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Using Optional Equipment

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Using the Transparency Unit

The optional transparency unit (part number B81310*) lets you 
scan full color transparencies, strips of negatives or positives, 
and slides. You can also scan normal opaque documents with 
the TPU installed.

Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the TPU:

Unpacking the Transparency Unit

Removing the Shipping Screws

Installing the Transparency Unit

Installing the Transparency Guide

Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film

Using the Film Holders

Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit 
Installed

Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle

Summary of Contents for B81310 Series

Page 1: ...scan normal opaque documents with the TPU installed Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the TPU Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screws Installing the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Guide Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film Using the Film Holders Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed Adjusting the Transparency Gu...

Page 2: ...these items are included in the box with the TPU Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged transparency unit reflective document mat transparency guide guide and adjust pins 4 5 inch film holder medium format film holder 35 mm filmstrip holder 35 mm slide holder ...

Page 3: ...e TPU to secure its lamp assembly You must remove these screws before using the TPU 1 Turn the TPU so the glass side faces up 2 Use a Phillips head cross head screwdriver to remove both shipping screws from the holes labeled CLAMP as shown below Caution If a screw is left in an outer hole while using the TPU the TPU may be damaged ...

Page 4: ... holes labeled CLAMP The transportation lock screw on the scanner must also be locked before transporting the scanner see the scanner s Setup Guide Note If you can t replace the shipping screws the TPU s lamp assembly may not be in its home position If this is the case reattach the TPU to the scanner close the TPU and turn on the scanner The lamp assembly returns to its home position Turn off the ...

Page 5: ...lling 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 it beside the hinges and lifting it straight up ...

Page 6: ...Using Optional Equipment Page 34 3 Align the TPU hinge pins with the holes in the scanner then lower the TPU until the pins rest securely in the holes 4 Close the TPU ...

Page 7: ...Attach the TPU connector to the option connector at the back of the scanner Secure the connector using the attached screws 6 Plug the scanner back in and turn it on Caution Do not put heavy objects on the TPU doing so may damage the TPU ...

Page 8: ... below to install the transparency guide 1 Lift the TPU 2 If your scanner doesn t already have a guide pin and adjust pin installed as shown below insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the TPU Make sure the adjust pin s arrow faces the guide pin adjust pin guide pin arrow ...

Page 9: ...Using Optional Equipment Page 37 3 Place the transparency guide above the scanner s document table over the pins as shown below Make sure the oval hole is on the right ...

Page 10: ...t table including the narrow window visible through the transparency guide To scan transparencies see Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film To scan slides or strips of negative or positive film see Using the Film Holders To scan normal documents with the transparency guide installed Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed ...

Page 11: ...r than the guides on the document table place the transparency or film facedown on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide as shown below The maximum film size is 11 4 16 5 inches 290 420 mm Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software s online guide ...

Page 12: ...th the TPU to scan 35 mm slides strips of 35 mm negative or positive film strips of medium format 2 1 4 inch film and 4 5 inch 102 127 mm film Follow the steps in these sections Loading 35 mm slides Loading strips of negative or positive film Loading medium format 2 1 4 inch film Loading 4 x 5 inch film ...

Page 13: ...ides facing the triangle side as shown below 2 Place the slide holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide as shown below Align the triangles on the slide holder and the transparency guide 3 Close the TPU and scan the slides according to your scanner software s online guide triangle ...

Page 14: ...ment Page 42 Loading strips of negative or positive film 1 Place the 35 mm filmstrip holder on a flat surface then lift up one end of the strip cover and remove it 2 Insert a strip of film in the filmstrip holder facedown ...

Page 15: ...holder Swing the cover down fitting the cover holes over the pins on the holder Snap the cover shut 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the filmstrips you want to scan 5 Place the filmstrip holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide Align the triangles on the filmstrip holder and the transparency guide ...

Page 16: ...44 6 Close the TPU and scan the film according to your scanner software s online guide Loading medium format 2 1 4 inch film 1 Place the medium format film holder on a flat surface then lift up the side of the strip cover to open it ...

Page 17: ...Using Optional Equipment Page 45 2 Insert the film in the holder facedown 3 Close the cover until it snaps shut 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you scan ...

Page 18: ...der on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide 6 Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your scanner software s online guide ...

Page 19: ...Using Optional Equipment Page 47 Loading 4 x 5 inch film 1 Place the 4 5 inch film holder on a flat surface then lift up the side of the film cover to open it 2 Insert the film in the holder facedown ...

Page 20: ...Using Optional Equipment Page 48 3 Close the cover until it snaps shut 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan ...

Page 21: ...der on the document table as shown with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide Align the triangles on the holder and the transparency guide 6 Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your scanner software s online guide ...

Page 22: ...ded with the TPU as described below 1 Open the TPU and remove the transparency guide from the scanner s document table if necessary 2 Slide the reflective document mat into place and insert the tabs into the slots on the TPU as shown below Then firmly pull up the mat while inserting the top two tabs into the slots in the top of the TPU tabs go into slots here pull up into slots here ...

Page 23: ...le and close the TPU 4 Scan according to the instructions in Scanner Basics setting your Document Source to Flatbed TWAIN Pro or your Document Type to Reflective SilverFast To remove the reflective document mat slide it down and then pull it up and out of the slots on the TPU ...

Page 24: ...iage If you find that your scanned images are being scanned at a slight angle adjust the angle of scanning by turning the adjust pin The direction and degree you should turn the adjust pin depends on your scanner and the placement of the document to be scanned You may want to experiment with it to determine the best angle 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 ...

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