Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... the following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner is...the driver uses a slight blur effect to smooth out the grain. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through a specific scan server....
... the following procedure: Attach the scanner to a single computer on the network. Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that is sometimes evident at a high resolution, the scanner is...the driver uses a slight blur effect to smooth out the grain. Some other Epson scanners can be shared over the network. Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is sensitive enough to connect through a specific scan server....
Product Brochure
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... Ensures fast, simple setup on Windows and Macintosh systems. • Optional transparency unit* Provides added versatility for scanning negatives, transparencies, and slides. *Transparency unit and Adobe Photohsop 5.0 LE only included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, those needs include scanning slides and negatives for professional quality and enhanced productivity. EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO EPSON Perfection 1240U With their innovative ColorTrue® II...
... Ensures fast, simple setup on Windows and Macintosh systems. • Optional transparency unit* Provides added versatility for scanning negatives, transparencies, and slides. *Transparency unit and Adobe Photohsop 5.0 LE only included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, those needs include scanning slides and negatives for professional quality and enhanced productivity. EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO EPSON Perfection 1240U With their innovative ColorTrue® II...
Product Brochure
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... higher processor Windows 98 (factory installed), Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Additional Macintosh Requirements iMac™ computer or any product or service. © Copyright 2000 Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are subject to 4" x 5" film, negatives or transparencies Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1240U Scanner EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Scanner Transparency...
... higher processor Windows 98 (factory installed), Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Additional Macintosh Requirements iMac™ computer or any product or service. © Copyright 2000 Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are subject to 4" x 5" film, negatives or transparencies Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1240U Scanner EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Scanner Transparency...
Product Information Guide
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... Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to open the Smart Panel: t Press the ] Start button on your scanner. Transparencies up to use Photo Print only with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. t Click the Smart Panel icon on -screen steps for that option appears and lets you select Copy or... each option. The ] Start button is loaded in size. Click the icon for your document or photo: 1. Follow the on the Windows taskbar. t Open the Apple menu and select EPSON SMART PANEL. If you adjust settings for your original document(s) face down on and the correct paper type ...
... Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to open the Smart Panel: t Press the ] Start button on your scanner. Transparencies up to use Photo Print only with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO. t Click the Smart Panel icon on -screen steps for that option appears and lets you select Copy or... each option. The ] Start button is loaded in size. Click the icon for your document or photo: 1. Follow the on the Windows taskbar. t Open the Apple menu and select EPSON SMART PANEL. If you adjust settings for your original document(s) face down on and the correct paper type ...
Product Information Guide
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... adjust them in. send photos or documents by e-mail (requires a modem and e-mail service) Optical character recognition (OCR) converts a scanned text image into your application 7 Close the EPSON TWAIN window The most important thing to remember when scanning is to reprint your electronic manual for your scan. EPSON Perfection 1240U 10/00 EPSON Perfection 1240U For detailed instructions on...
... adjust them in. send photos or documents by e-mail (requires a modem and e-mail service) Optical character recognition (OCR) converts a scanned text image into your application 7 Close the EPSON TWAIN window The most important thing to remember when scanning is to reprint your electronic manual for your scan. EPSON Perfection 1240U 10/00 EPSON Perfection 1240U For detailed instructions on...
Product Information Guide
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... t ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 t Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide [PDF]) Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh 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...
... t ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 t Monaco Systems™ MonacoEZcolor™ (software offer) t Electronic manuals (EPSON Perfection 1240U Reference Guide [HTML], EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide [PDF]) Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM (Home Edition, Windows version 4.0, Macintosh 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...
Scanner Basics
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... Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual Scanning from Start to Your Computer Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 . . . If You're Using a Macintosh . . . Contents A Complete Scanning Solution...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 If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .
... Bonus Software Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual Scanning from Start to Your Computer Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You're Running Windows 98 . . . If You're Using a Macintosh . . . Contents A Complete Scanning Solution...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 If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . .
Scanner Basics
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Problem Solving Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support Requirements and Notices System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty Index 55 55 57 57 57 59 61 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70 72 72 73 73 75 Contents v
Problem Solving Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support Requirements and Notices System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty Index 55 55 57 57 57 59 61 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 70 72 72 73 73 75 Contents v
Scanner Basics
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... used for 15 minutes. Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your scanner. 2. If you are connecting to a PC, Windows® must be available. 1. Always lock the scanner carriage with your system and a built-in the home position (toward the back of the scanner. USB...
... used for 15 minutes. Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your scanner. 2. If you are connecting to a PC, Windows® must be available. 1. Always lock the scanner carriage with your system and a built-in the home position (toward the back of the scanner. USB...
Scanner Basics
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... that comes with your scanner includes your operating system: s Windows 98 on page 8 s Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on page 11 s Windows 2000 on page 13 s Macintosh on page 17 to install EPSON TWAIN. Follow the instructions for your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation.... have an Adobe PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM and, if you connect your scanner through more than the one supplied by EPSON or if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, an Adobe Photoshop® LE CD-ROM. Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other...
... that comes with your scanner includes your operating system: s Windows 98 on page 8 s Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on page 11 s Windows 2000 on page 13 s Macintosh on page 17 to install EPSON TWAIN. Follow the instructions for your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation.... have an Adobe PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM and, if you connect your scanner through more than the one supplied by EPSON or if you have the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO, an Adobe Photoshop® LE CD-ROM. Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other...
Scanner Basics
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... . . . If you don't have this CD-ROM handy, in case it is plugged into a power source and connected to insert your Windows CD-ROM, see page 57 in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in "Problem Solving." 1. Select ... checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner You may be asked to your computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Please have your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Make sure your scanner is needed. then turn on your device, then click Next. 4.
... . . . If you don't have this CD-ROM handy, in case it is plugged into a power source and connected to insert your Windows CD-ROM, see page 57 in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in "Problem Solving." 1. Select ... checkbox, then click Browse. 8 Setting Up Your Scanner You may be asked to your computer; The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Please have your Windows 98 operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Make sure your scanner is needed. then turn on your device, then click Next. 4.
Scanner Basics
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When you see this screen: Click Next. 8. Windows finds the driver for your system, you may be asked to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 7. After inserting the CD-ROM, click OK. Setting Up Your Scanner 9 5. Browse to the \TWAIN 5\Win98 folder on your scanner and you return to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Depending on the CD-ROM, then click OK. 6.
When you see this screen: Click Next. 8. Windows finds the driver for your system, you may be asked to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 7. After inserting the CD-ROM, click OK. Setting Up Your Scanner 9 5. Browse to the \TWAIN 5\Win98 folder on your scanner and you return to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Depending on the CD-ROM, then click OK. 6.
Scanner Basics
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Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 11 Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your computer; If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK.
Make sure your scanner is plugged into a power source and connected to your device and Specify a location, then click Browse. 5. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 11 Select Specify the location of the driver, then click Next. 4. Select the TWAIN 5\WinME folder on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your computer; If You're Running Windows Millennium Edition . . . 1. then turn on the CD-ROM, then click OK.
Scanner Basics
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After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best results from a short distance. You will not perfectly blend together; 6. When you see this screen: Click Next. 8. Click OK to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 7. The ... match as closely as you continue to the right or left until the shades of 1.8. Windows finds the driver for instructions. 12 Setting Up Your Scanner View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If ...
After the scanner software installation is complete, the Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. For the best results from a short distance. You will not perfectly blend together; 6. When you see this screen: Click Next. 8. Click OK to the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 7. The ... match as closely as you continue to the right or left until the shades of 1.8. Windows finds the driver for instructions. 12 Setting Up Your Scanner View the screen from an EPSON ink jet printer, leave the default setting of the horizontal gray stripes appear similar. If ...
Scanner Basics
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Click Finish to your computer. 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. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23). Setting Up Your Scanner 13 10. If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . 1.
Click Finish to your computer. 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. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next. 3. Now you can install the rest of your software (see page 19) and view your electronic manuals (see page 23). Setting Up Your Scanner 13 10. If You're Running Windows 2000 . . . 1.
Scanner Basics
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...software CD-ROM in your scanner's one-touch scanning buttons. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click EPSON. 3. For instructions on your screen. The CD-ROM window opens. If the software License Agreement screen appears, read the agreement and click Agree...Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 22. Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Now that you've installed EPSON TWAIN, you're ready to install the rest of your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Windows: Double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Follow these steps: 1. ...
...software CD-ROM in your scanner's one-touch scanning buttons. Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click EPSON. 3. For instructions on your screen. The CD-ROM window opens. If the software License Agreement screen appears, read the agreement and click Agree...Adobe PhotoDeluxe, see page 22. Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Now that you've installed EPSON TWAIN, you're ready to install the rest of your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Windows: Double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Follow these steps: 1. ...
Scanner Basics
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Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM in your computer. Macintosh 1. Windows 1. Follow the steps on the screen and then restart your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the instructions on a separate CD-ROM. Double-click the ...
Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM in your computer. Macintosh 1. Windows 1. Follow the steps on the screen and then restart your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the instructions on a separate CD-ROM. Double-click the ...
Scanner Basics
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Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your scanner. EPSON Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, if necessary. Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your CD-ROM icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. Follow these steps: 1. If you are using a different browser...
Windows: Double-click My Computer, double-click your scanner. EPSON Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon, if necessary. Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your CD-ROM icon, then double-click the EPSON icon. Follow these steps: 1. If you are using a different browser...
Scanner Basics
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3. Click Electronic Documentation. 4. At the next screen, click View Reference Guide. 5. Macintosh: Open the EPSON Perfection 1240U folder and double-click View Reference Guide. 24 Setting Up Your Scanner You see below. If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you ... CD-ROM (View Reference Guide) or copy it to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and double-click PF1240U Guide. For details on viewing the guide, see this screen: You can access it from there. The Main Menu appears...
3. Click Electronic Documentation. 4. At the next screen, click View Reference Guide. 5. Macintosh: Open the EPSON Perfection 1240U folder and double-click View Reference Guide. 24 Setting Up Your Scanner You see below. If you copied the manual to your hard drive, you ... CD-ROM (View Reference Guide) or copy it to your hard drive (Install Reference Guide) and view it at any time, as follows: Windows: Select Start, Programs, EPSON, and double-click PF1240U Guide. For details on viewing the guide, see this screen: You can access it from there. The Main Menu appears...
Scanner Basics
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.... If you see this screen: Click a topic on your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. In Windows, you can also view the EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide from the scanner software CD-ROM. On a Macintosh, open the Reference Guide, you see an icon in place... of contents . . . If you want to view. When you first open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double-click SMART PANEL for Scanner User's Manual. You can access the manual by clicking Start, Programs...
.... If you see this screen: Click a topic on your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. In Windows, you can also view the EPSON Smart Panel User's Guide from the scanner software CD-ROM. On a Macintosh, open the Reference Guide, you see an icon in place... of contents . . . If you want to view. When you first open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double-click SMART PANEL for Scanner User's Manual. You can access the manual by clicking Start, Programs...