the Cancel button on the Progress bar. ■ To cancel from the scanner server, click the Cancel button at the bottom of the EPSON Scan Server dialog box. ■ To break the connection between the client computer and the scanner server, click the Stop button on the EPSON Scan Server dialog box.
Using Optional Equipment There are three options available for the EPSON Expression 1640XL color scanner: the transparency unit (B813202) the automatic document feeder (B813212), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342). You can purchase these options from your reseller or from the EPSON Store™ at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only).
Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or contact EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada). Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.
Removing the Shipping Screw To prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the transparency unit to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove these screws before using the transparency unit. 1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up. 2. Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to remove the shipping screws, as shown at right. 3. Install the screws in the storage holes.
4. Align the transparency unit’s pins with the holes in the scanner and lower the unit until it rests securely. 5. Insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the transparency unit into the screw holes. Make sure the adjust pin’s arrow faces directly towards the center of the guide pin. adjust pin guide pin 6. Place the transparency guide on the scanner’s document table.
7. Gently close the transparency unit. 8. Connect the transparency unit’s connector to the option (ADF/TPU) connector at the back of the scanner. Tighten the attached screws to secure the connector. If you haven’t connected the scanner to your computer, continue with “Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer” on page 18. Then plug the scanner in and turn it on. See “Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions” on page 55 for scanning instructions.
Loading 35 mm film Follow these steps to load 35 mm positive or negative film: 1. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the strip holders. 2. Insert a filmstrip in the holder face down. 3. Replace the strip holder you removed in step 1. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film strips you scan.
5. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on the document table, and align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown. 6. Close the TPU and begin scanning. Make sure to select TPU for Neg. Film or TPU for Pos. Film as your Document Source in EPSON TWAIN Pro. If a color stripe appears when scanning film (known as “Newton’s ring”), try scanning the film upside down. Loading 35 mm slides Follow these steps to load 35 mm slides: 1. Load slides in the 35 mm slide holder as shown.
Loading 4 × 5-inch film Follow these steps to load 4 × 5-inch film: 1. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the film holders. 2. Insert the film in the film holder, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film faces down and the film emulsion layer faces up. Then close the cover. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the film you scan. 4. Place the 4 × 5-inch film guide on the document table. Align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown. 5.
Loading 120-size or 220-size (medium format) film Follow these steps to load 120-size or 220-size format film: 1. Place the 120/220-size film guide on a flat surface and open the cover for one of the film holders. 2. Insert the film in the film holder, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film faces down, and the film emulsion layer faces up. Then close the cover. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the film you scan. 4. Place the film guide on the document table.
Loading non-standard sized film Follow these steps to load non-standard sized film: 1. Place the film directly on the document table making sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film faces down. calibration area If the reflective document mat is installed in the transparency unit, remove it. 2. Close the TPU and begin your scan. If you’re using EPSON TWAIN Pro to scan, set the focus position to 0.0. An area 2±1.5 mm from the horizontal and vertical edges of the document table glass will not be scanned.
3. Place your document face down on the document table and close the transparency unit. 4. Scan your document. To remove the reflective document mat, slide it up and out of the slots on the transparency unit. Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning Angle If your scanned image’s edges are at a slight angle, adjust the scanning angle by turning the adjust pin. The direction and degree you adjust the angle depends on your individual scanner and the placement of the document to be scanned.
Automatic Document Feeder The automatic document feeder (B813212) allows you to automatically load multi-page documents into your scanner. This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning, or for creating an image database. Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts shown below.
Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Because the automatic document feeder is heavy, you may want to have someone help you with this procedure. Also, the document feeder is large, so be sure to have adequate space around the scanner. Follow the steps below to install the automatic document feeder on your scanner: 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and unplug the cables. 2. Remove your scanner’s document cover by grasping the back of the cover as shown and easing the cover up. 3.
6. Place the two knobs included with the ADF beside the scanner. 7. Align the installation screws with the holes in the ADF and slide together as shown. The ADF is heavy. Ask for assistance when lifting it. 8. Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver tool.
9. Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s option (ADF/TPU) interface. Secure the connection by tightening the connector screws. 10. Peel the backing from the stopper and from the paper out support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper and paper out support to the scanner as shown. Insert the tabs on the paper out support into the slots at the right end of the document table. stopper paper out support There are two stoppers included with the ADF, a light gray one and a dark gray one.
Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 100 sheets of the following paper sizes, based on a paper weight of 17 pounds (64 g/m2) and a thickness of 0.2 inch (6.0 mm) or less: Paper size Direction A3, Ledger, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, B5, A5, 5.5 × 5.8-inch (140 × 148 mm) Portrait A4, Letter, B5, A5 Landscape Before loading the ADF, make sure the document: ■ Has no wet ink on it. ■ Has no holes. ■ Is not ripped or wrinkled.
2. Make sure that the switch on the lower left corner of the ADF is set with the switch towards the circular mark as shown. 3. Arrange your stack of originals face up. Follow these guidelines when inserting paper: ■ Portrait orientation (top and bottom edges are shorter than the side edges)—insert your document bottom edge first. ■ Landscape orientation (top and bottom edges are longer than the side edges)—insert your document left edge first. Insert the document until it meets resistance.
If you load multiple pages, they will be fed from the top and ejected face-down. To automatically scan both sides of a document, select the Double-Side setting in EPSON TWAIN Pro. You can still load documents manually, if you want. Just lift the automatic document feeder and place the first sheet of your document face down on the document table. Always close the automatic document feeder before scanning, and do not open it during scanning or an error will result.
2. If paper is jammed in the feeder, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. (Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.) open jam release cover 3. If paper jams in the paper eject position, open the cover on the right and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. right cover Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove. 4. After removing the jammed paper, close the ADF cover.
IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card To use the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342), your Power Macintosh must be running Macintosh OS 8.6 or later with FireWire Update 2.1 or later. Your PC must have an OHCI compliant FireWall port or card, and must be running a pre-installed version of Windows 2000. When you install the scanner software, FireWire Update 2.1 will automatically be installed or updated, if it’s not already on your Macintosh or if you have an older version.
2. Turn the card over so that the component side is facing down, and insert it in the optional interface slot. Push gently until the card is firmly seated in the expansion slot inside the optional interface slot. 3. Tighten the retaining screws and reconnect the scanner’s cables. Now you’re ready to connect the scanner to your computer. Continue with “Connecting to an IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface” on page 22.
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Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is in the position. home position 2. If you’re using a transparency unit or automatic document feeder, remove it and replace the scanner cover. 3.
4. Slide the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the 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 counterclockwise to the position. locked position If you are using a transparency unit and it is switched on, the scanner carriage will not move to the home position.
Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth.
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Solving Problems This chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner indicator lights, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. It also provides instructions on how to uninstall your software and tells you how to contact EPSON and other software manufacturers. For additional troubleshooting tips, see your electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Online Reference Guide.
Error conditions ERROR light READY light Error type N N Command error: The scanner has received incorrect commands from your scanning software. Try rescanning the document. F O Interface error: Check that your scanner is securely connected to your computer, and then turn the scanner off and back on again. F F Fatal error: Check that the transportation lock is released, and then turn the scanner off and on again. If this doesn’t solve the problem, call your EPSON dealer.
Problems and Solutions If you’re having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. For additional software troubleshooting tips, see your electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Online Reference Guide. Setup Problems ■ If your scanner is connected to a USB hub, try connecting it directly to the computer’s USB port. ■ Check the Plug and Play option for your computer; it should be active (Windows 95, 98 and 2000 only).
■ Check for IRQ conflicts with built-in options. ■ Windows users: check the System Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel. If there is an Unknown Device icon, select it and click Remove. ■ Macintosh only: if you have an IEEE 1394 FireWire interface connection, make sure the following Extensions are selected in the Extensions Manager: EPSON FW Scanner Enabler, EPSON FW Scanner Expert, and EPSON FW ScannerLib.
■ Uninstall and reinstall your software. See the instructions for uninstalling software beginning on page 141. ■ Check your image source setting. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN Pro (or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network). ■ Run the scanner test to make sure the scanner is communicating with your computer. For Windows 2000 or Windows 98, see “Testing Your Scanner’s Operation” on page 17.
If you installed a ZIP drive . . . ■ Try a different cable. If you have a USB connection, be sure to use an EPSON USB cable. If you have a SCSI connection, try using a high quality, shielded SCSI cable, and be sure to restart your computer after you change the cable. ■ If you have a SCSI connection, you can’t turn the scanner off and on again while you’re using your computer. Turn both the scanner and computer off, then turn on the scanner before you turn on the computer.
■ If you have more than one scanner connected to your computer, make sure the Expression 1640XL is selected as your default scanner. For Macintosh, check the EPSON Scanner Selector. For Windows 2000 or Windows 98, check the Utility tab on the Expression 1640XL Properties window. For Windows 95 or NT, check the EPSON TWAIN Pro window. ■ Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN Pro as your TWAIN source.
■ Check your computer’s memory. If you’re running other software at the same time, using RAM resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory. (See your software and computer manuals.) If you’re scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory to process the image. ■ Check your software installation. Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up.
Your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . . ■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting. ■ Try adjusting the Gamma and Exposure settings in the Image Controls window. ■ Check the condition of your original. If the document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled, these imperfections will show up in your scan. ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the document table. Your scanned image is blurred or distorted . . .
The edges of the document aren’t scanned . . . ■ Check the position of your document. Adjust it so that the image is within the glass area of the document table. ■ If colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image, the document may be too thick, or there may be outside light interfering with the scan. Your image scans at an angle . . . Check the position of your document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table.
guide to correct alignment problems. For instructions, see “Using the Document Guide” on page 64. A line of dots is missing from the image . . . ■ ■ When a line of dots is missing from the scanned image on your screen, the scanner sensor has malfunctioned. Contact your EPSON dealer. When a line of dots is missing from your printouts, your printer has malfunctioned. See your printer manual. The colors in your scanned image look different than the colors in the original document . . .
Or try changing the Image Type from OCR to Line Art, then adjust the Threshold setting. You can’t print scanned images, or the printed image looks garbled . . . ■ Make sure your printer is securely connected to your computer and that you’re using the correct cable. ■ Make sure the correct printer is selected in your printer software. OCR scanning produces poor character recognition . . . ■ Select OCR as both the Image Type and Destination.
Uninstalling the Expression 1640XL Software If you’ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn’t recognize your scanner, try uninstalling and reinstalling the scanner driver software. Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Follow the procedure for uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro on your system. Windows 2000 and Windows 98 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel. 2. On the Devices tab, select EPSON Expression1640XL. 3. Click the Remove button.
3. Double-click the EPSON TWAIN Pro Installer icon. 4. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button. Select Remove here. Click the Remove button. 5. When you’re finished, restart your computer. Uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network Follow the procedure for uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro Network on your system. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 1. On the Start menu, click Programs, EPSON Network Scanner, EPSON TWAIN Pro Network Uninstall. 2.
4. At the Installer window, select Remove at the top of the window, then click the Remove button. Select Remove here. Click the Remove button. 5. When you’re finished, restart your computer. Uninstalling EPSON Scan Server 1. To uninstall EPSON Scan Server on your Windows system, click Start, Programs, EPSON Scan Server, and select EPSON Scan Server Uninstall. 2. When you’re finished, restart your computer.
Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://www.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at documentation such as product brochures and user manuals, and access troubleshooting information.
You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from the EPSON Store™ at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). 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 Telephone Fax EPSON TWAIN Pro (562) 276-4382 (800) 922-8911 www.epson.
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Specifications This appendix includes general, electrical, environmental, and interface specifications. It also includes specifications for the transparency unit, automatic document feeder, and IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card. Scanner General Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color MatrixCCD line sensor Effective pixels 19520 × 27520 pixels at 1600 dpi, 100% scaling Optical density 3.
Reading sequence Monochrome: One-pass scanning Color byte sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Color line sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer (available in color byte sequence mode and color line sequence mode) 1 type user-defined Zoom 50 to 200% in 1% increments Interfaces SCSI 2 (micro DB 50-pin connectors) USB (Type B receptacle connector) Optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Command level ESC/I-B8 Pixel depth 14 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixe
Rated current 100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC: 1.2 A 0.
Option (ADF/TPU) Interface Connector Interface type For use with the optional automatic document feeder (B813212) and transparency unit (B813202) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 0.6 A (24 V) 0.
Automatic Document Feeder (B813212) General Paper input/output Load face-up; eject face-down Paper quantity 100 pages (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total thickness under 0.48 inches [12 mm]) IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner Interface Card (B808342) General Interface type IEEE 1394-1995 compatible Data transfer method Half-duplex Data/Strobe differential serial Reliability 100,000 sheets (load/eject MCBF) Synchronization method Clock synchronization with DS-Link Dimensions Width: 23.8 inches (606 mm) Depth: 19.
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Installing the TCP/IP Protocol To use your EPSON Expression 1640XL as a network scanner, your client computers and scanner server must have a network interface card, a network interface card driver, and the TCP/IP protocol installed. In addition, both the client computers and the scanner server must have an IP address assigned. If you have a newer Macintosh, the TCP/IP protocol was preinstalled on your computer. Just make sure that TCP/IP is enabled in your Extensions Manager.
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 2000 When running Windows 2000, your TCP/IP protocol should automatically be set correctly for the station it is installed if you are not running a DHCP server. To check the protocol, follow these steps. 1. Double-click the Network & Dial Up Connections icon in the Control Panel. Then, double-click the Local Area Connection icon to display the screen to the right. 2. Click the Properties button to display the Local Area Properties screen. 3.
4. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected and click OK. If you need to manually assign an IP address, contact your Network Administrator. 5. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties screen. 6. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection screen. Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows 95 and Windows 98 1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. If necessary, click the Configuration tab to display the window on the right. 2.
3. Click the Add button. You see the screen to the right. 4. Select Protocol from the list and click the Add button. The screen to the right appears. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list, and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK. 6. Continue with the instructions below to assign an IP address. Assigning an IP Address for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (First Release) If your network is connected to the Internet, ask your Internet provider or IS department for a formal IP address.
If your network uses a DHCP server, you don’t need to obtain an IP address before beginning this procedure—the server finds one for you. When you have your IP address, follow the steps below to assign it to your computer. 1. Select TCP/IP on the list of installed network components on the Configuration tab, and then click the Properties button. If necessary, click the IP Address tab. 2. Click Specify an IP address, and then enter the IP address and subnet mask.
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows NT 4.0 1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. If necessary, click the Protocols tab. 2. Check that TCP/IP Protocol appears in the list of network protocols. If it appears in the list, go to “Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.0” on page 159. If you don’t see TCP/IP Protocol in the list, continue with the next step. 3. Click the Add button. You see the screen to the right. 4. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click OK. 5.
Assigning an IP Address on Windows NT 4.0 If your network is connected to the Internet, ask your Internet provider or IS department for a formal IP address. If your network is not connected to the Internet, you can use an IP address in the following ranges: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, or 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255. Make sure you use a different IP address for every computer on your network.
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Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, your Epson America Limited Warranty, and other important information about your EPSON Expression 1640XL. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you’re scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space.
■ CD-ROM drive ■ VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 resolution (a color monitor with a resolution of 800 × 600 or higher recommended) ■ 8-bit 256-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended) Macintosh ■ USB: Macintosh OS 8.5 or later Check the Apple web site for any updates for your operating system. ■SCSI: Macintosh OS 8.0 or later ■FireWire: Macintosh OS 8.6 with FireWire Update 2.
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ■ Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. ■ Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ■ Do not block or cover the openings in the scanner’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.
ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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.
EPSON AMERICA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
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Index A Accessories, 145 Acrobat Reader how to use, 7 locating the PDF manuals, 8 Adobe Photoshop installing, 43, 48 locating the user’s guide, 8 Auto Exposure button, 57 Auto Locate button, 57 Automatic document feeder installing, 117 knobs, 116 paper jams, fixing, 121 paper out supports, 117 stoppers, 117 B Batch scanning, 53 Blurred image, 137 Buttons, 14, 130 C Cable length, 18, 21 Calibrating the scanner driver, 39, 46, 94, 96 Cleaning the scanner, 127 Client software, installing, 92 to 97 Colors, pr
F L File size, 136 Film guides, using, 107 to 112 Film, scanning, 108, 110 to 112 FireWire connecting the scanner, 22 installing the scanner card, 122 to 123 requirements, 18 scanner card specifications, 151 Lights, 14 Lights, scanner, 129 to 130 Lock, transportation, 15 H Help EPSON, 144 to 145 software, 145 Home position, 14, 15 I IEEE 1394, see FireWire Image quality problems, 136 to 140 Installing auto document feeder, 115 client software, 92 to 97 FireWire scanner interface card, 122 to 123 Macint
O OPERATE button, 14 Optional equipment, 103 to 123 P Paper jams, fixing, 120 Photographs, scanning, 54 Power-on sequence, 17 Presto! PageManager installing, 27, 32, 38, 41, 47, 76 locating the user’s guide, 8 setting up one-touch scanning, 61 to 63 R Recommended settings, 54 Reference Guide, viewing, 5 to 6 Registering your software, 9 Requirements electrical, 148 to 149 environmental, 149 system, 161 to 162 Resizing images, 52 Resolution choosing, 51 to 52, 54 maximum, 147 S Safety instructions, 163 Sc
Space requirements, 13 Specifications auto document feeder, 151 FireWire card, 151 scanner, 147 to 150 transparency unit, 150 Start button, 58 to 63, 130 one-touch scanning, 61 to 63 using on a network scanner, 101 Start up mode, changing for scanner server, 91 Support, 144 to 145 System requirements, 161 to 162 T TCP/IP, installing, 153 to 159 Technical support, 144 to 145 Terminator switch, SCSI, 21 Text Enhancement Technology (TET), 54 Text, scanning, 54 TextBridge Pro installing, 44, 47 locating the ma
W Warranty, 167 Windows installing TCP/IP, 153 to 159 installing the software, 23 system requirements, 161 World Wide Web, 144, 145 173
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