Epson A311E - Installation Manual

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Scanning Using the Document Table Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan documents or photos placed on the document table glass. Starting a Scan With the Start Button Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program ...

Home > Using the Scanner Features Using the Scanner Features Follow the instructions here to scan using the scanner features, such as Scan to PDF and Color Restoration. Scanning to a PDF File Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text Restoring Color in Photos Assigning a Program to the Star...

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Using the Network Image Express Card Follow the steps here to install and use the optional Network Image Express Card for scanning over a network. Installing the Network Image Express Card Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network Hub Setting Up Clie...

Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Lamp Transporting the Scanner

Home > Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Reading the Scanner Lights Scanner Problems Scanning Software Problems Scan Quality Problems Automatic Document Feeder Problems Network Image Express Card P...

Home > Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications

Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ● In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Ca...

● If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. ● The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury (Hg). Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. Restrictions on Copy...

Home > Copyright and Trademarks Copyright and Trademarks 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 Corp...

Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. ● Windows refers to Windows XP, Me, 98 SE, XP x64, and 2000. ● Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. ● Windows Me refers to Windows Millennium Editi...

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to use an OCR...

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Available Scanning Methods Using the Start Button Using EPSON Scan Your scanner gives you two ways to scan. You can select the method that works best for the project you are scanning and the way you like to work. Using the Start Button The Start button on ...

Top Using EPSON Scan EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes: ● Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image. EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you use it. ● Home Mode lets you cu...

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Additional Scanner Software Depending on your scanner version (GT-2500 or GT-2500 Plus), your scanner may come with the following additional software: ● Captiva ISIS driver (GT-2500 and GT-2500 Plus) The Image and Scanner Interface Specification (ISIS) is ...

Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) b. Paper support c. Edge guides d. Error light e. Ready light f. Start button g. power button h. scanner transportation lock

Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Lights and Start Button Lights Start Button Lights The scanner lights indicate the scanner's status. Ready light Error light Meaning On Off Ready to scan images. Flashing Off Initializing or scanning. On On A command error has occurred. See Reading the Scanner Li...

Flashing Flashing A fatal error has occurred. See Reading the Scanner Lights for more information. Off Off The scanner is off. Top Start Button The scanner has a Start button for scanning operations. The Start button automatically opens your scanning software so you can scan your image to a program ...

Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Specifications You can load up to 50 sheets of paper in the ADF (a stack thickness of 0.2 inches [5.0 mm] or less). See Document Specifications for details. Only load sheets that are all the same s...

To scan your document, see Starting a Scan With the Start Button . Document Specifications The table below listed the sizes of paper you can load in the ADF. Paper name Size Letter 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm) A4 8.3 × 11.7 inches (210 × 297 mm) Legal 8.5 × 14 inches (215.9 × 355.6 mm) B5 7.2 ...

Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Document Table Placing Large or Thick Documents Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status. Caution: Do not plac...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With the Start Button Place your document in the ADF input tray. See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder for instructions. Note: Do not open the ADF while you are scanning or you will see an ADF error message and p...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan If you want to scan a document and save it directly to a file, you can start EPSON Scan as a “standalone” program. Place your document in the ADF input tray. See Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder ...

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Professional Mode , you see a different EPSON Scan settings window. For instructions on using Professional Mode, see Selecting ...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Acrobat, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select EPSON Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, ...

Select EPSON GT- 2500 . In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your scanner there first. Note for Windows XP users: Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; your scanner will not...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes with ADF EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning with the ADF in these two modes: ● Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview imag...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings After you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode, follow these steps to select your EPSON Scan settings:

● If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window. See Selecting File Save Settings for details. ● If you started your scan from a scanning program such as Adobe Acrobat, your scanned pages open in the program window. Click Close to close...

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting EPSON Scan Professional Mode Settings Selecting File Save Settings Changing the Scan Mode Selecting Basic Settings Selecting the Scan Resolution Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings Select...

Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. If you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit number. Note: ● With Windows, the foll...

Format (File Extension) Explanation BITMAP (*. BMP) (Windows only) A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, including word processing programs, can read and prepare images in this format. JPEG (*.JPG) A compressed file format in which the compression level can be selected. Th...

TIFF (*.TIF) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. When scanning black & white images, you can specify the compression type. The checkboxes at the bottom of the window give you these options: ● Overwrite any files with the same name Se...

Top Selecting the Scan Resolution In Professional Mode, you can select the resolution you want at any time. Before you select the scan resolution, you should consider whether you will enlarge the images, and if so, whether you will enlarge them before or after you scan. Follow these guidelines: ● Yo...

Send via e-mail, upload to web, view only on the screen 96 to 150 dpi Print, convert to editable text (OCR) 300 dpi Fax 200 dpi Enlarge after scanning at 100% Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will increase image size after scanning If you are scanning only one page and you want to see ...

Note: To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee. To restrict sizing of the marquee to the current proportions, hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee. ● To delete the marquee, click inside it and click the delete ma...

The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, click Help in the EPSON Scan window. When you are finished making adjustments, you can size your scanned image (see Selecting the Scan Size ) or go ahead and scan (see Finishing the Scan )...

Selecting the Scan Size You can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using the Target Size setting in Professional Mode. Professional Mode If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target ...

You can choose a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image: If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom ...

Now you are ready to scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Top Finishing the Scan When you have finished selecting scan settings and loaded all the document pages into the ADF, you are ready to scan. Click the Scan button. After a few moments, your pages are loaded, scanned, and ejected. Wh...

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home Mode or Professional Mode , you see a different EPSON Scan settings window. For instructions on using Home or Professional...

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes EPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes: ● Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image. EPSON Scan opens in this...

Note: The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time. For instructions on scanning using these modes, see: ● Home or Professional Mode : Selecting Basic Settings . ● Office Mode : Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings . Top Selecting Basic Settings When you start E...

Color Smoothing Color graphics, such as a chart or graph 16-bit Grayscale Black-and-white photo with many shades of gray 8-bit Grayscale Black-and-white photo with just a few shades of gray Black & White Document with black text and/or line art EPSON Scan selects a default resolution setting bas...

Note: If the edge of your document or photo is not scanned, move it away from the edge of the document table slightly. You can do the following to adjust the image(s): ● To select your scan area, click the auto locate icon to place a marquee that marks the edges of your image area. You can move the ...

Auto Exposure Home: Automatically applied. Office: Click the Configuration button, then click the Color tab to access the Auto Exposure Level slider. Professional: Click the Auto Exposure button. To turn it on continuously, click the Configuration button, click the Color tab, and select Continuous a...

If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the list and select Customize . You see the Target Size window: Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click the Save button, then click OK . Your new size appears in th...

● To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value. ● To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. (See EPSON Scan Help for details.) ● To unlock the proportions of your scan size, click the lock icon. Then adjust the marquee or enter new width/height measureme...

Select PDF as the file type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and Compression setting are displayed below it. If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the Options button. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window:

Select the settings that match your document and click OK . You return to the File Save Settings window. When you are finished selecting file settings, click OK . EPSON Scan scans your pages and displays this window: If you have finished scanning your document and want to view thumbnail images of th...

Home > Using the Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text OCR Software Limitations Scanning Using an OCR Program You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recogniti...

Home > Using the Scanner Features Restoring Color in Photos Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can restore printed photos automatically as you scan them. Original image Color...

Home > Using the Scanner Features Assigning a Program to the Start Button Assigning a Program With Windows XP Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 The Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the first time. You can assign the Start button to any Windows progra...

If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button, click the Prompt for which program to run button instead. If you want to disable the button from opening a program, click the Take no action button instead. Click Apply , then click OK . Top Assigning a Program With Wi...

If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button, select more than one program in the list. If you want to disable the button from opening a program, click the Disable device events button instead. Click Apply , then click OK . Note: With Windows 2000, restart your co...

Press in as you tighten the thumbscrews to secure the card. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet. To initialize the Network Image Express Card, turn on the scanner while holding down the Reset button on the card for 10 seconds. The red status light and green data light flash brief...

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network Hub Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the Network Image Express Card and connect the other end to your network hub. Caution:

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Setting Up Client Computers for Network Scanning Installing the TCP/IP Protocol To allow networking, you must install a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface Card (NIC) driver on each client computer in the network. See the documentation that c...

Windows 2000 : Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties . Double-click Local Area Connection .

Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked in the Local Area Connection Properties window. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear in the list, go to step 5. If it does appear, go to Scanning Over a Network . Click Install . The Select Network Component Type window appears.

Select Protocol from the list and click Add . Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK .

Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked and click OK . Then go to Scanning Over a Network . Windows 98SE or Me Click Start , point to Settings , and select Control Panel . Double-click the Network icon. Click the Configuration tab in the Network window.

Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from Network Protocols list, then click OK . Follow the instructions on the screen to finish adding the protocol. Then go to Scanning Over a Network . Top

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Scanning Over a Network Starting EPSON Scan Settings Scanning an Image Starting EPSON Scan Settings Make sure your Epson scanner and Network Image Express Card are turned on and working properly. Then follow the steps below to use the EPSON Scan Setting...

Click the Network radio button, then click the Add button.

In the Add window, choose the Network Image Express Card's IP address under Search for addresses , or click the Enter address radio button and type in the address. Then click the OK button. In the EPSON Scan Settings window, click the Test button to check the connection. If everything works properly...

Scanning an Image Note: You must set the IP address for your Network Image Express Card before you can scan using it. See Starting EPSON Scan Settings for instructions. Turn on your scanner and the client computer. On the client computer, double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop (Windows) or ...

Home > Maintenance Replacing the Scanner Lamp The luminosity of the scanner lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner stops working and the Ready and Error lights flash. When this happens, the lamp assembly must be replaced. For details, conta...

Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Before transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the scanner’s carriage and transparency unit to prevent damage. Plug in the scanner, connect it to your computer, turn on the scanner usin...

Home > Solving Problems Reading the Scanner Lights If an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the Ready and Error lights flash. This indicates one of the following problems: ● The scanner is not connected to your computer properly or your software is not fully installed. See the Start He...

Home > Solving Problems Scanner Problems The Scanner Does Not Scan The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your System Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time See your Start Here sheet for instructions on setting up your scanner. If you hav...

● In Mac OS X Classic mode, the scanner may not work properly. Use the Mac OS X interface instead. Top The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your System First check your connection to the scanner and computer: ● Make sure your scanner’s power cord is securely connected to the scanner and a working electr...

Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program ● Make sure EPSON Scan is installed correctly. See the Start Here sheet for instructions. ● Make sure your Windows system is set up for scanner events as follows: Windows XP : Click the Events tab in your scanner's Properties window and mak...

Home > Solving Problems Scanning Software Problems You Cannot Start EPSON Scan The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly Scanning Takes a Long Time Note: ● Some EPSON Scan settings may be unavailable or grayed out based on your scanner’s capabilities, the currently selected settings, or the cur...

If you are scanning from the document table, see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program for instructions. ● In the Windows Device Manager, make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging devices without a question ( ? ) or an exclamation ( ! ) mark. If the scanner appears with one of thes...

Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality Problems The Edges of Your Document Are Not Scanned You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned Images Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked Your Image is Distorted or Blurred Colors Are Patchy or Distort...

You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image ● Make sure the document is placed on the scanner’s document table with the side to be scanned facing down. See Placing Originals on the Document Table for details. ● When scanning with the Black&White setting in Home or Professional Mode, change the...

● Increase the Resolution setting. If you are scanning with the ADF, see Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions. If you are scanning from the document table, see Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions. Top Colors Are Patchy or Distorted at the Edges of Your Image If your document is ...

If you are scanning with the ADF, see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. If you are scanning from the document table, see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. ● Try selecting the following settings in the Configuration window: Color Control , Con...

Note: You cannot remove moiré patterns when you are scanning monochrome images or scanning using a resolution higher than 601 dpi. Top Characters Are Not Recognized Well When Converted into Editable Text (OCR) ● Make sure the document lies perfectly straight on the document table. Align the vertical...

Home > Solving Problems Automatic Document Feeder Problems You Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder You Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder ● Make sure you have selected either Office or Professional Mode in EPSON Scan. See Changi...

Home > Solving Problems Network Image Express Card Problems You Cannot Scan Using the Network Image Express Card You Cannot Scan Using the Network Image Express Card Make sure you have set the IP address for your Network Image Express Card. See the documentation that came with your card. Top

Home > Solving Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software Uninstalling EPSON Scan You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. Uninstalling EPSON Scan Follow the instructions in the section for your operati...

Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon (Windows XP) or the Add/Remove Programs icon (Windows Me, 98SE, or 2000). Click EPSON Scan in the list of currently installed programs and click Change/ Remove (Windows XP or 2000) or Add/Remove (Windows Me or 98SE). Whe...

Home > Solving Problems Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website for solutions to common problems for the GT-2500 and GT- 2500 Plus . You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Supp...

Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical Support Epson Scan See Epson Technical Support . Captiva ISIS driver www.captivasoftware.com, [email protected] Adobe Acrobat (GT-2500 Plus only) (800) 833-6687 (6 am to 8 pm, Pacific Time, seven days a week), www.adobe.com/support ScanSoft PaperPo...

Home > Technical Specifications System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requirements in these sections before using it with your scanner. Windows System Requirements Check your Windows system to see which type of interface you ...

Note: USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. USB 1.1 Ports System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Me, 98SE, or 2000 Professional (Operating systems upgraded from Windows 95 are not supported by the software.) The USB interface must be used in full speed mode. Interface USB p...

Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 10,200 × ...

Paper types Bond paper, fine-quality paper, check paper, and recycled paper Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 1200 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan) Output resolution (flatbed) 50 to 4800 dpi (in 1 dpi increments), 7200 dpi, and 9600 dpi Scanning speed 300 dpi B/W: 0.4 msec per line 300 dpi Colo...

Environmental Temperature Operating 5 to 35 ˚ C (41 to 95 ˚ F) (when scanning with ADF: 10 to 32 ˚ C (50 to 90 ˚ F) Storage -25 to 60 ˚ C (-13 to 140 ˚ F) Humidity Operating 10 to 80%, without condensation (when scanning with ADF: 20 to 80%) Storage 10 to 85%, without condensation Operating conditio...

Connector type 50 pin Output voltage DC 24.0 to 26.4 V DC 4.75 to 5.25 V Supported option Network Image Express Card Top Standards and Approvals Scanner U.S. model: EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B European model: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 A...