Epson ES-600C Guía de usuario

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Where to Get HelpEpson America provides local customer support and servicethrough a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers andService Centers.

Important Safety Instructions1.Read all of these instructions.2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.3.Unplug this scanner from

10. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of theampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension corddoes not exceed the ext

Chapter 1SetupChoosing a place for the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Removing the transportation screw...1-2Plugging in the scann

1Choosing a place for the scannerYou should consider the following when selecting a location foryour scanner:PQclQclclPlace the scanner on a flat, hor

3.Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise.4.Push the screw into the storage hole on the right under theword STOCK. It does not screw in. Make

3Plugging in the scanner1.Firmly connect the power cable to the power inlet on therear of the scanner and the other end into an appropriatelygrounded

4Setting the DIP switchesThere is a bank of DIP switches under the small cover on thetop left side of the scanner. Normally you do not need tochange t

5Self testThis test doesn’t read an image or send any image data. Itsimply lets you see that the scanner is operating properlybefore you connect it to

After the carriage reaches the front end of the document table,it rapidly returns to the home position with the lamp turnedoff. The scanner repeats th

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6Resetting the DIP switches1.Make sure that the scanner is turned off and remove theDIP-switch cover by sliding it toward you.2.Turn switches 1 and 2

Chapter 2Connecting the Scanner to theComputerUsing an Interface Kit...2-2Interface types...2-2Parallel Int

Using an lnterface KitYour scanner is either the bidirectional parallel interface modelor the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) model. Youmust us

Parallel interface ModelFor this model, you use the optional Epson BidirectionalInterface Kit for DOS Computers. It contains a bidirectionalinterface

3.Connect the 36pin end of the cable to the scanner; thenfasten the connector with the clamps on the sides of theconnector.Warning:Do not conned more

SCSI connectionsThe SCSI interface allows you to connect up to eight devices,including the computer, in what is called a daisy-chainarrangement. A dai

1.Locate the SCSI ID rotary switch next to the SCSI connectorson the rear panel of the scanner.2.To change the SCSI ID, turn the small dial to the des

Terminator settingIf the scanner is the only SCSI device you are going to connectto your computer or if it is the last device in the daisy chain,leave

2.Connect the 50-pin end of the cable to either the right or leftSCSI connector of the scanner; then fasten the connectorwith the clamps on the sides

If you have an internal hard disk, turn on the scanner and anyother SCSI devices you plan to use. Wait a few seconds; thenturn on the computer.If you

EPSON®ES-600C ScannerUser’s Guide

Chapter 3Scanner BasicsPlacing a Document on the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Scanner Setting Guidelines...3-4(/ Image

Placing a Document on the Scanner1.Turn on the scanner and computer. See that the scanner’sREADY light has come on.2.Open the document cover.3.Place t

4.Close the document cover gently so that the aligneddocument is not moved.Note:Make sure that the document is flat against the glass surface sothat t

Note:If you are scanning a large object that will nut fit under the documentcover, you can remove the document cover temporarily.To remove the documen

The messages on the screen and your software manual shouldbe your main guide to scanning, but these basics cansupplement your understanding of your so

Gray scale (also called monochrome or continuous tone)This is the setting for black and white photographs anddrawings with various shades of gray in a

PBlack and white printers (laser, inkjet, or dot matrix) are goodto excellent for text and line art but are not as good for grayscale images. These pr

0Printing presses are for high quality and high volume work.You scan and edit your images and then send the files to aservice bureau or printing compa

Resolution guidelinesThis table shows the recommended resolutions in dots per inchor pixels per inch for the image types and printing methods justdesc

Note:For color or gray scale images, ignore the dpi (dots per inch)resolution of your printing device. Even though your service bureaumay use an image

About the CoverThe cover of this guide was composed entirely using computergraphics software and an Epson scanner. The photographs werescanned at 300

d Color correctionUse the default or CRT display.d Gamma correctionUse the default or CRT Display B.tl CroppingIf you know you are going to use only p

EquipmentYour present equipment may be sufficient for your scanningneeds, but if you are not satisfied with the quality of theimages on your monitor o

The resolution of your monitor, of course, also affects thequality of the image you see. Consider a high resolutionmonitor if you do precise color wor

Chapter 4Troubleshooting and MaintenanceProblems and Solutions...4-2Maintenance...4-8Replacing the fluor

Problems and SolutionsThe problems you may have while using the scanner ofteninvolve the operation of your software and computer. Problemsfall in the

The scanner does not start scanning.See that the scanner’s READY light is on.Make sure that you have selected the correct interface port andsettings w

The entire image is distorted or blurred.Make sure that the document is placed flat against thedocument table (the glass area).You may have accidental

Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the document.If the document is very thick or warped at the edges, the edgesof the image may be colored.

The image does not look the same as the original.Try different settings and combinations of the scannerfunctions.Check that your software is correctly

The color on the display seems different from that of the originalimage.Check the settings of the scanner functions, especially dataformat (bits/pixel

ContentsIntroductionOptions...1How to Use This Manual...2Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...

The image cannot be printed on the printer, the printout isgarbled, or the printout is not an image.Check that the printer is properly connected with

eCaution:Do not scratch or damage the glass of the document table, anddo not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damagedglass surface can decr

Transporting the ScannerWhen you transport the scanner a long distance, or store it foran extended period, follow the steps below to secure thecarriag

Chapter 5Technical SpecificationsScanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . .

Scanner SpecificationsScanner type:Photoelectric device:Effective pixels:Maximum documentsize:Scanning resolution:Output resolution:Scanning speed:Col

Size:50% to 200% in 1% steps.Image data:Gradation:Brightness:8 bits per pixel per color maximum8 bits per pixel per color maximum7 levelsHalftoning pr

Electrical SpecificationsVoltage:120 VAC, + lO%Frequency:49.5 to 60.5 HzPower consumption:Approx. 20 W (self test in monochromemode)Insulation resista

Parallel Interface SpecificationsInterface type:Bidirectional parallel interfaceData format:8-bit parallelSynchronization:Handshaking:Logic level:Conn

Signal pin assignments5-6 TechnicaI Specifications

0“Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connectedat signal ground level. For interface wiring, be sure to use atwisted-pair cable for each si

Chapter 3 Scanner BasicsPlacing a Document on the Scanner...3-2Scanner Setting Guidelines...3-4d Image type or mode...

The figures below show the timing for the bidirectionalparallel interface as viewed from the scanner.OUT (from scanner to computer)IN (from computer t

SCSI SpecificationsInterface type:Function:logic level:Electrical standard:Terminator:ID Setting:Connector type:ANSI X3.131-1986 standardThe following

Connector pinarrangement:Signal pin assignmentsIn this table, the direction of the signals is given relative to thescanner.5-20 Technical Specificatio

InitializationThe scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set ofconditions) in three ways.Hardware initialization:0When the power is turned o

Default settingsThe table below shows the default conditions when the scanneris initialized.When the scanner is initialized, the scanner terminates th

Appendixscanner Functions...A-2How the scanner works...A-2Scanner settings...A-3Appendix

Scanner FunctionsVarious image processing functions are built into your scanner.They are briefly described in Chapter 3. This Appendixcontains fuller,

The data produced by the scanner needs to be reproduced to beseen as an image. This is done, for example, by displaying theimage data on a computer sc

ResolutionThe output resolution determines how many pixels, or dots, areused for scanning and reproducing an image. Resolution ismeasured in units of

To enlarge or reduce the image size, use the scanner’s sizefunction through your software. In your application software,perform only fine adjustments.

Chapter 5 Technical SpecificationsScanner Specifications...5-2Electrical Specifications...5-4Environmental Con

8 bits/pixel2 bits/pixel3 bits/pixel1 bit/pixelA-6 Appendix

To reproduce an image of more than 2 bits/pixel/color,however, the output device should also be capable ofproducing the same tones. Many displays and

Color modeThe color mode specifies color reading or monochromereading. In color reading, you can choose either page sequencereading or line sequence r

Halftoning modeHalftoning is a process of changing an image to a pattern ofdots. This is required because a printing press produces imagesin a differe

You can select from three types of halftoning, as well as enableor disable the halftoning process itself. When halftoning isdisabled, the tones that t

Halftoning mode AHalftoning mode BHalftoning mode CNoneDither pattern AHalftone is expressed in 4 by 4 bayer dither pattern.Dither pattern BHalftone i

Dither pattern ADither pattern BDither pattern CDither pattern DNote:Changing the size of a halftone-processed image with your applicationsoftware may

Gamma correctionThis function adjusts the light intensity ratio between theoriginal image and the output data. When the image isreproduced on certain

LlCRT Display BThis setting is suited for analog-input CRT displays whichcan display an image with multiple levels of tones of morethan 1 bit/pixel/co

This function processes the image data so that the data will bemost suited for the characteristics of the color output deviceused. For example, CRT di

IntroductionThe Epson® ES-600C is a full-color flatbed image scanner withan 8 1/2 x 11 inch (letter) size scanning area. It has the ability toscan in

Glossaryadditive primary colorsPrimary colors which produce white when mixed in a certainproportion. These are red, green, and blue-the colors of thes

color correctionA method of adjusting the color image data for a particulartype of device so that the reproduction results become close tothe original

ESC/IAbbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Image scanners. Asystem of commands to control image scanners with software.ESC/PAbbreviation for Epson

impact printerA printer that transfers ink onto the paper by striking the inkedribbon with a number of small pins.ink jet printerA printer that transf

pixelShort for picture element. Each image is composed of a numberof pixels. Pixels are also counted in units of dots.An interface channel through whi

thermal transfer printerA printer that transfers ink onto the paper with heat generatedby a number of small heating elements.thresholdA value that is

IndexAAccelerator board, 3-12Art, line, 3-5, 3-9Automatic document feeder, 1BBidirectional interface kit, 1Bidirectional model scanner, 1,2-24Bits/pix

Document, GL-2cover, l-6, 3-24placement, 3-3-4table, 3-4, 4-8DOS interface kit, 1, 2-2Dot matrix, 3-7Dots per inch, 3-9, 3-10, GL-2Dpi, 3-10, GL-2Draw

LightERROR, 4-9READY, l-7, 3-2, 4-2, 4-9Lightness, 3-10, 4-5, A-7Lineart, 3-5, 3-7, 3-9screen, 3-9sequence mode, A-8, A-10,A-13, GL-4sequence self tes

RRAM, 3-12READY light, l-7, 42, 43, 4-9Removingdocument cover, 3-4transportation screw, l-2-3Replacing lamps, 4-9RESET button, 4-2Resolution, 36-10, A

How to Use This ManualChapter 1 describes setting up your scanner. Be sure to readthis first. Chapter 2 tells how to use the interface kits to connect

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