Epson GT-5500 Sizing Up Your System

When you are finished scanning, reattach the document cover

by pushing straight down on the back of it until it clicks into

place.

cCaution:

Make sure that both of the cover’s notches are directly above

the clips on the scanner before pushing the cover down into

place; otherwise you may damage the cover.

Sizing Up Your System

Your scanner is sufficient for most scanning needs, but if you

are not satisified with the quality of the images on your

monitor or with the speed of image processing, read this

section. While it does not contain specific recommendations, it

describes various possib ilities for improving yo ur scanning

system. For further information, see your dealer or an

experienced scanner user.

RAM and hard disk size

Scanned images use much more memory than text files, so

you may need more RAM (Random Access Memory) in your

computer and a larger hard disk than you have used

previously.

GT-5500 Rev.C

A5 size Chapter 2

July-18-97 Pass 0, DR

Using Your Scanner 2-7

Contents

Main Scanner Parts Proof Sign-off: E. Ohtera _______ D. Grady _______ July-18-97 Cover pass 0 Color Image Scanner Users Guide A5 size Frontmatter July-18-97 Pass 0, DR Declaration of Conformity ii Contents GT-5500 Rev.C iv Page Page Introduction Features Options Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c 2 Important Safety Instructions Page For United Kingdom Use rs w 4 Safety information Chapter 1 Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for th e Scanner 1-2 Removing the Transportation Screw Plugging In the Scanner 1-4 Initialization Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Understanding SCSI connections 1-6 Setting the SCSI ID number * * Setting the terminator switch 1-8 Note: Do not use an external terminator. ON SW Setting Up the Scanner 1-9 R A5 size Chapter 1 July-18-97 Pass 0, DR Connecting the scanner 1-10 Power-on sequence Power-off sequence 1-12 Chapter 2 Using Your Scanner Lights and Buttons 2-2 Lights Buttons Placing a Document on the Scanner 2-4 Page Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents 2-6 Sizing Up Your System RAM and hard disk size Accelerator boards Video cards 2-8 Monitors File compression software Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the scanner 3-2 Replacing the fluorescent lamps Transporting the Scanner Problems and Solutions Error indicators 3-4 Operating problems 3-6 Quality problems 3-8 Page 3-10 Appendix A A Technical Specifications Scanning A-2 Electrical Technical Specifications A-3 Environmental Safety Approvals A-4 SCSI Interface Technical Specifications A-5 Initialization Methods A-6 Appendix B B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users Enquiry Desk B-2 Customer Support Contacting Customer Support B-3 Faxon Epson EPtec - Bulletin Board Service For Australian Users B-4 EPSON FAXBACK EPSON Bulletin Board System Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au For Singapore Users Contacting Customer Support B-5 For Hong Kong Users Internet home page For Philippines Users Glossary GT-5500 Rev.C Glossary 1 2 Glossary 3 4 Index A B C D I L IN-2 M O S T V