EPSON Perfection 1200U and 1200U PHOTO
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SELECT AN IMAGE TO SCAN
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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
USING THE PERFECTION 1200U PHOTO
PROBLEMS? NEED HELP
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
A Complete Scanning Solution
About Your Scanner
About Your Software
About Your Documentation
Year 2000 Ready
System Requirements
Macintosh
■iMac™ or Power Macintosh® G3 with built-inUSB port
■System 8.1 or later (iMac), System 8.5.1 or later (Power Macintosh G3)
■Available USB port or hub connection
■32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
ENERGY STAR Compliance
Important Safety Instructions
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Setting Up Your Scanner
Unpack Your Scanner
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner
Unlock the Scanner
Connect the Scanner to Your Computer
Power On Your System
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 a Macintosh
If you see the following message, click OK and continue with step
3. Double-clickthe
When the Scanner Software Installation screen appears, click
When the EPSON TWAIN 4U Installer screen appears, click
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Install the Creative Software and Electronic Manuals
Click the
button at the bottom of the window.)
Some applications include the option to install Adobe Acrobat Reader
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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Using the Perfection 1200U PHOTO
Installing EPSON Instant Photo Print
Using EPSON Instant Photo Print
In Windows, click
, then choose
For the Macintosh, open the
folder, then
double-click
Placing Film and Photos
■Photos (reflective material)
■35 mm Film
Set the film in the film holder facing down
■35 mm Slides
Loading Paper in Your EPSON Printer
Scanning and Printing
Follow the steps below to scan and print
1. Click the button for the type of original you have placed on the scanner
2. Click the button for the type of paper you loaded in the printer
Select the size of your original and the layout you want to use from the
list
4. Specify the number of copies you want to print in the Number of copies box
If you want to view a preview of how your image will print, click the
6. Click the Print icon to start scanning and printing
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Problems? Need Help
Light and Buttons
Scanner Light
Problems and Solutions
If the scanner lid seems “loose”
If you’re having trouble scanning while using the optional equipment
■Make sure the unit is completely closed
If you need to remove jammed paper from the auto document feeder
4.If paper is still jammed inside the mechanism, open the cover to remove it
Software Problems
If you can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver
(Windows) or EPSON TWAIN 4 (Macintosh)
If the scanner software doesn’t work properly
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Scanning Problems
If your scanned image is blurred or distorted
■Make sure the document table glass is clean
Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface
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 1200U)
■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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Index
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