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Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer. The install process may take up to 15 minutes.

Be sure to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.Windows®

1Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The installer starts automatically.

If it doesn’t start, open My Computer, double-click EPSON, then double-click EPSON.

2When you see a message asking you to disable antivirus software, click Continue.

3Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

4At the Software Installation screen, click Install.

Macintosh®

1Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. (If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.)

2Double-click .

3When you see a message asking you to disable antivirus software, click OK.

4Read the license agreement, then click Agree.

5When the Software Installation screen appears, click Install.

Click Install

You see the EPSON TWAIN 5 Installer:

Click Install

3 Connect the Scanner

After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected!

1Remove the yellow sticker from the back of the scanner.

Remove the yellow sticker

2Slide the transportation

lock all the way to the right.

Transportation lock

3 Connect the power AC adapter cord and AC adapter,

as shown.

Power cord

4 Connect the AC adapter to the scanner.

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Unpack Your Scanner

 

Click Install

5Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. After each one is installed, click Next or Finish to continue. Note that EPSON Smart Panel™ installs in several steps. If you have PDA software on your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.

Please wait until the process is complete.

6When you see this message, click Yes or No:

6Click Install.

When the EPSON TWAIN installation is complete, click Restart. Don’t remove your CD-ROM. After your Macintosh restarts, you can install the rest of your software.

7When your Macintosh restarts, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click . You see this screen:

AC adapter

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Plug the other end of the power

Start button

 

cord into an electrical outlet.

 

1Make sure you have everything:

Scanner

CD-ROM with EPSON® TWAIN driver, software, and electronic manuals

AC adapter

Power cord

USB cable

You see this screen:

Click Exit

Click Install

8Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. After each one is installed, click Quit to continue.

Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps. If you have PDA software on your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.

9When you see this message, click Yes or No:

You see this screen:

The scanner turns on and begins

to warm up. The

Start button

on the front of the scanner turns green.

6 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner’s USB port.

EPSON Perfection 1260 PHOTO only:

Film adapter

Film holder

Slide holder

NOTE: See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions on scanning slides and negatives.

2Remove all the packing tape, but leave the yellow sticker in place for now.

IMPORTANT!

Leave the yellow sticker in place until you’re instructed to remove it.

NOTE: Presto! PixExpress will not be installed if you don’t have PDA software on your computer. If you add it later, you can install Presto! PixExpress. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions.

7Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.

8Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser. Then follow the instructions in section 3 to connect the scanner.

Click Exit

NOTE: Presto! PixExpress will not be installed if you don’t have PDA software on your computer. If you add it later, you can install Presto! PixExpress. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions.

10Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.

11Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser. Then follow the instructions in section 3 to connect the scanner.

7Plug the flat end of the cable into any available USB port

on your computer.

NOTE: Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect to your computer through more than one hub.

Now you’re ready to start scanning!Turn this sheet over for step-by-step instructions.Turn Over