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Quick Start Manual

Color Image Scanner

transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent

liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability

assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this

product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties

as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or

alterations to this product.

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 CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of

America and other countries.

Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks and Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

Presto! is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.

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trademarks of their respective companies.

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Where to Find Information

■Quick Start Manual (this manual)

This guide provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and set

up your scanner. It also provides instructions on using the online documentation

provided on CD-ROM.

■Online Documentation

The CD-ROM shipped with your scannerincludesthefollowing online documentation

in PDF format.

Setup Guide

Explains how to set up the scanner and install the scanner software and options. Also

gives basic scanning instructions, including how to make scanner software settings and

how to use the Start Button feature.

Reference Guide

Provides tips for optimizing scanning and detailed information on the settings and

functions of EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Also explains

how to modify the operation of the scanner’s

Start button.

In addition, this guide explains how to install the scanner options, and provides

maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support information.

■Online help for EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network

Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and

EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. To access online help, click theHelpbutton in EPSON

TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network.

■Information on PageManager and other Software

For more information on Presto! PageManager for EPSON and the other applications

provided on the scanner software CD-ROM, see the documentation provided for that

application on the CD-ROM.

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■Contents

ENERGY STAR® Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

When connecting the scanner directly to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

When scanning over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpacking the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Scanner parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Up the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Choosing a place for the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Releasing the transportation lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plugging in the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Checking initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the scanner using the SCSI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the scanner using the USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Online Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Accessing the online manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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■ENERGY STAR®Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR®Office Equipment

Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and

office equipment industry to promote the introduction of

energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers,

fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce

air pollution caused by power generation.

■Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner.

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■System Requirements

Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following

requirements.

❚When connecting the scanner directly to your computer

■For Windows SCSI users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro

System: Microsoft®Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98,

Windows 95, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0

Interface: Adaptec®SCSI adapter

Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×480 screen resolution

(800 ×600 or higher recommended), and 65,000 colors (or

higher)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display

capability of your computer system, including the video card,

display monitor, and software. See the product documentation

for details.

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■For Windows USB users

■For Macintosh SCSI users

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro

System: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, or

Windows 2000 pre-installed

Interface: USB port (Type A receptacle)

Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 ×480 screen resolution

(800 ×600 or higher recommended), and 65,000 colors (or

higher)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display

capability of your computer system, including the video card,

display monitor, and software. See the product documentation

for details.

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro

System: Apple®Macintosh with a PowerPC processor running system

8.0 or later

Interface: SCSI adapter

Note:

You cannot use a serial interface.

Display: Color Monitor, 640 ×480 screen resolution (or higher

recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display

capability of your computer system, including the video card,

display monitor, and software. See the product documentation

for details.

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■For Macintosh USB users

❚When scanning over a network

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro

System: AppleMacintoshPowerPCwithbuilt-inUSBportsandrunning

Mac OS 8.5 or later

iMac running Mac OS 8.5 or later

Interface: USB port

Note:

You cannot use a serial interface.

Display: Color Monitor, 640 ×480 screen resolution (or higher

recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)

Note:

Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display

capability of your computer system, including the video card,

display monitor, and software. See the product documentation

for details.

Computer: for EPSON Scan Server

IBM PC/AT compatible computer

(Intel Pentium or faster processor is

recommended)

for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network

IBM PC/AT compatible computer

(Intel Pentium or faster processor is

recommended), or Apple Power

Macintosh

Operating system: for EPSON Scan Server

Windows Millennium Edition, 98, 95,

2000 Server or Professional,

or NT 4.0 Server or Workstation

for EPSON TWAIN Pro Network

Windows Millennium Edition, 98, 95,

2000 Professional, NT 4.0 Workstation,

or Apple System 8.0 or later

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■Unpacking the Scanner

Your Expression 1680/Expression 1680 Pro comes shipped with CD-ROMs which

include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some additional items, depend-

ing on your scanner model.

System configuration: Minimum two computers in a network.

Scanner: EPSON Expression 1680/1680 Pro

Interface for

scanner: SCSI, USB, IEEE 1394

Interface for network: 10BaseT/100BaseTX, 10Base5, 10Base2

Ethernet communication

protocol: TCP/IP

scanner

USB interface cablepower cord

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For the Expression 1680 Pro

Note:

The Transparency Unit that comes standard with the Expression 1680 Pro is also

available as an option for the Expression 1680.

Depending on the country of purchase, the power cord may come attached to the

scanner. The shape of the AC plug also varies, so make sure the plug included is the

correct shape for the electrical outlet in your country.

Transparency Unit

film holders

installation screws (2) reflective

document mat

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