Epson GT-15000 Scanner Manuale Utente

Epson GT-15000User’s Guide®

10 Welcome

11Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter describes the following procedures: Unpacking the scanner Turning the scanner on and off Connecting the scan

12 Getting StartedChoosing a Good Place for the ScannerWhen deciding where to place the scanner, follow these guidelines: Place the scanner on a flat

Getting Started 13Turning the Scanner On and OffFollow these steps to turn on the scanner:1. Pull up the transportation lock on the back of the scanne

14 Getting StartedConnecting the Scanner to Your ComputerFollow the appropriate instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer’s USB or SC

Getting Started 15Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI InterfaceIn order to use the SCSI connection, you need to make sure your computer has a SCSI board

16 Getting StartedInstalling the SoftwareYou must install the software to be able to use your scanner. Follow these steps:1. Close all open programs a

Getting Started 176. Click Install and follow any instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan and the other software applications. This will take

18 Getting Started

19Chapter 2How To ScanThe EPSON Scan software included with your Epson GT-15000 provides three modes to give you progressive levels of control over th

2Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by an

20 How To ScanPlacing Your Original DocumentThis section explains how to position documents or photos on the document table for scanning. Note: If you

How To Scan 21Scanning to a File With EPSON ScanYou can use the import or acquire function of a TWAIN-compliant application such as PaperPort Deluxe o

22 How To ScanBasic Scanning in Home ModeAfter you start EPSON Scan and choose Home Mode, you see this window:Follow these steps to select your scan s

How To Scan 232. Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document, or click and drag in the preview w

24 How To ScanScanning in Office ModeAfter you start EPSON Scan and choose Office Mode, you see this window:Follow these steps to select your scan set

How To Scan 252. Click the Auto Detect button in the preview window to automatically select your entire document, or click and drag in the preview w

26 How To ScanAdvanced Scanning in Professional ModeAfter you start EPSON Scan and choose Professional Mode, you see this window:1. Click Preview to s

How To Scan 27Customizing Your ScanFollow these steps to use advanced settings:1. Choose a color depth setting from the Image Type menu: 24-bit Colo

28 How To ScanFor any of the setting windows above, you can click Reset to go back to the default settings for your image. See the EPSON Scan on-scree

How To Scan 29You see the PaperPort desktop, with several sample documents and images:2. Click the Scan button. You see these settings on the left sid

3ContentsWELCOME 7About Your Scanner 7About Your Software 8Getting More Information 9Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips 9Chapter 1 GETTING STARTE

30 How To ScanYou see the EPSON Scan Office Mode settings:6. Choose an Image Type: Color for documents with color Grayscale for documents with grays

How To Scan 31Scanning Text for EditingThe ABBYY FineReader Sprint software included with your scanner lets you convert almost any printed document to

32 How To ScanYou can also click the down arrow next to the Save button and choose to send the text to Microsoft Word or Excel,® or Adobe Acrobat. For

How To Scan 332. Click Start From Scratch. 3. Select Import from the File menu and then select EPSON GT-15000. EPSON Scan opens:4. Choose the Home Mod

34 How To Scan7. In the EPSON Scan window, choose Photograph in the Document Type list.8. Choose Color, Grayscale, or Black&White for the Image Ty

How To Scan 35Scanning With the Start ButtonYou can use the a Start button on your scanner to open EPSON Scan, and then scan your document as describe

36 How To ScanSetting Up the Start Button in Windows 98, Me, or 2000EPSON Scan opens by default when you press the a Start button. If you want to have

How To Scan 37Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview WindowThe preview window lets you select the area of your image that you want to scan with a

38 How To Scan To resize the marquee, move the cursor to an edge or corner of the dotted line. When the cursor turns into an arrow symbol, click and d

How To Scan 39Follow the guidelines in this table for selecting a resolution:Scaling (Resizing) Images If you plan to enlarge your image, it’s better

4 ContentsSelecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window 37Scanning Tips 38Selecting Resolution 38Scaling (Resizing) Images 39Scanning Color I

40 How To Scan

41Chapter 3Using Optional EquipmentThree options are available for the Epson GT-15000: Automatic document feeder (B813212) Epson IEEE 1394 FireWir

42 Using Optional EquipmentAutomatic Document FeederThe automatic document feeder (B813212) allows you to load and scan multiple-page documents. You c

Using Optional Equipment 43Installing the Automatic Document Feeder1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. 2. Open th

44 Using Optional Equipment6. Align the screws with the holes in the automatic document feeder. Then slide the holes over the installation screws. Mak

Using Optional Equipment 459. Make sure the switch on the underside of the feeder is set towards the circle, as shown. Then lower the automatic docume

46 Using Optional EquipmentFollow these steps to scan:1. Slide the edge guide all the way out.2. Insert your document face up in the feeder, bottom ed

Using Optional Equipment 47Note: You can still scan individual pages, if you want. Just lift the automatic document feeder and place your document fac

48 Using Optional Equipment4. If the error isn’t cleared, turn your scanner off and then on again. Also, close EPSON Scan. Don’t restart EPSON Scan un

Using Optional Equipment 492. Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the scanner’s optional interface slot. Then remove the plate. Put the

Contents 5Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS67Appendix B REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES 71System Requirements 71Important Safety Instructions 72FCC Compliance Stat

50 Using Optional EquipmentInstalling the Network Image Express Card The Network Image Express card (B12B808393) allows you to share your scanner with

Using Optional Equipment 516. To initialize the card, turn on the scanner while holding down the Reset button on the card for about 10 seconds. The re

52 Using Optional Equipment

53Chapter 2MaintenanceTo protect your scanner and ensure optimum performance, follow the instructions in this chapter to clean and transport the scann

54 MaintenanceTransporting the ScannerAlways secure the carriage when you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time.1. If

55Chapter 5Solving ProblemsThis chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner’s lights, and gives you basic steps for diagnosing and

56 Solving ProblemsDiagnosing Scanner ProblemsYou can diagnose some problems by checking the scanner’s lights, as described in this section. If you do

Solving Problems 57Problems and SolutionsHere are some troubleshooting tips if you’re having trouble setting up your scanner, scanning, or getting the

58 Solving Problems Check the Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel System utility. If you see a ! or ? mark, or the scanner appears as an Unkno

Solving Problems 59 If you’re using software like Adobe Photoshop Elements or PaperPort Deluxe, make sure you select EPSON GT-15000 as your scanner o

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60 Solving ProblemsSoftware ProblemsEPSON Scan doesn’t work properly. Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements. See the requirements on p

Solving Problems 61Your scanned image is blurred or distorted. Check the position and condition of your document. Make sure it is placed flat against

62 Solving ProblemsYour image scans at an angle.Check the position of your document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so t

Solving Problems 63The colors in your scanned image look different from the colors in the original document. Make sure the Image Type setting in EPSO

64 Solving ProblemsUninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON ScanIf you’ve tried every other solution and your system still doesn’t recognize your scanner,

Solving Problems 65Speak to a Support RepresentativeBefore you call for support, please have the following information ready: Product name (Epson GT-

66 Solving Problems

67Appendix ASpecificationsScannerGeneralScanner typeFlatbed, colorPhotoelectric deviceColor Matrix CCD™ line sensorMonochrome line sensorEffective pix

68 SpecificationsDigital halftoningAAS (Auto Area Segmentation,enable/disable selectable)3 error diffusion modes (A, B, and C)4 dither patterns (A, B,

Specifications 69SCSI InterfaceInterface typeANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI 2)Logic levelTTL-compatibleID settingSelectable from 0 to 7Terminator

7WelcomeThe Epson® GT-15000 is a 48-bit color, large-format professional scanner that delivers superior results and versatility for business users. Us

70 SpecificationsInitialization MethodsSCSI interfaceHardware: Initialized when the scanner is turned on or the scanner receives a SCSI Reset signal f

71Appendix BRequirements and NoticesSystem RequirementsThe minimum system requirements are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor a

72 Requirements and NoticesImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and inst

Requirements and Notices 73FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

74 Requirements and NoticesDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Board

Requirements and Notices 75refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and at Epson’s option, the replacement may be another model of like kind and

76 Requirements and Notices

77AABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus, 8, 31 to 32, 65Accessories, 41, 65Adobe Photoshop Elements, 32, 65Auto Adjust button, 27Auto Detect button, 23, 25 to

78 IndexFireWireinstalling the scanner card, 48 to 49scanner card specifications, 69system requirements, 48GGamma adjustment, 27, 63HHelpEpson, 64 to

Index 79SSafety instructions, 72Scaling images, 39Scannerchoosing location, 12cleaning, 53connecting, 14 to 15installing software, 16 to 17moving, 54p

8 WelcomeAbout Your SoftwareThe Scanner Software CD-ROM includes these software applications: EPSON ScanGeneral-purpose driver for scanning photograp

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Welcome 9Getting More InformationThere are several ways to learn more about your Epson GT-15000 scanner. In addition to this User’s Guide, here’s wher