Epson Perfection 1200s User manual

Scanner Basics

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SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN

The type of image you’re scanning

determines what input setting you

select in your software.

PLAN YOUR SCAN

OPEN YOUR HOST APPLICATION

This is the software application where

you’ll import your scanned image.

You’ll start the scanner’s software from

within these or other applications.

SELECT THE CORRECT SETTINGS

FOR YOUR SCAN

You can scan part of your image,

adjust colors, and scale your image.

SCAN YOUR IMAGE

Once you scan, your image appears

in your application window. Now you

can crop or edit your image as needed,

and use it in your documents.

DETERMINE WHAT THE FINAL

OUTPUT WILL BE

How you’re going to use your

scanned image determines some

of the settings you select.

SELECT YOUR SCANNER SOURCE

This is the scanner driver you’re

using. Your scanner comes with

EPSON TWAIN. You start EPSON

TWAIN from within your application.

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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.

Trademarks

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

SoundAdvice is a service mark, ColorTrue is a registered trademark, and Perfection, Micro Step Drive, and

EPSON Fax Advice 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 owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

CPD 8880

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Contents

A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION 1

About Your Scanner 1

About Your Software 2

About Your Documentation 3

Cautions, Notes, and Tips 3

Year 2000 Ready 3

System Requirements 4

Windows 4

Macintosh 5

ENERGY STAR Compliance 5

Important Safety Instructions 6

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 7

Unpack Your Scanner 7

Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner 8

Install the SCSI Interface Board 9

Unlock the Scanner 10

Set the SCSI ID Number 11

Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 12

Power On Your Scanner and System 13

Install the SCSI Software 14

If Youre Running Windows 95 or Windows 98 . . . 14

If Youre Running Windows NT 4.0 . . . 16

Installing the SCSI Driver Software for the Macintosh 17

Install the Scanner Software 19

If Youre Running Windows 98 . . . 19

If Youre Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 . . . 22

If Youre Using a Macintosh . . . 23

Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals 26

SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH 29

Using the Start Button 29

Creating an Illustrated Document 30

Scanning and Converting a Text Document 30

Scanning and Retouching a Photo 34

Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document 39

ADVANCED SCANNING 43

Scanning with EPSON TWAIN 43

Placing Your Original Document 44

Selecting TWAIN from Your Application 44

Using EPSON TWAIN 45

Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning 47

Assigning a Destination to the Start Button 48

Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette 49

Selecting Scan Button Settings 51

Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons 51

Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings 52

Tips for Getting the Best Scan 55

Selecting Resolution 55

Scaling (Resizing) Images 56

One-Touch Scanning 56

Batch Scanning 57

Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows 57

VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS 59

Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive 59

Navigating a Manual 60

SCANNER MAINTENANCE 61

Identifying Scanner Parts 61

Removing the Scanner Cover 62

Reattaching the Scanner Cover 62

Transporting the Scanner 63

Cleaning the Scanner 64

Cleaning the Paper Path Guide 64

USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 67

Transparency Unit 67

Unpacking the Transparency Unit 67

Installing the Transparency Unit 68

Using the Transparency Unit 69

Selecting Settings 72

Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs 73

Removing the Transparency Unit 73

Auto Document Feeder 73

Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 74

Installing the Auto Document Feeder 74

Using the Auto Document Feeder 75

Selecting Settings 77

Loading Documents Manually 77

PROBLEMS? NEED HELP? 79

Light and Buttons 79

Problems and Solutions 81

Setup Problems 81

Scanner Problems 81

Software Problems 83

Scanning Problems 85

Where To Get Help 91

EPSON Technical Support 91

Software Technical Support 92

SPECIFICATIONS 93

Scanner Specifications 93

Transparency Unit Specifications 95

Auto Document Feeder Specifications 96

INDEX 99

A Complete Scanning Solution

Your EPSON®Perfection1200S scanner is a professional-quality 36-bit scanner

packed with easy-to-use features for practically any type of scanningfor business,

home, or school. Using EPSONs ColorTrue®II Imaging System, the scanner

captures your images with amazing detail and accurate colors. Your scanner can

achieve up to 1200 ×2400 dpi hardware resolution with EPSONs proprietary Micro

Step Drivetechnology, delivering the kind of crisp, precise images youd normally

expect from a professional graphics scanner, and faster than any other scanner in its

class.

About Your Scanner

Your EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes the following features:

■Superior image quality:

■True optical resolution of 1200 dots per inch (dpi)

■Hardware resolution of 1200 ×2400 dpi

■Maximum resolution of 9600 ×9600 dpi with interpolation

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

■EPSON TWAIN for high speed scanning and accurate optical character

recognition (OCR)

■Start button for one-touch scanning

■Letter/A4 size scanning area (legal size documents can be scanned with the

optional auto document feeder)

■Optional transparency unit and auto document feeder

About Your Software

The EPSON Perfection 1200S scanner includes these leading-edge applications for

professional-quality scans:

EPSON TWAIN Driver

The scanning utility for producing professional quality images. Ideal

for scanning text into OCR programsincludes Text Enhancement

Technology (TET) for more accurate OCR scanning and Auto Area

Segmentation (AAS) to separate text from background colors.

Adobe®PhotoDeluxe®Business Edition 1.0 (Windows®) or

Adobe PhotoDeluxe version 2.0 (Macintosh®)

Edit your photos with professional results. Add special effects, overlay

titles and captions, restore old photos, and add many other creative

enhancements to your photographs. Create invitations, flyers, and

promotional items for business or fun.

BrØderbund ®The Print Shop®PressWriter

Use the built-in templates to easily and quickly create professional

newsletters, brochures, resumes, and flyers.

NewSoftPresto! PageManagerfor EPSON

Use with the scanners Start button feature to quickly scan single- or

multi-page documents (with the optional auto document feeder) and

save time. Then drag and drop your scanned images into almost any

application. Or convert scanned text into editable documents using

the built-in OCR software.

ArcSoftPhoto Printer

A photo layout program that lets you print your images in creative

formats, such as multiple photo montages, framed or bordered

pictures, and calendars.

You also get your choice of two free software titles (for a small shipping and handling fee)

and a chance to purchase three additional titles. You can print out the order form, order

online (if you are connected to the Internet), or use the handy preprinted form included

in your scanner box. Click the EPSON Bonus Software button on your CD for details.

About Your Documentation

This guide includes setup instructions for your scanner, scanning tips, and

troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic

manuals and installing the optional equipment.

For details on using the scanner software (TWAIN), see your electronic EPSON

TWAIN Users Guide.

Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Notes contain important information about your scanner.

Tips contain hints for great scanning.

Year 2000 Ready

Your EPSON scanner is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your

computer system are also ready for the year 2000.

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