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P L A N Y O U R
SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN
S C A N
DETERMINE WHAT THE FINAL
OUTPUT WILL BE
Copyright Notice
Trademarks
Contents
A COMPLETE SCANNING SOLUTION
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
SCANNING FROM START TO FINISH
ADVANCED SCANNING
VIEWING YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUALS
SCANNER MAINTENANCE
USING THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS? NEED HELP
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
A Complete Scanning Solution
About Your Scanner
About Your Software
About Your Documentation
Year 2000 Ready
System Requirements
ENERGY STAR Compliance
Important Safety Instructions
Setting Up Your Scanner
Unpack Your Scanner
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner
Install the SCSI Interface Board
Unlock the Scanner
Set the SCSI ID Number
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer
Power On Your Scanner and System
Install the SCSI Software
8.Restart your system
If You’re Running Windows NT 4.0
6.In the Manufacturers list, click Adaptec
In the SCSI Adapter list, click
10.Click Yes. Be sure to close any open windows and restart
Installing the SCSI Driver Software for the Macintosh
Installing the SCSI driver software is easy—justfollow the steps listed below:
1.Turn on your computer. Disable any anti-virusprograms
2.Insert the Macintosh EPSON Perfection 1200 CD-ROMin your drive
If the EPSON window does not automatically open
When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click
Install the Scanner Software
Uncheck the
and
CD-ROMdrive options and check
5.Click Next to continue with the driver installation
Depending on your system, you may be asked to insert the Windows
8. Click OK to register the calibration setting
9.Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard
If You’re Using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95
If you are using Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 95, follow these steps:
Insert the Windows EPSON Perfection
3.The TWAIN Driver installation window appears. Click Install
When the Welcome screen appears, click
If You’re Using a Macintosh
If you see the following message, click OK and continue with step
3. Double-clickthe
When the EPSON TWAIN 4 Installer screen appears, click
Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals
icon
button at the bottom of the window.)
Some applications include the option to install Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Scanning from Start to Finish
Using the Start Button
Creating an Illustrated Document
3. Press the scanner’s ]Start button
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By default, EPSON TWAIN 4 places all new scans in the PageManager
11. Save this new file in your application and close PageManager
Scanning and Retouching a Photo
2.Close the scanner cover
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When the Advanced EPSON TWAIN window appears, the scanner
■Set the Image Type to Color Photo, which sets the scanner to capture colors
■When you’re finished selecting settings, click the Scan button
In Windows, once EPSON TWAIN 4 scans the image, click the
button. When the
dialog box appears, type a filename for the image in the
text box, and click
Adding a Scanned Photo to a Document
Using Drag and Drop
Using Copy and Paste
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Advanced Scanning
Scanning with EPSON TWAIN
Placing Your Original Document
scanning a transparency, the
optional transparency unit should
be installed and turned on
3. Close the scanner cover slowly. Be careful not to move the document
Using EPSON TWAIN
2.One of the EPSON TWAIN windows appears on top of your graphics application
Setting Up PageManager for Start Button Scanning
option.)
Follow the instructions in these sections to set up the Scan Buttons:
■“Assigning a Destination to the Start Button” below
■“Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette” on page
Assigning a Destination to the Start Button
Adding a Destination to the Scan Buttons Palette
Open the File menu and select
Type a name for the icon in the Name field. On a Macintosh, click
If the
If you checked the
checkbox in step 5, the PageManager scan settings become active
If these settings are active
8.When you’re finished adding programs or devices, click OK
Selecting Scan Button Settings
Launching Scanning Jobs with Scan Buttons
Selecting Advanced TWAIN Settings
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Recommended Settings
Tips for Getting the Best Scan
Scaling (Resizing) Images
One-TouchScanning
Printing Scanned Images with Optimal Color in Windows
(Windows) menu
Viewing Your Electronic Manuals
Copying a Manual to Your Hard Drive
Navigating a Manual
Scanner Maintenance
Identifying Scanner Parts
Removing the Scanner Cover
Reattaching the Scanner Cover
Transporting the Scanner
Cleaning the Scanner
Cleaning the Paper Path Guide
Removing the Paper Path Guide
1.Turn off the scanner
2.Disconnect the cable and remove the ADF
3.Gently pull out the paper support
5.Gently pull the two white hooks
Cleaning the Paper Path Guide
Attaching the Paper Path Guide
Using the Optional Equipment
Transparency Unit
Installing the Transparency Unit
Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner
1.Make sure the scanner is turned off
3.Make sure the document table glass is clean and
dust free
Loading Transparencies
Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film
Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down
Loading Brownie Size Film
Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table
3.Close the transparency unit
Auto Document Feeder
Unpacking the Auto
Document Feeder
Installing the Auto Document Feeder
1.Make sure your scanner is turned off
3.Make sure the document table is clean and dust free
Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder
Check the following before feeding a document into the feeder:
■Ink on the document is dry
■The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled
■The document has no folds closer than 0.2 inch (5 mm) from its edge
■The document is not a multi-partform or bound
Loading Documents Manually
You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed
Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN
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Problems? Need Help
Light and Buttons
Scanner Light
Problems and Solutions
If the scanner doesn’t scan your image
(Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 (Macintosh)
■Make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts
If the scanner lid seems “loose”
If you’re having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment
Software Problems
If you can’t open the EPSON
TWAIN driver
If the scanner software doesn’t work properly
1.Open the Windows Control Panel
2.Double-click Add/Remove Programs (Windows 95 and NT) or Scanners and Cameras
(Windows 98)
3.Highlight the EPSON TWAIN 4 (Windows 95 and NT) or
Scanning Problems
If your scanned image is faint or has gaps
■Check the brightness. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting
■Try adjusting the Gamma setting
■Check that the document is placed flush against the document table
If your scanned image is blurred or distorted
If your image scans at an angle
If the edges of the document are not scanned
If the color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image
If the colors in the image look too dark or odd
■Make sure your software settings are correct for your document type
If straight lines in the image are jagged
The image does not look the same as the original
A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image
A line of dots always appears in the scanned image
If the printed image is larger or smaller than the original size
Your image cannot be printed or the printout is garbled
Color of negative film preview images looks odd
Make sure the narrow window at the top of the transparency unit is not covered
Where To Get Help
To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1970(U.S.) or
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
■Product name (EPSON Perfection 1200S)
■Product serial number (located on the back of the scanner)
Software Technical Support
Specifications
Scanner Specifications
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Transparency Unit
Specifications
Auto Document Feeder Specifications
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