EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN

Date: 9/07/2001

PSB No.: 2001.08.002

Reference: TE01-045 Rev. B

Originator: TC & JD

Authorization:

Affected Product(s): EPSON Imaging Products (Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Stylus Scan Devices)

Subject: Compatibility Chart for Macintosh OS X Classic

This bulletin provides information on compatibility for EPSON Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Stylus Scan Series devices running in Macintosh OS X Classic mode. Mac OS X provides the Classic environment mode for Mac OS 9 compatible applications and device drivers. Classic mode will require Mac OS 9.1 system software. To setup Classic mode follow the steps below:

1.First install or upgrade your Macintosh system to OS 9.1 before installing OS X (for details refer to Apple’s OS X documentation).

2.To start in Classic mode, click the Classic icon in System Preferences. To find System Preferences go to the Apple Menu or click on the icon in the Dock bar on the desktop. Classic mode can also be set up to start automatically during the log in process. (Refer to your Apple documentation for installation and operation of Macintosh OS X Classic and 9.1).

3.To run a Classic application, just double–click on it or a document created with the application.

A)The following Epson models are supported in OS X Classic mode via USB.

Model

Driver Version

Connector Type

 

 

 

Perfection 610

TWAIN L 1.00E

USB

Perfection 636U

TWAIN 3.20A

USB

Perfection 640U

TWAIN L 2.01A

USB

Perfection 1200U

TWAIN 4.01A

USB

Perfection 1240U

TWAIN 5.00A

USB

Perfection 1640SU

TWAIN 5.00A

USB

Expression 1600

TWAIN Pro/Pro Network 2.00A *

USB

Expression 1640XL

TWAIN Pro/Pro Network 2.00A *

USB

Expression 1680

TWAIN Pro/Pro Network 2.00A *

USB

Stylus Scan 2000

TWAIN (v.1.10A); Printer (v.6.25E) **

USB

Stylus Scan 2500

TWAIN (v.1.10A); Printer (v.6.25E) **

USB

Photo PC 800/850Z/3000Z

EPSON Photo!3 (v.1.40E) ***

USB

Photo PC 3100Z

USB Storage Device ****

USB

Note: MAC OS X Classic mode supports USB-native and network-capable devices. Classic mode does not support MAC Serial, SCSI or FireWire connected devices.

*Expression Series Scanner Notes:

1.When installing the TWAIN driver and you are prompted to restart your computer, click Quit instead.

2.Click Stop to close the Classic environment. Close the System Preferences folder. Then restart the computer.

3.If you install PageManager v 2.40.05 for the Expression series scanners and the Start button does not work, restart the computer.

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