Page 2 - Copyright
Copyright 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. No patent liability is assumed with respe...
Page 3 - Trademarks
Trademarks ❏❏ EPSON is a registered trademark and the EPSON logo is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.Microsoft ® , Windows ® and Windows Server ® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. ❏ Apple, Mac, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Copyright Trademarks About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Marks and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Operating System References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Introduction to the Manuals; Related Information; Descriptions Used in this Manual; About This Manual
About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website. http://www.epson.com/support/13000xl (U.S.) http://www.epson.ca/support/13000xl (Canada) http://latin.epson.com/support/13000xl (Latin America) ❏ Start Here (paper...
Page 7 - Windows
Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 11","Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Server 2022", "Windows Server 2019", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2",...
Page 8 - Safety Instructions
Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. ❏ Some of the symbols used on your product are to ensure safety and proper use of the product. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. htt...
Page 10 - Part Names; Scanner Basics
Scanner Basics Part Names Note: Check all of the items that came with your product. A a start button B . power button C Ready light D Error light A Document cover B Scanner glass C Control panel Scanner Basics > Part Names 10
Page 11 - Buttons and Lights; Buttons
D Carriage (in the scanner glass) A Option connector B USB port C AC inlet D Transportation lock lever A Power cord B USB cable Buttons and Lights Buttons The product has two buttons for scanning operations. Scanner Basics > Buttons and Lights 11
Page 12 - Lights
Before using the product buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. A a button Starts scanning. B . button Turns the product on if pressed once.Press again to turn the product off. Lights The status light indicates whether the product is operating normally. Light Indicator Status ...
Page 13 - Epson Scan 2; Application for Updating Software and Firmware (EPSON Software; Starting on Windows
Related Information & “Scanning Using a Scanner Button” on page 26 & “Scanner Lights Indicate an Error” on page 54 Information on Applications This section introduces the application products available for your scanner. The latest application can be installed at the Epson Web site. Epson Sca...
Page 14 - Placing Originals; Placing Originals on the Product
Placing Originals on the Product c Important: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Placing Originals 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place your original face down on the scanner glass making sure the top corner of the side you want to scan is...
Page 18 - Scanning Using Epson Scan 2; Basic Scanning
Basic Scanning Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) Using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan the originals using a wide variety of image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. 1. Place the originals. When placing multiple originals on the ...
Page 19 - Main Settings; Resolution
4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Image Type : Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution : Select the resolution. ❏ Scanning Quality : Select the quality. Note: ❏ When scanning films using the Transparency Unit, set the Document Source and Document Type as ...
Page 20 - Preview; Advanced Settings
5. Click Preview . The preview window opens, and the previewed image is displayed as thumbnails. Note: To preview the entire scanned area, clear the Thumbnail checkbox on the top of the preview window. 6. Check the preview, and make image adjustment settings on the Advanced Settings tab if necessary...
Page 25 - Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose; Advantages and Disadvantages of Increasing the Resolution; List of Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose; Recommended Resolutions for Scanning Film to Print
Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose Advantages and Disadvantages of Increasing the Resolution Resolution indicates the number of pixels (smallest area of an image) for each inch (25.4 mm), and is measured in dpi (dots per inch). The advantage of increasing the resolution is that the...
Page 27 - Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode; Photo Mode; Advanced Scanning
Advanced Scanning Image Adjustment Features for Photo Mode You can adjust scanned images using the features on the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2. For Photo Mode , you can use image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. For most features, you can check the adjustment r...
Page 28 - Reset; Detailed Adjustments
Contrast You can adjust the contrast for the whole image. If you increase the contrast, the bright areas become brighter, and the dark areas become darker. On the other hand, if you lower the contrast, the differences between the bright and dark areas of the image are less defined. Note: This featur...
Page 31 - Unsharp Mask; Color Restoration; Backlight Correction
Unsharp Mask You can enhance and sharpen the outlines of the image. Note: This feature is not available when selecting the Main Settings tab > Image Type > Black & White . Color Restoration You can correct images and film that have faded to return them to their original colors. Note: ❏ Dep...
Page 32 - Descreening; Dust Removal; Grain Reduction
Descreening You can remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed paper such as a magazine. To check for moiré patterns, display the image at 100 % (1:1). If the displayed image is zoomed out, the image appears rough and may look like it has moiré patterns. Note: ❏ To us...
Page 33 - Image Option
❏ This feature softens the sharpness of the scanned results. Image Adjustment Features for Document Mode You can adjust scanned images using the features on the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2. For Document Mode , you can use image adjustment features that are suitable for text documents. For ...
Page 36 - Gamma; Threshold
Gamma You can adjust the gamma (brightness of the intermediate range) for the whole image. If the image is too light or too dark, you can adjust the brightness. Note: This feature is not available depending on the settings on the Main Settings tab > Image Type or the settings on the Advanced Sett...
Page 37 - Edge Fill
Descreening You can remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed paper such as a magazine. To check for moiré patterns, display the image at 100 % (1:1). If the displayed image is zoomed out, the image appears rough and may look like it has moiré patterns. Note: ❏ To us...
Page 39 - Unpacking the Transparency Unit; Unlocking the transportation lock; Using the Transparency Unit
Using the Transparency Unit Unpacking the Transparency Unit The optional A3 Transparency Unit (B12B819221) allows you to scan films and slides in full color. Once you install the Transparency Unit, you can leave it in place even when you want to return to scanning normal (paper) originals.Make sure ...
Page 43 - 5 mm film strips
35 mm film strips 1. Place the 35 mm film holder on a flat surface, and then remove the strip cover. 2. Insert the film, face down, in the holder. 3. Replace the strip cover that you removed in step 1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the film strips you want to scan. Using the Transparency Unit > Set...
Page 44 - Mounted slides
4. Place the film holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide as shown below. Mounted slides 1. Load slides, face down, in the Mounted slide holder, as shown below. Repeat this step for all the slides you want to scan. 2. Place the slide holder on the scanner gl...
Page 47 - Non-standard film sizes
3. Close the cover. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the films you want to scan. 4. Place the holder on the scanner glass and align it with the notch on the transparency guide, as shown below. Non-standard film sizes Place the film directly on the scanner glass, making sure the glossy (smooth) side of th...
Page 48 - Scanning films with suitable settings
Using the Transparency Unit to Scan Scanning films with suitable settings This section explains how to make settings suitable for materials you want to scan. 1. Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer. 2. Place your films on the scanner glass. 3. Start Epson Scan 2. 4. Select Photo Mode ...
Page 50 - Cleaning the Scanner; Energy Saving
Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. c Important: ❏ Do not press the glass surface of the scanner glass with any force. ❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the scanner glass, and do no...
Page 52 - Transporting the Scanner
Transporting the Scanner Before you transport the scanner for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the carriage to prevent damage. ! Caution: Because the product is heavy, one person should never attempt to lift or carry it alone. Two people should lift andcar...
Page 54 - Scanner Problems; Scanner Lights Indicate an Error; Problems Starting Scanning; Solving Problems
Solving Problems Scanner Problems Scanner Lights Indicate an Error Check the following if the scanner lights indicate an error. ❏ Try to rescan the original. The scanner returns to normal when it receives correct commands. ❏ Make sure the transportation lock has been released. ❏ Turn off the scanner...
Page 55 - Cannot Scan Using Scanning Software Other Than Epson Scan 2
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly. ❏ Check the USB cable connection. ❏ Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the scanner and the computer. ❏ Use the USB cable that came with the scanner. ❏ Connect the scanner directly to the computer’s ...
Page 56 - Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from; The Image Quality is Rough; Offset Appears in the Background of Images
Scanned Image Problems Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ Remove any trash or dirt that adheres to the original. ❏ Do not press with too much force on the original or the document cover. If you press with too much force, blu...
Page 57 - Text is Blurred; Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass
Text is Blurred ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement . ❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode . ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the ...
Page 58 - Binding Margins of a Booklet are Distorted or Blurred
Cannot Preview in Thumbnail ❏ When placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm (0.79 in.) between the originals. ❏ Check that the original is placed straight. ❏ Depending on the original, such as when scanning Medium format (120/120) film or 4×5 inch f...
Page 59 - Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image; Striped Rings Appear in Scanned Images of Film or Slides; Colors Differ From the Original Colors for Film or Slide Images
To decrease distortion or blurring on the binding margin, gently press down the document cover and hold it down while scanning to flatten the booklet. Make sure you do not move the booklet while scanning. c Important: Do not press the document cover with too much force. Otherwise, the booklet or the...
Page 60 - Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange; Problems With Scanning Time; Uninstalling Your Applications; Uninstalling Your Applications for Windows
Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange ❏ Make sure the Document Type is set correctly for your film. ❏ If Thumbnail is disabled in Preview Mode , the dark area around the film and the frame of the film holder is perceived as white. This alters the exposure and causes images to appear darker. Crea...
Page 61 - Uninstalling Your Applications for Mac OS; Installing Your Applications
❏ Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2Click the start button and select Control Panel . 4. Select Uninstall a program from Programs , and then open Uninstall a program (or Add or Remove Programs ). 5. Select the application you want to uninstall. 6. Uninstall the applications by clic...
Page 63 - General Scanner Specifications; Dimensional Specifications; Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications General Scanner Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanner type Flatbed A3 Color Image Scanner Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Document Size 12.2×17.2 inches (310×437 mm) Scanning resolution 2400 dpi (main scan)4800 dpi with ...
Page 64 - System Requirements
Power consumption Operating: ❏ Approx. 20 W or below (without the optional Transparency Unit) ❏ Approx. 27 W or below (with the optional Transparency Unit) Ready mode: ❏ Approx. 6 W or below (without the optional Transparency Unit) ❏ Approx. 12 W (with the optional Transparency Unit) Sleep mode: ❏ 1...
Page 66 - Standards and Approvals for European Model; Standards and Approvals for Australian Model; ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia; Standards and Approvals
Standards and Approvals Standards and Approvals for U.S. Model Safety UL62368-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BICES-003 Class B Standards and Approvals for European Model The following model is CE marked and in compliance with all the applicable EU Directives. For further ...
Page 67 - SHA1 license
SHA1 license Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2001). All Rights Reserved.This document and translations of it may be copied and furnished to others, and derivative works that comment on or otherwise explain it or assist in its implementation may be prepared, copied, published and distributed, in ...
Page 68 - lua license
not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases--including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered ve...
Page 69 - Technical Support Web Site; Contacting Epson Support; About; Where to Get Help
Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloads are also available from the site. http://www.epson.com/support/13000xl (U.S.) http://www.epson.ca/support/13000xl (Canada) http://...
Page 70 - Help for Users in the United States; Speak to a Support Representative; Help for Users in Latin America; Internet Support; Speak to a Support Representative; Contact your local phone company to call this
Where to Get Help > Contacting Epson Support > Help for Users in the United States and Canada 70 Help for Users in the United States and Canada If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at http...
Page 71 - the nearest reseller, visit
Where to Get Help > Contacting Epson Support > Help for Users in Latin America Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit http:// latin.epson.com or call your nearest Epson sales office.