Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GT-S55N Epson
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User’s Guide Overview of Your Scanner Features These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in. Guide to the Scanner Parts Check this section to identify the parts of your scanner. Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Overview of Your Scanner Features These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in.
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner. Scanner Parts Control Panel.
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning Your Originals Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Special Projects Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create. Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet Text Enhancement Sc.
Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning Inside the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Light Source Transporting th.
Home > Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Paper Feeding Problems Scanning Problem.
Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications.
Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, scanner, or scanner option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner’s guides. Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts.
Home > Copyright and Trademarks Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Copyright © 2012 Epson America, Inc. CPD-37188R1.
Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet The carrier sheet enables you to scan documents larger than A4 size (A3, B4, and US B), and documents having irregular shapes or documents with folds or wrinkles. For instructions on using this feature, see Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet .
Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan.
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts Removal Parts a. input tray extension b. input tray c. edge guides d. cover open lever e. scanner cover f.
a. power switch b. DC inlet c. USB interface connector d. security slot Removal Parts a. paper feed roller b. separation pad Top.
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Control Panel Lights Buttons LCD Screen The scanner has one LCD screen, two indicator lights, and four buttons. Lights The status lights are on the right side of the LCD screen. a. LCD screen b. Error light c. Power light Color Indicator Status Meaning Green On Ready to scan images.
Top Buttons The buttons are at the bottom of the LCD screen. Button Function a. Down arrow Scrolls through the LCD screen menu list in forward order. b. Up arrow Scrolls through the LCD screen menu list in reverse order. c. Start Starts scanning. d. Cancel Cancels scanning.
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents Document Specifications Loading Documents Directly Loading Document with Carrier Sheet Loading Cards You can load your original documents into the input tray to scan multiple pages quickly.
The ink is wet. The document is ripped or wrinkled. * The document has staples, paper clips, or other objects attached to it; these may damage the feeder mechanism. The document has folds. * The document has cut-out areas. * The document is a multi-part form or bound.
Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance.
You will load only the first page of your documents, preview it in your scanner software, and load it again with the rest of your pages. Align the edges of the document; otherwise a paper jam may occur. Slide the edge guides over to fit the edge of the paper.
You can scan documents with the following condition using the carrier sheet. The document has an irregular shape. The document has folds or wrinkles. Make sure that the carrier sheet is not loaded mixed in with other documents that are not using the Carrier Sheet.
Note: For scanning of plastic cards with shiny surfaces, the results are not guaranteed. Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray. Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward. Load the card into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the left edge facing into the feeder.
Caution: Do not load plastic cards in landscape orientation. Note: When you scan cards or business cards, preview function is not available. To start scanning using the Epson Scan, see Scanning Documents for instructions.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Starting Scan Using the Control Panel a. LCD screen b. Down arrow button c. Up arrow button d. Start button e. Cancel button You can start scanning by selecting one of the following functions from the LCD screen menu list.
an E-mail message. See Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions. Scan to PDF (Gray) (Windows) lets you scan grayscale images. The scanner scans the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning to a PDF File for instructions.
Home > How to Scan Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) This section explains basic scanning procedures using Document Capture Pro. See help for details on Document Capture Pro.
Adjust settings in the Save As window or the Print Settings window as necessary, and then click OK . Note: Selecting Apply job separation on the Save As window activates the function to sort the documents into separate files by detecting blank pages or barcodes in your scanned images.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon Using Another Scanning Program Using the EPSON Scan Icon You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon. Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.
Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner. The Epson Scan window automatically opens.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning Documents When you start Epson Scan, the following window appears. To scan documents, follow the steps below.
Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray. See Loading Documents Directly for instructions. Start Epson Scan. See Starting Scan Using the Epson Scan for instructions. Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting. Single-Sided : Select this setting when you scan only one side of your document page.
You can save all of the selected settings as a group of custom settings with a Name, and later apply these custom settings to scanning. The custom settings are also available for Epson Event Manager.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Selecting File Save Settings When you see the File Save Settings window, you can select the location, name, and format of the scanned image file. Click the File Save Settings icon on the right of the Scan button. The File Save Settings window appears.
In the File Save Settings window, specify the file folder in which you want to save your scanned image. Click the Documents or Pictures radio button, or the My Documents or My Pictures radio button. If you want to select another folder, click the Other radio button, then click Browse (Windows) or Choose (Mac OS X) and select the folder.
button. Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson Scan finishes scanning.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Detailed Setting Instructions Selecting the Scan Resolution Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Selecting the Scan Resolution You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images.
Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which you want to scan. Top Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution, you can preview your image and select or adjust the image area of the image(s) in a separate Preview window on your screen.
To adjust the image quality, click the scan area(s) you want to modify and make the adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area.
You can move the marquee and adjust its size. You can create only one marquee. To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs. Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click.
Do one of the following to adjust the marquee. To move the marquee, position your cursor inside the marquee. The pointer becomes a hand. Click and drag the marquee to desired location. To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee.
Image Type: Color or Grayscale Image Type: Black & White The table below describes the settings available. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Setting Description Brightness Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness.
Edge Fill Corrects shadowing around the borders (the edges of the scanned document) by filling them with the selected color. Note: Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected.
Home > Scanning Your Originals Finishing the Scan What happens after you scan depends on how you started your scan. If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Documents with Carrier Sheet When your document has an irregular shape, with folds or wrinkles, or larger than A4 size (A3, B4, and US B), you can scan them using the carrier sheet.
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Home > Scanning Special Projects Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan.
Click Preview to preview your image(s). The scanner loads the first page of your documents, then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview window.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning to a PDF File Scanning Using Epson Scan The easiest way to scan multiple document pages to a PDF file is to select the B&W PDF-Simplex, Color PDF-Simplex, or B&W PDF-Duplex function on the LCD screen, then press the Start button on the scanner.
Place the first page of your documents on top of the rest of the pages, then load the entire document (up to 75 pages) into the scanner with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. Click Scan . The File Save Settings window appears.
Note: The searchable PDF function is available for Windows only. The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus is installed. If ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab. To assign password settings to the PDF file, click the Security tab and select the password settings.
To specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file, click the General tab and adjust the Select number to make file setting..
For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. Select the settings that match your document and click OK . You return to the File Save Settings window. Make any other file save settings, and click OK . Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below.
If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document. Select one of the following options. Add page: Click this button to scan the next page of your document.
When you have finished editing your pages, click OK . The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Epson Scan window. Click Close to exit Epson Scan.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Using the Scanner as a Copier You can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use a copy machine. You can even enlarge and reduce, enhance text, and adjust image brightness as you copy.
Black & White Document (Single Page) One-page black and white documents containing text or text and graphics, such as a letter. Color Document (Multiple Pages) Multiple page color documents containing text or text and graphics, such as a brochure.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Directly to an E-mail You can scan and automatically attach scanned image file(s) to an e-mail message by selecting Color Jpeg to E- mail function on the LCD screen (Mac OS X only). Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text You can scan a document and convert the text into a format data that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
Select the size of your original document as the Size setting. Click the arrow to open the Orientation list and select the orientation of your document. Select 400 as the Resolution setting. Select Auto , Color , Grayscale , or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Home > Scanning Special Projects Assigning a Program to LCD Screen Menu List Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a LCD Screen Menu List Each action on the LCD screen opens a pre-selected program when you select and press the Start button.
If you want to add the action, click Make Job Settings . Enter the Job Description and make the necessary Scan Settings, and then click OK . Note: After you finish the job settings, go back to step 3 and select the action you set. Click Close to close the Epson Event Manager window.
Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Caution: Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface inside the scanner, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it.
Home > Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Scanner Opening the Scanner Cover Cleaning the Glass Surface Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers Cleaning the Separation Pad Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller When scanned images have streaks or when scanned documents become dirty, clean inside the scanner.
After opening the scanner cover, see the following sections. Cleaning the Glass Surface Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers Cleaning the Separation Pad Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller After cleaning finishes, close the input tray and output tray.
Cleaning the Glass Surface Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions. If the glass surface inside the scanner gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry lint-free cloth. If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner with a soft cloth to remove it.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth. Make sure that the rollers are completely dry before using the scanner. Top Cleaning the Separation Pad Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions. Wipe the separation pad downwards with a cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
Caution: Avoid catching the cloth on the spring. Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth. Make sure that the separation pad is completely dry before using the scanner. Top Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Home > Maintenance Replacing the Scanner Light Source The luminosity of the scanner light source declines over time. If the light source breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and both the Power and Error lights rapidly flash.
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner If you need to transport your scanner some distance, carefully prepare and repack it as described below. Turn off the scanner, then unplug the AC adapter cord. Disconnect all the cables from the scanner. Remove all paper from the input tray.
Home > Maintenance Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit You need to replace the parts on the roller assembly kit after scanning every 100,000 times. Removal part Part number Number of scanning Roller Assembly Kit B12B813421 100,000 To replace the roller assembly kit, follow the steps below.
Caution: Do not touch the spring. Hold the separation pad holder as shown below. Insert the bottom side of the new separation pad first, then press the hook on the separation pad to attach to the correct position. Press the hook on both sides of the paper feed roller cover, then open the cover.
Slide and remove the installed paper feed roller. Caution: Do not touch the surface of the paper feed roller. Hold the paper feed roller as shown below.
Caution: Do not install the paper feed roller in reverse direction. Close the cover of the paper feed roller, then close the scanner cover. Turn on the scanner. Start EPSON Scan Settings. Then, click Maintenance (Windows) or open Applications > Utilities (Mac OS X).
Home > Maintenance Using Security Slot A standard security lock is available with the security slot. To lock the scanner, insert the lock into the back of the scanner and turn the key to lock the scanner. Then, secure the cable and the scanner to a stationary place.
Home > Solving Problems Scanner Problems The Lights Are Flashing The Scanner Does Not Turn On You Cannot Start Epson Scan Pressing the Start Button Does Not Start the Correct Program The Lights Are Flashing When an error occurs, the scanner Cancels operating and the Error and Power lights indicate the error type.
Use the USB cable that came with your scanner or that is indicated in USB Interface . Connect the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port or through one USB hub only. The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one USB hub.
Home > Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jams in the scanner Double feed error is detected Paper Jams in the scanner If paper jams inside the scanner, follow the steps below to remove jammed paper. Turn off the scanner. Remove all paper from the input tray.
Note: Remove any pages remaining inside the scanner. If more of the paper extends into the output tray, gently pull the paper out in the direction shown.
Top Double feed error is detected When the double feed error is detected even when the error does not occur, try the following solution. Click Configuration in the Epson Scan window, select Detect Double Feed check box, then select Standard as the Paper Thickness.
Home > Solving Problems Scanning Problems Preview is not available Scanning Takes a Long Time ISIS Driver is not Installed The terms on the LCD screen are not displayed in your language Preview is not available Preview function is not available when you select Auto or Auto (Card/Business Card) as the Size setting.
If the language displayed on the LCD screen is not your language, follow the steps below to select the language. Press and hold both the Up arrow and Down arrow button for three seconds. Press the Up arrow or Down arrow button to select the language. Press the Start button to set the language.
Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality Problems You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line or Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooke.
Make sure you do not move the document, or your scanner while scanning. Make sure the scanner is placed on a flat, stable surface. Select Unsharp Mask check box.
Check your OCR software manual to see if there are any settings you can adjust in your OCR software. Top Scanned Colors Differ From the Original Colors Make sure the Image Type setting is correct. See Scanning Documents for instructions. Make sure to enable the Embed ICC Profile setting.
Home > Solving Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software For Windows For Mac OS X You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. For Windows Note: For Windows 7 and Vista, you need an administrator account and password if you log on as a standard user.
In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart your computer. If so, make sure I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish . Top For Mac OS X Note: To uninstall applications you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
Home > Solving Problems EPSON Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Home > Solving Problems ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777 www.abbyy.com support@abbyyusa.com Top.
Home > Technical Specifications System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requirements in these sections before using it with your scanner.
Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mechanical Dimensions Width: 303.0 mm (11.9 inches) Depth: 202.0 mm (8.0 inches) Height: 213.0 mm (8.4 inches) Weight Approx. 5.0 kg (11.0 lb) Top Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information.
Temperature Operating 10 to 35 ˚ C (50 to 95 ˚ F) Storage –25 to 60 ˚ C (–13 to 140 ˚ F) Humidity Operating 10 to 80%, without condensation Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions.
Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 60950-1 EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Australian model: Safety AS/NZS 60950.
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