SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON scanner. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other scanners.
Install the Scanner and Bonus Software Viewing Your Electronic Manuals Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual BASIC SCANNING Placing Your Original Document Using EPSON Smart Panel Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel Contents...
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Scanning Projects Scanning to E-mail Scanning to OCR Scanning and Printing Photos Scanning Something That Doesn’t Fit Under the Document Cover ADVANCED SCANNING WITH EPSON TWAIN Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Selecting TWAIN from Your Application Using EPSON TWAIN Selecting TWAIN Settings...
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PROBLEM SOLVING Scanner Light and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Bonus Software Technical Support REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES System Requirements Windows Macintosh Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement...
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ENERGY STAR Compliance Warranty INDEX Contents...
Start button for easy, one-touch scanning 42-bit color and 14-bit grayscale image capture The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO includes a transparency unit for scanning negatives, slides, and positive film. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder to quickly scan multi-page documents.
This guide includes instructions for setting up your scanner, scanning tips, and troubleshooting advice. It also includes instructions for viewing your electronic manual. For details on using the scanner software, see your electronic Reference Guide. Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Unpack Your Scanner Remove the scanner from the box, then remove the packing material from your scanner. Save the packaging in case you need it later. Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU comes with this Scanner Basics book and the items shown below.
The EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO also includes the transparency unit and several film holders. See page 46 for installation instructions. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE includes an auto document feeder, which comes with the scanner instead of the document cover. See page 53 for instructions on unpacking and installing your auto document feeder.
Be sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover. If you’re using the auto document feeder, make sure there’s enough room in front of the scanner to pull out the lower paper support.
If you can’t turn the transportation lock easily, plug the scanner in; then, after a minute, unplug the scanner and try again. Always lock the scanner carriage before transporting it; otherwise, the scanner may be damaged. Be sure the scanner lamp is in the home position (toward the back of the scanner).
USB port on your computer or self-powered USB hub. Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect your scanner through more than one hub. SCSI If your computer does not have a SCSI port, you need to add a SCSI adapter board to your computer.
The scanner comes with two CD-ROMs: one for Adobe for your EPSON TWAIN driver, scanner software, bonus software, and electronic documentation. If you have the EPSON Perfection 1640SU or the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO, your scanner also includes a third CD-ROM with ®...
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1. Make sure your scanner is turned on and connected to the computer; then turn on your computer. A screen appears saying that your system has detected new hardware. Then the New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then click Next 3.
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CD-ROM, replace your scanner software CD-ROM with your Windows disk and click disk. Setting Up Your Scanner , click , select the Browse folder, then click to continue. You may be prompted to re-insert the EPSON TWAIN 5\WIN98 . Windows finds the Next...
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View the screen from a short distance. The gray stripes will not perfectly blend together; however, try to make the two tones match as closely as possible. For best print results from an EPSON ink jet printer, select a setting of 1.8. 9. Click to register the calibration setting.
Have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case you need it. 1. Make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed and the scanner is connected to your computer. 2. Turn on your scanner first, then turn on your computer. When you see the screen below, click Next...
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3. When you see the next screen, click 4. Make sure your scanner software CD-ROM is in the drive. Browse to the following location on your CD-ROM drive: (The example shows F as the CD-ROM drive. Your CD-ROM drive letter may be different.)
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6. Once your computer restarts, double-click Epson CD-ROM icon. The CD-ROM window opens. 7. Double-click 8. The software License Agreement appears. After reading the license agreement, click to continue with the installation. Agree 9. You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen. Click Follow the instructions on the screen to install your TWAIN driver.
You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the scanner installation. Have your Windows CD-ROM handy, in case you need it. 1. Make sure your SCSI board and SCSI driver are installed and the scanner is connected to your computer.
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Make sure Perfection1640 Selection list. 9. Click to check the connection. If the Test scanner software is installed correctly, you see Status: Device Ready Information. Click Setting Up Your Scanner appears in the Scanner under Scanner to close the window.
2 (if you are using OS 8.6, or earlier, click Cancel 2. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. 3. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click the EPSON ®...
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4. The software License Agreement screen appears. After reading the license agreement, click 5. You see the Install TWAIN Driver screen. Click 6. You see the EPSON TWAIN Driver Installer screen. Click TWAIN driver. 7. When the scanner software installation is complete, you see this screen: Click .
You will not need to change the screen calibration again as long as you continue to use the same monitor. If you need to recalibrate your screen at a later time, select Screen Calibration in the EPSON Scanner folder. 10. Restart your Macintosh.
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The Main Menu appears on your screen. 4. Click Scanner Software 5. Click EPSON Smart Panel 6. Click the Install EPSON Smart Panel. Setting Up Your Scanner . The Scanner Software screen appears. button and follow the instructions on the screen to install...
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7. When the installation is complete, you return to the EPSON Smart Panel install screen. Click Back 8. From the Scanner Software screen, click 9. Click the button and follow the instructions on the screen to install Install TextBridge Pro.
Viewing Your HTML Reference Guide Your scanner software CD-ROM includes an electronic Reference Guide for your scanner. The manual is in HTML format, so you need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly.
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A browser is not included on the scanner software CD-ROM. You can view your electronic Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps: 1. Insert your scanner software CD-ROM.
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Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic. Setting Up Your Scanner Install Reference Guide , and click Programs EPSON EPSON PERFECTION 1640SU View Reference Guide ) and view it from Reference Guide folder and double-click View...
Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual You always have easy access to your EPSON Smart Panel electronic manual—it is automatically copied to your hard drive when you install the software. In Windows, you can access the manual by clicking...
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Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move through a manual. (The box to the left of the scroll bar displays the current page number.) For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide. Setting Up Your Scanner...
Basic Scanning You can use the EPSON Smart Panel for all types of scanning with a convenient on-screen control panel. Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU also lets you scan directly to a Smart Panel application simply by pressing the ] Start button.
Using EPSON Smart Panel Follow these steps to use EPSON Smart Panel to scan your document or photo: For instructions on installing EPSON Smart Panel, see page 19. 1. Place your original document(s) face down on the document table, as described on the previous page.
You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. For detailed instructions on using each of the Smart Panel options, read your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel, as described on page 22.
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4. Follow the on-screen steps, as if you were going to scan, and set up the default settings for your Start button scans. The next time you press the ] Start button, the scanner automatically scans, using the option you selected.
Panel scanning options: Scan to E-mail the other Smart Panel options are similar. For detailed instructions, see your electronic manual for EPSON Smart Panel. Scanning to E-mail You can scan photos or documents and then attach the resulting files to an e-mail message.
No. Scanning to OCR You can use EPSON Smart Panel to scan and create editable text files with an OCR (optical character recognition) engine. If you are using the auto document feeder, you can scan multiple pages and turn them into multiple single-page documents or a single multi-page document.
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Select the OCR engine that you want to use to recognize and convert the text. If you select Presto! OCR additional options. TextBridge Pro does not work with EPSON Smart Panel on Macintosh systems. Use TextBridge Pro by itself, or use the Smart Panel with Presto! OCR. 5. Click .
You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer. Make sure you have paper loaded in your EPSON printer and the printer is turned on, then follow these steps: 1. Open the EPSON Smart Panel:...
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You see the Photo Print panel: Photo Print 3. Make sure the EPSON printer you want to print to is selected. If the incorrect printer is selected, click the printer icon and select your printer from the list. 4. Select the format of the original from the media types; you can choose from...
This prevents interference from external light. When reattaching the document cover, hold the cover so the hinges are aligned with the notches on the scanner. Then lower the cover so the hinges fit into the notches and close the document cover.
Once you’ve started your application, you need to select the scanner “source” you want to scan with. Your EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner comes with the EPSON TWAIN 5 driver. You need to select this driver as the source in your application.
Once the document is placed on the scanner and the scanner is turned on, you can start EPSON TWAIN to capture the image into your graphics application. Follow these steps to start EPSON TWAIN from your application software (the steps may vary, depending on your application): 1.
Using EPSON TWAIN Once EPSON TWAIN 5 is selected, you can start scanning from your application. Follow these steps: 1. Start EPSON TWAIN for scanning. Open the File menu and choose and if necessary, select either Acquire (Macintosh). If your computer fails to recognize the scanner, you won’t see the EPSON TWAIN driver when you try to select a scanner source from your host application.
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Manual Mode 4. Select the type of image (such as destination (such as menus. Destination Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN to open the EPSON TWAIN 5 window: Color Photo Screen/Web Laser Printer ) and final output Line Art ) from the...
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EPSON TWAIN window. Close See “Selecting TWAIN Settings” on page 42 for a summary of EPSON TWAIN settings, or your electronic Reference Guide for a complete description. If the operate light continues to blink, it may indicate an error condition. See “Scanner Light and Buttons”...
Selecting TWAIN Settings The illustration below shows the different settings you can adjust in the EPSON TWAIN window, and the preferred order you should adjust them in. Detailed descriptions are given in your electronic Reference Guide. Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order:...
Color Photo Color Photo Text (Background Removal) Text (Background Removal) Color Document Line Art TPU for neg.Film TPU for pos.Film Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN Scanning resolution for printing 1, 2 300 dpi 300 dpi to 3200 dpi 300 dpi...
300 dpi laser printer, and up to 200 dpi with a 600 dpi laser printer. For 1440 dpi ink jet printers, such as the EPSON Stylus Color or Photo series, use a scanning resolution of approximately 300 dpi. For on-screen viewing, you can scan at 72 dpi.
(B813172). The transparency unit, also referred to as the film adapter, lets you scan negative or positive film strips and slides on your scanner. You can purchase this option from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON ™...
Follow the steps below to install the transparency unit on the scanner. 1. Make sure the scanner is turned off. 2. Remove the document cover from the scanner by opening it to an upright position and lifting it straight up.
Loading Transparencies Before scanning transparencies, wipe the lid of the transparency unit, the scanner’s document table glass, and the narrow calibration window near the hinges; dust in the calibration window can cause a line in the scanned image. Be sure to keep the window uncovered when loading your transparencies.
Loading 35 mm Negative or Positive Film Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down. Place the film holder on the document table. Align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit.
Loading 4 x 5 inch Film Insert film in the 4 5 inch film holder, base side facing down. Place the film holder on the document table. Align the upper left corner of the film holder with the upper left corner of the transparency unit.
Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table Hold the film by the edges or use gloves. Touching the film surface with bare hands can leave fingerprints or other marks on the film. You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 5-inch (101.6 127 mm) scanning area of the transparency unit.
2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanner’s document table in the transparency unit window, as shown below. 3. Close the transparency unit. Leave the narrow calibration window uncovered, otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected.
1. Turn off the transparency unit and the scanner. 2. Remove any film holders or film from the document table. 3. Unplug the transparency unit connector from the scanner’s option interface. 4. Store the transparency unit and film holders in their original packaging.
(B813222). You can purchase this option from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. The auto document feeder allows you to automatically load single-sided, multi-page documents into your scanner.
Installing the Auto Document Feeder 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2. If your scanner has a document cover, remove it from the scanner by opening it to an upright position, and lifting it straight up. 3. Make sure the document table is clean and dust free.
Using the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper into the Auto Document Feeder Your ADF can automatically load up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 0.24 inch [6.0 mm] or less): Letter: 8.5 11 inches (215.9 279.4 mm) Legal: 8.5 14 inches (215.9 355.6 mm) Checks: 3.3 5 inches (83 127 mm)
Selecting Settings Be sure to select Auto Document Feeder EPSON TWAIN. For more information on selecting driver settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 22. Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source setting in...
1.6 inches (4 cm) thick, leave the ADF in the upright position. Cover any exposed areas of the document table glass. Be sure to select in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN. Flatbed Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and stops paper feeding.
If the carriage does not automatically return to the home position, slowly raise the front of the scanner and hold it up until the carriage comes to rest in the home position. Then turn the transportation lock to the locked position.
Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the outer case with mild detergent dissolved in water. If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth that is free of lint.
Function Operate Turns the scanner on and off. Lets you scan directly to an application with one touch. See “Setting Start Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel” on page 29, and your electronic Reference Guide for more information.
SCSI device. Check the SCSI cable connection or try using another SCSI cable. Make sure the SCSI board you are using is ASPI-compliant. You are unable to install EPSON TWAIN in Windows. In Windows 2000, don’t select under Block Control Panel...
If you are connected via SCSI, make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts. The scanner lid seems “loose.” This is normal. Your scanner has a self-adjusting cover that allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover.
Software Problems You can’t open the EPSON TWAIN driver. Check the cable connection. Also, make sure the scanner’s operate light is on. The scanner should be turned on before you start your computer.
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2000, check your System Device Manager in the Control Panel. For Windows NT 4.0, check SCSI Adapters in the Windows Control Panel. If you aren’t using EPSON Smart Panel, check your scanner source setting in your application. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 5 TextBridge Pro does not work.
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1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start prompt, type your CD-ROM drive letter and EPSON (for example: D:\EPSON 3. On the Main Menu, select Reinstall Scanner Software 4. On the next screen, click the button.
Scanning Problems The file size is too big. Adjust your scan settings. Try selecting a lower resolution (dpi), or scan only part of the image. Your scanned image is faint or has gaps. Check the brightness setting. Decrease the software or driver’s brightness setting.
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Make sure the document table glass is clean. Make sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable or uneven surface. Problem Solving The edges of the document are not scanned.
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Your image scans at an angle. Check the position of your source document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table.
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Check your software settings and make sure they are correct for your image type. Try different combinations of image settings using your scanner software. Try increasing your monitor’s color palette to 16 or 24 bit. Your software may not have...
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For an EPSON ink jet printer, try cleaning the print heads as described in your documentation. If this happens on both your screen and printout, the scanner’s sensor may be malfunctioning. Consult your dealer. A line of dots always appears in the scanned image.
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Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is correctly set up. (See your printer manual.) Check that your software is properly installed and set up for your printer. (See your software manual.) Problem Solving Straight lines in the image are jagged.
Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following table lists the contact information: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.
Monaco Systems MonacoEZcolor* * The MonacoEZcolor software offer is available at a discounted price for EPSON Perfection 1640SU owners, for a limited time. Call (978) 749-9944 to order from Monaco Systems. The color management package includes software, a target print, and a corresponding target file. You can install the software and target file from your scanner CD-ROM.
Requirements and Notices 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 listed. Windows ®...
See the documentation for these products for details. EPSON TWAIN supports the Apple ColorSync These extensions are automatically installed during EPSON TWAIN installation. ® Apple Macintosh computer (G3, or higher, or iMac) running Mac Check the Apple website for any updates to your operating system.
Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the scanner; if the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Model: G754A NERGY As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation,...
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To locate the EPSON Authorized Reseller or EPSON Customer Care Center nearest you call: 800-922-8911 or write to: Epson America, Inc.
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Calibration screen Macintosh, 18 Windows, 11, 15, 17 Calibration window, 47 Cleaning the scanner, 60 Connecting the scanner to your computer SCSI, 7 to 8 USB, 6 to 7 Correcting color, 69 to 70 Cover, removing, 36 Crooked scans, 69, 72...
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Installing auto document feeder, 54 document cover, 36 EPSON TWAIN driver in Macintosh, 17 to 19 EPSON TWAIN driver in Windows, 8 to 17 scanner software and bonus software, 19 to 22 transparency unit, 46 problems, 63 removing, 36 Light, scanner, 61, 63...
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ID number, 7 troubleshooting, 62, 63, 64, 65 Service, 73 to 74 Setting tips, 43 Setting up scanner, 3 to 8 Settings, software, 40 to 41, 42, 43, 51, 56 Setup problems, 62 Slides, loading, 50 to 51 Smart Panel...
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Viewing electronic manuals, 22 to 26 Windows installing software, 8 to 17, 19 to 22 screen calibration, 11, 15, 17 system requirements, 75 troubleshooting, 62, 64 to 66 uninstalling software, 65 to 66 World Wide Web, 73...