Epson 836XL - Expression - Flatbed Scanner User manual

COLOR SCANNER

SETUP GUIDE

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference

in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC

Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for

this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this

device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused

interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du

Canada.

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any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior

written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for

use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other

scanners.

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, or (excluding the

U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 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.

A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional scanners, can be misused by improper copying of

copyrighted material. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in certain

circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to

be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.

Trademarks

EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON

SoundAdvice is a service mark, ColorTrue and Expression are registered trademarks, and EPSON FaxAdvice is a

trademark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of

their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

CPD 8873

Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.

Contents

SCANNING FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS 1

About Your Scanner 1

About Your Software 2

About Your Documentation 3

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 4

System Requirements 5

Windows 5

Macintosh 6

Year 2000 Ready 6

Important Safety Instructions 7

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 9

Unpack Your Scanner 10

Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 11

Install the SCSI Interface Board 12

Unlock the Scanner 13

Set the SCSI ID Number 14

Set the SCSI Terminator 15

Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 16

Power On Your System 17

Install the SCSI Software 17

If You’re Running Windows 95 or Windows 98. . . 18

If You’re Running Windows NT 4.0. . . 19

If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 22

Install EPSON TWAIN Pro 22

If You’re Running Windows. . . 22

If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 24

Install the ISIS Driver 26

Install MonacoSCAN 2.6 27

If You’re Running Windows. . . 27

If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 28

Install Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE 29

If You’re Running Windows. . . 29

If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 30

HOW TO SCAN 31

Scanning Tips 32

Selecting Resolution 32

Scaling (Resizing) Images 33

Batch Scanning 33

Selecting Your Scanner Driver 33

Recommended Settings 34

Step-by-Step Scanning Instructions 35

Placing Your Original Document 35

Beginning Your Scan 36

Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Pro 36

Scanning with LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 39

VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 41

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 42

If You’re Running Windows. . . 42

If You’re Using a Macintosh. . . 43

Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 43

Navigating a Manual 44

SETTING UP THE TPU AND ADF UNITS 45

Transparency Unit 45

Unpacking the Transparency Unit 46

Removing the Shipping Screws 47

Installing the Transparency Unit 48

Installing the Transparency Guide 49

Auto Document Feeder 50

Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 50

Installing the Auto Document Feeder 51

PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 55

Problems and Solutions 55

Setup Problems 56

Scanner Problems 57

Software Problems 58

Image Problems 59

Where To Get Help 62

EPSON Technical Support 62

Software Technical Support 63

INDEX 65

Scanning for

Professional Results

The EPSON®Expression®836XL is a 36-bit, large-format professional scanner

designed to deliver superior results for artists, graphics professionals, and business

graphics users. Using EPSON’s ColorTrue®Imaging System, the scanner captures

images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Its 800 × 1600 dpi optical resolution

and tabloid-size scan bed (12.2 × 17.2 inches) let you scan incredibly sharp images

from practically any source. The scannerincludes a state-of-the art PCI SCSI interface

board for use in a Windows®system or Macintosh.®

About Your Scanner

Your EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes the following features:

■Superior image quality with true optical resolution of 800 × 1600 dpi

■36-bit color depth for capturing images with over 68 billion colors and

4,096 shades of gray

■3.3 Dmax provides high dynamic range for accurate colors with subtle tones and

gradations, whether you’re working with transparencies or reflective art

■Superior speed (approximately 10 seconds for the average 12 × 17-inch preview)

■Unique auto focusing feature thatlets you customize the focus position

■Powerful batch scanning capability. Scan newspapers, X-rays, and books in one

pass and create different scan settings for each, or scan directly to files

■Optional transparency adapter (TPU) and auto document feeder (ADF)

About Your Software

The EPSON Expression 836XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for

professional-quality scans:

If you have the standard version of the scanner, you also have the three applications

listed below:

EPSON TWAIN Pro

Ideal general-purpose driver for scanning from hundreds of

applications. Includes Text Enhancement Technology (TET)

and Auto Area Segmentation (AAS) for better scans.

Pixel Translations®ISIS®driver (Windows only)

Industry-standard interface for high-performance document

scanning, either with or without the optional auto document

feeder.

LaserSoft®SilverFast®4.0

Exclusive professional-quality scanning tool with powerful

features for controlling every aspect of your scan. Intuitive

interface lets even beginners achieve expert results.

Adobe®Photoshop®5.0 LE

Edit your photos with this version of the ultimate imaging

application. Add special effects, overlay titles and captions,

restore old photos, and add many other creative

enhancements to your photographs.

MonacoSCAN™2.6

Create an ICC-compliant input profile for all color managed

applications. Includes an output profile for MatchPrint™

proofing when you create color separations with Adobe

Photoshop.

About Your Documentation

This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner and software, installing

the optional TPU and ADF, and viewing your electronic manuals, plus scanning tips

and troubleshooting advice.

For instructionson using the optional equipment, see your EPSON Expression 836XL

User’s Guide in the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools

CD-ROM. Your electronic reference guide also provides scanner specifications and

additional troubleshooting and maintenance information.

For details on using the software, see the electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide,

ISIS Driver User’s Guide, or MonacoSCAN User’s Guide. These guides are located in

the Manuals folder on the EPSON Expression 836XL Scanning Tools CD-ROM.

The electronic manuals for Photoshop 5.0 LE and LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0 are located

on the CD-ROMs for those applications.

You must have Adobe Acrobat®Reader 4.0 installed on your

system before you can view the electronic manuals. If you

haven’t already installed Acrobat Reader, see page 42.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Notes contain important information about your scanner.

Tips contain additional hints for great scanning.

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