User manual EPSON PERFECTION 2400 - SETUP GUIDE

Color Image Scanner Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Setup w English 4025681-00 XXX Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner. Your First Scan To scan using the ] Start button and EPSON Smart Panel, follow these steps. 1. Open the integrated TPU and place your document face down on the document table. Then close the integrated TPU. 2. Press the ] Start button on the scanner. After EPSON Smart Panel automatically opens, click the Scan to File icon. 4. The following dialog box appears allowing you to save your scanned images. First, click the Browse button and specify a folder in which to save your images. Then select a file format from the File Format list. Click the Save button to save your images. Specify the path to the folder in which your images will be saved. Specify a file format. If you choose JPEG as the file format, you can specify quality. After you specify a file path and a file format, click Save to save your images. Instructions for using the Smart Panel application. Unpacking 2. Remove the packing tape from your scanner, but leave the yellow sticker in place until instructed to remove it. 1. Make sure the following items are included and not damaged. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately. or scanner (Perfection 1660 Photo) scanner (Perfection 2400 Photo) Important! Leave the yellow sticker in place until you are instructed to remove it. Note: If the Scan to File icon does not appear in the dialog box, you must first click the down arrow to make the icon appear. The image files are saved in the designated folder. You can now use the software of your choice to view, edit, or print the images. Start button Note: For help with EPSON Smart Panel, click the question mark in the lower right corner of the screen. USB cable scanner software CD power cord AC adapter film holder The contents may vary in certain locations. Click this arrow if the Scan to File icon does not appear. Using the Scanner Buttons A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically scanned. 3. After your photo is scanned, the Scan to File dialog box opens. If you want to scan another photo, place it on the document table, close the integrated TPU, then click Scan More. Otherwise, click Finish. Scanned images appear here. Click a file name if you want to change it. Instructions for using the Smart Panel application appear here. To scan another photo, place it on the scanner and then click Scan More. Click Finish when you are finished scanning. m Installing the Software The scanner software CD-ROM contains the EPSON TWAIN driver, software, and electronic manuals. You must install the software BEFORE connecting the scanner to your computer. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Macintosh users: After inserting the CD-ROM, the EPSON folder appears on the desktop. (If the EPSON folder does not appear, double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop.) Double-click the EPSON icon inside the folder. 2. The EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears. Select Install Software and click . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions until all of the software is installed. When a message appears informing you that installation is complete, click OK. 4. Restart your computer if a message appears instructing you to do so. The Scanner buttons work with EPSON Smart Panel to provide shortcuts to common scanning functions. You can use them to automatically scan and print a photo, to attach a photo to e-mail, or to scan and upload photos to an EPSON photo sharing site on the Web. For more information, see the Reference Guide included on the scanner software CD-ROM, and the electronic EPSON Smart Panel Help. Start Copy Scan to E-mail Scan to Web Note for Mac OS X users: The software will be installed for use in the Classic mode. Note for Mac OS X users: You can use the scanner buttons only when in the Classic mode. For Perfection 2400 Photo users To install Adobe ® Photoshop® Elements, insert the Photoshop CD into the CD-ROM or DVD drive, then follow the on-screen instructions. Macintosh users: After inserting the CD-ROM, double-click the Adobe® Photoshop® Elements icon that appears on the desktop. Then double-click the folder of your preferred language. and double-click the Adobe® Photoshop® Elements folder. To begin installation, double-click the installer icon . Then follow the on-screen instructions. Note for Windows users: If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear, double-click the My The appearance of dialog boxes Computer icon. Click the CD-ROM icon, on this sheet may differ slightly then select Open from the File menu. from those on your screen. Double-click Setup. exe. Viewing the Reference Guide To learn more about your scanner, see the EPSON Perfection 1260/1660/2400 Reference Guide. 1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. If the CD has not been removed since installing the software, remove it and then insert it again. Macintosh users: After inserting the CD-ROM, the EPSON folder appears on the desktop. (If the EPSON folder does not appear, double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop.) Double-click the EPSON icon inside the folder. 2. The EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears. Select User Guides and click . 3. To view the Reference Guide, click View Reference Guide. To copy the Reference Guide to your computer, click Install Reference Guide. Setting Up the Scanner 1. Remove the yellow sticker from the back of the scanner. Whenever you unplug the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back in. Rapidly plugging and unplugging the scanner can damage it. Storing the Film Holder When not using the film holder, you can store it inside the integrated TPU. Open the integrated TPU and remove the document mat. Slide the film holder into the integrated TPU. Replace the document mat. Note: 2. Connect the integrated TPU connector to the scanner's option connector. 3. Slide the transportation lock all the way to the right. This scanner does not have a power button. It turns on when you connect the AC adapter and then plug in the power cord. The scanner turns on and begins to warm up. The ] Start button blinks green until the scanner finishes warming up, then stops blinking and stays green. This indicates that the scanner is ready for use. Note for Windows users: If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon. Click the CD-ROM icon, then select Open from the File menu. Then, double-click Setup. exe. Note: The ] Start button light turns off if you do not use the scanner for 15 minutes. 7. Connect the square connector on the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the scanner. Then connect the other end of the USB cable to any available USB port on your computer. Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. integrated TPU connector transportation lock option connector 4. Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as shown. 5. Connect the AC adapter to the DC inlet on the back of the scanner. 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. c Plug this end of the USB cable into your computer. c Caution: It is not possible to change the AC adapter's input or output voltage. If the label on the AC adapter does not show the correct voltage, contact your dealer. Do not plug in the power cord. DC inlet USB port Note: AC adapter power cord Do not connect the scanner through any hubs. To turn off the scanner, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 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. 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 the 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. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Be sure AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the scanner or the AC adapter outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. Do not use with wet hands. Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. Power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of power-supply cords and do not allow the AC adapter, or allow power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer. Use only the AC adapter model A171B/E that comes with your scanner. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner with which it was included. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified. Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter's label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. Do not place multiple loads on the electrical outlet. Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, power cord, scanner, and option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner's guides. Caution: Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. Beware of electrical shock hazards. Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the scanner or the AC adapter; the scanner or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case damaged; the scanner or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.) Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong users: Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating. For United Kingdom users: The following safety information applies to the AC adapter. w Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - Neutral Brown - Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the following: The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Warning: