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...) Approx. 0.55 lb (0.25 kg, without AC plug) 2 - EPSON Perfection 1240U Electrical Input voltage range DC 24 V Rated input current 0.8 A Power consumption Approx. 20 W, operating approx. 10 W, standby Note: Check the label on the back of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is plugged in. * The USB cable is unplugged...
...) Approx. 0.55 lb (0.25 kg, without AC plug) 2 - EPSON Perfection 1240U Electrical Input voltage range DC 24 V Rated input current 0.8 A Power consumption Approx. 20 W, operating approx. 10 W, standby Note: Check the label on the back of conditions) in the following ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization * The scanner is plugged in. * The USB cable is unplugged...
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... version 2.0) Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes: EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner Transparency unit USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner Software CD-ROM that includes: t EPSON TWAIN driver for Windows and Macintosh t ScanSoft TextBridge Pro t EPSON Software Film Factory Lite t EPSON Smart Panel t ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro t ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 t Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel...
... version 2.0) Scanner Basics guide EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO includes: EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner Transparency unit USB cable AC adapter and power cable Scanner Software CD-ROM that includes: t EPSON TWAIN driver for Windows and Macintosh t ScanSoft TextBridge Pro t EPSON Software Film Factory Lite t EPSON Smart Panel t ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro t ArcSoft Panorama Maker 2000 t Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel...
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... Tips Setting Up Your Scanner Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock and Initialize the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Finish Placing Your Original Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 17 19 22 23 23 25 27 27 28 29 Contents iii Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe...
... Tips Setting Up Your Scanner Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock and Initialize the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Finish Placing Your Original Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 17 19 22 23 23 25 27 27 28 29 Contents iii Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe...
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... EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. Then follow the instructions in the CD-ROM drive. Use the scanner software CD-ROM to download the scanner driver from the Internet (Mac OS 9). Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO...
... EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. Then follow the instructions in the CD-ROM drive. Use the scanner software CD-ROM to download the scanner driver from the Internet (Mac OS 9). Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO...
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... computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Check only the Specify a location checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in "Problem Solving." 1. Make sure your scanner is needed. If you don't have this CD-ROM handy, in case it is plugged into a power source and connected...
... computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Check only the Specify a location checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in "Problem Solving." 1. Make sure your scanner is needed. If you don't have this CD-ROM handy, in case it is plugged into a power source and connected...
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View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8. You will not perfectly blend together; If you are using a different printer or your electronic manuals (see the Screen Calibration utility, you can change the screen... utility appears. 11. Now you continue to make the two tones match as closely as follows: Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. 9. Move the slider to register the calibration setting. Click ...
View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of 1.8. You will not perfectly blend together; If you are using a different printer or your electronic manuals (see the Screen Calibration utility, you can change the screen... utility appears. 11. Now you continue to make the two tones match as closely as follows: Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. 9. Move the slider to register the calibration setting. Click ...
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Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your computer. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK. Setting Up Your Scanner 11 Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. Select Search for the best driver for your computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2.
Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your computer. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK. Setting Up Your Scanner 11 Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. Select Search for the best driver for your computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2.
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... or left until the shades of 1.8. however, try to register the calibration setting. You will not perfectly blend together; 6. For the best results from a short distance. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. The gray stripes will not need to the...the two tones match as closely as you can change the screen calibration again as long as possible. 9. View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If you see this screen: Click Next. 8....
... or left until the shades of 1.8. however, try to register the calibration setting. You will not perfectly blend together; 6. For the best results from a short distance. After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. The gray stripes will not need to the...the two tones match as closely as you can change the screen calibration again as long as possible. 9. View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If you see this screen: Click Next. 8....
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If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . 1. then turn on your computer; Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard. 11. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device, then click Next. Setting Up Your Scanner 13 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Click Finish to your computer. 10. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23). The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2.
If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . 1. then turn on your computer; Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard. 11. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device, then click Next. Setting Up Your Scanner 13 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Click Finish to your computer. 10. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23). The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2.
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After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. If you can change the screen calibration again as long as possible. 11. Setting Up Your Scanner 15 Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of 1.8. View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default...
After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. If you can change the screen calibration again as long as possible. 11. Setting Up Your Scanner 15 Move the slider to the right or left until the shades of 1.8. View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default...
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... 5. If You're Using a Macintosh . . . Setting Up Your Scanner 17 When the Install TWAIN Driver screen appears, click Install. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to the computer. Make sure your operating system. 1. ...Before installing any updates to your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected...
... 5. If You're Using a Macintosh . . . Setting Up Your Scanner 17 When the Install TWAIN Driver screen appears, click Install. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to the computer. Make sure your operating system. 1. ...Before installing any updates to your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected...
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.... You will not appear if it is complete, you can install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 1240U or other EPSON scanner. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not perfectly blend together; View the screen from a previous installation of your software (see this screen: Click Restart. Your Macintosh restarts. If you are using a different printer...
.... You will not appear if it is complete, you can install the rest of the EPSON Perfection 1240U or other EPSON scanner. The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not perfectly blend together; View the screen from a previous installation of your software (see this screen: Click Restart. Your Macintosh restarts. If you are using a different printer...
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...Agree to continue with the installation.The Main Menu appears on installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 22. The CD-ROM window opens. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Windows: Double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Follow ... CD-ROM. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click EPSON. 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 For instructions on your scanner's one-touch scanning buttons. Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Now that you've installed EPSON TWAIN, you're ready to install the...
...Agree to continue with the installation.The Main Menu appears on installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 22. The CD-ROM window opens. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Windows: Double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Follow ... CD-ROM. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click EPSON. 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 For instructions on your scanner's one-touch scanning buttons. Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Now that you've installed EPSON TWAIN, you're ready to install the...
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... restart your computer. 11. If the EPSON Smart Panel folder is complete, click Restart to the EPSON Smart Panel install screen. Return to install EPSON Smart Panel. 7. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install TextBridge Pro. 10. The Scanner Software screen appears. 5. From the Scanner Software screen, click ScanSoft TextBridge Pro. 9.
... restart your computer. 11. If the EPSON Smart Panel folder is complete, click Restart to the EPSON Smart Panel install screen. Return to install EPSON Smart Panel. 7. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install TextBridge Pro. 10. The Scanner Software screen appears. 5. From the Scanner Software screen, click ScanSoft TextBridge Pro. 9.
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...CD-ROM or copy it to view it from there. Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your scanner software CD-ROM and click Electronic Documentation. EPSON Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, if necessary. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly...Navigator™ 3.0 or later-to your hard drive and view it . Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your scanner software CD-ROM. 2. Insert your scanner. The manual is not included on your CD-ROM icon, then double-click the...
...CD-ROM or copy it to view it from there. Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your scanner software CD-ROM and click Electronic Documentation. EPSON Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, if necessary. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly...Navigator™ 3.0 or later-to your hard drive and view it . Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your scanner software CD-ROM. 2. Insert your scanner. The manual is not included on your CD-ROM icon, then double-click the...
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...-ROM. In Windows, you install the software. You can install it is automatically copied to your hard drive when you can access the manual by clicking Start, Programs, EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner, then EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner Manual. Setting Up Your Scanner 25 On a Macintosh, open the Reference...If you already have Acrobat Reader, you can also view the EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide from the scanner software CD-ROM. When you first open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double-click SMART PANEL for Scanner User's Manual. then click the topic you see an icon in...
...-ROM. In Windows, you install the software. You can install it is automatically copied to your hard drive when you can access the manual by clicking Start, Programs, EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner, then EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner Manual. Setting Up Your Scanner 25 On a Macintosh, open the Reference...If you already have Acrobat Reader, you can also view the EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide from the scanner software CD-ROM. When you first open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double-click SMART PANEL for Scanner User's Manual. then click the topic you see an icon in...
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... using a creative software application, see page 23). Open the File menu and choose Select Source, Import, or Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). click to select the scanner source Scanning from within a host application-the application into your application. 2. Your EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN Scans are...
... using a creative software application, see page 23). Open the File menu and choose Select Source, Import, or Acquire, and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). click to select the scanner source Scanning from within a host application-the application into your application. 2. Your EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner comes with EPSON TWAIN Scans are...
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...the transparency unit and re-install the document cover as the Document Source setting, depending on scanner software settings, see your document, but also the underside of the transparency unit in EPSON TWAIN. Using the Transparency Unit 51 To see an impression of the underside of the transparency...unit, then place documents between your scans. For details on the type of paper between it and the document table. Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - When scanning thin documents, you are scanning. When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder, the ...
...the transparency unit and re-install the document cover as the Document Source setting, depending on scanner software settings, see your document, but also the underside of the transparency unit in EPSON TWAIN. Using the Transparency Unit 51 To see an impression of the underside of the transparency...unit, then place documents between your scans. For details on the type of paper between it and the document table. Selecting Settings In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - When scanning thin documents, you are scanning. When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder, the ...
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..., browse to the Sys folder on the scanner software CD-ROM to continue the installation. Also, check that the power outlet is connected to the scanner and plugged into a power source. s Make sure your scanner is connected to the scanner and plugged into a power outlet. See...are installing EPSON TWAIN in your scanner, and then turn on your computer. Scanner Problems The indicator light doesn't come on . You are unable to install EPSON TWAIN in your scanner, close your application and reopen it. Problems and Solutions If you are prompted and don't have software installation privileges...
..., browse to the Sys folder on the scanner software CD-ROM to continue the installation. Also, check that the power outlet is connected to the scanner and plugged into a power source. s Make sure your scanner is connected to the scanner and plugged into a power outlet. See...are installing EPSON TWAIN in your scanner, and then turn on your computer. Scanner Problems The indicator light doesn't come on . You are unable to install EPSON TWAIN in your scanner, close your application and reopen it. Problems and Solutions If you are prompted and don't have software installation privileges...
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...open applications, including screen savers and virus protection programs. If you selected EPSON TWAIN 5. Try restarting your software installation. The scanner software doesn't work properly. s Make sure your scanner in the Windows Control Panel. You need to uninstall your computer meets ...you're running other software at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory. (See your application. Make sure that your system recognizes your computer. 2. Make sure your scanner is connected to process the image. On the devices tab, select EPSON Perfection 1240U. 4.
...open applications, including screen savers and virus protection programs. If you selected EPSON TWAIN 5. Try restarting your software installation. The scanner software doesn't work properly. s Make sure your scanner in the Windows Control Panel. You need to uninstall your computer meets ...you're running other software at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory. (See your application. Make sure that your system recognizes your computer. 2. Make sure your scanner is connected to process the image. On the devices tab, select EPSON Perfection 1240U. 4.