EPSON ® User's Guide 4001572 CO1-00 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply With the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 0 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioéctriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le réglement SLU le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. EPSON ® ES-600C Scanner User's Guide About the Cover The cover of this guide was composed entirely using computer graphics software and an Epson scanner. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi image resolution. The completed layout was color separated on an imagesetter and output to film at 2540 dpi with a screen resolution of 133 lines per inch. 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, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. 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. Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against 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. Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation General Notice: Other product names used hereinare for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1992 by Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California ii Contents Introduction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 Setup 1 2 3 4 Choosing a place for the scanner . . Removing the transportation screw . Plugging in the scanner . . . . . . . . Setting the DIP switches . . . . . . . 5 Self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Resetting the DIP switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2 l-2 l-4 l-5 l-6 l-8 1 2 2 3 4 Chapter 2 Connecting the Scanner to the Computer Using an Interface Kit . . . . . . . . . . Interface types . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Interface Model . . . . . . . . Connecting the parallel interface . SCSI Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCSI connections . . . . . . . . . . Terminator setting . . . . . . . . . Connecting the SCSI . . . . . . . . Power-on sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 24 2-5 2-7 2-7 2-8 . iii Chapter 3 Scanner Basics Placing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner Setting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Image type or mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u/ Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Size or scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (/ Halftoning and dropout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (/ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ti Color correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Gamma correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (/ Cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judging Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAM and hard disk size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accelerator boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File compression software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the fluorescent lamps . Transporting the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4-8 4-9 4-10 3-2 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-13 iv Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications . . . . . Electrical Specifications . . . . . Environmental Conditions . . . Parallel Interface Specifications Timing charts . . . . . . . . SCSI Specifications . . . . . . . Signal pin assignments . . Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . Default settings. . . . . . . DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix Scanner Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How the scanner works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 A-2 A-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5-4 5-4 5-5 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-12 Glossary Index Introduction The Epson® ES-600C is a full-color flatbed image scanner with an 8 1/2 x 11 inch (letter) size scanning area. It has the ability to scan in color (24 bit) or gray-scale monochrome (8 bit), making it ideal for virtually all uses, from simple drawings to complex full-color illustrations. The ES-600C comes in two models, one with a bidirectional parallel interface and one with a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface). This manual covers both models. For either model, you need an optional Epson interface kit to connect the scanner to your computer. For the bidirectional interface model, use Epson's Bidirectional Parallel Interface Kit for DOS Computers (BIDIDOS). For the SCSI model, use either Epson's Interface Kit for Macintosh® Computers (ESMAC) or Epson's SCSI Kit for DOS Computers (SCSIDOS), depending on which computer you have. Options Automatic Document Feeder (B813011) This option is designed primarily for optical character recognition (OCR) scanning. With software that supports the ES-600C and OCR, you can stack up to 50 pages in the automatic document feeder and scan them automatically. You can then use them in a word processing program just as if you had typed them yourself. Transparency Unit (8813021) This option allows you to scan transparent materials, primarily 35mm slides and negatives, in 24-bit color. Introduction 2 How to Use This Manual Chapter 1 describes setting up your scanner. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 tells how to use the interface kits to connect the scanner to your computer. The basic information in Chapter 3 helps you use your software and scanner, and Chapter 4 contains troubleshooting, maintenance, and transportation information. Chapter 5 and the Appendix provide technical information. See the end of this guide for a glossary of scanner terms and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your scanner and computer. should be followed carefully to ensure your scanner operates correctly. Notes Cautions Warnings contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your scanner. 2 Introduction Where to Get Help Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations User group locations. Introduction 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read all of these instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. Unplug this scanner from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this scanner near water. Do not place the scanner on an unstable cart, stand, or table because it may fall, causing serious damage. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the scanner on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The scanner should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, and it should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Use the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. This product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. 7. 8. 9. Do not put your scanner where the cord will be walked on. 4 Introduction 10. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the scanner. 12. Except as specifically explained in the User's Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all ser ...