Technical Brief (Scanners)
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.... This system offers these benefits: The Epson manual/automatic focus optics system gives you precised sharpness control, especially when scanning three-dimensional objects and transparencies. With three-dimensional images, you can perceive (on a scale of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. This effect is important for optimized fi...
.... This system offers these benefits: The Epson manual/automatic focus optics system gives you precised sharpness control, especially when scanning three-dimensional objects and transparencies. With three-dimensional images, you can perceive (on a scale of the Epson Expression series scanners uses a Dual-Focus mechanism. This effect is important for optimized fi...
Product Information Guide
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... and Macintosh) LaserSoft SilverFast@ for Expression 836XL Plug-in a bundled kit that includes software for Expression 836XL User's Guide (online) CPD5711 Expression 836XL Setup Guide TM-B813102 Transparency Unit Service Manual PLB813102 Transparency Unit Parts Price List TM-B813112 Auto Document Feeder Service Manual PLB813112 Auto Document Feeder Parts Price List EPSON Expression 636XL-4 1 O/9/97 Scanners EPSON Expression 836XL Reliability: safety regulations: CE marking...
... and Macintosh) LaserSoft SilverFast@ for Expression 836XL Plug-in a bundled kit that includes software for Expression 836XL User's Guide (online) CPD5711 Expression 836XL Setup Guide TM-B813102 Transparency Unit Service Manual PLB813102 Transparency Unit Parts Price List TM-B813112 Auto Document Feeder Service Manual PLB813112 Auto Document Feeder Parts Price List EPSON Expression 636XL-4 1 O/9/97 Scanners EPSON Expression 836XL Reliability: safety regulations: CE marking...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Library / Image Capture / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, then manually verify that the Epson Scan files and folders, listed below, have more than one Epson scanner model on your scanner model. EPSON*********.ds (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! Correct Procedure for each...
... Library / Image Capture / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, then manually verify that the Epson Scan files and folders, listed below, have more than one Epson scanner model on your scanner model. EPSON*********.ds (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! Correct Procedure for each...
User Manual
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Introduction Optional Equipment How to Use This Manual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Important Safety Instructions Where to Get Help 1 Scanner Basics Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons Scanner Errors Contents 11 13 14 15 16 18 21 21 23 24 Page 5
Introduction Optional Equipment How to Use This Manual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Important Safety Instructions Where to Get Help 1 Scanner Basics Scanner Parts Lights and Buttons Scanner Errors Contents 11 13 14 15 16 18 21 21 23 24 Page 5
User Manual
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...it for installing and using the optional transparency unit and auto document feeder. Troubleshooting provides solutions to Use This Manual Scanner Basics describes the scanner's lights and buttons, and gives instructions for basic scanning and scanning of this board are fully described in... an IBM®- compatible computer and provides parallel connection between the scanner and computer. Page 14 Using Optional Equipment gives instructions for a move. How to problems you may encounter. Introduction Bidirectional ...
...it for installing and using the optional transparency unit and auto document feeder. Troubleshooting provides solutions to Use This Manual Scanner Basics describes the scanner's lights and buttons, and gives instructions for basic scanning and scanning of this board are fully described in... an IBM®- compatible computer and provides parallel connection between the scanner and computer. Page 14 Using Optional Equipment gives instructions for a move. How to problems you may encounter. Introduction Bidirectional ...
User Manual
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... provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of the problem You can purchase optional equipment, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Dial (800) 922-8911 (U.S. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday....information ready: Product name Product serial number Computer configuration Description of EPSON products. Before you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for dealer referral. only), 6 A.M. Note: If you call ...
... provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of the problem You can purchase optional equipment, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Dial (800) 922-8911 (U.S. to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday....information ready: Product name Product serial number Computer configuration Description of EPSON products. Before you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for dealer referral. only), 6 A.M. Note: If you call ...
User Manual
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... (top and bottom edges are large, pull out the paper support. 3 Slide the edge guides to scan your paper. 4 Follow the steps in Loading documents manually. Don't open the ADF and scan documents as described in your software's user's guide to the edges of your document. If your document is best...
... (top and bottom edges are large, pull out the paper support. 3 Slide the edge guides to scan your paper. 4 Follow the steps in Loading documents manually. Don't open the ADF and scan documents as described in your software's user's guide to the edges of your document. If your document is best...
User Manual
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Open the ADF and place the document on the document table. Then close the ADF and scan the document as described in Scanner Basics. Loading documents manually You can load documents manually while the ADF is installed. Using Optional Equipment Page 63
Open the ADF and place the document on the document table. Then close the ADF and scan the document as described in Scanner Basics. Loading documents manually You can load documents manually while the ADF is installed. Using Optional Equipment Page 63
User Manual
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...resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory left. (See your software and computer manuals for details.) The scanner software does not work properly. If you have other software at the same time, using the SCSI interface, confirm that ...expansion boards in your computer, make sure the interface board on your computer manual for details.) Troubleshooting Page 79 Make sure the computer has enough memory for your scanner and interface software. The scanner does not start scanning. Make sure you've selected the correct interface port...
...resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory left. (See your software and computer manuals for details.) The scanner software does not work properly. If you have other software at the same time, using the SCSI interface, confirm that ...expansion boards in your computer, make sure the interface board on your computer manual for details.) Troubleshooting Page 79 Make sure the computer has enough memory for your scanner and interface software. The scanner does not start scanning. Make sure you've selected the correct interface port...
User Manual
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.... You may be IRQ (interrupt request) conflicts within your operating system manual and online help files for instructions on how to resolve IRQ conflicts. Be sure the scanner is operating. Part of the document and don't move it while the scanner is not tilted or placed on the document table. Scan Quality Problems...
.... You may be IRQ (interrupt request) conflicts within your operating system manual and online help files for instructions on how to resolve IRQ conflicts. Be sure the scanner is operating. Part of the document and don't move it while the scanner is not tilted or placed on the document table. Scan Quality Problems...
User Manual
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...the document guide to compensate for instructions on both your printer manual for carriage movement. may be malfunctioning. Also check the may be caused by your printer. (See your screen and printout, the scanner's sensor causing the problem. Straight lines in your software. Align...82 Problem Solution Your printer may be If this happens in the image are carefully aligned with the document table scales. The scanner's normal carriage movement may be incorrect. brightness and contrast settings of your dealer. Your document isn't aligned to adjust your...
...the document guide to compensate for instructions on both your printer manual for carriage movement. may be malfunctioning. Also check the may be caused by your printer. (See your screen and printout, the scanner's sensor causing the problem. Straight lines in your software. Align...82 Problem Solution Your printer may be If this happens in the image are carefully aligned with the document table scales. The scanner's normal carriage movement may be incorrect. brightness and contrast settings of your dealer. Your document isn't aligned to adjust your...
User Manual
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... your printer software is not an image. Check that the printer is properly connected with the computer and is correctly set up. (See your software manual for instructions.) Your printer software may be causing the problem. Troubleshooting Page 83 Try scanning the film upside down. Newton's Ring is being distorted by... bubble surfaces meet. Problem Solution Your printer may be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is properly installed and configured. (See your printer manual for details.) Color stripes appear when scanning film.
... your printer software is not an image. Check that the printer is properly connected with the computer and is correctly set up. (See your software manual for instructions.) Your printer software may be causing the problem. Troubleshooting Page 83 Try scanning the film upside down. Newton's Ring is being distorted by... bubble surfaces meet. Problem Solution Your printer may be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is properly installed and configured. (See your printer manual for details.) Color stripes appear when scanning film.
User Manual
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...different image settings in your scanner software, especially data format (bits/pixel/color), gamma correction, and color correction. If you want to scan. (See your software manual for details.) Your application software may not be correctly installed. (See your software manuals for details.) Colors on ...read. Your software settings may not be set up correctly to the scanner. Your software may be incorrect. Check the image settings in your scanner software. See your image. Solution Use the EPSON Screen Calibration utility as the original. Try a different combination of ...
...different image settings in your scanner software, especially data format (bits/pixel/color), gamma correction, and color correction. If you want to scan. (See your software manual for details.) Your application software may not be correctly installed. (See your software manuals for details.) Colors on ...read. Your software settings may not be set up correctly to the scanner. Your software may be incorrect. Check the image settings in your scanner software. See your image. Solution Use the EPSON Screen Calibration utility as the original. Try a different combination of ...
User Manual
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... match may not be affecting your printer documentation for details.) Exact matching of monitor colors is very difficult. See your software manual or your results. Problem Solution You may have adjusted Change the image size settings in your software to adjust colors on your...ICM (Windows 95) or ColorSync™ (Macintosh), color matching schemes that came with your scanner software's online user's guide for the most precise color matches. printed size. See your scanner software for instructions. Exact reproduction of colors is larger or smaller than the original size....
... match may not be affecting your printer documentation for details.) Exact matching of monitor colors is very difficult. See your software manual or your results. Problem Solution You may have adjusted Change the image size settings in your software to adjust colors on your...ICM (Windows 95) or ColorSync™ (Macintosh), color matching schemes that came with your scanner software's online user's guide for the most precise color matches. printed size. See your scanner software for instructions. Exact reproduction of colors is larger or smaller than the original size....
User Manual
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...Adjustment angle, document guide, 95 to 96 Auto document feeder description, 13 dials, 67 to 68 installing, 55 to 59 loading, 60 to 63 loading manually, 63 paper jams, fixing, 64 to 66 scanning position, adjusting, 67 to 68 specifications, 110 to 113 unpacking, 54 using, 53 to 68 Automatic... Area Segmentation, 11 B Buttons, 23 to 24 C Cables, 13 Cleaning scanner, 70 transparency unit, 38 Color matching problems, 84 to 85 Color stripes, 83 Compression software, 77 Cover, removing, 27 D Dials, ADF, 67 to 68 Document...
...Adjustment angle, document guide, 95 to 96 Auto document feeder description, 13 dials, 67 to 68 installing, 55 to 59 loading, 60 to 63 loading manually, 63 paper jams, fixing, 64 to 66 scanning position, adjusting, 67 to 68 specifications, 110 to 113 unpacking, 54 using, 53 to 68 Automatic... Area Segmentation, 11 B Buttons, 23 to 24 C Cables, 13 Cleaning scanner, 70 transparency unit, 38 Color matching problems, 84 to 85 Color stripes, 83 Compression software, 77 Cover, removing, 27 D Dials, ADF, 67 to 68 Document...
User Manual
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L Lamp, replacing, 71 Lights, 23 to 24, 75 Lock screw, transportation, 21 M Maintenance, 70 to 71 Manual, how to use, 14 to 15 Matching problems, image, 84 to 85 Medium format film, 44 to 46 Memory, 76 Monitor, 76, 82 N Negatives scanning, ...
L Lamp, replacing, 71 Lights, 23 to 24, 75 Lock screw, transportation, 21 M Maintenance, 70 to 71 Manual, how to use, 14 to 15 Matching problems, image, 84 to 85 Medium format film, 44 to 46 Memory, 76 Monitor, 76, 82 N Negatives scanning, ...
User Setup Information
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... Reader 42 If You're Running Windows. . . 42 If You're Using a Macintosh. . . 43 Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 43 Navigating a Manual 44 SETTING UP THE TPU AND ADF UNITS 45 Transparency Unit 45 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 46 Removing the Shipping Screws 47 Installing... Document Feeder 50 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 51 PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 55 Problems and Solutions 55 Setup Problems 56 Scanner Problems 57 Software Problems 58 Image Problems 59 Where To Get Help 62 EPSON Technical Support 62 Software Technical Support 63 INDEX 65 vi
... Reader 42 If You're Running Windows. . . 42 If You're Using a Macintosh. . . 43 Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 43 Navigating a Manual 44 SETTING UP THE TPU AND ADF UNITS 45 Transparency Unit 45 Unpacking the Transparency Unit 46 Removing the Shipping Screws 47 Installing... Document Feeder 50 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 51 PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 55 Problems and Solutions 55 Setup Problems 56 Scanner Problems 57 Software Problems 58 Image Problems 59 Where To Get Help 62 EPSON Technical Support 62 Software Technical Support 63 INDEX 65 vi
User Setup Information
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... the CD-ROMs for setting up your scanner and software, installing the optional TPU and ADF, and viewing your EPSON Expression 836XL User's Guide in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. The electronic manuals for Photoshop 5.0 LE and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 are located in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. If you...
... the CD-ROMs for setting up your scanner and software, installing the optional TPU and ADF, and viewing your EPSON Expression 836XL User's Guide in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. The electronic manuals for Photoshop 5.0 LE and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 are located in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM. If you...
User Setup Information
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Install the SCSI interface board (if necessary). 3. Connect the scanner to your electronic manuals. 9 Install the SCSI software and scanner software. 8. Set the SCSI ID number. 5. Power on your scanner, then power on your computer. 7. Install MonacoSCAN, LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, and Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE (optional). 9. Unlock the scanner. 4. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if it's not already on...
Install the SCSI interface board (if necessary). 3. Connect the scanner to your electronic manuals. 9 Install the SCSI software and scanner software. 8. Set the SCSI ID number. 5. Power on your scanner, then power on your computer. 7. Install MonacoSCAN, LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, and Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE (optional). 9. Unlock the scanner. 4. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if it's not already on...
User Setup Information
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... "SilverFast Prescan Design" in your electronic SilverFast manual or "Creating Multiple Marquees" in your application. Selecting Your Scanner Driver The scanner driver is what application you're using a different application for scanning photographs, transparencies, or artwork, use EPSON TWAIN Pro or the ISIS driver. 33 This...Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0) and a special ISIS driver. s If you to be efficient. The standard version of the EPSON Expression 836XL scanner comes with several different settings. Batch scanning allows you 're using . Each time you modify an image, you lose ...
... "SilverFast Prescan Design" in your electronic SilverFast manual or "Creating Multiple Marquees" in your application. Selecting Your Scanner Driver The scanner driver is what application you're using a different application for scanning photographs, transparencies, or artwork, use EPSON TWAIN Pro or the ISIS driver. 33 This...Pro and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0) and a special ISIS driver. s If you to be efficient. The standard version of the EPSON Expression 836XL scanner comes with several different settings. Batch scanning allows you 're using . Each time you modify an image, you lose ...