User manual EPSON PERFECTION 1640 STARTUP GUIDE

[. . . ] Color Image Scanner Startup Guide 4012603-00 XXX Where to Find Information Startup Guide (this document) Describes how to set up and use the scanner. It also explains how to install and configure the EPSON scanner software. Online Reference Guide Provides basic information about scanning and detailed reference on settings and functions of EPSON TWAIN and other EPSON scanner utility software. It also covers use of the ] Start button and the option, and includes information on how to calibrate your system, maintenance and troubleshooting tips, technical specifications and customer support information. See "Getting Information from Online Guide" on page 3-11 in this Startup Guide to learn how to open the online guide. Online Color Guide (may not be available in some countries) Explains the basics of color imaging and how to get impressive results from your scanner and other EPSON products. Information on EPSON Scanner Software (online help) Provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN. [. . . ] Connect one end of the cable (Type B) to the USB port on the back of the scanner. 1 AC inlet USB interface connector Setting up the Scanner 1-15 2. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port on your computer, or USB hub. Note: USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your computer is on or off. If you connect the scanner while your computer is on, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box (for Windows) or a message (for Macintosh) appears to prompt you to install the scanner driver. Connect the USB cable to your computer, then install or start the scanner software. Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the scanner software is running. Note for Macintosh users: If you connect the scanner while your Macintosh® is on, a message appears telling you that the scanner driver needs to be installed (Mac OS® 8. X), or a message appears to prompt you to download the scanner driver from the Internet (Mac OS 9). When this happens, click OK (Mac OS 8. X) or Cancel (Mac OS 9) and then insert the EPSON Scanner Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Then follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to install the scanner software. 1-16 Setting up the Scanner Chapter 2 Installing the Software Installing the Scanner Software for Windows. 2-15 2 Installing the Software 2-1 Installing the Scanner Software for Windows After connecting the scanner to your computer, install the scanner software (EPSON TWAIN) from the CD-ROM. For Windows 98 and 2000 users, see the instructions in the section below on this page. For Windows 95 and NT 4. 0 users, see "For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4. 0 users (For SCSI users)" on page 2-7. For Windows 98 and Windows 2000 users Note: If the scanner software is already installed and you are upgrading your system to Windows® 2000, be sure to uninstall it before the upgrade, and then re-install it using the same steps described in this section. For more information, see "Maintenance and Troubleshooting" in your Online Reference Guide. Screen displays of Windows 98 are used to represent all versions of Windows unless differences in operating procedure arise, in such cases the specific Windows version such as "Windows 98" or "Windows 2000" is identified. When the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the scanner software CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click Next. 2-2 Installing the Software 4. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option (for Windows 98) or the Search for a suitable drive for my device option (for Windows 2000), then click Next. 2 5. Make sure only the Specify a location check box is selected, then proceed to step 6 (for Windows 98 users) or click Next (for Windows 2000 users) before proceeding to step 6. Browse and select or type in the CD-ROM drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 (for Windows 98 users) or Win2000 (for Windows 2000 users) folder as the location, as shown below. Finally, click Next (OK). Windows 98 Installing the Software 2-3 Windows 2000 7. For Windows 2000 users: When the following dialog box appears, click Yes to continue. Note: If you click No and stop installation, your scanner will appear under Other Devices with a question (?) mark in the Device Manager menu. Follow the instructions on "Maintenance and Troubleshooting" in your Online Reference Guide. 2-4 Installing the Software 8. Note: If the EPSON Screen Calibration utility does not start automatically, see your Online Reference Guide to calibrate your screen after installing the scanner software. When a dialog box similar to the one shown below appears, click Finish. 2 Note: If necessary, restart your computer. [. . . ] Note: You usually need to perform this step only the first time you use the scanner with your application. EPSON TWAIN automatically previews the image and recognizes the image type. Note for Macintosh users: Most illustrations shown in this chapter are for Windows, so they may be different from the actual dialog boxes that appear on your screen. However, you can use the dialog boxes for both Macintosh and Windows reference, as almost all the settings and functions are the same. 3-8 Using Your Scanner 4. The following window appears with a progress bar to indicate the scanning progress. [. . . ]