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Epson 1240U Requirements and Notices, System Requirements, Windows

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Requirements and Notices

This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, and other important information about your EPSON Perfection 1240U.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and more memory are recommended. If you are scanning high-resolution images, you need more than the minimum available hard disk space and memory listed.

Windows

■An IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium® or faster processor

■Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 2000, preinstalled

■32MB RAM (64MB RAM recommended)

■50MB available hard disk space

■CD-ROM or DVD drive

■Built-in USB port or self-powered hub connection

■Mouse or pointing device

■VGA color monitor with 640 × 480 or higher resolution (a color monitor with a resolution of 800 × 600 or higher recommended)

■8-bit, 256-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended).

On-screen color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these products for details.

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Contents

Page Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Trademarks Contents Using the Transparency Unit Scanner Maintenance Problem Solving Requirements and Notices Index A Complete Scanning Solution Getting More Information Cautions, Notes, and Tips Setting Up Your Scanner Unpack Your Scanner Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner Unlock and Initialize the Scanner Connect the Scanner to Your Computer Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver If You’re Running Windows 98 Page Page If You’re Running Windows Millennium Edition Page If You’re Running Windows 2000 Page Page Page If You’re Using a Macintosh Page Install the Scanner Software and Bonus Software Page Page Install Adobe PhotoDeluxe Windows Macintosh Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Page Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual Navigating a PDF Manual Scanning from Start to Finish Placing Your Original Document Using the Scanner Buttons Using EPSON Smart Panel Scanning Projects Scanning and Converting a Text Document Page Page Page Scanning a Document to E-mail Scanning and Copying Scanning for Creativity Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Using EPSON TWAIN Page Page Selecting TWAIN Settings Tips for Getting the Best Scan Recommended Settings Selecting Resolution Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover Using the Transparency Unit Installing the Transparency Unit Loading Transparencies Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Loading Brownie Size Film Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table Page Selecting Settings Scanning Reflective Documents or Photographs Removing the Transparency Unit Scanner Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Transporting the Scanner Problem Solving Scanner Light and Buttons Page Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems The scanner doesn’t scan The scanner lid seems “loose.” You’re having trouble scanning while using the transparency unit Software Problems You need to reinstall EPSON TWAIN in Windows You need to reinstall your scanner software on a Macintosh Scanning Problems Your scanned image is blurred or distorted Your image scans at an angle The edges of the document are not scanned Your image is too dark The color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image Color of negative film preview images looks odd The image does not look the same as the original Straight lines in the image are jagged A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image A line of dots always appears in the scanned image The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size You cannot print your image or the printout is garbled Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support Requirements and Notices System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions Page ENERGY STAR Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Page Index