User’s Guide
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C Contents Welcome 1 Copying Print, Copy, and Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing 2 Handling Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Printing on Photo Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Printing on Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Basic Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Basic Printing on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Printing with Special Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Enhancing Photographs . .
4 Starting Your Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Scanning a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Scanning Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Configuring EPSON TWAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Working with Your Images in Presto! PageManager . . . . . . 91 Performing OCR on a Text Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Adding Applications to the Application Bar . . .
Diagnosing Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Checking the Control Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Running a Printer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Solving Problems Setting Up the EPSON Stylus Scan or Installing Its Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Solving Printing and Copying Problems . . . . . . . . . . .
W Welcome Your EPSON Stylus® Scan 2000 is a color ink jet printer that scans and copies too. It’s the perfect choice for home, office, or school. With EPSON’s award-winning ink jet technology, you can print anything from reports and letters to glossy photos and greeting cards. But that’s not all. You can scan your favorite snapshot, then print out as many copies as you like. You can even scan in a printed document, and then edit the text on your computer.
Print, Copy, and Scan If you’ve used a printer before, you know how to print with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000. It works like any other computer printer. Using your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 for quick copies is the same as using a photocopy machine: you insert a page, press a few buttons, and out comes your copy. When you want to use photos or original artwork in your creations, you first have to get them into your computer. That’s where your scanner comes in.
Make sure you follow all the instructions on your Start Here sheet to set up your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 and install its software. Before you use it, turn to Chapter 8 in this guide for information about system and location requirements, year 2000 readiness, and safety.
About Your Software Your software is what allows your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 to print and scan. Make sure you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install the software. The EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software CD-ROM contains the following: ■ Your printer driver and scanner driver Work behind the scenes to let you print and scan. You can directly access the printer driver and scanner (TWAIN) driver if you want to experiment with advanced settings.
■ eFax Internet fax service provided by eFax.com, which lets you receive faxes through your e-mail. For instructions on installing and using eFax, see page 104. On a separate CD-ROM, you’ll find: ■ Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Image-editing software for enhancing your scanned photos, adding special effects, and creating projects like web pages, business cards, and calendars. Getting More Information There are lots of ways to get help and instructions for your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000.
■ Electronic Documents Several of the software programs that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 include electronic manuals in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You’ll find manuals for the EPSON Smart Panel and WinFax (Windows) or Presto! PageManager for EPSON (Macintosh). You can also view the Getting Started Guide for Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM. See page 17 for instructions on reading your Acrobat manuals.
Using the EPSON Smart Panel Click if you need help with any Smart Panel feature. W You can use the Smart Panel for all types of scanning, as well as high-quality copying and photo printing (Windows only). Make sure you’ve installed your EPSON Smart Panel software, following the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Once it’s installed, you’ll see an icon on the right side of your Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen. Click to open the Smart Panel.
Copy Utility Click to display online help. Click here to make precise adjustments to the size of the output image. Click to start copying. Click to stop copying in progress. Click to make custom settings. Click to close the Copy Utility. You use the control panel on your computer screen to make copies of printed pages or photos, with customized settings for the highest quality. When you make copies without your computer, you can only use plain paper.
Scan to Fax Click the speed-dial buttons, or . . . Click the numbers on the keypad to dial. Then click the Start button. You can use a virtual “fax machine” on your computer screen to send photos or text with your modem. First you feed in a page or photo, then enter the fax number by clicking the keypad on your screen. You can also receive faxes and have them print out automatically. Scan to E-mail If you have a modem and e-mail service, you can use your EPSON Stylus Scan to send photos or documents.
Scan to OCR Optical character recognition, or OCR, converts a scanned image into text that you can edit in a word processing program. The Smart Panel Scan to OCR utility makes it easy for you to do all the steps in this process: ■ Scan the document. ■ Process and “clean up” the text, using a window like this: If you scanned more than one page, click here to display the one you want to edit. Edit your text here. Click to enlarge or reduce the view. This window shows a close-up of the scanned image.
Photo Print The Photo Print utility gives you an easy way to reprint your favorite pictures in any size you want. You can scan in your photos and then print them on EPSON “snapshot-size” photo paper or cards. Using full-size sheets of photo paper lets you create enlargements or collages combining several prints on one sheet. After you scan or open your images, you see a window like this, where you can select the layout for printing: Different layouts are available for different paper sizes.
Scan to Application After you scan, this utility automatically opens the scanned image in any supported application program on your computer. You can select the program you want to use and the file format for the scanned image, using this window: Click here to add more applications.
Scan for Creativity This utility lets you scan an image and then use it with any of 25 different projects—including calendars, cards, labels, and web pages. Click here to display 9 more projects. Then it automatically sends your image or images to PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, which guides you through the steps to create your project. For instructions on using the Smart Panel features, see the chapter in this manual corresponding to the feature you want.
Using the Palette Mode In the palette mode, your Smart Panel icons are arranged in a compact toolbar, rather than a panel: You can click the icons to do all of the available activities. To switch from the panel mode to palette mode: 1. Click the in the upper left corner of the panel. You see the system menu: 2. Select Switch to Palette Mode. To switch from palette mode back to panel, click the the palette and select Switch to Panel Mode.
■ To open PageManager, click the icon in the Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder. You see the PageManager for EPSON desktop: Here are some of the things you can do: ■ Scan in a page or photo, then print out as many copies as you want. ■ Scan and open your fax application, (such as FAXstf) so you can fax the image with the modem in your Macintosh. See Chapter 5 for more information about faxing. ■ Scan and open your e-mail application so you can send the image as an e-mail attachment.
For instructions on using all the PageManager features, see Chapter 4 in this manual. If you need more information, see the User’s Guide.pdf file in your Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder. Reading Your Electronic Manuals Your electronic Reference Guide is on your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software CD-ROM. You can view it from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. 1. Insert your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Software CD-ROM. If you’re using Windows, double-click My Computer. 2.
5. Click View Reference Guide. The guide opens in your browser: Click here to expand table of contents Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view. Expanded table of contents; click here to go to a topic. This symbol in the contents list indicates there are subtopics to view. Click on it to expand the contents list. Then click the topic you want to see.
When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar: note Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 should have been installed when you installed your other EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 software. If not, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet.
1 Copying You can use your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 like a standalone copier—load paper in the feeder, insert a document into the scanner, then press the Copy button. You don’t even have to turn on your computer. You can use the buttons on the control panel to choose an enlarged or reduced copy, and to set the copy mode. If you want to make more than one copy, or higher quality copies, you can use the software that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan.
Copying without Your Computer note If your original is very thin or fragile, use the protection sheet. See page 21 for instructions. First make sure you have paper loaded, following the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Then feed in your page or photo, following these steps: 1. Adjust the edge guides to fit the width of your original. 2. Hold the document face down and insert the bottom edge into the scanner. edge guides Insert your original face down.
6. Press the Copy Mode button to select one of the following: Black and white text Black and white photo or image (grayscale) Color The lights indicate the current mode setting. 7. Press the green Copy button. Your original goes into the scanner and then comes back out. As it comes out, the copy is printed. 8. Press the red Stop/Clear button to eject your original. Copying Thin or Fragile Items You may not be able to feed a fragile photo or document into the scanner.
W Using the Copy Utility (Windows) The Copy Utility on the EPSON Smart Panel lets you make multiple copies and copy on special ink jet or photo paper. You can also enhance photos, adjust colors, or add a watermark or time stamp to your copies. Make sure the Smart Panel software is installed and your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on.
You see the control panel of a copier on your screen: . Click here to choose the type of paper you’re using. Click here to choose paper size. Click here to choose your document type. Click to display on-screen help. Click here to make precise adjustments to the size of the output image. Click to start copying. Click to stop copying in progress. Click to make custom settings. note The EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 automatically adjusts the ink coverage according to your Media Type setting.
8. When you’re finished selecting copy settings, click the green Copy button on the screen. Your original goes in and out of the scanner twice. Then the copy is printed. Adjusting the Image Size You can use the Copy Utility to fine-tune the size of the image you copy.
If you want to make more precise adjustments, follow these steps: 1. Click the scale button on the Copy Utility control panel. You see this window: Click and drag to resize your image by an exact percentage. Click to fit your image to a standard page size, or preview it before you resize it. You can use the slider to reduce or enlarge your image by an exact percentage. Then click OK to return to the control panel. 2. To automatically resize your image to fit a standard page size, select Fit to Page.
3. Choose from one of the following resizing options: ■ Click Standard Size and choose the size of your original from the Standard Size list. ■ Click Automatic, then click Recognize Test. Your original goes into the scanner, and previews appear in the Source Image and Output Image boxes. ■ To adjust the output image manually, select User Area selection, and then click Preview. Your original goes into the scanner, and previews appear in the Source Image and Output Image boxes.
3. To optimize the quality of your copy automatically, select Automatic Document Enhancement and click the arrow. You see this box: note If Automatic Photo Layout is grayed out, click the left arrow on Automatic Document Enhancement. Make sure Photograph is selected, then click OK to return to the Imaging tab. 4. Select the option that best describes your original document and click OK. 5. If you’re copying a photograph and want to adjust the layout, select Automatic Photo Layout and click the arrow.
7. If you want to produce a monochrome copy, select Monotone Conversion and click the arrow. You see this box: 8. Choose the tint you want to add to your copy and click OK. 9. To adjust the colors in your image, click the Color Setting tab: 10. Use the sliders to adjust the following settings, then click Close when you’re done: ■ Brightness controls the amount of light in the image. ■ Contrast defines the degree of difference between light and dark extremes in the image’s colors.
Adding Time Stamps and Watermarks You can add watermarks and time stamps to help manage your copies. 1. Click the Advanced tab. (If you’ve closed the custom tabs, click More settings on the Copy Utility control panel to open the tabs.) You see this box: 2. If you want to show the printing date on your copy, select Time Stamp. 3. To add a watermark, click the arrow on Watermark/Layout. A message appears asking you to choose Layout on the Printer Properties sheet. 4. Click OK.
5. Click the Layout tab. You see the Layout window: Click here to choose a watermark. Click here to create a custom watermark. tip You can also create a custom watermark. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions. 6. Select the text you want from the Watermark list. If you want to change the color, position, size, or density of the watermark, click Settings. You see the Watermark window: 7. Make any changes you want and click OK. Click OK again to close the Properties window. 8.
Saving Custom Settings You can save your custom settings as a custom document type. When you want to use the same settings again, select your custom document type from the Document Type list. 1. After you’re finished making custom settings, click Save Settings on the Copy Utility control panel. You see this window: Type a name for your document type here. 2. Type a name in the Name box and click Save. The name you entered is added to the Document Type list on the control panel.
M Using EPSON Personal Copy (Macintosh) If you’re working on a Macintosh, you can use EPSON Personal Copy to make multiple copies and get better quality on special ink jet paper. Make sure the software is installed and your printer is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on. Then continue with the instructions in these sections: ■ Basic copying ■ Previewing your image and adjusting settings Basic Copying 1. Double-click the EPSON Personal Copy PPC icon to start EPSON Personal Copy.
4. Select the size of your original document from the ORIGINAL SIZE list. If your original is not a standard size, type new values for the width and height. 5. Click the OPTIONS tab. Click here to preview your copy. Choose your paper size. Make sure EPSON Stylus Scan SF: SS2000 is selected. Choose your resolution and paper. 6. In the Paper Size list, select the size paper you’ve loaded. 7. Choose your resolution and Media Type.
9. Click the START button to begin copying. Your original goes in and out of the scanner twice. Then the copy is printed. Previewing Your Image and Adjusting Copy Settings 1. Click the left arrow beside the RESET button. The screen expands to show a preview area: Click here to scan a preview of your image. Click here to display color settings. Click here to see how your printed copy will look. Click and drag this frame to select the copy area. 2. Click the PREVIEW button.
4. Click the SETTINGS tab to display color adjustment options: Click here to start copying. Drag these sliders to change brightness, contrast and saturation. Drag these sliders to change the amount of red, green, or blue in your image. 5.
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2 Printing Printing with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 is a lot like using any other printer. You can click the Print button (or select Print from the menu) in any Windows or Macintosh program. W To reprint photographs, you can use Photo Print in the EPSON Smart Panel (Windows only). No matter how you print, you need to remember two things: ■ Use the right paper. ■ Choose the right printer settings. If you’ve used other printers before, you may be surprised at how much difference your paper can make.
Handling Paper How can you get the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text? Always use EPSON’s special ink jet papers. To load paper, slide out the edge guide and place the stack of paper against the right side of the feeder. Then slide the edge guide against the paper. . Slide the edge guide against the paper. If the paper has a corner cut, make sure you load it as shown.
Printing on Photo Paper You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost as good as the ones you get from film processing. EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper is micro-perforated around the edges so you can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo— extend it to the edge of the paper—on all sides. Photo Paper is also available in letter, A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches), and Panoramic (8.27 × 23.4 inches) sizes.
Set the paper thickness lever to the + position. (Return the lever to the 0 position before you print on regular paper.) paper thickness lever Be sure to select Plain paper as the Media Type and select the correct envelope size before you print. W Basic Printing with Windows You can print any type of document from any Windows program, following the steps in this section. For example, let’s say you’re printing a flyer created in Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition.
You see windows like these: Click Setup... make sure your printer is selected... then click Properties. After you click the Properties button, you see the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Properties window: Make sure this setting matches the paper you’re using. This box shows you the current settings. Choose color, unless you’re printing in black only. Set the Mode option to Automatic. Choose between faster printing or better quality. Click if you need more information.
3. Choose the settings shown on page 41. If you’re not sure which Media Type to choose, see page 49. 4. Click the Paper tab at the top of the box if you need to change the paper size, number of copies, page orientation, or printable area. note Click the Help button for more information about any of these settings. Or use the electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Reference Guide. See page 16 for instructions on viewing it. Paper tab Paper Size setting 5.
6. Click OK until you see the Print window again. 7. Click OK to start printing. After a moment, the Progress Meter window appears. You can cancel, pause, or restart your print job. You can also see how much ink you have left and view printing tips. Name of the file you’re printing. Pages printed/ pages in job. Click to cancel printing. Click to pause or resume printing. Does not appear if you are printing over a network. Click to display or close Epson Printing Tips below.
2. Open the File menu and click Page Setup. You see a Page Setup window like this: Paper Size setting 3. Choose your paper size, page orientation, and other settings. Then click OK. 4. Click the Print button or open the File menu and choose Print . You see the main printer settings window: Make sure this setting matches the paper you’re using. This box shows you the current settings. Choose color, unless you’re printing in black only. Set the Mode option to Automatic.
■ Click the Preview icon to change the Print button to Preview. You can then click it to preview your printout. ■ Click the Ink icon to check your ink levels. 7. Click Print to start printing. If you turned on background printing, you see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown below. You can cancel , pause , or restart your print job as necessary. For more information on printing, see the electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Reference Guide. See page 16 for instructions on viewing the manual.
Enhancing Photographs Special print settings can improve the appearance of photos or add special effects. Although you can also edit your photos with PhotoDeluxe, when you use your print settings, it only affects the printout, not the photo itself. 1. Follow the instructions in the previous sections to open your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 Properties window (Windows) or print options (Macintosh). 2. Set the Media Type for the paper you’re printing on, and choose the Color Ink setting. 3.
3. Click the Custom button, then click the Custom Settings list. You see a list of custom project types, as shown at the left. Select one of the types listed below: W ■ Text/Graph: For printing graphics-intensive documents like presentations with charts and graphs. Intensifies colors. ■ Economy: For rough drafts on plain paper. Saves ink.
3. Click the Custom button, then click the Advanced button. You see the Advanced window: Macintosh Windows 4. Choose a Print Quality (resolution) setting. tip After you customize your print settings, you can save them as a group. Then you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project. Click Save Settings in the Advanced window. Type a name for your setting group and click OK. 48 Printing 5. Select a color management system (the availability depends on your operating system). 6.
Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers You need to choose the right Media Type setting so your EPSON Stylus Scan can adjust the ink coverage accordingly. This ensures that you’ll get the best prints on any kind of paper. Before you print, always check your Media Type setting. Here are the settings you should choose for EPSON paper: For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .
First, make sure your printer is set up, connected to your computer, turned on, and the software is installed. Then follow the instructions under “Scanning in Your Photos” below, or “Opening Images on Your Computer” on page 52. Scanning in Your Photos 1. Click on the Windows taskbar to open the Smart Panel. Then click the Photo Print icon. You see the Photo Print welcome. 2. Click Start. The Photo Print window opens: 3. Click Scan Photos.
4. Insert your photo into the scanner as shown. Make sure the edge guides touch the sides of your photo, then feed it in until you feel a tug. edge guides Insert your photo face down, with the bottom edge going in first. Press this button to eject your photo after scanning. See page 20 for more information about inserting photos in the scanner (including fragile or valuable photos). 5. Click the Start Scan button on your screen. Your photo goes in and out of the scanner two times.
6. If you want to scan more photos, click Yes and repeat steps 4 and 5 above. If you’re finished scanning, click No. You see your photo(s) in a window like this: For a closer look, double-click an image to open it in the Image Viewer window. See page 75 for more information. 7. If you’re not happy with an image, you can click the Back arrow and scan it again. When you’re done, click Finish Verification. Then continue with the steps in “Printing Your Photos” on page 53. Opening Images on Your Computer 1.
Printing Your Photos You can choose to print one copy of all the scanned or opened images, or you can set the number of prints for each image. ■ If you click Select All, you see the layout window. Continue with step 1 on page 54. ■ If you click Specify number of prints, you can click an image, and then use the up and down arrows to set the number of prints for each image, as shown below: Click here to increase the number of prints for an image.
When you’ve set the number of prints you want for each image, click Finish. You see the Layout window: Click to print on EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards. Click to print on EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper. Click to print on plain paper or any letter-size special ink jet paper. 1. Click the button for the paper you’re printing on.
You see several layout choices, depending on which paper you’re using. If you click Letter, for example, you see the following: This tells you the number of sheets to load for the layout shown. 2. Click the layout that you want to use for printing. On a letter-size sheet, for example, you can have 1, 2, 3, 6, or 8 prints per page, depending on the size print you want. If you are only printing one image, you can have up to 8 copies of the picture on one sheet.
3. Click Plain paper, then click the small arrows at the right to scroll through the Media Type list. Choose the right Media Type for the paper you’re printing on, For example: note ■ Your printer automatically adjusts the ink coverage according to the Media Type setting you choose. Choose Photo Paper if you’re printing on EPSON Photo Paper. ■ Choose Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper for EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards. For a list of EPSON papers and the corresponding Media Type settings, see page 49.
Choose from the following settings: ■ Standard trimming, which automatically crops and enlarges your photo slightly to fit the layout, or Do not apply trimming. ■ If you choose Standard trimming, you can select Print with cutting guide, and then select Print with white border. ■ Choose Auto Photo Enhance (to increase contrast and sharpness), Single color (for one of three special effects), or Original color. 5. When you’re done making settings, click the Finish button.
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3 Scanning with Windows Scanning with EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site, or use them to create all kinds of projects that you can print out. If you’re experienced with scanning, you can use the EPSON Stylus Scan TWAIN interface to scan with Adobe Photoshop® or any other TWAIN-compliant program. note If you’re using a Macintosh, see Chapter 4 for scanning instructions.
The first time you scan with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000, you’ll also need to select it as your TWAIN source. Starting Your Scan Before you scan, make sure your scanning software is installed and your EPSON Stylus Scan is set up, connected to your computer, and turned on. 1. Adjust the edge guides to fit the width of your page or photo. Feed it into the scanner until you feel a tug. edge guides Insert your photo face down, with the bottom edge going in first.
5. From the File menu, choose Import, then TWAIN 32. The EPSON TWAIN window opens: Your preview image shows up here. tabs 6. If you’re scanning a photograph, click the Photo tab. If you’re scanning text or a line drawing, click the OCR/Line Art tab. 7.
8. Choose the Resolution setting: ■ Choose 300 dpi for most photos that you plan to print at their original size or smaller (or 72 dpi if you only want to view them on your screen or on the Web) ■ Choose 400 dpi for most text scanning ■ Choose a higher resolution for line drawings, or if you plan to enlarge a photo Higher resolutions create larger files that take longer to print and process. 9. Choose your Document Size.
5. If you want to crop the image, or scan only one section, click and drag on the preview image to select the part you want. You see an outline around your selection, as shown on the left. You can click and drag the outline to move it around or change its size. Or, Click the Auto Locate button to automatically outline your photo and eliminate any white border around it. 6. Click the Auto Exposure button to automatically adjust scan settings for maximum enhancement of your photo. 7. Click the Scan button.
3. Select one of these Options: ■ AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) if you’re scanning a page that has both pictures and text. ■ TET (Text Enhancement Technology) for better text recognition. ■ Threshold to adjust the brightness. You can then move the slider to make your text lighter or darker. 4. When your preview looks good, click the Scan button. Your page goes into the scanner again and comes out slowly as it is scanned. The TWAIN window closes and your text image appears on your screen.
4. Select ICM/sRGB if you want to match the colors on your screen as closely as possible (recommended for Windows 98 only). 5. Click OK to save your configuration settings. Scanning to OCR OCR (optical character recognition) is the process of converting a scanned image into text that you can edit in a word processing program. After you scan your document, the software processes or “recognizes” it. Then you can edit it and either save the file or open it in any word processing program on your computer.
3. Click Start. The Scan to OCR window opens: Click here if you want to use TWAIN settings. note If you’re an advanced user and want more control over your settings, click the TWAIN button. See page 63 for information about using the TWAIN settings. 4. Click the Paper Size button that corresponds to the page(s) you’re scanning. 5.
9. Press the red Stop/Clear button on the EPSON Stylus Scan control panel and remove your original document. If you’re scanning more than one page, a box will appear on your screen after the first page comes out. Click Continue to scan more pages or No to go on to the next step. Follow the steps in the next section to process or “recognize” the text. Processing the Text When scanning is completed, you see this window: If you have another OCR program, you can select it here. 1.
3. Choose one of the following Document Layout options: ■ Auto Detect: retains the original page format, which is especially useful for documents with columns, tables, and lists ■ Force Single Column: Aligns all text into one column 4. Click Draft Mode Dot Matrix if the document you’re scanning was printed on a dot matrix printer. 5. Click Straighten Image to have the software automatically correct crooked scans and improve the accuracy of the text. 6. Click OK to return to the Scan to OCR window.
7. Click on the text in the large window and correct or edit it as necessary. The small window at the bottom shows an enlarged view of the original scanned image at the current cursor position. 8. When you’re done editing the text, click the Finish button. You see the Export window: You can either save the text file or open it in a word processing program for further editing.
2. Type a name and choose one of the following file types: ■ Text Document: For files that you can open and edit with any text editor (unformatted). ■ RTF Document: (Rich Text Format) For files that you can open and edit in Microsoft Word or many other popular programs (retains most formatting). ■ HTML Document: (Hypertext Markup Language) For files that can be viewed in a Web browser or posted as a Web page.
Opening a Word Processing Program 1. Click Open in the Export window. You see a window like this: The software automatically detects the programs that can open the scanned file(s). 2. Select the program you want to use, then click the Open button. The program opens and displays your file. You can work with it just like any other file on your computer. The file is automatically saved with the default file name DOCU0001 in your Windows\temp folder. You can change the location and file name if you want.
■ Select a program on the list. The default file format appears in the Format box. You can select any of the other formats. ■ If you want to add a program to the list, you need to use Scan to Application. See page 79 for instructions. ■ If you want to remove a program from the list, select the program and click Appear in Application List to remove the checkmark. ■ Click OK to close the Application Properties window.
3. Click Start. The Scan to E-mail window opens: 4. Select the type of scan you want to do from the Scan Material icons. note If you’re scanning any type of printed picture (other than a film-processed photograph), make sure you choose Magazine, Newspaper, or Brochure. These settings will give you better scans and eliminate unwanted dot patterns. Each icon controls basic scan settings. You can change some of these settings by clicking the buttons on the screen.
7. If you’re scanning more than one image, click Scan Multiple Images. 8. Click the Preview button. Your document goes into the scanner, and then comes out as it is scanned. You see it in the preview window on your screen: 9. Click and drag the dotted-line border on the preview to define the area you want to scan. You can adjust any of your other settings at this point. When you’re satisfied that the settings are correct, continue with the steps in the next section. Scanning and Sending the File 1.
If you’re scanning more than one image, a box will appear on your screen after the first image is scanned. Click Continue to scan more pages or No to go on to the next step. When scanning is completed, you see a window like this: 3. For a closer look, double-click any image to display it in the Image Viewer window. Click the + or – button to change the preview size. Click to see the next or previous image. Choose Exit from the File menu when you’re finished viewing your file(s).
6. Under File Type, choose a file format for your scanned images. ■ The JPEG standard format is a good choice for most images. ■ If you want to e-mail a document that’s mainly text, choose Text, Rich Text Format, or HTML. The software will automatically perform OCR and convert the file into editable text. See page 65 for more information. ■ Choose Presto! Wrapper to have your file open automatically in a “viewer” when the recipient clicks it (Windows only). 7.
Your e-mail program opens. You can write a message and then send it with your image(s) or text file(s) attached. 9. Click Exit if you’re finished e-mailing, or one of the other buttons to continue. Scanning for Creativity Your EPSON Stylus Scan lets you turn your photos into creative projects like calendars, business cards, and letterhead. Scanning for Creativity makes these projects simple by automatically opening the PhotoDeluxe program that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan.
When scanning is completed, you see a window like this: Click here to display 9 more projects. note Once PhotoDeluxe is open, you can use all of its features to edit and enhance your photo, add text and special effects, or create many types of projects. For more information, click Help or check the electronic Getting Started guide on the CD-ROM (GetStart.pdf). 5. Click the project you want to create, for example, Letterhead. Then click the Finish Selection button. You see a window confirming your choice.
Make sure you have your PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM handy so you can insert it when requested. 8. When you’re finished working and you exit PhotoDeluxe, click Exit to close Scan for Creativity, or click one of the other buttons to continue. Scanning to Application For complete flexibility, Smart Panel lets you scan and send your scanned files to any supported application program on your computer. 1. Feed your photo or page into the scanner as described on page 59. 2.
When scanning is completed, you see a window like this: 5. For a closer look, double-click any image to display it in the Image Viewer window. See page 75 for more information. 6. Click Finish Verification . You see a window like this: Registered applications appear here. Click here if you want to rearrange the applications in the window. You can register additional applications, change the application properties, or remove applications from the display. See the following sections for instructions.
The image(s) are automatically converted to the default format for that application. If you want to change the default, you can use the Application Properties window. See page 83 for instructions. 8. When you’re finished working and you exit the application, click Exit to close Scan to Application, or click one of the other buttons to continue. Registering New Applications You can register any supported program on your computer and have it appear in the applications window. 1.
3. Select the .exe file that launches the application, then click Open. You return to the Register Application window, with the program icons displayed: 4. Select the icon you want to display in the Scan To Application window. 5. Select the file format for scans opened in the application you’re registering. See page 70 for more information about file formats. 6. When you’ve made all your choices, click Finish. The application appears in the Scan to Application window.
Removing Applications or Changing Properties You can remove programs that you don’t want to appear in the Scan to Application window, or change the default format for each program’s files. 1. In the Launch window, click the Property button. You see a window like this: 2. Select the program you want to change. ■ The default file format appears in the Format box. If you want to change it, select any of the other formats available for that application.
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4 Scanning on a Macintosh note Be sure to send in your coupon to receive a free upgrade to Smart Panel for Macintosh. The coupon is also available on the EPSON website at www.epson.com. When you scan, you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax, print, or e-mail the files, or continue working with them in another application, such as PhotoDeluxe.
See page 20 for more information about inserting documents into the scanner (including fragile or thin documents). note If you want to scan from PhotoDeluxe, follow the instructions under “Getting a Photo into PhotoDeluxe” in the Getting Started Guide on your Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM. Choose EPSON Stylus Scan SF for your scanner source. 2. Double-click Presto! PageManager in the Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder on your hard drive.
The EPSON TWAIN window opens: tabs Your preview image shows up here. 6. If you’re scanning a photograph, click the Photo tab. If you’re scanning text or a line drawing, click the OCR/Line Art tab. 7. Choose one of the Quality settings: ■ Draft & fast for a quick scan ■ Best & de-screening for a better quality scan 8.
9. Choose your Document Size. Continue with the steps in the next section if you’re scanning a photo, or the steps on page 89 if you’re scanning text. Scanning a Photo Follow these steps if you’re scanning a photograph or a photo on a printed page: 1. Start your scan as described on page 85. 2. Select Unsharp Mask to sharpen your image automatically. 3. Choose your Image Type: either Color Photo or Black & White Photo. 4.
7. Click the Scan button. Your photo or page goes into the scanner again and comes out slowly as it is scanned. Your file is saved in the PageManager Inbox. Close the EPSON TWAIN window so you can continue working with your file in PageManager. Scanning Text 1. Start your scan as described on page 85. 2. Click the Preview button. Your page goes into the scanner and comes back out.
3. Select one of these Options: ■ AAS (Auto Area Segmentation) if you’re scanning a page that has both pictures and text ■ TET (Text Enhancement Technology) for better text recognition ■ Threshold to adjust the brightness. You can then move the slider to make your text lighter or darker. 4. When your preview looks good, click the Scan button. Your page goes into the scanner again and comes out slowly as it is scanned. Your file is saved in the PageManager Inbox.
4. Select ColorSync if you want to use the ColorSync system for matching the colors on your screen as closely as possible. 5. Click OK to save your configuration settings. Working with Your Images in Presto! PageManager Your PageManager software lets you perform a variety of tasks from one convenient desktop. Once you’ve scanned an image to your PageManager Inbox, printing, faxing, or e-mailing it is as easy as dragging it to one of the icons on your Application Bar. 1.
2. Perform any of these tasks: 92 Scanning on a Macintosh ■ To e-mail an image, drag its thumbnail to the E-Mail button on the Application Bar. PageManager starts your e-mail application. (You must have a modem, an Internet connection, and a supported e-mail program installed.) Follow the instructions in your e-mail documentation to send your image as an attachment. ■ Drag the thumbnail to the Fax button to start your fax utility.
■ note You must close your image before you can drag it to an application on the Application Bar. To open an image on the PageManager desktop, double-click its thumbnail. Once it’s open, you can make a number of changes: rotate or flip it, add a text stamp, or OCR a text document. (See your Presto! PageManager electronic manual for details.) To close the image again, click the open Inbox folder in PageManager’s tree view.
2. Click the Applications tab. note You can also set printer, fax, e-mail, compression, and OCR preferences. See your electronic PageManager manual for details. 3. Click the Add button. The Add Application window appears. 4. Type the name and location of the application you want to add, or click the Browse button to search for the application. 5. Click OK to save your changes, then click OK again to close the Preferences window. An icon appears for the new application in the Application Bar.
note PageManager automatically recognizes your fax and e-mail applications. It also assigns the driver for whatever printer you selected in the Chooser to the printer button. You can even convert your scanned image into editable text without using PageManager’s OCR button—just click the SimpleText button or another word processing application on the Scan Buttons Palette to begin scanning and processing your text document. When your word processing application opens, you’re ready to edit.
3. Select an application in the Scan to App box, and then type a name in the Name box. Make your other settings and click OK. These are the default settings that will be used when you click the button to scan. Normally, you’ll have a chance to change these settings in the TWAIN window each time you scan. 4. Choose any other settings you want on the Properties window. If you want to select paper type or change other print setup options, click the Setup button to display the print setup dialog box. 5.
5 Faxing If you have a modem, you can send and receive faxes with your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000. You can fax anything that you can scan in or create on your computer. Depending on your system, you’ll use different utilities and software for faxing: ■ If you have Windows, you’ll use WinFax and Smart Panel, software that came with your EPSON Stylus Scan. ■ If you have a Macintosh, you’ll use Presto! PageManager with the FAXstf or other fax software on your Macintosh.
Sending a Fax tip If you’ve created a document on your computer, you don’t have to print it out and scan it. You can use your fax utility alone. Follow the instructions for sending faxes in the electronic WinFax Basic User’s Guide on your EPSON Stylus Scan CD-ROM. 1. Adjust the edge guides to fit the width of your page or photo. Feed it into the scanner until you feel a tug. edge guides Insert your document face down, with the bottom edge going in first.
3. Click the Quality button to select one of these settings: ■ Normal for everyday fax quality ■ Fine for higher resolution quality ■ Photo for faxing smooth-looking photographs 4. Click the Pages button to indicate whether you are faxing a single page or multiple pages. 5. Click the numbers on the “keypad” to dial your fax number. Or, click the green “To” area and type in the number. 6. Make sure the number is correct; then click the green Start button on your screen to begin the scan to fax process.
Receiving Faxes note If you have only one phone line for your modem and telephone, you might want to set up your system to receive faxes manually. Right-click the fax icon on your taskbar and uncheck Automatic Receive. note When you install your EPSON Stylus Scan software, your fax system is set to receive faxes automatically. You can continue working on your computer while your faxes are received in the background.
■ Click the OCR button to open the Scan to OCR window and turn the fax into a text file. See page 65 for more information. ■ Click the Delete button to delete the fax file. 3. Click Close to close the Receive Log window. Customizing Scan to Fax You can add (or change) header information that appears at the top of your faxes and set up the speed dial buttons. Click the Setting button. You see this window: 4.
6. Enter fax numbers for up to 10 speed-dial buttons. These numbers will then be dialed automatically when you click the corresponding speed dial button on the Scan to Fax window. 7. Click OK to close the Setting window. Faxing on a Macintosh note You can use your fax utility alone to fax documents that you create on your computer. See your fax utility’s documentation for instructions.
2. Double-click Presto! PageManager in the Presto! PageManager for EPSON folder on your hard drive. You see the PageManager for EPSON desktop: . Fax button Preferences button 3. If you haven’t selected Stylus Scan SF as your TWAIN source yet, follow the instruction on page 86 to select it. 4. Click the Preferences button. 5. Click the Fax tab. You see the Fax Preferences window. 6. Select your fax print or fax utility program for the Fax Driver. Then click OK. Fax button on the Scan Buttons Palette. 7.
Using eFax note To use eFax, you need an active e-mail account, and you need to be able to receive e-mail from outside your domain. eFax works in both Windows and Macintosh environments. Because it lets you receive faxes through your e-mail, eFax does away with the need for a dedicated phone line for your faxes. You don’t have to worry about missing faxes when your computer is off or when you’re connected to the Internet.
6. If you want to sign up for eFax Plus or eFax Toll-Free, click their hot links and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Close the sign-up document when you’re finished. note eFax is a service fully provided by eFax.com. All questions should be directed to www.eFax.com. Share your fax number with others and print it on your business cards. Faxes will arrive as attachments to your e-mail messages. To read them, just open the attachments. You can use your PIN number to access your account on the eFax.
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6 Maintaining Your EPSON Stylus Scan This chapter describes the most common maintenance procedures you’ll need to perform to keep your EPSON Stylus Scan working at its best. For more details, see your electronic Reference Guide.
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on but not printing, and the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Do one of the following: W ■ Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Scan 2000 icon and select Properties. Click the Utility tab. M ■ Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Utility button. Then click the 3. Click the Head Cleaning icon on the Utility menu. 4.
Using the Control Panel 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, and that the B black and A color ink out lights are off. 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it down for three seconds. cleaning button Cleaning takes about one minute, during which the printer makes some noise and the Ppower light flashes. 3. After the Ppower light stops flashing, print a page to test the print quality and reset the cleaning cycle. 4.
5. Examine the nozzle check pattern. It should look something like this (the upper pattern should be black; the lower section is divided into blue, red, and yellow sections): Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If any dots are missing, as shown below, run the cleaning cycle again. missing dots ■ If the nozzle check pattern is complete, click Finish. ■ If the pattern is missing segments, click Clean to run another cleaning cycle.
Replacing Ink Cartridges When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, that cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it. You can’t print if either ink cartridge is empty. W When one of your cartridges runs out of ink, you’ll see a message in the Progress window on your screen (Windows only). Click the How To button on the screen, and then follow the instructions to replace your cartridge.
Replacing the Color Ink Cartridge You can replace a cartridge when the A color ink out light is flashing, or when it stays on. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package. caution 2. Remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top. Don’t pull off the blue portion or try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge. You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it.
4. Press the R cleaning button and hold it for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the Ppower light begins flashing. caution Don’t open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can’t reuse it, even if it contains ink. warning If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 5.
8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. Then press the R cleaning button and release it quickly. caution Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. (Even if you don’t press the button, ink charging begins 60 seconds after you close the clamp.) The Ppower light flashes and the printer makes various sounds.
4. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and toward the back of the printer. Don’t press down on the cartridge. 5. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place. Then press the R cleaning button and release it quickly. caution Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
caution To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. Press the E load/eject button and hold it down for about three seconds until the print head moves to the color cartridge replacement position. The Ppower light begins flashing. 4. If you need to replace the color ink cartridge, go on to step 5 below. If you need to replace the black cartridge only, press the E load/eject button again and release it quickly to move the print head to the black cartridge replacement position.
Aligning the Print Head caution Use paper that’s at least letter size to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. For best results, use EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment. If your printouts contain vertical bands or crooked vertical lines, you may need to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Your EPSON Stylus Scan must be connected directly to a local port, not over a network, to use this utility. 1.
warning Be careful not to touch the internal gears. 5. Open the top cover and clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry cloth, or with a blower brush. 6. If ink leaks inside the printer, wipe it away with a damp cloth. Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan For short moves, you can just pick up the EPSON Stylus Scan and set it down. For longer moves, you need to repack it in the original box. 1. Press the Ppower button to turn the printer off. Then unplug the power cord and remove the interface cable. 2.
7 Solving Problems This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving problems with your EPSON Stylus Scan. ■ First see “Diagnosing Printer Problems” to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. ■ Then see “Problems and Solutions” on page 122 for solutions to common setup and software problems. note It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s web site periodically for possible updates to your drivers. Visit www.epson.
Follow these guidelines when the control panel lights come on or flash: P is on S flashes S is on The EPSON Stylus Scan is on and ready. It flashes when the printer is receiving a file, warming up, printing, scanning, copying, or in cartridge change mode. Paper is jammed in the feeder. Remove the paper and reload it. If the light continues to flash, turn off the printer and gently pull all paper out of the paper path. Then turn it back on and press the E load/eject button. You are out of paper.
Running a Printer Check You can run a printer check to determine whether the problem comes from the EPSON Stylus Scan or your computer. 1. Make sure both the EPSON Stylus Scan and your computer are turned off. 2. Disconnect the interface cable from the EPSON Stylus Scan. 3. Make sure paper is loaded. 4. Hold down the E load/eject button, then press and release the P power button. Continue holding down the E load/eject button until the Ppower light starts to flash, then release it.
Problems and Solutions Here are some basic troubleshooting tips if you have any problems setting up your EPSON Stylus Scan, installing software, or getting good quality printouts or scanned images. Since copying involves both printing and scanning, look for copy problems in both “Solving Printing and Copying Problems” on page 124 and “Solving Scanning and Copying Problems” on page 132.
You’re having problems installing the software. ■ Make sure your EPSON Stylus Scan is turned on and the cable is securely connected to the printer and computer. ■ Make sure you’ve closed all other applications, including any screen savers. Then try installing the software again, following the instructions on the Start Here sheet. When you connect to a USB port on a Windows computer, several USB devices are recognized and installed. This is the correct installation procedure.
Connect the EPSON Stylus Scan directly to your computer’s built-in parallel port. Do not use a switch box. You can also connect the EPSON Stylus Scan to your USB port (Windows 98 only). After you use your EPSON Stylus Scan with a parallel connection, your Zip drive doesn’t work when you reconnect it to the same parallel port. You may need to reinstall your Zip drive software. To avoid this problem, you can disable the Zip drive in your Windows Device Manager before you connect the EPSON Stylus Scan.
■ note If you’re trying to print or copy a large image, your computer may not have enough memory. Run a printer check as described on page 121. If you ran a printer check successfully, make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly. If you’re printing on a network, you may need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your electronic Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.
Solving Print Quality Problems You see horizontal banding. 126 Solving Problems ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see page 107. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. See page 49 for guidelines. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It is usually whiter or shinier. ■ Check the ink out lights. If either light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; see page 111.
You see vertical banding or misalignment. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see page 107. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 117 for instructions. ■ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It is usually whiter or shinier. ■ Don’t use the High Speed setting.
note Make sure your Media Type setting matches the paper you’re using. See page 49 for guidelines. For the best printouts, use EPSON papers and other media. 128 Solving Problems Your printout is blurry or smeared. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be loaded face up). ■ Try using Automatic mode. See page 41 for instructions. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or film, or try loading it one sheet at a time.
■ If ink has leaked inside, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth: Wipe here. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see page 107. ■ Check the ink out lights. If either light is flashing, replace the ink cartridge; see page 111. ■ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you’re using. See page 49 for guidelines. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down.
Your printout has incorrect or missing colors. ■ Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images. ■ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see page 107. ■ If you are printing a high-resolution image, try turning off PhotoEnhance. ■ Try using Automatic mode. See page 41 for instructions. ■ Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible.
Your printout is grainy. ■ Try using a higher quality paper. ■ Make sure you set the Quality/Speed slider to the Quality setting in your printer software; see page 41 or 44 for instructions. ■ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 117 for instructions. ■ You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size. See your software documentation for instructions. Color documents print in black and white.
Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems The margins are incorrect. ■ Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. ■ Check your software documentation for instructions on selecting the correct margins for your paper size. The image size or position is incorrect. Make sure the paper and/or layout options are set correctly. The printer prints blank pages. ■ Make sure your printer is selected in your application or as the Windows default printer.
Something is missing or incorrect in the scanned image. ■ If the scanned image is blank, make sure you feed your page or photo face down. ■ If text is missing or incorrect, try adjusting the scan threshold in the TWAIN window. See page 63 for more information. ■ If you’re scanning a document with a lot of graphics, text may not be recognized correctly by the OCR software. ■ If you’re using the protection sheet, make sure it isn’t dirty or worn out.
Your scanning software doesn’t work correctly. ■ Your computer may not have enough memory to process a large or high-resolution image. Try closing other programs or scanning at a lower resolution. You may need to increase your system’s memory (RAM). ■ If you’re using EPSON TWAIN, make sure you’ve selected EPSON Stylus Scan SF as your TWAIN source. ■ If you’re using EPSON Personal Copy (Macintosh only), make sure you have selected SS 2000 in the Chooser.
■ If you’re using the Smart Panel to scan any type of printed picture (other than a film-processed photograph), make sure you choose Magazine, Newspaper, or Brochure as your Scan Material. Vertical lines are missing from the scanned image. ■ Make sure the scanner glass is clean. See page 118 for cleaning instructions. ■ Make sure your original is not wrinkled. ■ If you’re using the protection sheet, make sure it isn’t dirty or worn out.
To reinstall your software, follow the instructions on your Start Here sheet. Uninstalling in Windows (Parallel Connection) 1. Click Start, Programs, EPSON Smart Panel, Uninstall EPSON Smart Panel. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Click Start, Programs, EPSON Stylus Scan, Uninstall EPSON Stylus Scan SF TWAIN. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the Control Panel icon. 4.
Where To Get Help If you need help with your EPSON Stylus Scan or its drivers, see the contact information below. For help with the EPSON Smart Panel, PageManager, WinFax, eFax, or Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 138 for contact information.
Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (EPSON Stylus Scan 2000) ■ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ■ Computer configuration ■ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
8 Notices This chapter includes system and environmental requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Stylus Scan 2000.
Macintosh System Requirements ■ iMac™ series or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-in USB port ■ Mac® OS 8.1 or later (8.
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, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Year 2000 Ready Your EPSON printer is Year 2000 Ready.
■ If you use an extension cord with the EPSON Stylus Scan, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ■ Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the EPSON Stylus Scan yourself.
■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge package. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them. ■ Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage. ■ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may damage the printer. ■ Before transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place.
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: 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone: (310) 782-5254 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 that the EPSON product covered by this limited warranty statement, 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.
Index A AAS (Auto Area Segmentation), 64, 90 Accessories, 138 Adobe Acrobat Reader, 17 Adobe PhotoDeluxe, 78, 138 Advanced print settings, 45 to 48 AOL e-mail, 76 Application Properties window, 71, 83 Applications, registering for Smart Panel, 81 to 82 Auto Print-out button, 100 Automatic Document Enhancement, 26 to 27 Automatic print mode, 41, 44, 126 B Background printing, 44, 133 Banding, 126 to 127 Blurry printouts, 128 to 129 Browser, electronic Reference Guide, 17 Buttons, control panel, 20 C Cable
Copying (continued) with Macintosh, 32 to 35 with Windows, 22 to 31 without Computer, 20 to 21 D Declaration of Conformity, 144 De-screening, 61, 87, 133 Destination setting, 73 Document Type setting, 23 Documentation, 5 to 6, 16 to 18 E Economy setting, 47 eFax, 104 to 105, 138 Electronic manuals, 6, 16 to 18 ENERGY STAR, 141 Envelopes, 39 to 40 EPSON Accessories, 138 help, 137 to 138 papers, 49 EPSON Personal Copy, see Personal Copy EPSON Smart Panel, see Smart Panel EPSON Stylus Scan cleaning, 117 to 1
L P Layout settings for copying, 27 to 28 for Photo Print, 54 for printing, 42, 44 Lever, thickness, 40, 128 Lights, control panel, 119 to 120 Load/eject button, 119 Location requirements, 140 Pages button, 99 Paper EPSON special, 37, 49 feeding problems, 131 handling, 38 to 40 jams, 131 thickness lever, 40, 128 Paper out light, 119 Parallel port, problems, 124 PDF (Portable Document Format), 70 Personal Copy basic copying, 32 to 34 color settings, 35 Media Type setting, 33 OPTIONS tab, 33 previewing ima
Presto! PageManager Add scan button window, 95 adding applications, 93 to 94 Application Bar, 86 e-mailing, 92 faxing, 103 help, 138 Inbox, 91 introduction, 14 to 16 OCR, 93 opening image, 93 printing, 92 saving scanned image, 92 Scan button settings, 95 Scan Buttons Palette, 94 to 96 scanning, 86 to 90 scanning to application, 94 to 96 suppressing TWAIN interface, 95 thumbnails, 91 tree view, 91 using, 91 to 96 Presto! Wrapper, 76 Preview icon, 45 Print head aligning, 117 cleaning, 107 to 110 Print quality
S Safety instructions, 141 to 143 Scaling copies, 24 to 26, 32 to 34 Scan for Creativity, 77 to 79 Scan Material setting, 73 Scan Mode setting, 66, 73 Scan to Application, 79 to 83 Scan to E-mail saving file, 75 to 76 supported programs, 76 using, 72 to 77 Scan to Fax customizing, 101 to 102 dialing, 99 receiving faxes, 100 to 101 speed dial, 102 using, 98 to 103 Scan to OCR editing text, 68 to 69 opening word processing program, 71 to 72 options, 67 saving text file, 69 to 70 using, 65 to 72 Scan/copy erro
T U Technical support, 137 to 138 TET (Text Enhancement Technology), 64, 90 Text scanning editing, 69 file type, 70, 76 Macintosh, 89 to 90 Windows, 63 to 72 Text/Graph setting, 47 Thickness lever, 40, 128 Thin original, copying, 21 Threshold setting, 63 to 64, 89 to 90, 133 Time stamps, copying with, 29 to 30 Transporting the EPSON Stylus Scan, 118 Troubleshooting, 119 to 138 TWAIN Auto Exposure button, 63, 88 Auto Locate button, 63, 88 Auto Scan button, 62, 88 configuring for Macintosh, 90 to 91 configu
How to Order EPSON Ink and Paper To order EPSON ink cartridges, paper, and other printing media, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Ink Cartridges Black Color S020189 S020191 EPSON Papers Paper name Size Part number EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter S041060 A4 (8.3 x 11.
