Epson GT-5500 Manuel d'utilisateur

SCSI System Cable (25-pin to 50-pin) (B860081)This cable provides a connection between a SCSI device and anApple® Macintosh® computer.SCSI Peripheral

❑Connect all equipment to properly grounded poweroutlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit asphotocopiers or air control systems that regularly

For United Kingdom Users Safety informationwWarning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the ratingplate for voltage and check that the appliance

Chapter 1Setting Up the ScannerProof Sign-off:E. Ohtera _______D. Grady _______Choosing a Place for the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines listed below when selecting a location foryour scanner:❑Place the scanner on a flat, stable sur

Removing the Transportation Screw Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you mustremove the transportation screw.1. Place the scanner on a f

Plugging In the Scanner 1. Make sure that the scanner is turned off. It is off when theOPERATE button protrudes from the surface of the frontpanel.2.

Initialization Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow thesteps below to make sure that the scanner is operating properly.1. Open the d

Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer For PC users:If your PC does not have a SCSI board installed, you need toinstall one according to the directio

SCSI CablesBefore purchasing a SCSI cable or setting up your SCSI daisychain, be sure your SCSI cable(s) has the right combination of50-pin and 25-pin

document coverSCSI ID rotary switchScanner PartsProof Sign-off:E. Ohtera _______D. Grady _______carriage (in the home position)document tableOPERATE b

ID Availability Description0 Not available for Macintosh Used for hard diskNot recommended forWindowsUsually used for hard disk1 Not recommended Usual

Note:Do not use an external terminator.01234567*ONSWSCSISCSIONSWThe terminator switch is located at the rear of the scanner.06only the scanner is conn

Connecting the scanner Connect the scanner to your computer or to another SCSIdevice as follows:Note:The combination of 50-pin and 25-pin connectors y

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI port of yourcomputer or another SCSI device. Note: The SCSI port of the Macintosh is the larger port

❑For Windows 95 users:The first time you turn on the computer after turning onthe scanner, either of the following dialog boxes mayappear.If you see e

Chapter 2Using Your Scanner Proof Sign-off:E. Ohtera _______D. Grady _______Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This chapter shows you how the scanner operates. The basicprocedure for scanning is as follows.1. Turn on the scanner. (Keep in mind the ’Power-on se

LightsIndicator Printer StatusERROR(red) / An error occurred. This light, along with theREADY light, indicates thetype of error as shown onpage 3-4.RE

Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a document:Remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scanpublished text or images w

4. Place the document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Make sure that the document iscarefully aligned.5. Close the doc

® GT-5500Color Image ScannerAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any for

Note: ❑Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface;otherwise the scanner cannot properly focus and scan yourimage. Also, make sure to clo

When you are finished scanning, reattach the document coverby pushing straight down on the back of it until it clicks intoplace.cCaution:Make sure tha

Accelerator boardsIn addition to memory, processing speed is important becauselarge files take longer to process than small ones. Therefore,you may wa

Chapter 3Maintenance and TroubleshootingProof Sign-off:E. Ohtera _______G. Grady _______Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance Cleaning the scannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean itperiodically, as described below. 1. Unplug the power c

Replacing the fluorescent lampsThe luminosity of the fluorescent lamps declines over time. Ifthe lamps break or become too dim to operate normally, th

Problems and Solutions This section divides scanner problems into three categories:Error indicators ...page 3-4Operating problems ...

Operating problemsThe problems you may have while using the scanner ofteninvolve the operation of your software and computer.Operation problems usuall

Make sure that you have selected the correct interface port andsettings with your software. Also make sure the interface boardin your computer is prop

Quality problemsThe entire image is distorted or blurred.Make sure that the document is placed flat against thedocument table.You may have accidentall

Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONAddress: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 JapanRepresentative: EPSON EUROPE B

If part of the document extends beyond the document table,that edge may not be in contact with the document table.Change the position of the document.

If you are importing an image file into your applicationsoftware, make sure the file format is one your software canread. Also check that the image se

Printed colors are different from those in the original image.Exact reproduction of colors is very difficult. The reason forthis is explained in your

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsProof Sign-off:E. Ohtera _______G. Grady _______Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scanning Scanner type: Flatbed, colorPhotoelectric device: Color CCD line sensorEffective pixels:3400 × 4680 pixels at 400 dpi, 100%Document size:216

Color correction: 1 type for CRT display 3 types for printer output (available in colorbyte sequence mode and color linesequence mode)1 type for user-

Environmental Temperature:Operation 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F)Storage –25° C to 60° C (–13° F to 140° F)Humidity:Operation 10% to 80%, without con

SCSI Interface Interface type: ANSI X3T9.2/375R Revision 10L (SCSI)Functions: BUS FREE phaseARBITRATION phaseSELECTION/RESELECTION phaseCOMMAND phase(

Initialization Methods The scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in thefollowing ways:Hardware initialization * When the

Appendix BContacting Customer SupportProof Sign-off:Ohtera _______Grady _______For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . B-2Fo

ContentsIntroductionFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Options . . . .

If your scanner is not operating properly and you cannot solve yourproblem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and onlinehelp, contact

Customer SupportOur Customer Support team can provide the following services:❑Technical information on installing, configuring, and operating yourEPSO

World Wide WebIf you can connect to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you can accessEPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com. Here you w

EPSON HelpdeskEPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clientshave access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you indiag

Electronic bulletin board systemAn electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtainscanner information and the latest versions of sc

Glossaryadditive primary colorsPrimary colors which produce white when mixed in a certain proportion. These arered, green, and blue --- the colors of

documentThe physical item, such as a sheet of paper or a book, that you place on thedocument table for the scanner to read.dpiShort for dots per inch.

page sequenceThe type of color scanning in which the entire image is scanned once for eachseparation color.pixelShort for picture element. Each image

thresholdA reference point that is used to determine whether data will be processed as “on”or “off”. If the value of the data is larger than the refer

AAAS, 1Accelerator board, 2-8Auto Area Segmentation (AAS), 1BBest & de-screening, 1Boardaccelerator, 2-8SCSI, 1-6Button, 2-2OPERATE, 1-4–5, 2-2–3R

Chapter 2Using Your Scanner Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Placing a Document o

IImportant safety instructions, 2Indicator lights, 2-2, 3-4Initialization, 1-5method, A-6Installationscanner software, 1-12screws, 3-3software, 1-12In

SSafety approvals, A-4Safety information for UK, 4Safety instructions, 2–3Scanner specifications, A-2–6Scanning,normal documents, 2-4–6thick or large

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Appendix BContacting Customer SupportFor United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . B-2For Australian Users . . . . . . .

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IntroductionFeatures The EPSON GT-5500 scanner offers the following features:❑Maximum optical resolution of 400 dots per inch (dpi), 30-bit(for input,