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EPSON Perfection 1640SU Color Flatbed Scanner

F E AT U R E S

BENEFITS Offers phenomenal image quality and razor sharp detail. Delivers a vast array of vivid, true-to-life colors. Scans photos, text, or graphics, all at the touch of a button. Ensures fast, simple setup on a variety of systems, including both Windows and Macintosh. Adobe PhotoDeluxe ScanSoft TextBridge Pro OCR ArcSoft PhotoPrinter ArcSoft Panorama Maker ArcSoft Photo Montage EPSON Smart Panel EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE*
* Included only on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU and the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO
RAZOR SHARP DETAIL, CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE
Truly phenomenal detail at a surprisingly affordable price. Its what youve probably only dreamed of and what the EPSON Perfection 1640SU delivers. Using Epson's Color MatrixCCD technology, this remarkable scanner boasts a 1600 x 3200 dpi hardware resolution the highest in its classand blazes through each task, producing sharp, vivid, high-quality results. With the EPSON ColorTrue II Imaging System and true 42-bit performance, it provides incredible scans with a vast array of color. The perfect alternative to expensive, high-end scanners, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU takes state-ofthe-art digital technology and makes it accessible to everyone from entry-level graphic artists to advanced photography enthusiasts. Available in three different models, its the perfect fit, whatever your needs may be: Ideal for scanning photos, text, and graphics, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU includes powerful software applications for specialized projects and presentations. For maximum versatility right out of the box, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO comes with its own transparency unit. You can easily scan film, negatives or slides for spectacular prints and enlargements. With a 30-page, 5.5 ppm automatic document feeder included, the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE speeds through multiple documents for maximum productivity. With automatic one-touch scanning or customized manual scans, the possibilities are endless. From a company recognized for its advanced imaging solutions, this premium scanner is a great match for an EPSON Stylus Photo printer. It offers maximum creativity for digital photography both now and in the future. The EPSON Perfection 1640SU gives you unrivaled image quality and performanceall at a premium value.
1600 x 3200 dpi hardware resolution True 42-bit color depth
Fully automatic, one-touch scanning Plug and play USB and fast SCSI connections Premium software bundle
Optional transparency unit
Offers added versatility for scanning slides, film, negatives, and transparencies.
(included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO)
Optional 30-page, 5.5 ppm automatic document feeder
Provides quick multiple-document scans for increased productivity.
(included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE)
EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO
EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE

EPSON Perfection 1640SU

2361 McGaw Ave Irvine, California 92614 PHONE: (949) 660-7080 FAX: (949) 975-1557
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PERFECTION

1640SU

SCANNER

S P EC I F I C AT I O N S
Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner Scanning Method Movement of reading head Photoelectric Device Color MatrixCCD line sensor Maximum Read Area 8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm) Light Source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp CCD Resolution 1600 dpi Hardware Resolution 1600 x 3200 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive technology Maximum Resolution 12800 x 12800 dpi with software interpolation Effective Pixels 13,600 x 18,720 Image Data Color Depth
Grayscale Depth Line Art 42-bits per pixel internal 42-bits per pixel external (selectable) 14-bits per pixel internal 14-bits per pixel external (selectable) 1-bit per pixel
Interfaces USB and SCSI Contents EPSON Perfection 1640SU scanner CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and premium software USB cable EPSON Scanner Basics Guide Transparency unit * Automatic document feeder ** Reliability MCBF

30,000 cycles

Environmental Conditions Temperature Operating 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% Storage 10% to 85% (no condensation) Power Requirements Voltage Frequency Power Consumption

AC100120V 49.560.5Hz 25W

Physical Dimensions (scanner only) Width 11.4" (28.9 cm) Depth 17.4" (44.2 cm) Height 3.78" (9.6 cm) Weight 9.91 lb (4.5 kg) Optional Accessories Transparency Unit

Scans 35mm to 4" x 5" film, negatives or transparencies Automatic Document Feeder Scans up to 30 pages of letter or legal size documents
Optical Density 3.2 Dmax Reading Sequence One-pass scanning Scanning Speed (1600 dpi, draft mode) 256 gray level 8.7 msec/line (approx.) Full color 3.0 msec/line (approx.) Operating Systems Supported PC Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.0 or later Minimum System Requirements Windows and Macintosh Requirements 50MB of available hard disk space (minimum) CD-ROM drive (4x or faster) VGA Monitor and Display Adapter with at least 256 colors Available USB or SCSI connection Mouse or pointing device Additional Windows Requirements IBM compatible PC with Pentium equivalent or higher processor SCSI: Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT operating system USB: Windows 98 (factory installed) or Windows 2000 operating system 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Additional Macintosh Requirements iMac computer or any USB enabled Macintosh computer with System 8.5 or later SCSI: System 8.0 or later USB: System 8.5 or later 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON Perfection 1640SU Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO Scanner EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE Scanner Transparency Unit Automatic Document Feeder Warranty One year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada SupportThe Epson ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada Automated Technical Support Internet Website
B126021 B126111 B126201 B813172 B813222
800-463-7766 800-922-8911 www.epson.com
* Transparency unit only included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU PHOTO. ** Automatic document feeder only included on the EPSON Perfection 1640SU OFFICE.
Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 www.epson.com Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0097
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, Micro Step Drive is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Copyright 2000 Epson America, Inc. CPD-10893 50K 8/00 WP

Printed on recycled paper

auto document feeder paper support spare paper path guide document mat
Choose a Good Place for Your Scanner
Here are some points to consider:
Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it cant operate properly. Make sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, and where the USB or SCSI cable can reach your computer. Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity.
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Be sure theres enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the scanner so you can fully raise the document cover. If youre using the auto document feeder, make sure theres enough room in front of the scanner to pull out the lower paper support.
18.5 inches (47 cm) when document cover is open
3.8 inches (9.6 cm) when document cover is closed
at least 3.9 inches (10 cm) 17.4 inches (44.2 cm)

11.4 inches (28.9 cm)

If you attach the transparency unit or auto document feeder to your scanner, the dimensions will differ from the ones listed above.

Unlock the Scanner

Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation lock, located on the side of the scanner.
Turn the transportation lock down to the unlocked position using a coin or similar object, as shown.
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If you cant 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). To ensure this, always turn on, then turn off the scanner using the P Operate button before locking the carriage.

home position

Connect the Scanner to Your Computer
You can connect your scanner with SCSI or USB. See the sections below.
If you are connecting to a PC, Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 must be preinstalled on your system. 1. Make sure the scanner is unplugged, and the computer and any USB devices connected to your computer are turned off. 2. Locate the USB cable that came with your scanner.

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3. Plug the square connector on the USB cable into the USB connector on the back of the scanner. Then plug the flat connector into the 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.
If your computer does not have a SCSI port, you need to add a SCSI adapter board to your computer. You also need a SCSI cable. See pages 75 and 76 for adapter and cable specifications.

Set the SCSI ID Number

The scanner is preset at the factory to SCSI ID 2. If you need to change this number, turn the scanner off. Then use the tip of a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch on the back panel. Be sure to choose a unique number that doesnt conflict with the ID number of other SCSI devices (including the SCSI interface board itself, which is usually ID 7).
Dont use SCSI ID 8 or 9 for your scanner; these are for factory use only. Dont use SCSI ID 0 or 1; these are reserved for storage devices.
For more information on setting your SCSI ID number, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 22.
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Make sure the scanner, computer, and any SCSI devices connected to your computer are turned off. The scanner is off when the P Operate button is out (not pushed down below the surface of the panel).
Attach your SCSI cable to the scanner. The scanner is self-terminated and must be the last device in the chain.
Your scanner does not include a SCSI cable. The length of the SCSI cable must not exceed 9.8 feet (3 meters). If you are connecting multiple SCSI devices, the total length of the SCSI bus (cables) must not exceed 19.7 feet (6 meters); otherwise the system may not work properly.
Install the EPSON TWAIN Driver
The scanner comes with two CD-ROMs: one for Adobe PhotoDeluxe and the other 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 Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE.

Follow these steps: 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
My Computer, then double-click the 2. Windows: Double-click CD-ROM EPSON.exe. icon. The CD-ROM window opens. Double-click
Macintosh: Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, EPSON icon. then double-click the 3. The EPSON screen appears. If the software License Agreement screen appears, read the license agreement and click Agree to continue with the installation.
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The Main Menu appears on your screen.
4. Click Scanner Software. The Scanner Software screen appears.
5. Click EPSON Smart Panel.
6. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Smart Panel.
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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 ScanSoft TextBridge Pro.
9. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen to install TextBridge Pro. 10. In Windows, when the installation is complete, you return to the TextBridge Pro install screen. Click Back. Click Back again to return to the Main Menu. For Macintosh, click Restart to restart your computer. When your computer restarts, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it, if necessary, then double-click the EPSON icon. 11. Click Bonus Software. 12. Click the application name or button for the program you want to install.
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13. The install screen appears for the application you selected (the example shown is for ArcSoft PhotoMontage). Click the Install button to install the selected software. (You can skip the installation by clicking the Back button at the bottom of the window.)
14. If the application requires a restart, go back to step 11 after restarting to install another application. If the application does not require a restart, you return to the applications install screen. Select another application to install or click Back to return to the Main Menu.
If any of the software you installed requires a restart and you did not restart when you installed the software, you should restart your computer now.

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Viewing Your EPSON Smart Panel PDF Manual
You always have easy access to your EPSON Smart Panel electronic manualit is automatically copied to your hard drive when you install the software. In Windows, you can access the manual by clicking Start, Programs, EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner, then EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner Users Manual. On a Macintosh, open the EPSON Smart Panel for Scanner folder and double-click SMART PANEL for Scanner Manual. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 3.0 or later) on your system, the manual opens in Acrobat Reader automatically. If you dont have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM. For guidelines on viewing your electronic manuals using Acrobat Reader, see Navigating a Manual below.
Your Bonus software may also include electronic manuals in PDF format. After installing the software, check its program folder to see if an electronic manual is available.

Navigating a Manual

When you open an electronic manual, youll see this toolbar:
previous page next page first page last page

show bookmarks and page

With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:
Click on hot topics, which are usually underlined or displayed in a different color. To find out if a topic is hot, move your cursor over it. If the cursor turns into a pointing hand, the topic is hotyou can jump to it by clicking once. Use the bookmark section on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice. Click the Show Bookmarks icon on the toolbar to see the bookmark section, if the manual has bookmarks. Some manuals only have a table of contents, but you can also use this to navigate the manual if the topics are hot.
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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.
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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.
If youre experienced with scanning, you can use the EPSON TWAIN interface to scan with applications like Adobe PhotoDeluxe or any other TWAIN-compliant program. See Advanced Scanning with EPSON TWAIN on page 37 for instructions.

Placing Your Original Document
1. Raise the document cover and place your document face down on the document table glass. 2. Position the document so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the guides on the top and right side of the document table. 3. Close the document cover slowly. Be careful not to move the document.

unscanned area

An area of 0.12 inches (3 mm) in from the horizontal and vertical guides is not scanned. The self-adjusting cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing it. For instructions, see page 36. If you are using the auto document feeder, see Using the Auto Document Feeder on page 55 to load your document. If you are using the transparency unit, see Loading Transparencies on page 47 for instructions on how to load negatives and transparencies.
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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. 2. Do one of the following to open the Smart Panel:
Press the ] Start button on your scanner. Click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
Open the Apple menu and select EPSON SMART PANEL.
The Start button is set to open the Smart Panel by default. This setting may be changed, however, and can be configured for one-touch scanning. See the section below for details.
If you have a modem and e-mail service, you can use your scanner to send photos or documents. Optical character recognition (OCR) converts a scanned text image into text that you can edit in a word processing format.
The control panel on your computer screen allows you to make copies of printed pages and photos.
Gives you an easy way to reprint your photos in any size you want.
Automatically scans your image and then opens it in PhotoDeluxe, which guides you through steps to create a print projectsuch as a calendar, card, label, or web page.
Automatically scans your image and then opens it in any supported application program on your computer.
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3. Click the icon for your desired scanning option. The window for that option appears and lets you adjust settings for your scan. Follow the on-screen steps for each option.
If you select Copy or Photo Print, make sure your printer is turned on and the correct paper type and size is loaded in your printer. 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.
Setting Up the Start Button in EPSON Smart Panel
You can configure your ] Start button to automatically scan to any of the options in the EPSON Smart Panel. You need to do the following to configure and use your Start button:
Set up the Start button to launch a Smart Panel option Set up copying, printing, e-mailing, scanning, or OCR Copy, print, e-mail, scan, or use OCR with the Start button
Follow these steps: 1. Open EPSON Smart Panel: In Windows, click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
On a Macintosh, click the Apple menu icon, then click EPSON SMART PANEL.
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2. From the ] Start Button menu, select the option you want to scan to using the scanners Start button. The Start icon appears over the selected option.
Start icon appears over selected option
click to choose the scanning option for the Start button
3. Click the icon for the selected option. 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. See page 31 for a detailed example of scanning to e-mail, page 32 for a detailed example of scanning to OCR, or page 34 for a detailed example of scanning and printing photos.
When copying or printing, make sure your printer is turned on and has the correct paper size and type loaded. You can use Photo Print only with an EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo printer.
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Scanning Projects

2 Preview your image

5 Customize your Settings, Configuration, and use color management
6 Scan the image into your application
7 Close the EPSON TWAIN window
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Tips for Getting the Best Scan
Getting the best scan possible depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. The better your original is, the better your scan will be. While you can make some corrections in your scanning software, youll need to do major photo retouching in a program such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop to correct or mask problems such as a coffee stain on the original image.

Recommended Settings

If you are manually adjusting the settings in the TWAIN window, you should consider using the following settings for optimal scans (a more detailed listing is available in your electronic Reference Guide):
Scanning resolution for printing 1, dpi 300 dpi to 3200 dpi 300 dpi 400 dpi 400 dpi 400 dpi 300 to 3200 dpi 300 to 3200 dpi 300 to 3200 dpi 300 to 3200 dpi
Image type Photograph Small photograph to be enlarged Magazine Newspaper (text only) Text for OCR Text with images Line art 35 mm film (negative) 35 mm slide or 4 x 5 transparency
Recommended Image Type Color Photo Color Photo Color Photo Text (Background Removal) Text (Background Removal) Color Document Line Art TPU for neg.Film TPU for pos.Film
4 x 5 or Brownie film (negative) TPU for neg.Film
If your final file is for on-screen viewing (for example, on a web page or in an e-mail message), select 72 dpi for your resolution. If you are enlarging your image, you must manually increase the resolution (dpi) proportionally to maintain the resolution of your original.
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Selecting Resolution

Resolution refers to how many dots per inch (dpi) or dots per centimeter (dpcm) your image contains. The best resolution for a scanned image depends on the type of image youre scanning and your final output device. For most images except line art, use a scanning resolution that is approximately one third of your output resolution. For example, use a scanning resolution up to 100 dpi with a 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. Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution:

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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. You can adjust the position of 35 mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want to scan are positioned in the window.
Loading Brownie Size Film
Brownie size film is 2.4 3.5 inches (cm). Insert the film in the Brownie size 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.
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Loading 4 x 5 inch Film

Insert film in the 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.
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Loading Slides and Film Directly on the Document Table
You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 5-inch (101.mm) scanning area of the transparency unit. You can use film holders (as described in the previous sections) or place them directly on the document table. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the top of the transparency unit while holding the base down.
If the film size is inches, it may be easier to use the film holder. If you place the film directly on the document table, it may be difficult to pick up.
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2. Load the slide or film with the base side down on the scanners 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. Make sure the unit is completely closed, otherwise an option error results and you will not be able to scan the document or get correctly colored images.

calibration window

Selecting Settings
In EPSON TWAIN, select TPU - Neg. Film or TPU - Pos. Film as the Document Source setting, depending on the type of film (35 mm film strips or slides) you are scanning. When previewing images of negatives scanned using a film holder, the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white, causing your scans to appear darker. To see the correct color, click and drag the mouse over the Zoom Preview button. For details on scanner software image area, then click the settings, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 22.
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Scanning Reflective (Non-Transparent) Documents or Photographs

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Loading Documents Manually
You can load documents manually even when the ADF is installed. Lift the ADF and place the document on the document table. Place the document mat over the document, as shown. Then lower the ADF and scan the document.
Make sure the ADF and its cover are closed before scanning. If you are scanning thick material or documents more than 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 Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN.
Opening the auto document feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and stops paper feeding. When scanning thin documents, you may see an impression of the underside of the auto document feeder in your scans. If so, remove the auto document feeder and reinstall the document cover as described on page 36.
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Scanner Maintenance

This chapter tells you how to transport your scanner safely and gives you basic maintenance instructions.

Transporting the Scanner

When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, secure the carriage by following the steps below. 1. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (toward the back of the scanner). Then turn off and unplug the scanner.
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.
2. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the transportation lock to the locked position (toward the top of the scanner).

locked

unlocked
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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. Paper towels are not recommended for cleaning the glass. If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth. Be sure theres no dust on your document table. Dust can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image.
Never use a harsh or abrasive brush or cleaning product to clean the document table. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scanning quality. Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components as well as the case. Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage them. Never open the scanner case. Dont spray lubricants inside the scanner. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contact EPSON. If you are using the auto document feeder with your scanner, you should clean the paper path guide periodically. See your electronic Reference Guide for instructions, as described on page 22.
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Problem Solving

This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For illustrations identifying the scanner parts, see the inside back cover. For more troubleshooting tips, see the Troubleshooting section of your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 22.
Scanner Light and Buttons
If an error occurs, the scanner stops and its indicator light shows the type of error.

Scanner indicator light

Light Flashing On Flashing Color Green Green Red Status The scanner is initializing or busy scanning. The scanner is ready to scan images. The scanner may not be not properly connected to the computer. Check the cable connection. Then turn the scanner off and back on to reset it. Make sure the scanner is unlocked. Turn off the scanner, unlock the transportation lock, then turn the scanner on. Off The scanner is turned off.

Scanner buttons

your software and computer manuals.) If you are scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory to process the image.
If you arent using EPSON Smart Panel, check your scanner source setting in your application. Make sure you selected EPSON TWAIN 5.
TextBridge Pro does not work. TextBridge Pro does not work with EPSON Smart Panel on Macintosh systems. To use TextBridge Pro, scan your document with EPSON TWAIN, following the instructions starting on page 38. The scanner software doesnt work properly.
Check your scanner software installation. Make sure that your software is correctly installed and set up. If all else fails, uninstall your software, then reinstall it, as described on the next page. If you are connected via SCSI, make sure there are no SCSI ID conflicts.
You need to uninstall your TWAIN driver in Windows 98 or Windows 2000. 1. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the Windows Control Panel. 2. On the Devices tab, select EPSON Perfection 1640. 3. Click the Remove button. Then click OK to close the window. 4. Restart your computer.
Make sure your computer meets the system requirements listed on page 75, and supports the software applications youre using. Check your computers memory to see if there is enough memory for your software. If youre running other software at the same time, using RAM resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory. (See
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You need to uninstall your TWAIN driver in Windows 95 or Windows NT. 1. On the Start menu, click Programs, EPSON Scanner, EPSON TWAIN 5 Uninstall. 2. When youre finished, restart your computer. You need to reinstall your TWAIN driver in Windows.
For best results, first uninstall the TWAIN driver as described above.
In Windows 95, you see the Update Device Driver Wizard screen when your computer restarts. Follow steps 1 through 7, starting on page 12, to install your scanner software. You need to reinstall your TWAIN driver on a Macintosh. 1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the icon.
3. On the Main Menu, select
Reinstall Scanner Software.
1. Insert your scanner CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start and Run. At the prompt, type your CD-ROM drive letter and EPSON (for example: D:\EPSON). 3. On the Main Menu, select
4. On the Reinstall window, click the Reinstall button. 5. Read the next message, then click Yes. 6. On the TWAIN Installer screen, make sure Easy Install is selected for the default installation, then click Install. 7. After the installation is complete, click Restart. If necessary, calibrate your screen. Then your Macintosh automatically restarts.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC. MS 6-Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562)290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Image Scanner G754A

ENERGY STAR Compliance

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.

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