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Placing Your Original Document Using EPSON Scan Starting Your Scan and Choosing a Mode Scanning With EPSON Scan in Home Mode Scanning With EPSON Scan in Office Mode Scanning With EPSON Scan in Professional Mode Selecting the Scanning Area in the Preview Window...
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Scanning Tips Selecting Resolution Recommended Settings Scaling (Resizing) Images Scanning Color Images Using the a Start Button Setting Up the a Start Button Chapter 3 Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit Removing the Shipping Screws Installing the Transparency Unit Using the Film Guides Scanning Reflective Documents Adjusting the Transparency Guide Scanning Angle Automatic Document Feeder...
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Chapter 5 Solving Problems Lights and Buttons Problems and Solutions Setup Problems Scanner Problems Software Problems Scanning Problems Uninstalling and Reinstalling EPSON Scan Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support Software Technical Support Specifications Appendix A Notices Appendix B Important Safety Instructions...
Welcome resolution with EPSON’s proprietary Micro Step Drive the fastest scanners in its class. About Your Scanner Your EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner comes with these features: Superior image quality with remarkable 1600 ■ 42-bit color and 3.6 Dmax optical density ■...
About Your Software The EPSON Expression 1640XL scanner includes these leading-edge applications for professional-quality scans: About Your Software EPSON Scan Exclusive professional-quality scanner driver with powerful features for controlling every aspect of your scan. ® ® Adobe Photoshop Elements Edit your photos with this version of the ultimate imaging application.
LaserSoft Professional color scanning software for use with Adobe Photoshop. This high-end scanning program uses artificial intelligence to produce the finest images available from your scanner. By matching the prescan to the final scanned image, SilverFast ensures accurate, high quality scans. SilverFast also features global and selective color correction, unsharp masking, descreening, and scan to RGB, CMYK, or CIE Lab color spaces.
■ 8-bit 256-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of colors recommended) EPSON Scan supports the Apple ColorSync extensions are automatically installed during the EPSON Scan installation. System Requirements ™ 2.0 color management system and QuickTime. ™...
Getting More Information There are several ways to learn more about your EPSON Expression 1640XL. In addition to the printed materials, help utilities and electronic manuals are available on your computer and CD-ROMs. Here’s where to look for help: ■...
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Please follow these guidelines as you read your documentation: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your scanner. Tips contain additional hints for great scanning.
Reading the Reference Guide The electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Reference Guide is on your EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanner Software CD-ROM. You need to install it on your hard drive to view it. See the Start Here poster for installation instructions.
Viewing the Photoshop Elements Manuals To view your electronic manual for Photoshop Elements, or any other PDF manuals, you’ll use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the Photoshop Elements CD. To learn about Acrobat Reader, do one of the following: For Windows, select ■...
Chapter 1 Using a SCSI Connection To connect the scanner to a computer using a SCSI interface, follow the instructions in this chapter. Using a SCSI Connection...
Using a SCSI Connection to the Scanner SCSI Cables You can connect the scanner to the computer with a SCSI 2 cable not more than 19.7 feet (6 meters) long. If you’re connecting multiple SCSI devices, the total length of the SCSI bus (cables) should not exceed 9.8 feet (3 meters). Connecting to a SCSI Interface Before you connect the scanner, you must have an ASPI-compliant SCSI 2 interface board installed in your computer (Adaptec...
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Follow these steps to connect the scanner to a SCSI interface: 1. Make sure the scanner and computer are turned off. (The scanner is off when the button is out and the OPERATE Do not connect the scanner to the computer while either is turned on, or the scanner could be damaged.
How To Scan Follow the instructions here for: Placing your document on the scanner’s document table ■ Starting EPSON Scan ■ Scanning with each of the three scanning modes ■ Using the Preview window to select the area of your image that you want to scan ■...
“Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 48. You can order the transparency unit and automatic document feeder from EPSON. See Chapter 3 for ordering information. 1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down on the document table.
Adobe Photoshop to scan images directly into your application. Or you can scan to your hard drive by starting EPSON Scan from the Windows Start menu, or the Macintosh Apple menu or Applications folder. You would then open the file in another application to print it or modify it for the screen or World Wide Web.
2. Choose a mode from the Mode list at the top of the EPSON Scan dialog box. If you choose Home Mode automatically. (This is the default. If you don’t want an automatic preview, deselect 3. Continue with the instructions for your mode: “Scanning With EPSON Scan in Home Mode”...
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If the scanned image in the Preview window has a blue box around it, you’re previewing in thumbnail mode and won’t be able to create a marquee. Click the arrow beside the Preview button in the EPSON Scan dialog box and select Normal from the pull-down menu. Then click the Preview button to preview in normal mode.
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File Save Settings window. Type a name for your file in the Prefix field, then choose an image type and click more details, see the EPSON Scan on-screen Help.) Using EPSON Scan to close the EPSON Scan window.
Scanning With EPSON Scan in Office Mode 1. Start EPSON Scan and choose You see this dialog box: 2. Click to see a preview of your scan. Preview 3. Click the Auto Detect button in the Preview window to automatically select your entire document, or click and drag in the Preview window to create a scanning selection area (marquee).
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To sharpen the image, select ■ 8. Click Scan Using EPSON Scan for documents placed on the scanner’s document table (See to allow the scanner to automatically detect whether your Auto Detect Unsharp Mask Filter...
Prefix field, then choose an image type. (For more details, see the EPSON Scan on-screen Help.) Scanning With EPSON Scan in Professional Mode 1. Start EPSON Scan and choose page 15). You see this dialog box:...
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33.) If you choose this option, go to step 6. The Document Type you select determines which options appear in the EPSON Scan dialog box. 5. If you chose Reflective Choose the Document Source: ■...
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Using Professional Mode To Customize Your Scan 1. Choose a color depth setting from the Image Type menu: 48-bit Color ■ 24-bit Color ■ ■ Color Smoothing Even though you can choose 48-bit color depth as an option, the Expression 1640XL can produce a maximum color depth of 42 bits. Click to see more options, then choose setting.
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For any of the settings windows above, you can click default settings for your image. See the EPSON Scan on-screen help for more information about the Adjustment options. 5. If you want to sharpen the image, select Unsharp Mask Filter to see more options, then choose a Level to reduce or increase the effect.
(a frame that you draw around the previewed image). You can create up to 50 marquees at one time. The currently selected marquee has a moving, dotted line. EPSON Scan adjusts the image quality settings to optimize each selected area. Duplicate button...
You can make many corrections in your scanning software (EPSON Scan, or LaserSoft SilverFast if you have the Graphic Arts Edition model of the scanner). For additional photo retouching, use an image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop Elements.
system and hard disk drive when selecting a resolution. To keep your file size manageable, select the lowest possible resolution that gives acceptable quality. (If your final output is for on-screen viewing, you can scan at 72 dpi and reduce your file size.) If you need to scan at a higher resolution, you can reduce the size of the resulting ■...
How to set up Adobe Photoshop Elements for one-touch scanning. ■ The a Start button features described in this section are only available when you use EPSON Scan to access a scanner connected to your computer. Using the a Start Button...
Setting Up the a Start Button You need to assign an application to the a Start button before you use it the first time. If you’re running Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, when you press the a Start button you’ll see a window asking you to choose which application to launch.
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Whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button, the application you assigned launches. If you assigned Adobe Photoshop Elements, it automatically starts EPSON Scan and Photoshop Elements. If you assigned another application, you must start EPSON Scan manually.
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Whenever you press the scanner’s a Start button, the application you assigned launches. If you assigned Adobe Photoshop Elements, it automatically starts EPSON Scan also. If you assigned another application, you must start EPSON Scan manually. appears in the list. When you...
For instructions on using the reflective document mat, see “Scanning Reflective Documents” on page 44. There are three options available for the EPSON Expression 1640XL color scanner: the transparency unit (B813202), the automatic document feeder (B813212), and the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342).
Make sure that all of the following items are included in the transparency unit box. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or contact EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada). Keep all the packing materials so you can use them for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.
Removing the Shipping Screws To prevent damage during shipping, two shipping screws are attached to the transparency unit to secure its lamp assembly. You must remove these screws before using the transparency unit. 1. Turn the transparency unit so the glass side faces up. 2.
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4. Align the transparency unit’s pins with the holes in the scanner and lower the unit until it rests securely. 5. Insert the guide pin and adjust pin that came with the transparency unit into the screw holes. Make sure the adjust pin’s arrow faces directly towards the center of the guide pin.
8. Connect the transparency unit’s connector to the option ) connector at the ADF/TPU back of the scanner. Tighten the attached screws to secure the connector. If you haven’t connected the scanner to your computer, see the Start Here sheet for instructions.
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Loading 35 mm film Follow these steps to load 35 mm positive or negative film: 1. Place the 35 mm filmstrip guide on a flat surface and remove the cover from one of the strip holders. 2. Insert a filmstrip in the holder face down.
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6. Close the TPU and begin scanning. If you’re using EPSON Scan, set the following options: ■ If you’re using Home Mode, select one of the following for the Document Type option: Positive Film, Color Negative Film, or B&W Negative Film.
3. Close the TPU and begin your scan. If you’re using EPSON Scan to scan, set the following options: ■ If you’re using Home Mode, set Positive Film as the Document Type option. ■...
5. Close the TPU and begin your scan. If you’re using EPSON Scan, set the following options: ■ If you’re using Home Mode, select one of the following for the Document Type option: Positive Film, Color Negative Film, or B&W Negative Film.
5. Close the TPU and begin your scan. If you’re using EPSON Scan, set the following options: ■ If you’re using Home Mode, select one of the following for the Document Type option: Positive Film, Color Negative Film, or B&W Negative Film.
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2. Close the TPU and begin your scan. If you’re using EPSON Scan, set the focus position to 0.0. An area 2±1.5 mm from the horizontal and vertical edges of the document table glass will not be scanned.
Scanning Reflective Documents To scan reflective documents with the transparency unit installed, insert the reflective document mat included with the transparency unit. 1. Open the transparency unit. If there’s a film guide or transparency unit on the document table, remove it. 2.
When you unpack your automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts shown below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer, or call EPSON at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada).
Installing the Automatic Document Feeder Because the automatic document feeder is heavy, you may want to have someone help you with this procedure. Also, the document feeder is large, so be sure to have adequate space around the scanner. Follow the steps below to install the automatic document feeder on your scanner: 1.
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5. Place the two knobs included with the ADF beside the scanner. 6. Align the installation screws with the holes in the ADF and slide together as shown. The ADF is heavy. Ask for assistance when lifting it. 7. Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver tool.
9. Peel the backing from the stopper and from the paper eject support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper and paper eject support to the scanner as shown. Insert the tabs on the paper eject support into the slots at the right end of the document table.
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Is not bound. ■ Has no carbon coating. ■ Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Slide the right edge guides all the way to the right. 2. Make sure that the switch on the lower left corner of the ADF is set with the switch towards the circular mark as shown.
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Insert bottom edge first If your document is large, slide out the paper support. 4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of your paper. 5. Scan your document. If you’re using EPSON Scan, follow these guidelines: Select either ■ Select ■...
Fixing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, follow these steps to clear it: 1. Open the ADF cover to determine where the paper jam occurred. 2. If paper is jammed in the feeder, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown.
3. If paper jams in the paper eject position, open the cover on the right and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. Be careful not to pull too hard or the paper may tear, making it more difficult to remove.
Installing the Card in Your Scanner Before you begin, turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables. 1. Remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the scanner’s optional interface slot, and then remove the plate. Put the screws in a safe place in case you want to reinstall the shield plate later.
Chapter 4 Scanner Maintenance Transporting the Scanner When you transport the scanner a long distance or store it for an extended time, follow the steps below to secure the carriage. 1. Make sure the transportation lock on the back of the scanner is in the unlocked position.
4. Turn the transportation lock at the back of the scanner to the Locked position If you are using a transparency unit and it is switched on, the scanner carriage will not move to the home position. Remove the transparency unit first, then perform the steps above.
Don’t spray lubricants inside the scanner. Never open the scanner case. If you think repairs or adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer or contact EPSON. Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid has entered the scanner, if the scanner has been dropped or the case damaged, or if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Chapter 5 Solving Problems There are additional troubleshooting tips in your electronic EPSON Expression 1640XL Reference Guide. See “Reading the Reference Guide” on page 7. This chapter explains how to interpret the signals from your scanner indicator lights, and gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving scanner problems.
Lights and Buttons The scanner has three indicator lights and three buttons: Scanner indicator lights Light Light status OPERATE N on READY O off F (flashing) ERROR N on F (rapidly flashing) O off Lights and Buttons ERROR light OPERATE (power) light READY light Color Scanner status...
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Start Automatically launches EPSON Scan, or another a Start button-compatible application such as Photoshop Elements. You can choose a compatible application to use this button. Command error: The scanner has received incorrect commands from your scanning software.
If you have a USB connection, use an EPSON USB cable. If you are using the optional IEEE 1394 FireWire interface card, use the cable that came with the card.
Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x users: if ■ you have an IEEE 1394 FireWire interface connection, make sure the following Extensions are selected in the Extensions Manager: EPSON FW Scanner Enabler EPSON FW Scanner , and Expert EPSON FW ScannerLib...
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Disconnect your ZIP drive, restart your computer, then try scanning. If you’re using the optional ■ automatic document feeder, run EPSON Scan in Office Mode or Professional Mode, and select as the Document Source. Also, make sure the original document is inserted face up.
(next to the notch on the transparency guide) is uncovered. Software Problems EPSON Scan doesn’t work properly. Make sure the scanner’s ■ light is on. Check to make sure your cable is ■...
resident programs, or have many device drivers, the computer may not have enough memory. (See your software and computer manuals.) If you’re scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution, your computer may not have enough memory to process the image.
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Your scanned image is blurred or distorted. Check the position and condition ■ of your document. Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner’s document table glass. If only part of the image is blurred, part of your document may be wrinkled or warped.
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The colors in your scanned image look different from the colors in the original document. Experiment with the Unsharp ■ Mask Filter setting in EPSON Scan (not available in Home Mode). Make sure the Image Type setting ■ is correct.
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Moiré (cross-hatch) patterns appear in the image when you perform halftone scanning. Make the image size slightly ■ smaller. In EPSON Scan, select the ■ checkbox in Descreening Filter Home Mode or the Unsharp checkbox in Mask Filter Professional or Office Mode.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software. See the Start Here sheet to reinstall EPSON Scan. Macintosh OS 9.x 1. Insert the EPSON Expression 1640XL Scanner Software CD-ROM in the drive. 2. Double-click the The EPSON Installation Program window appears.
See the Start Here sheet to reinstall EPSON Scan. Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access...
■ Description of the problem ■ You can purchase genuine EPSON supplies and accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help using another manufacturer’s software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that software for technical support information.
1600 dpi (main scan) 3200 dpi with Micro Step Drive (sub scan) *The maximum hardware resolution of × 1600 3200 dpi is achieved using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive technology Maximum interpolated resolution × 12800 12800 dpi Speed (1600 dpi, draft mode) Color:...
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Reading sequence Monochrome: One-pass scanning Color byte sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Color line sequence: One-pass scanning (R, G, B) Zoom 50 to 200% in 1% increments Command level ESC/I-B8 Pixel depth 14 bits per pixel (12 bits per pixel input, 1 to 14 bits per pixel output) Brightness 7 levels...
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Rated current 100 to 120 VAC: 1.2 A 220 to 240 VAC: 0.7 A Power consumption Operating: Approximately 45 W Approximately 55 W with TPU or ADF unit Standby: Approximately 12 W Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 50 to 89 °F when using ADF (10 to 32 °C)
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Option (ADF/TPU) Interface Connector Interface type For use with the optional automatic document feeder (B813212) and transparency unit (B813202) Output voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC 4.75 to 5.25 VDC Output current 0.6 A (24 V) 0.3 A (5 V) Initialization Methods SCSI interface Hardware: Initialized when the...
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Automatic Document Feeder (B813212) General Paper input/output Load face up; eject face down Paper quantity 100 pages (55 g/m paper, maximum total thickness under 0.48 inches [12 mm]) Reliability 100,000 sheets (load/eject MCBF) Dimensions Width: 23.8 inches (606 mm) Depth: 19.2 inches (488 mm) Height: 5.3 inches (134 mm) Weight Approximately 28.7 lb (13 kg)
Appendix B Notices This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, your Epson America Limited Warranty, and other important information about your EPSON Expression 1640XL. Notices...
Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership...
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Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“E 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.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To locate the E Authorized Reseller or E Customer Care Center nearest you call PSON PSON 800-922-8911 or write to Epson America, Inc., P.O. Box 93008, Long Beach, CA 90809-9985. Notices...
Scanning Overview Scanning Overview These are the basic steps you perform when you scan an image. For step-by-step instructions, see Chapter 3. Start your host application. Start your scanner software. Scan your image. Your scanner software closes, and the scanned image appears in your application window.
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Network Scanning Overview Network Scanning Overview This illustration shows the hardware and software you need to install to use the EPSON Expression as a network scanner. For details, see Chapter 4. Scanner Server PC * EPSON Scan Server TCP/IP protocol...