User manual EPSON PERFECTION 2450

[. . . ] 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. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U. S. ) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. [. . . ] Click Manual mode, then continue with step 4 to select your TWAIN settings. Or click the arrow button to set just the resolution, letting EPSON TWAIN select all other settings automatically. click here to make all settings yourself click here to set only the resolution 30 Advanced Scanning 4. Manually adjust settings in the EPSON TWAIN window in the following order: 1 Select the basic settings: Document Source Image Type Destination Resolution 3 Automatically set the scan area for your image using Auto Locate 4 Size or scale the image 2 Preview your image 5 Customize your exposure and use color management 6 Scan the image into your application 5. After you scan your image, close EPSON TWAIN to return to your image-processing or Smart Panel application. The most important thing to remember when scanning is to select the correct image type and best resolution for your scan. For tips on selecting the best resolution and image type, see page 34. For detailed information on making settings in EPSON TWAIN, see your electronic Reference Guide, as described on page 41. To switch back to automatic mode, click Full Auto mode in the EPSON TWAIN window. Using EPSON TWAIN 31 Using SilverFast SE You can use SilverFast SE as an alternative to the standard EPSON TWAIN software that comes with your scanner. The easiest way of scanning with SilverFast SE is to use ® ScanPilot. This utility guides you through the best sequence of steps for achieving a professional-looking image. The first time you open SilverFast, you have to enter the serial number printed on the label on your Scanner Software CD-ROM sleeve. Then you can use the SilverFast control panel to make your settings manually. 1. Start your scan from within an image-processing application as described on page 28. If you don't see the ScanPilot utility, click . click to pre-scan click to show ScanPilot 32 Advanced Scanning 3. When you're done, SilverFast closes and your completed image appears in your image-processing application. You can select or de-select which tools are offered by ScanPilot. to view the online Installing the SilverFast SE Plugin If you prefer, you can use SilverFast as a Photoshop plugin (instead of as a TWAIN driver). Follow the instructions on screen to install the plugin. Installing the SilverFast SE Plugin 33 Recommended Settings Getting the best scan depends on several factors, including the quality of your original and the resolution you select. You can make many corrections in your scanning software (EPSON TWAIN or SilverFast SE). For additional photo retouching, use an image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop Elements. If you want to manually adjust your scan, try the following settings: I I I Viewing on screen or the Web: 72 to 96 dpi Sending and viewing on e-mail: 96 to 150 dpi Printing: Recommended Image Type Color Photo Color Photo Color Photo Text Text Color Document Line Art TPU: Color Neg. Film Resolution for printing 300 dpi 300 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 300 to 3200 dpi Type of image 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 4 x 5 negative 4 x 5 transparency 34 Advanced Scanning Problem Solving This chapter gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems. For more troubleshooting tips, see the "Troubleshooting" section of your electronic Reference Guide. Scanner Light The scanner's indicator light (next to the ] Start button) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below. Light Flashing On Flashing Color Green Green Red Status The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning. Check the following, then turn your scanner off and back on to reset it: I I I Make sure the transportation lock is turned to the unlocked position. If you are scanning transparencies, make sure you've removed the reflective document mat. If this does not eliminate the error, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced or the scanner may have another problem. [. . . ] For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase. 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. EPSON will, at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. [. . . ]