Epson A462E - User Manual

Scanner Buttons and Lights 1 The scanner cover light 2 The start button 3 The scanner light 4 The power button Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Setting You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time period of inactivity before the scannerturns off automati...

2. Click Energy Saving . 3. Enter the time period of inactivity before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer setting. If you enter a value of 0, the scanner will not turn off automatically. 4. Click OK . Parent topic: Scanner Basics 12 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your originals on the scanner. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your scanner or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner GlassPlacing Thick DocumentsPlacing Film or Slides ...

4. Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner Related tasks Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeSelecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode Placing Thick Documents If you are scanning a book or other thick document, you can remove the sca...

Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your original film or slides on the scanner. Removing the Document MatPlacing 35 mm Film Strips on the ScannerPlacing Medium Format Film on the ScannerPlacing 4 x 5 inch Film on the ScannerPlacing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner...

3. Slide the document mat out from inside the scanner cover. Note: Make sure the transparency unit transportation lock is unlocked. 4. Clean the transparency unit window and the scanner glass before placing your film or slides. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Cleani...

8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner You can place medium format film on the scanner using the medium format film holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the film strips or use glo...

7. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows onthe scanner. 8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing 4 x 5 inch Film on the Scanner You can place 4 × 5 inch film on ...

8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner You can scan up to twelve 35 mm slides using the slide holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the slides or use gloves, or you may damage the film. ...

5. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows onthe scanner. 6. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the film holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Film in the Film Area Guide You can scan oversized film up ...

Note: The images and any wording on the film should appear backward. Do not cover the area shown or colors in your scan may be affected. 5. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the film in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Scanning in Professional Mode Epson ...

To use the Epson fluid mount, you need to obtain the following commercially available supplies: • Scanner mounting fluid • Scanner mounting film (clear Mylar polyester film) Caution: Scanner mounting fluid is highly flammable; keep away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks. Mounting fluid contains...

12. Select the Film Type , Image Type , and Resolution settings you want to use. Note: You can select up to 6400 dpi for the best image quality. 13. Click the Preview button to preview your images. Note: Make sure the Normal tab is selected in the preview window. 14. Select the scan area for each ph...

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one ofthese methods. Starting a ...

2. Change the program and action performed by the start button. 3. Click Close to close the Event Manager window. Parent topic: Starting a Scan from the Start Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned ima...

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, andopen the scanned image in the program. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help forinstructions.) 46 Downloa...

2. Select your product. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. You see an Epson Scan window like this: Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead...

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan ModesSelecting the Scan ModeScanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Professional ModeImage Preview GuidelinesScan Resolution...

Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the EpsonScan window: Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG for...

2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize , select the settings you want, and click OK . • To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option. • To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings . ...

Related tasks Scanning in Home ModeScanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded ...

You see this window: 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art . 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 53 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Justbe sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview : Your scan area is selected automa...

• Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marqu...

24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 16-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos with many shades of gray. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos with a f...

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. You see this window: 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save , and click OK . Then adjust the marquee on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your cust...

6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting and select options as desired. • Scale : Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. • Trimming : Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height ...

• You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amountyou will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi...

Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. Youcan also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and savefiles. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan o...

TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTPsoftware. Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names. Show this dialog box before next scan Select to have the File Save Settings ...

3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. Locate or access the image adjustment settings. 7. Select the Color Restoration checkbox. 8. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan . 9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan w...

• Color positive film and slides (except for Kodachrome) • Chromogenic monochrome negative film System Resources Original type Resolution* Hard disk space System memory 35 mm film or slides 150 dpi 1MB 8MB 300 dpi 1MB 15MB 600 dpi 4MB 30MB 1200 dpi 16MB 59MB 2400 dpi 63MB 117MB 3600 dpi 142MB 175MB ...

Parent topic: Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan in Home or Professional Mode, you can scan a multi-page document and save it inone PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scann...

You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK . 75 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

Scanning in Professional Mode Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility You can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use acopy machine. Using the Copy Utility, you can enlarge or reduce, restore faded colors, and adjust avariety of other settings as...

Positive Film For color positive slides or film strips. Parent topic: Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility 79 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner. Cleaning Your ScannerTransporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol...

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

Light Color Status Description Scanner Green On The scanner is turned on and ready to scan light Flashing The scanner is scanning or initializing Red Flashing An error has occurred. Try the following: • Make sure the scanner connection to your computer is secure. • Make sure your scanning software i...

Start Button Does Not Work as Expected If the start button does not start the correct program or perform the correct action, try these solutions: • Make sure Epson Scan is installed correctly. If necessary, uninstall and reinstall it. • Check the default setting assigned to the start button in Event...

Related tasks Uninstalling Scanner Software - WindowsUninstalling Scanner Software - OS X 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 selecte...

Scanning is Slow If scanning becomes slow, try these solutions: • Scan your original at a lower resolution, if possible. • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are scanning a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements, such as a ...

Film or Slide Scanning Does Not WorkNegative Film Preview Image Looks IncorrectRing Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original ...

Image is Distorted or Blurry If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure your original is not wrinkled or warped. This may prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass. • Do not move your original or your product during scanning. • Your product will...

focal point for your film, which may differ from frame to frame or image to image. Set all the sliders tothe same height. (Their default height is 0.12 inch (3 mm) and indicated by the arrow symbol.) 1 0.18 inch (4.5 mm) 2 0.16 inch (4 mm) 3 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) 4 0.12 inch (3 mm) 5 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) ...

Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Auto Exposure • Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Click Configuration , select the Color tab, and adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available): •...

necessary. If your photo is not oriented correctly using this option, deselect the Auto Photo Orientation setting and scan again. Note: Auto Photo Orientation will not work when you scan newspapers, magazines, documents, illustrations, or line art, or images smaller than 2 inches (5.1 cm) on any sid...

Ring Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides If you see a pattern of rings in scanned film or slide images, the original film or slide is curled. Flip the film or slide over in its holder, preview it again in Epson Scan, click the icon, and scan it again to flip the scanned image back to its origi...

Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your scanner software before re-installing it. However, youcan download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your scanner software asd...

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time...

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...

Display Color monitor with 1024 × 768 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. With OS X 10.6.x, Epson Scan is available only on the Intelapplication. Paren...

Interface One Hi-Speed USB port Light source White LED, IR LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height 6.0 inches (152.5 mm) Width 19.8 inches (503 mm) Depth 12.1 inches (308 mm) Weight 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications S...

Rated input voltage 100 to 240 V model: 100 to 240 V 220 to 240 V model: 220 to 240 V Rated input current 1.0 A Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Rated output voltage DC 24 V Rated output current 1.0 A Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 41 to 9...

Safety and Approvals Specifications Scanner United States EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AC Adapter United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Paren...

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...

• Place the scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the adapter can be easily unplugged. • The AC power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. • Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the power c...

• Passports, driver's licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Restriction on disassembling and decompiling You may not disassemble, decompile or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any softwareincluded...

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Parent topic: Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using anyEpson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material incertain circum...