❏If you do not have Windows 95 or Windows NT and you are using an Adaptec SCSI adapter, you need to install the Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, as described in your Adaptec documentation.

❏Video Graphics Array (VGA) or higher monitor

Note:

The quality of color or tone reproduction depends on the display capability of your computer system, including the video controller, monitor, and software.

❏At least 50MB of free hard disk space for scanner applications and images

❏At least 8MB of available RAM (more for Windows 95).

How to Use This Manual

This User’s Guide contains information you need to install and use the EPSON Scanning Utilities with your EPSON scanner.

Chapter 1 describes installing your EPSON Scanning Utilities software. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 describes how to calibrate your system. Chapter 3 provides basic information on how to scan from within your application. Chapter 4 describes using the special effects features of your software. Chapter 5 tells you how to use EPSON Scan! II to work with images. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips, and Appendix A lists the software’s default settings. Appendix B provides information on the scanner settings for the Expression 636.

This manual also includes two glossaries—an icon glossary that describes how each icon works, and a term glossary that describes common scanning terms. The index helps you find needed information quickly.

4Introduction