Epson A441H - User Manual

1 AC adapter 2 Power cord 3 USB cable Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Scanner Buttons and Lights Buttons 10 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

Page Separation Lever You can scan plastic cards, folded documents, envelopes, or any document that requires an optionalcarrier sheet by adjusting the position of the page separation lever. Move the separation lever to this position only when scanning plastic cards, folded documents,envelopes, or an...

Part Part number Carrier sheet B12B813431 Roller assembly kit B12B813561 Network Interface Unit B12B808441 Parent topic: Scanner Basics Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time period before the scanner enters sleepmode and turns ...

Loading Originals Follow the instructions here to load your originals into the scanner. Loading Originals in the Input TrayLoading Plastic Cards in the Input TrayLoading Special Documents Loading Originals in the Input Tray You can load originals that meet the document specifications in the input tr...

7. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original. Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input TrayOriginal Document Loading Capacity Parent topic: Loading Originals Related references Page Separation Lever Related topics Scanning Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray Y...

6. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the widest document. Parent topic: Loading Originals in the Input Tray Related references Original Document Loading Capacity Original Document Loading Capacity You can load original documents that meet these specifications in your scanner. Paper type Pap...

• Photos • Originals with wet ink • Ripped, curled, or wrinkled originals • Originals containing staples or paper clips • Originals with holes, other than standard hole-punched originals • Originals that are bound • Originals with carbon paper backing • Transparencies • Glossy originals • Carbon-les...

Plastic Card Loading Capacity Parent topic: Loading Originals Related references Page Separation Lever Related topics Scanning Plastic Card Loading Capacity You can load plastic cards that meet these specifications in your scanner. Type Plastic cards, including embossed cards (ISO7810 compliant) Siz...

Large or Thick Original Loading Capacity Parent topic: Loading Originals Related references Page Separation Lever Related topics Scanning Large or Thick Original Loading Capacity You can load large, thick, or folded originals, or envelopes, that meet these specifications in yourscanner. Note: You ca...

Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your scanner over a Wi-Fi network. Connection Mode SwitchManual Network Connection SetupConnecting to an Existing Wi-Fi NetworkDirect Wi-Fi Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/AndroidUsing the Network Interface Unit Connectio...

3. Set up your computer to scan to the networked scanner. Follow the links here for instructions on each procedure. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Related tasks Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi ConnectionManually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet ConfigSetting Up Network Scanning Connecting to an E...

4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet ConfigSetting Up Network Scanning Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config You can use...

9. Open the Device menu and select Quit . 10. Turn off the scanner. 11. Disconnect the computer or device's direct Wi-Fi connection, then connect the computer or device to the router or access point. 12. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to Wi-Fi . 13. Turn on the scanner. When the Statu...

5. Do one of the following: • Under Search for addresses , select the IP address of your Network Interface Unit or scanner, and click OK . • Select the Enter address setting, type in the IP address or host name of your Network Interface Unit or scanner, and click OK . 6. Click the Test button to che...

network, it enters access point mode and the scanner itself acts as the network access point for up to 4devices. 1 Epson scanner 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi ConnectionUsing WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking...

1. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to AP mode . 2. Open the input tray and turn on the scanner. 3. From your computer or device, search for and select the SSID shown on the label on the back of thescanner. 4. Enter the password shown on the label on the back of the scanner. The Status ...

3. Press and hold the Connect button for at least 3 seconds until the Status and ! error lights flash alternately. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for two minutes. 4. Press the WPS button on your computer or device, or enable the WPS feature. When the Status light on the scanner s...

1. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to Wi-Fi . 2. Open the input tray and turn on the scanner. 3. Press and hold the Connect button on the scanner for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the Status and ! error lights flash alternately. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connec...

7. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to Wi-Fi . 8. Turn on the scanner. The Status light on the scanner stays on, indicating that the scanner is connected to the network. 9. Set up network scanning on your computer. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Related tasks Setting Up Netwo...

Network Interface Unit Control Panel 1 The power button (turns the unit on and off) 2 The LCD screen (displays status, operations, and error messages) 3 The settings button (selects product settings, network settings, and maintenance options) 4 The Reset button (returns the LCD to the default screen...

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan from a Scanner ButtonScanning with Document Capture Pro and Document CaptureScanning with Epson ScanScanning Special Projects Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button You can scan using a button on your s...

1. Start Document Capture Pro or Document Capture on a computer connected to the scanner. 2. Click the Manage Job icon from the toolbar at the top of the window. 3. On the Job Management window, click Add or the + icon. 4. Enter a name for the new job, then select the settings you want to view or ch...

You see a window like this: 2. Click the Scan icon. 49 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

5. Click Scan . You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture(OS X) window. 6. If you would like to scan additional originals and add them to the current captured images, click the Add Page button and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Check the scanned images an...

You see a window like this: 2. Select options for each of the scan settings on the screen. 3. If necessary, click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original, and displays the result in a separate Preview window. Thescanner also ejects the page. 4. Reload the page in the scanner. 52 Downlo...

5. Click the Image Adjustment tab and select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window. 6. Click Scan . You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK . Ep...

Color Enhance Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Parent topic: Scanning with Epson Scan Scanning Speci...

7. With Windows, click OK . 8. Click Scan . The scanned image is displayed. Note: If the scanned images are not stitched together correctly, click Configuration on the Epson Scan window and select the Binding Position (for Double-Sided Scanning) setting on the Document tab. Parent topic: Scanning Sp...

9. Select the method you used to separate the originals, select a folder name specification and click OK . 10. Select any additional settings from the File Name Settings dialog and click OK . 11. Select any additional settings and click OK or Send . Your originals are saved into separate files and f...

Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save . The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, ifavailable on your system. Parent topic:...

You see a window like this: 3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product. 4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. ...

7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary. You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, ifavailable on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scann...

Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner. Cleaning Your ScannerCleaning Inside Your ScannerChecking the Scanner Roller CounterReplacing the Scanner RollersTransporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at i...

9. Wipe off any dust or dirt on the glass scanning surfaces using a soft, dry cloth. If the glass surface isstained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner ona soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner d...

• OS X : Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software , and click EPSON Scan Settings . 3. Click Maintenance . You see a screen like this: 4. You can check the scanner roller counter by reading the number in the Number of Scans field. If the number of scans exceeds the Life Cycle of the roller...

15. While applying gentle pressure on the separation roller, close the separation roller cover. Note: If you are not able to close the cover, the roller is not installed correctly. Remove the roller and reinstall it, then try to close the cover again. 16. Close the scanner cover. 17. Plug in the AC ...

You see a screen like this: 4. Click Reset . The number of scans changes to 0 (zero). 5. Click OK . Parent topic: Replacing the Scanner Rollers Related tasks Replacing the Scanner Rollers Transporting Your Scanner If you need to ship your product, transport it a long distance, or store it for an ext...

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Scanner Light StatusSolving Scanning ProblemsSolving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsUninstall Your Scanner SoftwareWhere to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your scanner ...

Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off UnexpectedlyScanner Button Does Not Work as ExpectedScanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyCannot Start Epson ScanOriginal Feeds Incorrectly in ScannerOriginal ...

• When using a wireless connection, start Epson Scan on your computer before scanning from the product. • Document Capture Pro (Windows) and Document Capture (OS X) do not support using the button to scan over a wireless connection. Connect the scanner using a USB cable. • With OS X, make sure you a...

Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Make sure your scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan is selected in your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mod...

Original Feeds Incorrectly in Scanner If you have problems feeding originals in your scanner, try these solutions: • If multiple pages feed at once, try the following: • Make sure the paper separation lever is in the lower position. • Remove the originals, fan the edges to separate the sheets, if ne...

5. Gently pull out any jammed originals from the output tray. 6. Close the scanner cover. 7. Carefully follow all loading instructions when you reload originals. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Cleaning Inside Your Scanner Related topics Loading Originals Scanning is Slow If sc...

• If you are running virus protection or other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from monitoring or set the TWAIN.log file as read only (Windows). See your virus protection or securitysoftware instructions for details. The TWAIN.log file is saved in the following locations: • Windows XP...

• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. • If you see the message "Network product is not available: currently being used by user", there may be a communication error between the scanner and computer. Restart the scanner. • E...

• If your router or access point has security enabled, determine the kind of security it is using and any required password or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPApassphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels. If ...

Related tasks Scanning with Epson Scan Scanned Characters are Blurry If characters in your scanned images are blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure you do not move the scanner or original while scanning. • Operate the scanner on a flat, stable surface. • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if avail...

Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related concepts Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Related references Available Image Adjustments Related tasks Scanning with Epson Scan Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned ima...

6. Close the scanner cover. 7. Plug in the AC adapter. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning Inside Your Scanner Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, try the following solutions: • Select Auto Detect as the Size setting (E...

1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Disconnect any interface cables. 3. Do the following to uninstall each of your scanning software programs, then follow any on-screeninstructions: • Windows 8.x : Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features . Select the sca...

8. To reinstall your scanner software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Scanner Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.co...

Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System RequirementsMac System RequirementsGe...

Interface Macintosh USB Display Color monitor with 800 × 600 resolution or higher and millions ofcolors Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for OS X. Install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. Parent topic: Technical Specifications General Specific...

Dimension Specifications Height 11.7 inches (297 mm) Width 6 inches (152 mm) Depth 6.1 inches (153 mm) Weight Approx. 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) Note: Dimensions do not include projecting parts. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wire...

Rated input current 1.37 A Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption USB connection: Operating: Approx. 18 W Ready mode: Approx. 7 W Sleep mode: Approx. 1.6 W Power off mode: 0.4 W Power consumption Wireless connection: Operating: Approx. 19 W Ready mode: Approx. 8 W Sleep mode: Approx. 3 ...

Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions Note: Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions. Parent topic: Technical Specifications USB Interface Specifications Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety InstructionsRestrictions on CopyingDefault Delay Times f...

Caution: Radio waves from this product may adversely affect the operation of medical equipment, airplanes, or automatically controlled devices, such as pacemakers, automatic doors, or fire alarms.When using this product near such devices or inside a medical facility, follow the directions fromauthor...

adapter; the scanner or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged; thescanner or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Donot adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.) • Unplug the scanner and the AC adapt...

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