User manual EPSON PERFECTION 1240U

[. . . ] EPSON Perfection 1240U EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Scanner Basics Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 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. [. . . ] For more detailed information on making settings in your EPSON TWAIN driver, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 23. Scanning from Start to Finish 41 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. While you can make some corrections in your scanning software, you'll 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): Image type Photograph Magazine Newspaper (text only) Text for OCR Text with images Line art 35 mm film (negative) 4 x 5 or Brownie film (negative) 35 mm slide or 4 x 5 transparency 1 Recommended Image Type Color Photo Color Photo Text (Background Removal) Text (Background Removal) Color Document Line Art TPU for neg. Film TPU for neg. Film TPU for pos. Film Scanning resolution for printing 1, 2 300 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 Small photograph to be enlarged Color Photo 2 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. 42 Scanning from Start to Finish 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 you're scanning and your final output device. As a rule of thumb 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. Keep the following in mind when you choose a resolution: s Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes. For example, an 8. 5 × 11-inch original scanned at 300 dpi can produce a 26MB file. Large files take longer to process and print, so consider the practical limitations of your computer system when selecting a resolution. To keep your file size manageable, select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality. If you need to scan at a higher resolution, you can reduce the size of the image file by scanning only part of the image. For information about selecting part of an image, see "Previewing Images" in your electronic Reference Guide. If you will be enlarging a file in your image editing software, scan at a higher resolution to maintain the image quality. 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. s s s Scanning from Start to Finish 43 Scanning Something That Doesn't Fit Under the Document Cover The self-adjusting scanner cover allows you to place thick documents on the document table glass without removing the cover. If your document is too thick to fit under the cover-- such as a photo in an album--you can remove the document cover. To do this, simply raise the document cover, then lift the back of the document cover straight up. When scanning with the cover removed, make sure no area of the document table is exposed. When reattaching the document cover, be sure to position the cover as shown. Then push straight down until the cover clicks into place. 44 Scanning from Start to Finish Using the Transparency Unit This section includes basic information on installing and using the transparency unit (B813172) for the EPSON Perfection 1240U. The transparency unit, also referred to as the film adapter, lets you scan negative or positive film strips and slides on your scanner. The transparency unit is included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO scanner. [. . . ] ("EPSON") warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. EPSON warrants that the EPSON product is manufactured from new components and parts, or if you have purchased a refurbished product, like-new components and parts which perform like new and meet the EPSON standard of quality. What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON product prove defective during the warranty period, please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. You are responsible for all costs (shipping, insurance, travel time) in getting the product to the service location. [. . . ]