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Scanner Basics EPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO.
SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN The type of image you’re scanning determines what input setting you select in your software. PLAN YOUR SCAN OPEN YOUR HOST APPLICA TION This is the software application where you’ll import your scanned image. Y ou’ll start the scanner’ s software from within these or other applications.
ii Copyright Notice All rights reserved. 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.
iii Contents A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1 About Your Scanner 1 About Your Software 2 About Your Documentation 3 Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3 Year 2000 Ready 3 System Requirements 4 Windows 98 4 Macin.
iv SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 21 Using the Start Button 21 Creating an Illustrated Document 22 Scanning and Converting a Text Document 22 Scanning and Retouching a Photo 26 Adding a Scanned Photo t.
v SCANNER MAINTENANCE 53 Identifying Scanner Parts 53 Removing the Scanner Cover 54 Reattaching the Scanner Cover 54 Transporting the Scanner 55 Cleaning the Scanner 56 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 5.
vi PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 79 Light and Buttons 79 Problems and Solutions 81 Setup Problems 81 Scanner Problems 81 Software Problems 83 Scanning Problems 85 Where To Get Help 91 EPSON Technical Support 9.
1 A Complete Scanning Solution Your EPSON ® Perfection 1200U scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanning for business, home, or school. The plug & play USB connection is fast and easy with no extra hardware to install.
2 About Your Software The EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans : EPSON TWAIN Driver The scanning utility for producing professional quality images.
3 About Your Documentation This guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manuals and installing the optional equipment. For details on using the scanner software (TWAIN), see your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide .
4 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for Windows ® and Macintosh ® are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space listed.
5 Macintosh ■ iMac or Power Macintosh ® G3 with built-in USB port ■ System 8.1 or later (iMac), System 8.5.1 or later (Power Macintosh G3) If your system is running OS 8.1, you must download and install the iMac Update 1.0 from Apple ® at http://swupdates.
6 E NERGY S TAR Compliance As an E NERGY S TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
7 ■ Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the scanner; if the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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9 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting up your scanner is easy just follow the simple steps in this book in the order listed below. 1. Unpack and choose a place for your scanner. 2. Unlock the scanner. 3. Connect the scanner to your computer. 4. Power on your system.
10 Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Here are some points to consider: ■ Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it cant operate properly. ■ Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the USB cable can reach your computer.
11 Unlock the Scanner Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner. Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object, as shown.
12 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer If you are connecting to a PC, Windows 98 must be factory preinstalled on your system. 1. Make sure the scanner, computer, and any USB devices connected to your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the P operate button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the front panel).
13 Power On Your System Always turn your scanner on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize your EPSON scanner when you install your software. The operate light on the top of the scanner blinks as the scanner initializes.
14 3. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option, then click Next . 4. Uncheck the Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive options and check Specify a locati on . Then use the Browse button to locate your CD-ROM drive and the /Win98 folder on the CD-ROM (the example uses D as the CD-ROM drive letter).
15 7. After the scanner software installation is complete, the EPSON Screen Calibration utility automatically starts. You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals. You dont need to change the screen calibration again so long as you continue to use the same monitor.
16 9. Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard. You will find the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel after EPSON TWAIN is installed. 10. Now you can install your creative software and view your electronic manuals as described on page 19.
17 3. Double-click the EPSON icon. 4. The EPSON screen and software License Agreement screen appear. After reading the license agreement, click AGREE to continue with the installation. 5. When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click Install Mac USB Drivers .
18 8. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click Restart . The Screen Calibration utility starts. (Your Macintosh will not restart until after you calibrate your screen.) You must calibrate your screen and scanner to reproduce images closely matching the originals.
19 Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals Before you begin: ■ Check the CD-ROM label to make sure you have the correct CD-ROM for your operating system. ■ Be sure any virus protection programs are turned off. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
20 5. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition for Windows). Click the Install ( application name ) button to install the selected software. (You can skip the installation by clicking the <BACK button at the bottom of the window.
21 Scanning from Start to Finish To give you an idea of what the EPSON Perfection 1200U can do and how easy it is to use the bundled software, try using this practice scan project to create a scanned document from start to finish.
22 Creating an Illustrated Document This section gives an example of how to use the Start button to: ■ Scan a text document ■ Use PageManagers OCR (optical character recognition) feature to con.
23 3. Press the scanners ] Start button. 4. In Windows 98, if youve installed other scanner applications, you see this dialog box (otherwise, skip ahead to step 5): Click Presto! PageManager for EPSON and click OK . (If the dialog box disappears before you select an application, press the scanners Start button again.
24 5. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window opens in PageManager, along with the Scan Buttons window. By default, the TW AIN window appears in Easy mode. If you are using Advanced mode, it will appear w ith many additional options. For now, if the Advanced TW AIN interface appears, click the Easy button to switch to the Easy interface.
25 8. By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager Inbox folder, and represents each scan as a thumbnail. If necessary, click the Inbox icon to view the thumbnail of your scan in PageManager.
26 10. Once the text is converted, the application automatically opens your new file. (If the scanned document contained columns of text, you may need to switch to Page Layout view.
27 4. When the Adobe PhotoDeluxe window appears, click GET & FIX PHOTO (Windows) or Get Photo (Macintosh). 5. When the Intro page appears, click the Get Photo tab. 6. The Get Photo page appears. If this is the first time you have scanned with PhotoDeluxe, click the triangle under the Scanners button.
28 7. Once you have selected EPSON TWAIN 4, click the S canners button above the triangle. If you are using a Macintosh, skip to step 10 after clicking the Scanners button. 8. The Scan page appears. Click the 1 Mode tab (Windows). 9. The 1 Mode page appears.
29 10. The EPSON TWAIN 4 window appears. (If the Easy TWAIN interface appears, click the Advanced button so you can access the scanners advanced features.) 11. When the Advanced EPSON TWAIN window appears, the scanner pre-scans the picture automatically.
30 12. In Windows, once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button. Your scan appears in a new Adobe PhotoDeluxe window. Windows users can skip ahead to step 14. On the Macintosh, you must save the scanned image before retouching it. Once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the Close button.
31 14. Once the image is in its own editing window, you can easily touch it up. To touch-up a photo, click the Touch Up or R epair (Windows) or More Touch Up (Macintosh) tabs, then choose a retouching tool. To use a specific tool (such as Fix Color or Re move Red E ye ), click its icon and follow the on-screen prompts.
32 Using Drag and Drop 1. Open the word processor window (this example uses Microsoft Word) containing your document and position it next to the PhotoDeluxe window. 2. Click the image once in PhotoDeluxe. Its handles become visible. 3. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you want it in your document.
33 Using Copy and Paste 1. Open the PhotoDeluxe window with your scanned photo visible in its own window. 2. Click the scanned image once. Its handles become visible. 3. Choose Copy from the Edit menu. 4. Open the Microsoft Word window containing your document.
34 7. Once the image is in Word, you can resize the image by stretching the handles that appear when the image is clicked. Now that youve successfully scanned in text and photographs, you can use the bundled software to create your own projects.
35 Advanced Scanning Though your EPSON Perfection 1200U scanner is pre-configured to easily capture quality images with its bundled applications, you can also use the scanner with nearly every high-end graphics application. In addition, you can adjust the way EPSON TWAIN captures images, and change how the Start button operates.
36 Placing Your Original Document Placing the original document on the scanner correctly is very important. Follow these steps: 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table glass. If youre scanning a transparency, the optional transparency unit should be installed and turned on.
37 2. Select the scanner source. Open the File menu and choose Select Source , Import , or Ac quire , and then select either Select TWAIN_32 Source (Windows) or TWAIN Select (Macintosh). 3. Select either EPSON TWAIN 4(32-bit) (Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 and click OK or Select .
38 If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you wont see the EPSON TWAIN driver w hen you try to select a scanner source from your host application. In addition, an error message may appear. If this happens, turn off your computer and scanner, and then turn the scanner back on.
39 4. If youre scanning with the Advanced window, click the Preview icon to preview your scan. You see a preview of your scan in the preview area on the right side of your screen. Make any other changes you want to adjust for the image (for details, see Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings on page 44).
40 want the images you scan with the Start Button to be sent directly to your image editing program, you can assign the Start button to Windows Imaging (or another image editing program). The Scan Buttons palette appears on the screen whenever PageManager is running so you can select the destination program or device for your scanned images.
41 Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette If you want to add program or device icons to the Scan Buttons palette, follow these steps: 1. Open the File menu and select Scan Buttons Setting . You see the Scan Buttons Setting dialog box. Click the Properties tab, if necessary.
42 5. If the Suppress TW AIN User Interface checkbox is active, you can select whether you want PageManager to open the EPSON TWAIN dialog box when you press the Start button. If you dont check the checkbox, the EPSON TWAIN dialog box appears after you press the Start button and PageManager opens.
43 Selecting Scan Button Settings If you select a device or program for which youve checked the Suppress TWAIN U ser Interface checkbox, the PageManager scan settings become active. If theyre active, select the options you want to use whenever you press the destination icon in the Scan Buttons palette or assign the Start button to the icon.
44 Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings EPSON TWAIN 4 has two operating modes: Easy and Advanced. Easy mode automatically selects what are usually the best scanning settings based on the type of image you specify in the Image Type and Destination menus.
45 Special scanning features: ■ Batch scanning: select Settings , save several setting groups, and click Batch Scan ■ Color management: select Configuration and click IC M/sRGB (Windows 98) or ColorSync (Macintosh) ■ Image corrections: use the Image Controls, Color Adjustment, Tone Correction, and Auto Exposure tools.
46 Recommended Settings If you are manually adjusting the settings in the Advanced window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans (a more detailed listing is available in y.
47 Tips for Getting the Best Scan Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select.
48 The EPSON Perfection 1200Us maximum hardware resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi is achieved through EPSONs advanced Micro Step Drive technology. This technology enables the EPSON Perfection 1200U.
49 Batch Scanning You can use batch scanning to save time. Batch scanning lets you scan the same image with several different settings. See Batch Scanning in your EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for details.
50 3. The printer Properties window appears. Choose your paper type from the Medi a Type menu, and click the Custom radio button. Then chose sRGB from the Custom Settings (Windows) menu. 4. Click OK on the Properties window. Then click OK from the Print dialog box to print your document.
51 Viewing Your Electronic Manuals You always have easy access to your electronic manuals just go to the Main Menu screen on your scanner software CD-ROM and click the Electronic Documentation button. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 on your system, the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically.
52 Navigating a Manual When you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar: With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text: ■ Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it.
53 Scanner Maintenance This section gives you basic maintenance instructions and tells you how to transport your scanner safely. Identifying Scanner Parts Here are the parts of your scanner: carriage .
54 Removing the Scanner Cover If youre scanning something that doesnt fit under the scanner cover, you can remove it. To do this, simply open the scanner cover all the way, and lift it straight up.
55 Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Remove any optional equipment and replace the document cover. 2. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (toward the back of the scanner).
56 Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
57 Removing the Paper Path Guide 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF. 3. Gently pull out the paper support. 4. Place the ADF on the document table upside down, with the front of the ADF towards you. 5. Gently pull the two white hooks up, and then push them back down out of the rectangular holes.
58 Cleaning the Paper Path Guide Be careful not to scratch or damage the paper path guide. To avoid damaging the auto document feeder, be careful not to touch the rollers or metal parts. Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the transparent plastic sheet of the paper path guide.
59 Using the Optional Equipment This section includes basic information on unpacking, installing, and using the options for the EPSON Perfection 1200U: a transparency unit (B813172) and an auto document feeder (B813142). You can purchase these options from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.
60 Installing the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. 2. Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up.
61 Using the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Before scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanners document table glass, and the narrow window near the hinges. Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies.
62 Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down. Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit.
63 Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 × 5 inch film holder, base side facing down. Then place the film holder on the document table. Be sure to align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit.
64 If the film size is 4 × 5 inches, it may be easier to use the film holder. If you place the film directly on the document table, it may be difficult to pick up. 2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanners document table in the transparency unit window, as shown to the right.
65 Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs When you return to scanning normal reflective documents (such as memos or photographs), you can turn off the transparency unit, then place documents between it and the document table. Remember to change the Document Source setting to Flatbed in EPSON TWAIN.
66 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder When you unpack your auto document feeder (ADF), make sure you have all the parts shown to the right. Remove the protective materials from the ADF. Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are using the auto document feeder.
67 6. Attach the paper support to the ADF. 7. Turn on the scanner. For information on loading paper in the ADF and selecting driver settings, see Selecting Settings on page 69.
68 Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder: ■ Ink on the document is dry. ■ The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled. ■ The document has no staples, paper clips, or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism.
69 Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driver settings, see the EPSON TWAIN Users Guide . Loading Documents Manually You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed.
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71 Using the Perfection 1200U PHOTO The EPSON Perfection 1200U PHOTO scanner includes both hardware and software that simplifies the scanning and printing of photos, photo negatives, and transparencies.
72 Installing EPSON Instant Photo Print EPSON Instant Photo Print is included on its own CD-ROM that is Macintosh and Windows compatible. To install EPSON Instant Photo Print, follow these steps: 1. Turn on your computer. Disable any anti-virus programs.
73 Most of the screens shown in this section are for W indows, though the Macintosh version looks nearly identical. The instructions are the same. In Windows, click Start , Programs , EPSON Scanner , then choose Instant Photo Print . For the Macintosh, open the Instant Photo Print folder, then double-click the Instant Photo Print icon.
74 Placing Film and Photos Once the software is running, place the film or photos you want to scan and print on the scanners document table, one at a time. You can scan photos and documents up to A4 size. With transparent originals, you can only scan 35 mm strip negative films (negatives) or mounted positive films (slides).
75 Place the film holder on the document table, aligned with the upper right corner of the film adapter. ■ 35 mm Slides Place the 35 mm slide on the document table, facing down in the window of the transparency unit. The front side of the slide is the side on which the film makers name and film ID numbers are readable.
76 Loading Paper in Your EPSON Printer You can load any of the media types and sizes shown in the EPSON Instant Photo Print window in your printer. Follow the paper loading instructions in your printer documentation.
77 3. Select the size of your original and the layout you want to use from the Print Size list. 4. Specify the number of copies you want to print in the Number of copies box. 5. If you want to view a preview of how your image will print, click the Printout Preview icon.
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79 Problems? Need Help? This chapter identifies the scanner parts including its light and buttons, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For solutions to common setup and software problems, see Problems and Solutions on page 81.
80 Scanner Light The operate light indicates the status of the scanner. If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the operate light shows the type of error.
81 Problems and Solutions If youre having problems, this section answers some of the most common questions. Setup Problems If your system doesnt recognize the scanner . . . ■ Make sure your scanner is turned on. If you opened your host application before you turned on your scanner, close your application and reopen it.
82 If the scanner lid seems loose . . . This is normal. Your scanner has a self-adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover. If youre having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment .
83 4. If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it. 5. After removing jammed paper, make sure that the cover is closed, and push the feeder mechanism down until it clicks into place. Software Problems If you cant open the EPSON TWAIN driver .
84 If you need to reinstall your scanner software in Windows . . . Note: You must uninstall the EPSON scanner software before reinstalling it; the steps are included below. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel. 2. Double-click Scanners and Cameras . 3. Highlight the Perfection 1200 entry.
85 Scanning Problems If the file size is too big . . . Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image. If your scanned image is faint or has gaps . . . ■ Check the brightness. Decrease the software or drivers brightness setting.
86 If your scanned image is blurred or distorted . . . ■ Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanners document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part of your document may be wrinkled or warped.
87 If the edges of the document are not scanned . . . ■ Check the position of your source document. Adjust your documents position so that the image is within the glass area.
88 If straight lines in the image are jagged . . . The document may have been placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so that the horizontal and vertical lines are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table.
89 Textured patterns of dots appear on areas of an image . . . You are using halftoning, which causes normal moiré patterns . Your scanner automatically minimizes the problem if you turn on De-screening in the Image Type dialog box. Colors on your monitor or printed page are different from those in the original image .
90 Color of negative film preview images looks odd . . . ■ Check that your scanner software settings are correct. See your electronic EPSON TWAIN Users Guide for details. ■ Make sure the narrow window at the top of the transparency unit is not covered.
91 Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information: Electronic support services Service Access World W ide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSONs Home Page at http://www.
92 To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM , P acific Time, M onday through Friday.
93 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.
94 Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user-defined Color correction 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in color byte sequence mode and co.
95 CE marking 230 V model Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.
96 Maximum readable area 3.6 × 4.6 inches ([93 × 118 mm] size of 4 × 5 inch film holder opening) Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24V ±10%V Rated current: 0.
97 Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, operation under direct sunlight, and strong light sources. Reliability Load/eject: MCBF 20,000 sheets Hinge: MCBF 12,000 cycles Electrical Input voltage: DC 24V±10% DC 5V±5% Input current: 24V: 0.
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99 Index 35 mm film, loading , 62 4 × 5 inch film, loading , 63 A Accessories , 59 , 92 Adobe Acrobat Reader, using , 52 Adobe PhotoDeluxe , 26 to 34 Advanced window , 38 Attaching document cover , 5.
100 Installing auto document feeder , 66 to 67 creative software and electronic manuals , 19 to 20 scanner software , 13 to 18 transparency unit , 60 L Light, scanner , 79 to 81 Loading paper , 76 aut.
101 Scanning how to , 35 to 39 with Start button , 22 to 26 Screen calibration Macintosh , 18 Windows 98 , 15 Selecting a driver , 44 to 46 Service , 91 to 92 Settings, software , 46 Setup problems , .
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103 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.
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78 Declaration of Conformity Manufactur er: SEIKO EP SON CORPO RATION Addre ss: 3-5, Owa 3-chome , Suwa-sh i, Nagan o-ken 39 2-8502 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.
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