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Using the Scanner Buttons
The scanner buttons make scanning easy. Just place your document face down
on the scanner and press the button for the type of scan you want. Smart Panel
automatically opens and scans your documents. Then follow the easy on-screen
instructions to finish your task.
Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON Smart Panel
and Always use this program for this action the first time you press each of
the buttons.
Selecting the Scanning Mode
EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:
•
Full Auto Mode for automatic
control of scan settings.
•
Home Mode for more control over
scan settings, including Color
Restoration.
•
Office Mode for scanning text and
multiple pages (available only if the
optional automatic document feeder
is installed).
•
Professional Mode for full control
over all scan settings.
To change the scanning mode, choose
the mode you want to use from the Mode
list box.
To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the Pause button, then click Options.
If you’re using Home, Professional, or Office Mode, the options window
automatically appears. Then select the settings you want to use for your scan.
Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they are changed.
Restoring Color in Photos
If you have faded photos, slides, or negatives,
you can use the Color Restoration setting in
your software to bring them back to life.
You can select this setting in Smart
Panel or in EPSON Scan.
Smart Panel
1
Press the
{
Copy button on the scanner. The Copy Center opens.
2
Select your printer. Then select Photo for the Source Type. Select the Type
and Size of the paper loaded in your printer and the Copy Size you want.
3
Select Color Restoration, then click the Copy button on the screen. Your
photo is copied, restored, and printed. If you need more information, click
the Help button.
EPSON Scan
Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes.
1
To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. You see a screen similar to
this (in Home Mode):
2
Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen to see your image.
3
Click Image Adjustments.
4
When the Image Adjustments screen appears, select Color Restoration.
Then click Close.
5
Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your image.
Scanning Film
The scanner cover has a built-in film adapter. To scan film
or negative strips, slides, or transparencies, you need
to remove the document mat from the scanner cover and
insert the film in a holder.
The scanner comes with 3 different film holders: one for
35 mm film or negative strips, one for 35 mm slides, and
one for medium-format (120/220) transparencies.
1
Make sure the film adapter cable is connected
to the scanner (see step 3 in “Connect the
Scanner”). If you need to connect
the cable, first turn the scanner
off. Then turn it back on again
after you connect the cable.
2
Lift the scanner cover all the way up
and slide the reflective document mat
up and off of the scanner cover.
3
Follow the instructions for the type of film you are scanning:
If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or medium-format
(120/220) transparencies, slide the film into the corresponding holder,
with the film’s shiny side facing down.
Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the small circle
on the tab fits into the hole on the scanner.
If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the
slides face down in the holder. Make sure the top of each image faces the
top of the scanner.
4
Carefully close the scanner cover.
5
Start EPSON Scan and make sure the correct Document Type is selected:
either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides
and transparencies).
6
Click the Preview button to see your images.
7
Click Image Adjustments. The Image Adjustments window opens.
If your images are faded, click Color Restoration.
If you see specks of dust on the preview, click Dust Removal.
In Professional Mode, you can also select Grain Reduction.
8
Click the Scan button on the screen to scan your images.
Questions?
Here’s where to look for answers:
On-Screen Reference Guide
Double-click the Perfection 4180 Reference Guide icon on your desktop. (If you
didn’t install the guide, insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your drive. Click
the Custom button, select Scanner Reference Guide, then click Install.)
On-Screen Help for EPSON Smart Panel and EPSON Scan
Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when you’re
using these programs.
Epson Technical Support
•
World Wide Web: http://support.epson.com
•
Automated Telephone Services:To use Automated Telephone Services, you
must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your Epson
SoundAdvice Express Code is 70570. Use it to quickly select your scanner
in SoundAdvice.
•
To Speak to a Customer Service Representative: Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.)
or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6
AM
to 6
PM
, Pacific Time, Monday to Friday.
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
•
Product name (Epson Perfection 4180 Photo) and serial number (located
on the back of the scanner)
•
Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
•
Computer configuration and description of the problem
Software Technical Support
* Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Problems?
First, check the
]
Start button light on the scanner.
If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.
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a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Start
Choose your scanning mode
35 mm film or negative strips
Medium-format transparencies: Slide the film
into the holder as shown. Then lower the
cover and press the tab to lock it in place.
Cover tab
Make sure this
calibration space
is uncovered
Place slides face down
SM
Software
Telephone*
Internet and E-mail
EPSON Scan
U.S.
(562) 276-4382
Canada
(905) 709-3839
6
AM
to 6
PM
,
Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday
support.epson.com
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(206) 675-6358
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(206) 675-6258
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to 5
PM
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Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday
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Flashing green
Warming up or scanning.
Green
Ready to scan.
Flashing red
Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see
section 3).
Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off
and then on again.
If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson.
Off
Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer and
the power switch is turned on.
The New Hardware Wizard
appears on your screen.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in “Install the
Software” on the other side of this sheet.
Disconnect the scanner before installing the
software.
You see a message about
a HI-SPEED USB device
in Windows XP.
Click the x in the corner of the message to close it.
Your scanner will work correctly, although not at
maximum speed.
You see an error message
when you try to scan, or
the scanner doesn’t scan.
Make sure the scanner is connected to your
computer, plugged into a power source, and the
power switch is turned on.
Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked (see
section 3).
Uninstall your scanner software. Then follow the
instructions on the other side of this sheet to
reinstall it.
You can’t scan negatives
or slides.
Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to
the scanner (see section 3) and the reflective
document mat is removed.
Try using the Home or Professional Mode. Make
sure the Document Type or Film Type matches
what you’re scanning: either Color Negative Film,
B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and
transparencies).
Also, make sure the scanner glass is clean and the
film holder is positioned correctly.
