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Epson Expression 1640XL Manual
Epson Expression 1640XL Manual

Epson Expression 1640XL Manual

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network Online help provides you with detailed information on EPSON TWAIN Pro and EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Click the ? button in the EPSON TWAIN Pro or EPSON TWAIN Pro Network dialog box.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions ..........4 ENERGY STAR Compliance .
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    10 or 16 Amp circuit breaker. NERGY TAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY TAR Office Equipment Pro-...
  • Page 5: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    System Requirements Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. For PCs For Windows SCSI users Scanner: EPSON EXPRESSION 1640XL ® ® ® ® System: Microsoft...
  • Page 6: For Macintosh

    For Windows USB users Scanner: EPSON EXPRESSION 1640XL ® ® ® System: Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows 98 preinstalled Interface: The computer’s USB port (TYPE A receptacle) VGA or higher resolution monitor 640 × 480 screen resolution Display: (800 × 600 or higher recommended), and 256 color (65,000...
  • Page 7: Unpacking The Scanner

    See your product documenta- tion for details. Unpacking the Scanner Your EPSON EXPRESSION 1640XL comes shipped with CD-ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some additional items, depending on the place of purchase.
  • Page 8: Attaching The Document Guide Strip

    scanner power cord Document Guide Strip USB interface cable Document Guide and adjust pins Attaching the Document Guide Strip The document guide strip is designed to help you properly align your documents when placing them on the document table. Unpacking the Scanner...
  • Page 9 Peel off the backing from the document guide strip, then place the strip directly on the horizontal ruler of the document table as shown in the illustration. Note: Be sure to remove the document guide strip from the document table before using the optional Automatic Document Feeder.
  • Page 10: Scanner Parts

    Scanner Parts document cover carriage (at the home position) document table operate button RESET button ERROR light operate start button READY light light optional interface slot USB interface connector transportation SCSI ID rotary lock lever switch SCSI terminator SCSI interface option interface AC socket switch...
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Scanner

    Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner: Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. The scanner will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily.
  • Page 12: Plugging In The Scanner

    Plugging In the Scanner Make sure that the scanner is turned off. The scanner is off when the OPERATE button is raised. If the power cord is not attached to the scanner, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Scanner To Your Computer

    OPERATE button. Turn on the scanner by pressing the While the scanner initializes, the fluorescent lamps on the carriage flash. If the carriage is not at the home position (the left of the scanner), it moves to the home position. When the scanner has completed its initialization, the READY light comes on.
  • Page 14 If your PC has a SCSI board up and running, connect the scanner as described in the next section. Note: You will need to install the SCSI driver that is normally included with Windows 2000, 98, 95, or NT (see your system documentation for instructions), or the driver described in the SCSI board installation documentation.
  • Page 15 Not available if your Macintosh has a built-in CD-ROM Not available for Macintosh Always used for the Macintosh itself May not be available for Win- Usually used for the SCSI board dows Caution: Do not set the SCSI ID to an ID number that is already assigned to another device otherwise the computer, scanner, and other devices will not operate properly.
  • Page 16 Only the scanner is connected terminator on The scanner is the last device in the daisy chain (other SCSI device) terminator on The scanner is in the middle of the daisy chain (other SCSI device) terminator off Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSI device as follows: Note: The combination of connectors on the SCSI interface cable you need varies depending...
  • Page 17 Make sure the scanner, computer, and all other SCSI devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source. Caution: Do not connect the scanner to the computer or other devices while they are turned on as damage may occur. Connect one end of the interface cable to one of the scanner SCSI connectors until the locks on both sides snap in.
  • Page 18 For Windows 2000, 98, or 95 users: The first time you turn on the computer after turning on the scanner, one of the following dialog boxes or similar may appear. Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 If you see one of these, follow the installation instructions in Chapter 3, “Installing the Software,”...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Scanner To Your Computer Using The Usb Interface

    If you connect your scanner through more than one hub, your system may not work properly. In this case, try connecting the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port. Also, your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer...
  • Page 20 Connecting the scanner To connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub: Connect one end of the cable (Type B) to the USB port on the back of the scanner. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port on your computer, or USB hub.
  • Page 21: Using The Online Manuals

    EPSON TWAIN Pro Network software. EPSON Scanner Software Reference Guide Provides basic information about scanning and details on EPSON TWAIN Pro and other EPSON scanner software. Descriptions of EPSON TWAIN Pro also apply to EPSON TWAIN Pro Network. Finally, it offers troubleshooting tips and customer support information.
  • Page 22: Installing The Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Insert the EPSON Online manual CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000: The setup program on the CD-ROM will be started automatically and displays the start screen. If the setup program is not started automatically, click the Start button, then click Run and enter the command E:\Start.exe to start the setup program.
  • Page 23: Customer Support

    Once the manuals have been installed on the hard disk, proceed as follows: Click the Start button, point to Programs, then point to EPSON. Click on the name of an online manual. The Acrobat Reader will be started automatically and the online manual opened.

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