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Using Optional Equipment

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (B12B813362) lets you scan transparent materials—35 mm 
slides, filmstrips, and negatives, 4 × 5 inch film, medium format (120/220) film, and 
nonstandard film sizes up to 12.2 × 16.5 inches (309 × 420 mm). To switch 
from scanning transparent materials to ordinary paper documents, see page 52.

Note: 

The transparency unit is optional for the GA version of the Expression 10000XL. It 

is included with the Photo version.

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If 
any items are missing or damaged, contact your Epson dealer, or contact Epson at 
(562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada). Keep all the 
packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning 
transparencies.

Transparency unit

(including reflective

document mat)

Film holders

(two of each type)

Transparency guide

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Summary of Contents for B12B813362

Page 1: ...e GA version of the Expression 10000XL It is included with the Photo version Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box If any items are missing or damaged contact your Epson dealer or contact Epson at 562 276 4382 in the United States or 905 709 3839 in Canada Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage wh...

Page 2: ...d from the scanner 2 Fully open the scanner s document cover then lift it straight up 3 Lower the transparency unit onto the scanner so that the pins fit into the holes as shown 4 Use a coin to turn the transportation lock to the Unlock position Document cover Transparency unit 10000XL book Page 45 Friday June 4 2004 1 57 PM ...

Page 3: ...the white reflective document mat by its top edge and slide it upward to free the bottom edge of the mat 3 Lower the mat slightly to free the tabs at the top edge then remove the mat 4 Place the mat in the storage pocket located on top of the TPU 5 Make sure the glass on the scanner s document table and on the TPU is completely clean and free of dust If necessary use a soft cloth to wipe it clean ...

Page 4: ...holders that came with the transparency unit to scan 35 mm slides filmstrips and negatives 4 5 inch film and medium format 120 220 film 1 Place the film holder on a flat surface Open its cover if it has one then load the film with its shiny side face down and the film emulsion layer face up L 4 0 0 1 6 35 mm slides 35 mm strips Medium format film 4 5 inch film 10000XL book Page 47 Friday June 4 20...

Page 5: ...t closed you will get an error message and be unable to scan Placing Nonstandard Film Sizes on the Scanner You can scan film in nonstandard sizes up to 12 2 16 5 inches 309 420 mm Follow these guidelines 1 Make sure the transparency guide is in place at the back edge of the document glass see page 47 2 Set your film directly on the document glass with the shiny side face down and the film emulsion...

Page 6: ...00XL Note If you are using Windows XP and choose WIA EPSON Expression 10000XL certain features won t be available The EPSON Scan dialog box opens 2 Select Professional Mode from the selection box at the top of the screen Note You may have to scroll down to see all of the settings 3 Under the Original settings select Film as your Document Type and then select the correct Film Type Positive Film Col...

Page 7: ...s of film make sure Normal is selected 7 Click the Preview button to see previews of your images 8 Click and drag within each image to select just the area you want to scan For best results avoid including borders in your image This enables EPSON Scan to apply the optimal exposure and color balance settings see page 31 9 If you re not using the film holders that came with your TPU you ll have to r...

Page 8: ...r balance saturation brightness and contrast settings For any of these settings you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for an image Click the Help for more information about using these options 11 To enhance the appearance of your images select from the following options To sharpen an image select Unsharp Mask Filter To reduce the appearance of graininess in your film select Grain ...

Page 9: ...ment mat top edge first being careful to keep the mat s white surface from getting caught under the frame of the TPU 3 Insert the tabs along the bottom edge of the mat to hold it in place 4 Scan your document following the instructions in Chapter 1 for the mode that you re using Note If you re scanning in Professional Mode be sure to select Reflective as your Document Type 2 1 10000XL book Page 52...

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