Epson 4990 Pro, Quick Start Manual

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Epson  Perfection  4990 

Unpack Your Scanner

1

Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner:

Note: 

If you’ll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394 (FireWire

®

or iLink

TM

), you’ll need to purchase an IEEE 1394 cable (not included).

2

Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are 
instructed to remove it.

3

Insert the hinges on the cover into the square 
holes at the back of the scanner.

4

Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked 
position.

5

Attach the document mat. Hold the top 
of the document mat and slide it down 
gently along the document cover. Make 
sure the tabs on the bottom and sides of 
the document mat fit in the slots on the 
document cover.

6

Close the cover.

Install the Software

Wait!

 You must install your software before connecting the scanner to 

your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure 
to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.

The software works with Windows

®

 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh

®

OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x. Follow the steps below (

for Windows

), or the steps in the 

next column (

for Macintosh

).

Note: 

If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on 

your computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with 
your scanner.

Windows

First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and 
finally SilverFast.

Photoshop Elements

1

Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD 
drive. The installer starts automatically. At the first screen, click 

Next

.

2

Make sure 

US English

 is selected and click 

Next

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation and accept the 
software license conditions.

4

When you see this screen, click the 

Adobe Photoshop Elements

 button.

5

Follow the on-screen instructions. When you’re asked for a serial number, 
enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.

If you don’t have Acrobat

®

 Reader,

®

 eject the CD-ROM and repeat 

steps 1 to 3. Then select 

Adobe Acrobat Reader

 to install it.

Remove the CD-ROM and install the scanner software as described below.

Scanner Software

1

Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The 
installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:

•

Windows XP: Click 

Start

, click 

 My Computer

, then double-click the 

EPSON

 CD-ROM icon.

•

Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click 

My Computer

, then 

double-click the 

EPSON

 CD-ROM icon.

2

At the language selection screen, select your preferred language.

3

When you see the antivirus software message, click 

Continue

.

4

Read the license agreement, then click 

Agree

 to continue.

5

At the Software Installation screen, click 

Install

. The software installs 

automatically.

6

At the end of the installation, click 

Exit

. 

7

Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.

Continue with the instructions in the next column to install SilverFast.

SilverFast

1

Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD 
drive. The installer starts automatically.

2

Choose your language from the pull-down menu.

3

Click the 

Install SilverFast

 icon.

4

Select the type of plug-in you want to install:

•

Photoshop plug-in installer (for Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop 
Elements), recommended

•

TWAIN plug-in installer (for other TWAIN-compliant applications)

5

Click 

Begin Installation

, then follow the steps on the screen to finish the 

installation.

Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the instructions on the back of this 
sheet to connect the scanner.

Macintosh

Note: 

EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX

®

 File System (UFS) for 

Mac

OS

®

X. You must install the software on a disk or in a partition that 

does not have UFS.

First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and 
finally SilverFast.

Photoshop Elements

1

Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or 
DVD drive.

2

Double-click the 

 CD-ROM icon and double-click the

English

 folder.

3

Double-click the 

Install Photoshop Elements

 icon.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation, and accept the 
software license conditions. Enter your administrator name and password, 
then click 

OK

.

5

When you’re asked for a serial number, enter the number printed on the 
sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.

6

When you see this screen, click the 

Install

 button.

7

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

8

When you’re finished, click 

Quit

.

9

If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM. 
Open the 

Adobe Acrobat Reader

 folder. Then double-click the 

Reader 

Installer

 icon to install it.

Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the following instructions to install 
the scanner software.

Scanner Software

1

Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 
Double-click the 

 Epson

 CD-ROM icon.

2

Double-click the 

Epson

 icon. 

3

At the language selection screen, select your preferred language.

4

When you see the antivirus software message, click 

Continue.

5

Read the license agreement, then click 

Agree

 to continue.

6

At the Software Installation screen, click 

Install

. Enter your administrator 

name and password, if necessary.

7

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If you are prompted 
to restart, click 

Quit

. 

8

At the end of the installation, click 

Exit

. 

9

Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.

Continue with the instructions below to install SilverFast.

SilverFast

1

Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD 
drive. Double click the 

 SF(Epson-SE)

 CD-ROM icon.

2

Double-click the 

Installer

 icon.

3

Choose your language from the pull-down menu.

4

Click the 

Install SilverFast 

icon.

5

Click 

Begin Installation

. Enter your administrator name and password, if 

necessary.

6

Click 

Continue

.

7

Read the license agreement and click 

Accept

, then follow the steps on the 

screen to finish the installation.

Remove the CD-ROM and restart your system. Then follow the instructions on 
the back of this sheet to connect the scanner.

®

®

Scanner

CD-ROM with EPSON Scan 
driver, software, and 
electronic manuals

USB cable

Adobe

®

 Photoshop

®

Elements CD-ROM

Film holders

LaserSoft Imaging

TM

SilverFast

®

 SE CD-ROM

Scanner cover/transparency unit

Film area guide

Document mat

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker 
in place until you 
are instructed to 
remove it

Click 

Adobe Photoshop 

Elements

Click 

Install

Click this icon

Click 

Install

Click this icon

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