Epson Expression 800, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...Reference Guide Color Image Scanner ...

Page 2: ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded e...

Page 3: ...rouillage radioélectrique édict par le Ministère des Communications du Canada A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Like photocopiers scanners can be misused by improper scanning of copyrighted material Although Section 107 of the U S Copyright Act of 1976 Title 17 United States Code the fair use doctrine permits limited copying in certain circumstances those circumstances may...

Page 4: ... alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CO...

Page 5: ...is Manual 10 Warnings Cautions and Notes 10 Important Safety Instructions 11 Where to Get Help 13 Understanding SCSI Connections 16 SCSI Chain 16 SCSI Cables 17 SCSI ID 17 SCSI Termination 18 Setting the SCSI ID Number 19 Changing the SCSI ID Number in Windows 98 21 ...

Page 6: ...ed Transparencies and Film 32 Using the Film Guides 33 Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed 39 Using the Auto Document Feeder 40 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 41 Installing the Auto Document Feeder 42 Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder 46 Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder 49 Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner 50 Cleaning the Scanner 51 Repla...

Page 7: ...the Transparency Unit 55 Troubleshooting 57 Diagnosing Problems 57 Indicator Lights 58 Upgrading Your System 59 Problems and Solutions 60 Operation Problems 60 Scan Quality Problems 62 Image Matching Problems 66 Specifications 69 Glossary 84 Index 88 ...

Page 8: ...tures Full color scanning of up to 68 billion colors or grayscale scanning in up to 4 096 shades of gray Maximum hardware resolution of 800 dpi main scan 3200 dpi subscan You can adjust the output resolution to match the resolution of your output device Maximum software resolution of 12800 12800 dpi with interpolation Automatic Area Segmentation AAS lets you separate text from photographs on a pag...

Page 9: ...62 The auto document feeder allows you to scan up to 30 pages automatically Transparency Unit B813152 The transparency unit is included with the Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800 and optional for the Executive and Artist models It allows you to scan transparencies such as 35 mm slides and negatives It has a maximum reading area of 8 5 11 7 inches 216 297 mm which allows you to scan a ...

Page 10: ...alling and using the optional transparency unit and auto document feeder Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move Troubleshooting provides solutions to problems you may encounter Specifications provides technical details on your scanner and its optional equipment Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to av...

Page 11: ...tion for the scanner cable to reach both ends Make sure you can easily unplug the power cord Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed If you use an extens...

Page 12: ... the scanner and bring it to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power supply is damaged or malfunctioning 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 ...

Page 13: ...r software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at 800 442 2007 Set your communications software to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Modem speed can be up to 28 8 Kbps EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to rea...

Page 14: ... about EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 ...

Page 15: ...owing information ready Product name Product serial number Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase optional equipment manuals and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral For U S sales you can also visit our website at www epsonsupplies com If you need help using software with an EPSON produc...

Page 16: ...etermine how to set up your SCSI devices SCSI Chain The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices such as a scanner hard disk CD ROM and so on to the computer Only the first SCSI device in the chain is connected to the computer each of the other devices is connected to another SCSI device ...

Page 17: ...To connect the scanner to another SCSI device the length of cable must not exceed 19 7 feet 6 meters otherwise the system may not work properly SCSI ID Each device has a SCSI ID number the SCSI adapter in the computer is usually number 7 and each of the other devices must have a different number between 0 and 6 The EPSON Expression 800 default SCSI ID number is 2 You ll find the SCSI ID rotary swi...

Page 18: ...ated The EPSON Expression 800 has a termination swtich which is located at the rear of the scanner The default position of the termination switch is ON Do not use an external terminator with the EPSON Expression 800 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCS I ID OPTION TER MIN ATO R SW LOC K UNLOC K ON OFF ON OFF 7 6 1 2 4 5 termination switch Remove the terminator plug or turn off the termination switch for any device...

Page 19: ... to change the ID number 1 Turn the scanner off 2 Use the rotary switch at the back of the scanner to change the SCSI ID number 3 Turn the scanner back on 4 Restart your computer Make sure the scanner is turned off before changing the SCSI ID number Do not set the SCSI ID to an ID number that is already assigned to another device Otherwise the computer scanner and other devices will not operate pr...

Page 20: ...ually used for hard disk 2 Factory setting of the scanner can be changed 3 Available for Windows Not available if your Macintosh has a built in CD ROM 4 Available 5 Available 6 Available 7 Not available for Macintosh always used for the Macintosh itself May not be available for Windows usually used for the SCSI board Not available scanner will not work if selected use only when transporting the sc...

Page 21: ... Double click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Control Panel 2 Select your scanner in the installed devices list then click Remove 3 Click OK and close the dialog box 4 Shut down Windows 98 and turn off your PC and scanner 5 Use the rotary switch at the back of the scanner to change the scanner s SCSI ID number 6 Turn on your scanner and then turn on your PC 7 Follow the instructions on the sc...

Page 22: ...software on a computer with Windows 95 and then upgraded to Windows 98 you must uninstall and re install the scanner software Follow these steps 1 Click Start Settings and then select Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs Select EPSON TWAIN Pro and click Add Remove then follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 23: ...23 3 When you ve finished uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro repeat step 2 to uninstall LaserSoft SilverFast Lite select Expression 800 TWAIN Driver 4 To re install the EPSON scanner software follow the instructions in Setting Up and Using Your Scanner ...

Page 24: ...sing Optional Equipment Page 24 Using Optional Equipment Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the scanner s optional equipment Using the Transparency Unit Using the Auto Document Feeder ...

Page 25: ... installed Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the TPU Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screw Installing the Transparency Unit Scanning Oversized Transparencies and Film Using the Film Guides Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed The transparency unit comes with the Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800 scanner It s an option...

Page 26: ...is missing or damaged 35 mm slide transparency guide transparency unit reflective document mat 35 mm filmstrip guide installation screws 120 220 size medium format film guide 4 x 5 inch film guide You can store the film guides in the storage area built into the TPU However it is recommended that you do not store the small 120 220 size film guide in the storage area ...

Page 27: ...ly You must remove this screw before using the TPU 1 Turn the TPU so the glass side faces up 2 Use a Phillips head cross head screwdriver to remove the shipping screw from the hole labeled CLAMP as shown below 3 Install the screw in the storage hole labeled STOCK You may damage the TPU if you try to use it without removing the screw from the hole labeled CLAMP ...

Page 28: ...the Transparency Unit Follow the steps below to install the TPU 1 Make sure the scanner is turned off Then unplug the power cable from the scanner 2 Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the document cover as shown and easing the cover up If you can t insert the shipping screw in the hole labeled CLAMP when you prepare the scanner for transportation the TPU s lamp assembly may not be i...

Page 29: ... the back of the scanner Slide the TPU forward slightly until the two holes in front of these slots are aligned with the screw holes at the back of the scanner position the slots on the TPU s mounting bracket over the two large screws at the back of the scanner align these holes with the screw holes on the scanner screw holes on scanner ...

Page 30: ...g Optional Equipment Page 30 4 Insert the two installation screws that came with the TPU into the screw holes then tighten the screws with a coin 5 Gently close the TPU install the screws in the screw holes ...

Page 31: ...on connector at the back of the scanner To secure the TPU connector tighten the attached screws 7 Plug the scanner back in and turn it on Do not put heavy objects on the TPU doing so may damage the TPU 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCSI ID OPTION TERMINATOR SW LOCK UNLOCK ON OFF OPTION ...

Page 32: ...f your transparency or film is 8 5 11 7 inches 216 297 mm Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User s Guide You ll find both guides in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM position the original against the upper right corner of the document table If you have the Artist or P...

Page 33: ...U to scan 35 mm slides strips of 35 mm negative or positive film 120 size or 220 size format film and 4 5 inch 102 127 mm film Follow the steps in these sections Loading 35 mm slides Loading strips of 35 mm negative or positive film Loading medium format size 120 or 220 size format film Loading 4 x 5 inch film ...

Page 34: ...ng down and the emulsion side is facing up 3 Close the TPU and scan the slides according to your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User s Guide You ll find both these guides in the Manuals directory on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM you can line up two columns of 35 mm slides in the larger section of the guide If you have the Artist or Profession...

Page 35: ...strip guide 2 Place the filmstrip guide on the document table Make sure the glossy smooth side of the film is facing down and the emulsion side is facing up Align the upper and right edges of the guide with the ruled edges of the document table If your film strip is longer than the film guide it may affect the quality of the scan ...

Page 36: ... Loading medium format size 120 or 220 size format film 1 Place the 120 220 size film guide on the scanner s document table fitting one corner of the guide against the upper right corner of the document table If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4 0 you ll find the electronic manual for that scanner software on the LaserSoft SilverFast CD ROM ...

Page 37: ...d be facing up 3 Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User s Guide You ll find both guides in the Manuals folder of your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4 0 you ll find the electronic manual for that scanner...

Page 38: ...e Make sure the smooth glossy side of your film is facing down and the emulsion side is facing up 3 Close the TPU Scan according to the instructions in your online EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User s Guide If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4 0 you ll find the electronic manual for that scanner software on the LaserSoft Silv...

Page 39: ...the reflective document mat included with the TPU as described below 1 Open the TPU If there s a film guide on the document table remove it 2 Insert the tabs on the reflective document mat into the slots on the TPU and slide the mat down until the tabs are secure 3 Place your document on the document table and close the TPU reflective document mat tab ...

Page 40: ...pull it out of the TPU Using the Auto Document Feeder The auto document feeder part number B813162 automatically loads multiple page documents into your scanner It is particularly useful for OCR optical character recognition scanning or for creating an image database Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the ADF Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder...

Page 41: ...Equipment Page 41 Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Make sure that the following items are included in the ADF box Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged installation screws auto document feeder ...

Page 42: ...the protective foam block from the ADF s mounting hardware until you ve finished installing it Follow the steps below to install the ADF on your scanner 1 Turn your scanner off and unplug the cables and power cord 2 Remove the document cover by grasping the back of the document cover as shown and easing the cover up To use the ADF you must install EPSON TWAIN Pro LaserSoft SilverFast Lite does not...

Page 43: ...il the two holes in front of these slots are aligned with the screw holes at the back of the scanner position the ADF s mounting slots over the two large screws on the scanner line up these holes with the screw holes on the scanner screw holes on scanner Do not remove the protective foam block until you ve finished tightening the ADF s installation screws see step 4 ...

Page 44: ... two installation screws that came with the ADF into the screw holes then tighten the screws with a coin 5 Remove the protective foam block from the ADF s mounting hardware and gently close the ADF foam block install the screws in the screw holes ...

Page 45: ...h the ADF s connector to the scanner s option interface Secure the connection by tightening the connector screws 7 Reattach all the scanner cables and turn on the scanner 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCSI ID OPTION TERMINATOR SW LOCK UNLOCK ON OFF OPTION ...

Page 46: ...ed that may damage the feeder Has no folds Is not a multipart form Is not bound Is not printed on photo quality or glossy paper Has no carbon coating Has no cut out areas Checks 3 5 inches 76 127 mm B5 7 17 10 1 inches 182 257 mm A4 8 27 11 69 inches 210 297 mm Letter 8 5 11 inches 215 9 279 4 mm Legal 8 5 14 inches 215 9 355 6 mm Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into t...

Page 47: ...k of originals face up with the page you want to scan first on the top Insert the paper stack into the ADF until it meets resistance Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up For checks move the left edge guide toward the center until it stops then place your checks in the tray Move the right edge guide flush against the checks ...

Page 48: ...DF and place the document on the document table Then close the ADF and scan the document as described in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide located in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expresssion 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM When scanning high quality color or halftone documents it is best to open the ADF and scan documents as described in Loading documents manually Don t open the ADF while...

Page 49: ...jam release lever forward and slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder mechanism After removing the jammed paper close the ADF cover and reset the scanner by turning it off and on again or pressing the RESET button Be careful not to pull too hard on the paper It may tear making it more difficult to remove pull forward on the jam release lever to release the paper ...

Page 50: ...ing and Transporting Your Scanner This chapter gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move It includes the following sections Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Transporting the Scanner Transporting the Transparency Unit ...

Page 51: ...d to remove material gets on the glass remove it with a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft lint free cloth Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry lint free cloth Do not Scratch or damage the document table glass Use an abrasive cloth or brush to clean the scanner Use alcohol thinner or corrosive solvents Spill liquids on the scanner or into the scanner mechanism or electronic components S...

Page 52: ...lly the scanner stops working and both the READY and ERROR lights flash If this happens the lamp assembly may need to be replaced You must contact your local EPSON Customer Care Center to have the lamp replaced see Where to Get Help for details Never open the scanner case doing so will void your warranty If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary consult your EPSON Customer Care Center ...

Page 53: ...it 4 Replace the scanner cover Position the two hinges on the cover over the corresponding pins on the scanner as shown then push down gently 5 Turn the scanner on and wait until the carriage moves to the home position toward the back of the scanner Then turn the scanner off If the scanner is inoperable the carriage may not automatically return to the home position If it doesn t slowly raise the f...

Page 54: ...Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 54 6 Slide the transportation lock to the LOCK position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCSI ID OPTION TERMINATOR SW LOCK UNLOCK ON OFF LOCK UNLOCK ...

Page 55: ...moved the transparency unit from the scanner prepare it for shipping as follows 1 Slowly raise the front of the transparency unit to allow the lamp assembly to slide to the home position at the back of the unit Wait until the lamp assembly comes to rest let the lamp assembly slide to the home position ...

Page 56: ...Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 56 2 Reinstall the unit s shipping screw in the hole marked CLAMP ...

Page 57: ... setup of the SCSI interface Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions Incorrect setup of your computer or software Incorrect operation of your scanner software If an error occurs check the scanner s indicator lights See Indicator Lights to determine what kind of error it is and try the suggested solutions If that doesn t solve the problem see Problems and Solutions See the documentation th...

Page 58: ...rface connection Then push the RESET button or turn the scanner off and on Flashing Flashing Fatal error The problem could be The transportation lock is not in the UNLOCK position The fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced The scanner is malfunctioning Check that the transportation lock is unlocked then push the RESET button If the scanner still doesn t operate properly turn it off and on If the...

Page 59: ...e longer to process than small ones Video card For accurate previews on your monitor use a 16 bit or 24 bit color video card High resolution monitor The resolution of your monitor also affects the quality of the image you see Consider a high resolution monitor if you do precise color work but be sure you have a compatible video card Compression software Many different programs are available to mak...

Page 60: ...t come on The READY light does not come on Problem Solution The scanner is not getting power Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and the power outlet Make sure the outlet is operational and is not connected to a timer or switch Problem Solution The scanner is not communicating with your computer Make sure the scanner is securely connected to the correct computer interfa...

Page 61: ...for instructions If you have other expansion boards in your computer make sure that they re not interfering with the interrupt setting of the SCSI interface board for your scanner See your computer manual for details Problem Solution Your system doesn t meet your software requirements or the software is set up incorrectly Make sure you have correctly installed your software Make sure your computer...

Page 62: ...ring scanning Check the position of the document and don t move it while the scanner is operating Be sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface Problem Solution Part of the document may be wrinkled warped or not in contact with the document table Be sure the document is uniformly flat and smooth There may be IRQ interrupt request conflicts within your system Check your operati...

Page 63: ...ting in external light If the document is very thick or warped at the edges the edges of the image may be discolored Cover the edges of the document with opaque paper to block outside light If the document extends beyond the edge of the document table part of the document may not be in contact with the table Change the position of the document Problem Solution The document is not positioned correc...

Page 64: ...e Resolution setting to a higher value See your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User s Guide for information on setting the resolution Both guides are located in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4 0 see the electronic guide on your LaserSoft Silv...

Page 65: ...our printer manual for instructions Your printer software may be causing the problem Check that your printer software is properly installed and configured See your software manual for details Problem Solution Your scan is being distorted by an effect known as Newton s Ring Try scanning the film upside down Newton s Ring is an optical phenomenon that occurs when two very thin membranes such as film...

Page 66: ...correctly installed See your software manual for details Your application software may not be set up correctly to import your image If you are importing a scanned image file into your application software make sure the file format is one your software can read Also check that the image settings in your application are appropriate for the type of image you want to scan See your software manual for ...

Page 67: ...es in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD ROM If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4 0 see the electronic guide on your LaserSoft SilverFast CD ROM Your system s color matching may be affecting your results Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer display adapter and software Some computers ...

Page 68: ...Source setting is selected in your EPSON TWAIN Pro software Make sure TPU for Neg Film is selected as the Document Source setting The film guide or slide transparency guide affects the exposure of the scanning area The scanner software perceives the dark film guide frame as white which alters the exposure of the scanning area and causes the scan to appear darker To see the colors that will actuall...

Page 69: ...pter provides the technical specifications for your scanner and its optional equipment in these sections Scanner Specifications Auto Document Feeder Specifications Transparency Unit Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 70: ...ches 216 297 mm US letter or A4 size reading area can be specified from software Optical resolution 800 dpi Maximum hardware resolution 800 dpi main scan 3200 dpi sub scan Maximum software resolution 12800 12800 dpi with interpolation Zoom 50 to 200 in 1 increments Command level ESC I B8 Speed 600 dpi draft mode Color 7 5 ms line Monochrome bi level Approx 7 5 ms line Color separation RGB color fi...

Page 71: ...ction controls brightness Line art settings Fixed threshold TET Text Enhancement Technology enable disable selectable Digital halftoning AAS Auto Area Segmentation enable disable selectable 3 halftoning modes A B and C and 4 dither patterns A B C and D for bi level and quad level data Gamma correction 2 types for CRT display 3 types for printer 1 type for user defined Color correction 1 type for C...

Page 72: ...ransparency type Positive and negative film optional TPU required Electrical Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Specifications 100 120 V 220 240 V Input voltage range 100 to 240 VAC universal autoswitching Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 0 8 A 0 4 A Power consumption Approx 40 W Insulation resistance 10 mΩ at 500 VDC between...

Page 73: ...out condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided Model Safety Standards EMC 120 V UL 1950 with D3 CSA C22 2 950 with D3 FCC part 15 subpart B class B USA CSA C108 8 class B Canada 230 V EN 60950 VDE EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 class B AS NZS 3548 class B ...

Page 74: ...Specifications Page 74 CE Marking Model Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive 230 V 73 23 EEC EN 60950 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 ...

Page 75: ...r is fixed at 0 and the Command Link Function is not supported DATA phase DATA IN phase DATA OUT phase STATUS phase MESSAGE phase MESSAGE IN phase MESSAGE OUT phase ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI Standard X3 131 1994 SCSI 2 ID setting Can be set from 0 to 7 factory setting is 2 asterisk setting is only used when transporting the scanner ...

Page 76: ...Specifications Page 76 Terminator Internal terminator selectable enable disable Connector type Two 50 pin half pitch connectors Connector pin arrangement 25 50 1 26 ...

Page 77: ...37 39 40 42 GND Ground 13 NC Not used 26 33 DB0 DB7 I O Data bus 0 7 34 DBP I O Data bus parity 38 TERMPWR Terminator power 41 ATN I Attention 43 BSY I O Busy 44 ACK I Acknowledge 45 RST I Reset 46 MSG O Message 47 SEL I O Select 48 C D O Command data 49 REQ O Request 50 I O O Input output ...

Page 78: ... conditions in the following ways Type Method Hardware initialization When the scanner is turned on When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface Software initialization When software sends the ESC initialize the scanner command When the scanner receives a SCSI Bus Device Message ...

Page 79: ...00 000 sheets or 5 years paper feeding life 100 000 sheets or 5 years paper ejecting life 30 000 hinge closings Dimensions Width 12 2 inches 310 mm Depth 20 8 inches 528 mm Height 3 6 inches 92 mm Weight 9 9 lb 4 5 kg Documents Supported Document size Letter Legal A4 B5 3 6 inch check size Feeding Capacity 30 sheets of 21 lb 80 g m2 paper A4 Letter or smaller Ejecting Capacity 100 sheets Paper qua...

Page 80: ...s Paper thickness 0 0028 to 0 0063 inch 0 07 to 0 16 mm Paper weight 13 9 to 34 lb 52 3 to 127 9 g m2 Electrical Power supply Supplied through the scanner 24 10 VDC 5 10 VDC Power consumption Approximately 22 W Insulation resistance 10 mΩ or more at 500 VDC between AC line and chassis Dielectric strength 1000 VAC per minute between AC line and chassis Resistance to static electric noise Case Opera...

Page 81: ...densation 95 or less without condensation Resistance to vibration 0 2 G 5 to 55 Hz in all directions 2 G 5 to 55 Hz in all directions Drop test height 24 2 inches 62 cm when packed Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided if paper thickness is over 110 g m2 op...

Page 82: ...cies reflective documents with reflective document mat installed Maximum read area 8 5 11 7 inches 216 297 mm Film guides 35 mm filmstrip guide 35 mm slide transparency guide 4 5 inch film guide 120 220 size medium format film guide Reliability 100 000 cycles main unit Maximum hardware resolution 800 dpi main scan 3200 dpi sub scan with Micro Step Drive technology Dimensions Width 12 8 inches 324 ...

Page 83: ...tal Specifications Operating Storage Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Humidity 10 to 80 without condensation 10 to 85 without condensation Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided ...

Page 84: ...e detail a pixel can represent brightness A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data carriage A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors color separation A proce...

Page 85: ...e resolution grayscale Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white halftoning A method of using dot patterns to represent an image home position The position at the rear nearest the cover hinge position of the scanner where the carriage rests before a scanning operation Also the position at the rear of the TPU where the TPU s lamp assembly rests before a scanning ...

Page 86: ...esolved into pixels Measured in dots per inch dpi pixels per inch ppi or samples per inch spi scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage of a scanner The image is divided into pixels by scanning scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner SCSI Small Computer System Interface A method used to connect your computer to peripherals such as scanners h...

Page 87: ...In printing black is often added to give more definition as mixing of actual inks cannot produce pure black terminator A device that stops electronic signals preventing them from proceeding or returning to other devices Terminators are necessary on either end of a SCSI chain to stop a signal from continuously bouncing between devices ...

Page 88: ... 62 C Cable length 17 Calibrating your screen 67 Cleaning the scanner 51 Color matching problems 67 Color stripes 65 Compression software 59 D Daisy chain 16 to 17 Dimensions auto document feeder 79 scanner 72 transparency unit 82 Document position 62 to 64 E Electrical specifications auto document feeder 80 scanner 72 transparency unit 83 Environmental specifications auto document feeder 81 scann...

Page 89: ...TP site EPSON 13 H Help 13 to 15 Home position scanner 53 transparency unit 55 I Image color stripes in image 65 distorted or blurred 62 faint or unfocused 63 line of dots missing 64 matching problems 66 to 68 too dark 64 Initialization scanner 78 Interface problems 60 to 61 SCSI 8 75 to 77 L Lamp replacing 52 LaserSoft SilverFast Lite 40 Lights 58 M Maintenance 51 to 52 Manual how to use 10 Match...

Page 90: ... film scanning 32 P Paper jams fixing 49 Part numbers optional equipment 9 Printer problems 65 Problems blurred image 62 diagnosing 57 to 58 edges do not scan 63 faint image 63 image is too dark 64 image matching 66 to 68 image out of focus 63 jagged lines in image 64 missing dots in image 64 operation 60 to 61 printer 65 scan quality 62 to 65 scanner does not scan 60 to 61 Processor upgrading 59 ...

Page 91: ... 15 SilverFast Lite 40 Slides see Film holders Software problems 61 64 66 to 68 Software uninstalling 22 to 23 Specifications auto document feeder 79 to 81 scanner 70 to 78 transparency unit 82 to 83 Speed 70 Supported documents auto document feeder 79 to 80 scanner 72 transparency unit 82 System upgrading 59 T Technical support numbers 13 to 15 Text scanning 8 40 Transparency unit 25 to 40 descri...

Page 92: ... 92 Transporting scanner 53 transparency unit 55 to 56 Troubleshooting 57 to 68 U Uninstalling software 22 to 23 Upgrading system 59 Upgrading to Windows 98 22 to 23 V Video card upgrading 59 W Web site EPSON 13 ...