Epson ES-1200C Podręcznik Użytkownika

EPSON®ScannerUser’s Guide

introductionThe EPSON® ES-12OOC is a true 600 dpi full-color flatbed imagescanner with an A4 size scanning area. It has the ability to scanin color or

How to Use This ManualChapter 1 describes setting up your scanner and connecting it toyour computer. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 gives basic

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Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Followall warnings and instructions marked on the scann

Chapter 1Setting Up the ScannerChoosing a Place for the Scanner...Releasing the Transportation Screw...Plugging in the Scann

Choosing a Place for the ScannerYou should consider the following when selecting a location foryour scanner:Place the scanner on a flat, horizontal, s

Releasing the Transportation ScrewBefore connecting the scanner to a power source, you mustrelease the transportation screw.1.Place the scanner on a f

Plugging in the Scanner1.Firmly connect the power cable to the power inlet on therear of the scanner and the other end into an appropriatelygrounded o

In this step you observe the scanner’s self initialization. Thislets you see that the scanner is operating properly before youconnect it to your compu

Computer types0For a PC-compatible computer, do one of the following:Install a bi-directional parallel interface board in yourcomputer. Then connect t

CAUTION:Before connecting the scanner to a power source, release the transportationScrew as shown in the figures below.ACHTUNG:Bevor Sie den Scanner a

Use a standard shielded parallel interface cable.1.Make sure that both the scanner and computer are turnedOff.2. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable t

SCSIFor some computers, you first install a SCSI board in yourcomputer. Then follow the directions below to connect yourscanner and computer. All Maci

SCSI ID number settingThe factory set SCSI ID of the scanner is 2. The computer isusually ID number 7. If you are going to add the scanner to asystem

The scanner has a built-in terminator. If the scanner is the onlySCSI device you connect to your computer or if it is the lastdevice in the daisy chai

2.Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the top orbottom SCSI connector of the scanner; then fasten theconnector with the clamps on the sides

Power-on sequenceFollow these instructions for the power-on sequence each timeyou turn your computer and SCSI devices on.If you have an internal hard

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Lights and ButtonsThe scanner has three indicator lights and two buttons.lightsbuttonbuttonOPERATE light (green)Comes on when the scanner is turned on

Scanner errorsIf an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READYand ERROR lights show the type of error. See Chapter 3 fordetails.Responsib

2.Turn on the computer and see that the scanner’s READYlight has come on. Open the document cover.3.Place the document on the document table, with the

Note: Before scanning, make sure the strip of glass shown in the illustration is completely free of dust or dirt. If it is not, a blackvertical line m

4. Close the document cover gently so that the aligneddocument is not moved.Note:Make sure that the document is flat against the glass surface sothat

Scanning Large or Thick DocumentsYour scanner has three ways you can adjust it so that you canscan large or thick documents or other materials.Raising

Using the document shelfFor wide documents or other materials, you can lift thedocument shelf into place as shown below.After you have finished using

Removing the document coverFor especially difficult documents or other materials, youcan completely remove the document cover. Just raise itcompletely

Scanner Setting GuidelinesThis overview of scanner settings will give you a littlebackground for using your scanning software. The messageson the scre

Gray scale (also called monochrome or continuous toneThis is the setting for black and white photographs anddrawings with various shades of gray in ad

The examples below show the typical quality ofphotographs printed on laser printers. Laser printerswith a resolution of 600 dpi produce much better re

DElectronic color printers use laser, ink jet, or othertechnologies to produce color or gray scale images thatrange from coarsely patterned to nearly

Large files use up your computer and hard disk memory; theytake longer to process, to print, or to transmit by modem; andthey are more difficult to sa

Here’s how to calculate more precisely the required resolution forgray scale or color on an electronic color printer or a printing press:1.Find out th

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted MaterialsLike photocopiers, scanners can be misused by improper copying ofcopyrighted material. Altho

4 Halftoning and dropoutFor nearly all uses, none is the best setting for these. In caseyou have special needs that require halftoning at the time ofs

Judging lmage QualityWhen you look at your monitor to evaluate a scanned image,remember that the image will look different when it is printed.A monito

video cardsA video card that is sufficient for text may not be good enoughfor displaying graphic images, especially in color. If all yourscanned image

MaintenanceTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean itperiodically. Before cleaning, unplug the power cable.Clean the outer case w

Replacing the fluorescent lampsThe luminosity of the fluorescent lamps declines over time. Ifthe lamps break or become too dim to operate normally, th

Note:If the scanner is broken, the carriage may not automatically return tothe home position. If fit does not, raise the front of the scanner and hol

Chapter 3TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions...3-2Indicator lights...3-2Troubleshooting 3-1

Problems and SolutionsThe problems you may have while using the scanner ofteninvolve the operation of your software and computer. Problemsfall in the

lnterface errorThe interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is not properlyconnected to the computer.When this error occurs, check the interface conne

The OPERATE OPERATE light does not come on.Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into thescanner and the power outlet.The READY READY light

CAUTION:Before connecting the scanner to a power source, release the transportationscrew as shown in the figures below.ACHTUNG:Bevor Sie den Scanner a

The scanner software does not work properly.Be sure you have correctly installed your software.Check that the system requirements, such as the operati

Part of the image is distorted or blurred.Part of the document may be wrinkled, warped, or not incontact with the document table (the glass area). Be

The image is faint or out of focus.Check that the document is placed flush against the documenttable.Check your gamma correction setting. If it is set

The image does not look the same as the original.Try different settings and combinations of the scannerfunctions.Check that your software is correctly

The color on the display seems different from that of the originalimage.Check the settings of the scanner functions, especially dataformat (bits/pixel

The image cannot be printed on the printer, the printout isgarbled, or the printout is not an image.Check that the printer is properly connected with

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Scanner SpecificationsScanner type:Photoelectric device:Effective pixels:Maximum documentsize:Scanning resolution:Output resolution:Color separation:R

Maximum reading inpixels:Halftoning process:Gamma correction:Color correction:Interface:Light source:Reliability:Dimensions andweight:16128 (main scan

Eletrical SpecificationsRated voltage:120 VAC or 220 to 240 VACRated frequency:50 to6OHzPower consumption:Approx. 45 WInsulation resistance:10 MC2 bet

Note: Before scanning, make sure the strip of glass shown in the illustration is completely free of dust or dirt. If it is not, a blackvertical line m

Parallel lnterface Specificationslntefface type:Bi-directional parallel interfaceData format:8-bit parallelSynchronization:Handshaking:Logic level:Co

Signal pinassignmentsPinNo.123456789101129BUSY OUT/(IN)12-15-NC-161718R&urnpinSlgnalDlrectlan Function19STROBEINAOUT)mDATA0IN/OUT21DATA1 IN/OUT22D

Slgnal pln assignments (continued)Pin ROtUfIlNo. pinF19-30 -Pin ROtUfIlNo. pin19-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-Signal-INITNCGNDNCDIRDIrectIonFunction-Twisted p

The figures below show the timing for the b&directionalparallel interface as viewed from the scanner.OUT (from scanner to computer)STROBE (0)BUSY

SCSI Specificationslnterface type:ANSI X3.131-1986 standardFunction:The following functions are included.BUS FREE phaseARBITRATION phaseSELECTION/RESE

Signal pin assignmentsIn this table, the direction of the signals is given relative to thescanner.SignalGNDI----1 NCI/O1 Fin No. I DescrlptlotlI--I/OI

InitializationThe scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set ofconditions) in three ways.Hardware initialization:ClWhen the power is turned o

Chapter 5Saving and Exporting ImagesYou can always scan an image using your TWAIN-compliantimage editing application. However, if your application is

5.Choose the drive and directory where you want to save theimage.6.Type a filename for your image in the File Name field. Makesure to use the file ext

2.Choose the drive and directory where you want to save theimage.3. Type a filename for your image in the File Name field.4. You can choose one of the

ContentsOptions...1How to Use This ManuaI...2Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...2Where Uni

Follow these steps:1.Start EPSON Scan! II, if necessary.2.Choose Acquire and Export from the File menu. You seethe TWAIN screen. (If you see the easy

7.If you selected the TIFF6.0(JPEG) or JPEG format, EPSONScan! II allows you to choose the image quality. Since JPEGis a Lossy compression scheme, sel

Appendix Scanner FunctionsA...A-2How the scanner worksr...

Scanner FunctionsVarious image processing functions are built into your scanner.They are briefly described in Chapter 2. This Appendixcontains fuIler

The data produced by the scanner needs to be reproduced to beseen as an image. This is done, for example, by displaying theimage data on a computer sc

The output resolution determines how many pixels are usedfor scanning and reproducing an image. Resolution ismeasured in units of dpi (dots per inch),

Data fomatThe data format specifies the number of bits used to representthe tone of a pixel. The data format can be set in the range of1 bit to 8 bits

8 bits2 bits1 bitTo reproduce an image of more than 2 bits/pixel/color theoutput device should be capable of producing the same tones.Many displays an

It is better to use darker settings for line art, or faint originalimages, and to use lighter settings for darker original images.The brightness can b

Color modeThe color mode specifies color reading or monochromereading. In color reading, you can choose either page sequencereading or line sequence r

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Halftoning is a process of changing an image to a pattern ofdots. This is required because a printing press produces imagesin a different way than pho

You can select from three types of halftoning, as well as enableor disable the halftoning process itself. When halftoning isdisabled, the tones that t

Halftoning mode AHaljbning mode BHalfoning mode CNOWDither pattern AHalftone is expressed in 4 by 4 bayer dither pattern.Dither pattern BHalftone is

Dither pattern ADither pattern BDither pattern C Dither pattern DNote:Changing the size of a halftone-processed image with your applicationsoftware ma

This function adjusts the light intensity ratio between theoriginal image and the output data. It brings out more detail inareas of both highlight and

CRT Display BThis setting is suited for analog-input CRT displays whichcan display an image with multiple levels of tones of morethan 1 bit/pixel/colo

P CRT displaysThis setting compensates colors for the characteristics ofcolor CRT displays.CIImpact dot-matrix printersThis setting compensates colors

Glossaryaddtive primary colorsPrimary colors which produce white when mixed in a certainproportion. These are red, green and blue--the colors of thesc

color correctionA method of adjusting the color image data for a particulartype of device so that the reproduction results become close tothe original

ESC/IAbbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Image scanners. Asystem of commands to control image scanners with software.ESC/PAbbreviation for EPSON

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A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking the inkedribbon with a number of small pins.A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spr

An interface channel through which data is transmittedbetween devices.primary colorsBasic colors. See additive primaries and subtractive primaries.res

lndexAAccelerator board, 2-16Art, line, 2-9, 2-13Automatic document feeder, 1BBi-directional interface, 2, 1-5-7Bits/pixel/color, 3-9, A-5-6Black and

EElectrical, 4-4Electronic color printers, 2-12,2-13Environmental conditions, 4-4Equipment, 2-16-17ERROR light, 2-2, 2-19, 3-2Expansion board, 3-4FFil

Method, printing, 2-1--12Mode, image type, 2-9-10Monitor, 2-14, 2-16, 2-17Monochrome, 2-10, A-2, A-8NNewsletters, 2-100OPERATE button, 1-4, 1-5, 2-2Op

Screw, transportation, 1-3,2-19SCSI interface, 1-8, 4-9ID number, 1-9power on sequence, 1-12terminator, 1-10Sequenceline, A-8, A-10, A-14page, A-8, A-

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