Epson 836XL - Expression - Flatbed Scanner User manual

EPSON Expression™836XL

User’s Guide

Color Image Scanner

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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 against harmful

interference in a residential installation. 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 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 that 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.

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For Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux

appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage 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 not be as broad as some people assume. Unless

you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by not scanning published

material without the permission of the copyright holder.

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in 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 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. EPSON Expression, EPSON

SoundAdvice, and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

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

trademarks of their respective companies.

E836XL1297-00

12/97

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Contents

Introduction 11

Optional Equipment 13

How to Use This Manual 14

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 15

Important Safety Instructions 16

Where to Get Help 18

1Scanner Basics 21

Scanner Parts 21

Lights and Buttons 23

Scanner Errors 24

Contents Page 6

Scanning 25

Scanning Oversized Documents 27

2Using Optional Equipment 28

Using the Transparency Unit 29

Unpacking the Transparency Unit 30

Removing the Shipping Screws 31

Installing the Transparency Unit 33

Installing the Transparency Guide 36

Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film 39

Using the Film Holders 40

Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency

Unit Installed 50

Adjusting the Transparency Guide Angle 52

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Using the Auto Document Feeder 53

Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 54

Installing the Auto Document Feeder 55

Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder 60

Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder 64

Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto

Document Feeder 67

3Maintaining and Transporting Your

Scanner 69

Cleaning the Scanner 70

Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp 71

Transporting the Scanner 72

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4Troubleshooting 73

Diagnosing Problems 73

Indicator Lights 75

Upgrading Your System 76

Problems and Solutions 78

Operation Problems 78

Scan Quality Problems 80

Image Matching Problems 84

Using the Document Guide 86

Installing the Document Guide 87

Scanning the Document Guide 90

Calculating the Adjustment Angle 95

Scanning Your Aligned Document 97

Using the Clear Document Guide 98

Contents Page 9

5Specifications 99

Scanner Specifications 100

Scanning 100

Supported Documents 102

Electrical 102

Environmental 103

Safety Approvals 103

Parallel Interface 104

SCSI Interface 106

Initialization Methods 109

Auto Document Feeder Specifications 110

Basic Specifications 110

Documents Supported 111

Electrical 112

Environmental 113

Safety Approvals 113

Contents Page 10

Transparency Unit Specifications 114

Basic Specifications 114

Electrical 115

Environmental 115

Index 116

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