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FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 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.
For Canadian Users This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édict‚...
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.
Introduction Optional Equipment How to Use This Manual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Important Safety Instructions Where to Get Help Understanding SCSI Connections SCSI Chain SCSI Cables SCSI ID SCSI Termination Setting the SCSI ID Number Changing the SCSI ID Number in Windows 98 Contents Page 5...
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Using the Auto Document Feeder Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Installing the Auto Document Feeder Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document Feeder Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Page 6...
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Transporting the Scanner Transporting the Transparency Unit Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Indicator Lights Upgrading Your System Problems and Solutions Operation Problems Scan Quality Problems Image Matching Problems Specifications Glossary Index Page 7...
It achieves extremely high quality in color by reading and saving up to 36 bits per pixel. Your EPSON scanner offers the following features: Full color scanning of up to 68 billion colors or grayscale scanning in up to 4,096 shades of gray.
Transparency Unit (B813152) The transparency unit is included with the Professional model of the EPSON Expression 800, and optional for the Executive and Artist models. It allows you to scan transparencies, such as 35 mm slides and negatives. It has a maximum reading area of 8.5 11.7 inches (216 mm), which allows you to scan a variety of transparent media.
SCSI device in a SCSI chain. Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 tells you how to uninstall and reinstall your scanner software when you upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows 98. Using Optional Equipment gives instructions for installing and using the optional transparency unit and auto document feeder.
The scanner must be placed on a sturdy, level surface. Unplug the scanner before cleaning it. Clean it with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the scanner. Do not place the scanner near a radiator or heat source.
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Unplug the scanner, lock the carriage in place with the transportation lock on the back of the scanner, and bring it to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Introduction If the power supply is damaged or malfunctioning If liquid has entered the scanner...
FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password. EPSON Download You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your Service communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.
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Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 922-8911. You must provide a return fax number to use this service. EPSON Referral For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Customer Care Center, call (800) 922-8911. Introduction...
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Description of the problem information. You can purchase optional equipment, manuals, and accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. For U.S. sales, you can also visit our website at www.epsonsupplies.com.
The SCSI interface allows you to connect up to seven devices (such as a scanner, hard disk, CD-ROM, and so on) to the computer. Only the first SCSI device in the chain is connected to the computer; each of the other devices is connected to another SCSI device.
SCSI Cables The cable you use to attach the scanner to your computer must not exceed 9.8 feet (3 meters). If you are connecting multiple SCSI devices to your computer, you may need to purchase several SCSI cables before setting up your SCSI chain.
The EPSON in the SCSI chain Expression 800 has a termination other than the first swtich which is located at the rear and last device. of the scanner. The default position of the termination switch is ON.
ID number to an unused number using the rotary switch Make sure the at the rear of the scanner. See the table on the next page for a guide to scanner is turned off SCSI ID numbers. Then follow these steps to change the ID number: before changing the SCSI ID number.
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Not available for Macintosh; always used for the Macintosh itself May not be available for Windows; usually used for the SCSI board Not available; scanner will not work if selected (use only when transporting the scanner) ® ; usually used for hard disk...
Changing the SCSI ID Number in Windows 98 If you are using your scanner with Windows 98 and you want to change the scanner’s SCSI ID number, follow the steps below. 1 Double-click the Panel. 2 Select your scanner in the installed devices list, then click Remove.
Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 If you installed the scanner software on a computer with Windows 95 and then upgraded to Windows 98, you must uninstall and re-install the scanner software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Settings, and then select Control Panel.
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3 When you’ve finished uninstalling EPSON TWAIN Pro, repeat step 2 to uninstall LaserSoft TWAIN Driver). 4 To re-install the EPSON scanner software, follow the instructions in Setting Up and Using Your Scanner . Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 ®...
Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the scanner’s optional equipment: Using the Transparency Unit Using the Auto Document Feeder Using Optional Equipment Using Optional Equipment Page 24...
The transparency Follow the steps in these sections to install and use the TPU: unit comes with the Professional model Unpacking the Transparency Unit of the EPSON Removing the Shipping Screw Expression 800 scanner. It’s an Installing the Transparency Unit...
Unpacking the Transparency Unit Make sure all these items are included in the box with the TPU. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged. You can store the film guides in the storage area built into the TPU.
Removing the Shipping Screw To prevent damage during shipping, a shipping screw is attached to the TPU to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove this screw before using the TPU. You may damage the 1 Turn the TPU so the glass side faces up. TPU if you try to use it 2 Use a Phillips head (cross head) screwdriver to remove the shipping without removing the...
Before transporting the scanner, turn it off, remove the TPU, and reinstall the shipping screw in the outer shipping hole labeled CLAMP. The transportation lock at the back of the scanner must also be in the LOCK position before you move the scanner (see Setting Up and Using Your Scanner).
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3 Position the slots on the TPU’s mounting bracket over the heads of the two mounting screws located at the back of the scanner. Slide the TPU forward slightly until the two holes in front of these slots are aligned with the screw holes at the back of the scanner.
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4 Insert the two installation screws that came with the TPU into the screw holes, then tighten the screws with a coin. 5 Gently close the TPU. Using Optional Equipment install the screws in the screw holes Page 30...
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6 Attach the TPU connector to the option connector at the back of the scanner. To secure the TPU connector, tighten the attached screws. Do not put heavy objects on the TPU— doing so may damage the TPU. 7 Plug the scanner back in and turn it on.
Close the TPU and scan according to the instructions in your electronic LaserSoft SilverFast EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s 4.0, you’ll find the Guide . (You’ll find both guides in the Manuals folder on your EPSON electronic manual for Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM.) that scanner...
Using the Film Guides You can use the four film guides that came with the TPU to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm negative or positive film, 120-size or 220-size format film, and 4 sections: Loading 35 mm slides Loading strips of 35 mm negative or positive film Loading medium format size (120 or 220-size format) film Loading 4 x 5-inch film...
3 Close the TPU and scan the slides according to your electronic software on the EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s LaserSoft SilverFast Guide . (You’ll find both these guides in the Manuals directory on your CD-ROM.
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Loading strips of 35 mm negative or positive film 1 Insert the film strips face down in the filmstrip guide. If your film strip is longer than the film guide, it may affect the quality of the scan. 2 Place the filmstrip guide on the document table. Make sure the glossy (smooth) side of the film is facing down and the emulsion side is facing up.
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3 Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide . If you have the Artist Loading medium format size (120 or 220-size format) film or Professional model 1 Place the 120/220-size film guide on the scanner’s document table,...
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CD-ROM. 3 Close the TPU and scan the film according to the instructions in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide . (You’ll find both guides in the Manuals folder of your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM.)
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Make sure the smooth (glossy) side of your film is facing down and the emulsion side is facing up. 3 Close the TPU. Scan according to the instructions in your online EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide .
Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit Installed To scan normal documents with the TPU installed, insert the reflective document mat included with the TPU as described below. 1 Open the TPU. If there’s a film guide on the document table, remove it. 2 Insert the tabs on the reflective document mat into the slots on the TPU and slide the mat down until the tabs are secure.
4 Scan according to the instructions in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide (you’ll find both guides in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM). Set your Document Source to Flatbed (TWAIN Pro) or your Document Type to Reflective (SilverFast Lite).
Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder Make sure that the following items are included in the ADF box. Contact your EPSON dealer if anything is missing or damaged. Using Optional Equipment installation screws auto document feeder Page 41...
Installing the Auto Document Feeder Before installing the ADF, be aware that: The ADF is large, so clear a wide space around the scanner before unpacking and installing it. To use the ADF, you must install EPSON Don’t remove the protective foam block from the ADF’s mounting TWAIN Pro.
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3 Position the ADF’s mounting slots over the two mounting screws located at the back of the scanner. Slide the ADF forward slightly until the two holes in front of these slots are aligned with the screw holes at the back of the scanner.
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4 Insert the two installation screws that came with the ADF into the screw holes, then tighten the screws with a coin. 5 Remove the protective foam block from the ADF’s mounting hardware and gently close the ADF. Using Optional Equipment install the screws in the screw holes foam block...
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6 Attach the ADF’s connector to the scanner’s option interface. Secure the connection by tightening the connector screws. 7 Reattach all the scanner cables and turn on the scanner. Using Optional Equipment Page 45...
Loading Paper in the Auto Document Feeder The ADF can hold up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes, based on a paper weight of 17 lb and a thickness of 0.2 inch (6.0 mm) or less: Do not feed Checks: photographic sheets or valuable original...
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Follow the steps below to load paper in the ADF: 1 Slide the edge guides all the way out. For checks, move the left edge guide toward the center until it stops, then place your checks in the tray. Move the right edge guide flush against the checks.
Loading documents manually. Don’t open the ADF while scanning. You’ll get an option error 4 Follow the steps in your electronic EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide to and possibly a paper scan your document. feeding error. Loading documents manually You can load documents manually while the ADF is installed.
It may tear, making it more difficult to remove. After removing the jammed paper, close the ADF cover and reset the scanner by turning it off and on again or pressing the RESET button. Using Optional Equipment pull forward on the jam-release lever to...
This chapter gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move. It includes the following sections: Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Transporting the Scanner Transporting the Transparency Unit Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Maintaining and...
Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Before cleaning it, turn the scanner off and unplug the power cable. Then clean the outside with mild detergent diluted in water. Never open the scanner case;...
READY and ERROR lights flash. If this happens, Never open the the lamp assembly may need to be replaced. You must contact your local scanner case; doing EPSON Customer Care Center to have the lamp replaced (see so will void your Get Help warranty. If you...
Transporting the Scanner If you need to transport the scanner or store it for an extended period, you must secure the carriage beforehand. If the scanner is 1 Make sure the transportation lock is in the UNLOCK position. inoperable, the 2 Align the SCSI ID rotary switch with the asterisk (*).
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Transporting the Transparency Unit After you’ve removed the transparency unit from the scanner, prepare it for shipping as follows: 1 Slowly raise the front of the transparency unit to allow the lamp assembly to slide to the home position at the back of the unit. Wait until the lamp assembly comes to rest.
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2 Reinstall the unit’s shipping screw in the hole marked CLAMP. Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 56...
This chapter helps you solve scanner problems. It includes the following sections: Diagnosing Problems Upgrading Your System Problems and Solutions Diagnosing Problems Some problems can involve your software or computer, such as: Incorrect setup of the SCSI interface Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions...
Indicator Lights If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating. The READY and ERROR lights indicate the type of error. ERROR READY Error light light type Command error Flashing Off Interface error Flashing Flashing Fatal error The problem could be:...
Upgrading Your System To improve your image processing speed and the appearance of the images on your monitor, you can add the following items to your system: Additional memory. Scanned images use much more memory than text files, so you may need more RAM in your computer and a larger hard disk.
The OPERATE light does not come on. Problem Solution The scanner is not Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and getting power. the power outlet. Make sure the outlet is operational and is not connected to a timer or switch.
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Your software or If you’re running Windows, make sure you selected the SCSI interface interface is not port when you installed your scanner software. Also, make sure the operating properly. SCSI interface board on your computer is installed properly. See Setting Up and Using Your Scanner for details.
Make sure the document is placed flat on the document table. placed correctly. You may have accidentally moved the document during scanning. Check the position of the document and don’t move it while the scanner is operating. Be sure the scanner is not tilted or placed on an unstable surface.
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Check that the document is placed flush against the document table. positioned correctly. Your software settings Adjust the brightness option in your software to a darker setting. (In may be incorrect. EPSON TWAIN Pro, adjust the Gamma setting.) Troubleshooting Page 63...
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EPSON TWAIN Pro User’s Guide or LaserSoft SilverFast Lite User’s Guide for information on setting the resolution. (Both guides are located in the Manuals folder on your EPSON Expression 800 Scanning Tools CD-ROM.) If you have the Artist or Professional model and are using LaserSoft SilverFast 4.0, see the electronic guide on your LaserSoft...
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The image cannot be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is not an image. Problem Solution Your printer may be Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer and is causing the problem. correctly set up. (See your printer manual for instructions.) Your printer software Check that your printer software is properly installed and configured.
Your application Try different image settings in your scanner software. (If you’re using software settings may EPSON TWAIN Pro, first try changing the Destination to see if your be incorrect. problem may be screen or printer calibration.) Your application may not have sufficient color matching and color management features, or these components of your software may not be correctly installed.
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Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image. Problem Solution Use the EPSON Screen Calibration utility as described in Setting Up You’re using EPSON TWAIN Pro and didn’t and Using Your Scanner. calibrate your screen to the scanner.
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The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size. Problem Solution You may have adjusted Change the image size settings in your scanner software to resize the the image size settings scanned image. Don’t use the size of the image on your monitor to in your scanner judge the printed size.
This chapter provides the technical specifications for your scanner and its optional equipment in these sections: Specifications are subject to change Scanner Specifications without notice. Auto Document Feeder Specifications Transparency Unit Specifications Specifications Specifications Page 69...
Scanner Specifications Scanning Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor device Effective pixels 6800 by 9360 pixels at 800 dpi, 100% Maximum document size be specified from software Optical resolution 800 dpi Maximum 800 dpi (main scan) hardware...
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12 bits per pixel per color input (optical density of 3.3); 1 to 12 bits per pixel per color output Brightness 7 levels (In EPSON TWAIN Pro, Gamma correction controls brightness.) Line art settings Fixed threshold TET (Text Enhancement Technology, enable/disable selectable)
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Input voltage range Rated frequency Input frequency Rated current Power consumption Insulation resistance Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information Specifications 13 inches (332 mm) 22.1 inches (562 mm) 5.3 inches (134 mm) 100 120 V 100 to 240 VAC;...
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Environmental Specifications Temperature Humidity Operating conditions Safety Approvals Model 120 V 230 V Specifications Operation 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 10% to 80%, without condensation Ordinary office or home conditions Extremely dusty conditions should be avoided Operation under direct sunlight or near a strong light source should be avoided Safety Standards UL 1950 with D3...
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CE Marking Model 230 V Specifications Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 Page 74...
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ATTENTION condition RESET condition Logic level TTL compatible Electrical standard ANSI Standard X3.131-1994 (SCSI 2) ID setting Can be set from 0 to 7 (factory setting is 2); asterisk (*) setting is only used when transporting the scanner Specifications Page 75...
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Terminator Internal terminator selectable (enable/disable) Connector type Two 50-pin half-pitch connectors Connector pin arrangement Specifications Page 76...
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SCSI pin assignments Pin No. 1-12, 14-25, 35-37, 39, 40, 42 26-33 Specifications Signal Description — Ground — Not used DB0-DB7 Data bus 0-7 Data bus parity TERMPWR — Terminator power Attention Busy Acknowledge Reset Message Select Command/data Request Input/output Page 77...
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Initialization The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the Methods following ways: Type Hardware initialization When the scanner is turned on. Software initialization Specifications Method When the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal from the SCSI interface.
Auto Document Feeder Specifications Basic Specifications Feeder type Sheet through, face up loading, face down ejecting, roller friction Document feeding Pages are center aligned, fed face up from the top of the stack, and ejected face down Multiple sizes Unavailable; all documents in a stack must be the same size Reliability 100,000 sheets or 5 years paper feeding life 100,000 sheets or 5 years paper ejecting life...
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Paper thickness 0.0028 to 0.0063 inch (0.07 to 0.16 mm) Paper weight 13.9 to 34 lb (52.3 to 127.9 g/m Electrical Power supply Supplied through the scanner 24 ± 10% VDC 5 ± 10% VDC Power Approximately 22 W consumption...
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Environmental Specifications Temperature Humidity Resistance to vibration 0.2 G / 5 to 55 Hz in all Drop test height Operating conditions Safety Approvals Safety regulations UL1950 CE markings Directive 89/336 EEC, 92/31 EEC, 73/23 EEC Specifications Operating Storage 41 to 95 °F –4 to 140 °F (5 to 35 °C) (–20 to 60 °C)
Transparency Unit Specifications Basic Specifications Type Fixed-document transparency scanning unit Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp (Xenon) Color separation RGB color filter separation Supported Positive and negative film; transparencies; reflective documents (with documents reflective document mat installed) Maximum read area Film guides 35 mm filmstrip guide...
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Electrical Power supply Supplied from the scanner 24 VDC 5 VDC Power 24 VDC: 0.6 A consumption 5 VDC: 0.1 A Environmental Specifications Temperature Humidity Operating conditions Specifications Operating Storage 41 to 95 °F –4 to 140 °F (5 to 35 °C) (–20 to 60 °C)
A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data. carriage A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning. color correction A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors.
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A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. home position The position at the rear (nearest the cover hinge position) of the scanner where the carriage rests before a scanning operation. Also, the position at the rear of the TPU where the TPU’s lamp assembly rests before a scanning operation.
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Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Measured in dots per inch (dpi), pixels per inch (ppi), or samples per inch (spi). scan An operation performed by the sensor and the carriage of a scanner. The image is divided into pixels by scanning. scanning area The physical size of the image that can be scanned by the scanner.
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subtractive primary The colors cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY)— which produce black colors when mixed in certain amounts. In printing, black is often added to give more definition as mixing of actual inks cannot produce pure black. terminator A device that stops electronic signals, preventing them from proceeding or returning to other devices.
Daisy chain, Dimensions auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, Document position, Electrical specifications auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, Environmental specifications auto document feeder, scanner, transparency unit, EPSON Accessories numbers, EPSON support information, EPSON TWAIN Pro, 40, Index Page 88...
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120-size or 220-size format film, loading, 35 mm filmstrips, loading, 35 mm slides, loading, 4 × 5-inch film, loading, illustration, using, Fluorescent lamp, replacing, FTP site, EPSON, Help, Home position scanner, transparency unit, Index Image color stripes in image, distorted or blurred,...
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Safety approvals auto document feeder, scanner, Safety instructions, Scanner errors, sensor, Scanning 120-size or 220-size format film, 35 mm film, 35 mm slides, 4 × 5-inch film, normal documents with TPU, text, 8, transparencies and film, Screen calibration utility, Screws, transparency unit,...
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Transporting scanner, transparency unit, Troubleshooting, Uninstalling software, Upgrading system, Upgrading to Windows 98, Index Video card, upgrading, Web site, EPSON, Page 92...