Epson 836XL Manual de usuario

EPSON Expression™ 836XLUser’s GuideColor Image Scanner®

Contents Page 10Transparency Unit Specifications 114Basic Specifications 114Electrical 115Environmental 115Index116

Specifications Page 100Scanner SpecificationsScanningScanner type Flatbed, colorPhotoelectric deviceColor CCD line sensorEffective pixels 9760 dots by

Specifications Page 101Adjustable focusing functionOne-piece CCD/lens movement systemFocus adjustable up to 5 mm above the surface of the document tab

Specifications Page 102Supported Documents Reflective type Opaque documents with smooth surfacesTransparency typePositive and negative film (optional

Specifications Page 103EnvironmentalSafety ApprovalsSpecifications Operation StorageTemperature 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)–13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)Hu

Specifications Page 104Parallel InterfaceInterface type Bidirectional parallel interfaceData format 8-bit parallelSynchronization External strobe puls

Specifications Page 105Parallel pin assignments:Pin No. Signal I/O Description1STROBEI Data strobe pulse2-9 DATA 0-7 I/O 8-bit data bus10ACKNLGO Ackno

Specifications Page 106SCSI InterfaceInterface type ANSI Standard X3.131-1986Functions BUS FREE phaseARBITRATION phaseSELECTION/RESELECTION phaseCOMMA

Specifications Page 107Terminator Internal terminator selectableConnector type Two 50-pin connectorsConnector pin arrangement2550126

Specifications Page 108SCSI pin assignmentsPin No. Signal I/O Description1-12, 14-25, 35-37, 39, 40, 42GND — Ground13 NC — Not used26-33 DB0-DB7 I/O D

Specifications Page 109Initialization MethodsThe scanner can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in the following ways:Type MethodH

Page 11IntroductionThe EPSON Expression™ 836XL is a true 800-dpi full-color flatbed scanner with a US B (12.2 inch × 17.2 inch) or A3 size scanning ar

Specifications Page 110Auto Document Feeder SpecificationsBasic SpecificationsType Page feeding and duplex scanning with automatic reverseDocument fee

Specifications Page 111Documents SupportedDocument size Portrait: A3, Ledger, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, B5, A5, 5.5 × 5.8 inch (140 × 148 mm)Landscape: A

Specifications Page 112ElectricalPower supply Supplied through the scanner24 ± 10% VDC5 ± 10% VDCConsumption current24 VDC: 2.0 A5 VDC: 0.3 AInsulatio

Specifications Page 113EnvironmentalSafety ApprovalsSafety regulationsUL1950CSA 950FCCCE markings Directive 89/336 EEC, 92/31 EEC, 73/23 EECSpecificat

Specifications Page 114Transparency Unit SpecificationsBasic SpecificationsType Fixed-document transparency scanning unitLight source Xenon cold catho

Specifications Page 115Dimensions Width: 25.8 inches (656 mm)Depth: 17.8 inches (452.2 mm)Height: 2.24 inches (57 mm)Weight Approximately 13.2 lb (6 k

Page 116IndexAAC connector, 22, 102Accelerator board, 76ADF, see Auto document feederAdjust pin, 36, 52, 87Adjustment angle, document guide, 95 to96Au

Index Page 117Document guide, continuedscanning aligned document, 97 to 98using, 86 to 98Document position, 80 to 82E Electrical specificationsauto do

Index Page 118L Lamp, replacing, 71Lights, 23 to 24, 75Lock screw, transportation, 21M Maintenance, 70 to 71Manual, how to use, 14 to 15Matching probl

Index Page 119R RAM, 76READY light, 23 to 24, 71, 75, 78Reflective document mat, 50 to 51RESET button, 24S Safety approvalsauto document feeder, 113sc

Introduction Page 12◗ Three resident interfaces: one bidirectional parallel and two SCSI. With these interfaces, you can connect multiple computers to

Index Page 120Transparency unit, continuedtransparency guide angle, adjusting, 52transparency guide, installing, 36 to 38unpacking, 30 to 32using, 29

Introduction Page 13Optional EquipmentThe following optional items are available to expand the versatility of your scanner. For detailed information o

Introduction Page 14Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board (B80818*)This board installs in an IBM-®compatible computer and provides parallel connectio

Introduction Page 15Specifications provides technical details on your scanner and its optional equipment.Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must b

Introduction Page 16Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.

Introduction Page 17◗ If you use an extension cord with the scanner, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord

Introduction Page 18Where to Get HelpEPSON provides customer support through the following services:Electronic support servicesService AccessWorld Wid

Introduction Page 19Automated telephone servicesService AccessEPSON SoundAdvice™ For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON prod

Page 2FCC Compliance Statement for United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

Introduction Page 20EPSON also provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products. Dial (8

Page 211Scanner BasicsScanner Partsdocument coverdocument tabletransportationlock screwcarriage at home positionLights and Buttons

Scanner Basics Page 22terminator switchSCSI interfaceconnectionsparallel interface connectionSCSI ID dialoption interface connectionAC plug connection

Scanner Basics Page 23Lights and ButtonsOPERATE light (green)Comes on when the scanner is turned on.READY light (green) Comes on when the scanner is r

Scanner Basics Page 24ERROR light (red)Comes on when an error occurs and, along with the READY light, indicates the type of error.OPERATE buttonTurns

Scanner Basics Page 25Scanning1 Press the OPERATE button to turn on the scanner. The OPERATE light comes on.2 Make sure the scanner’s READY light is o

Scanner Basics Page 265 Close the document cover gently so that the document doesn’t move.6 To scan your document, follow the instructions in the EPSO

Scanner Basics Page 27Scanning Oversized DocumentsFor thick documents or other materials, you can remove the document cover. Grasp the back of the doc

Page 282Using OptionalEquipmentFollow the steps in these sections to install and use the scanner’s optional equipment:◗ Using the Transparency Unit◗ U

Using Optional Equipment Page 29Using the Transparency UnitThe optional transparency unit (part number B81310*) lets you scan full color transparencie

Page 3For Canadian UsersThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the r

Using Optional Equipment Page 30Unpacking the Transparency UnitMake sure all these items are included in the box with the TPU. Contact your EPSON deal

Using Optional Equipment Page 31Removing the Shipping ScrewsTo prevent damage during shipping, shipping screws are attached to the TPU to secure its l

Using Optional Equipment Page 323 Install the screws in the storage holes labeled STOCK between the shipping holes, as shown below.Before transporting

Using Optional Equipment Page 33Installing the Transparency UnitFollow the steps below to install the TPU:1 Make sure the scanner is turned off. Then

Using Optional Equipment Page 343 Align the TPU hinge pins with the holes in the scanner, then lower the TPU until the pins rest securely in the holes

Using Optional Equipment Page 355 Attach the TPU connector to the option connector at the back of the scanner. Secure the connector using the attached

Using Optional Equipment Page 36Installing the Transparency GuideFollow the steps below to install the transparency guide:1 Lift the TPU.2 If your sca

Using Optional Equipment Page 373 Place the transparency guide above the scanner’s document table over the pins as shown below. Make sure the oval hol

Using Optional Equipment Page 38Before scanning transparencies, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the glass of the TPU and the scanner’s docume

Using Optional Equipment Page 39Scanning Transparencies and Oversized Film To scan transparencies or film that is larger than the guides on the docume

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Using Optional Equipment Page 40Using the Film HoldersYou can use the four film holders that came with the TPU to scan 35 mm slides, strips of 35 mm n

Using Optional Equipment Page 41Loading 35 mm slides1 Load slides in the 35 mm slide holder, facedown with the tops of all slides facing the triangle

Using Optional Equipment Page 42Loading strips of negative or positive film1 Place the 35 mm filmstrip holder on a flat surface, then lift up one end

Using Optional Equipment Page 433 To replace the strip cover:◗ Insert the two tabs on one end of the cover into the two corresponding slots in the hol

Using Optional Equipment Page 446 Close the TPU and scan the film according to your scanner software’s online guide.Loading medium format (2 1/4-inch)

Using Optional Equipment Page 452 Insert the film in the holder facedown.3 Close the cover until it snaps shut.4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the

Using Optional Equipment Page 465 Place the holder on the document table with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align the triang

Using Optional Equipment Page 47Loading 4 x 5-inch film1 Place the 4 × 5-inch film holder on a flat surface, then lift up the side of the film cover t

Using Optional Equipment Page 483 Close the cover until it snaps shut.4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the film you want to scan.

Using Optional Equipment Page 495 Place the holder on the document table as shown with the corner against the notch on the transparency guide. Align t

Page 5ContentsIntroduction11Optional Equipment 13How to Use This Manual 14Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 15Important Safety Instructions 16Where to

Using Optional Equipment Page 50Scanning Normal Documents with the Transparency Unit InstalledTo scan normal documents with the TPU installed, insert

Using Optional Equipment Page 513 Place your document on the document table and close the TPU. 4 Scan according to the instructions in Scanner Basics,

Using Optional Equipment Page 52Adjusting the Transparency Guide AngleMost scanners scan at a slight angle due to the movement of the carriage. If you

Using Optional Equipment Page 53Using the Auto Document FeederThe auto document feeder (part number B813112) automatically loads multi-page documents

Using Optional Equipment Page 54Unpacking the Auto Document FeederMake sure that the following items are included in the ADF box. Contact your EPSON d

Using Optional Equipment Page 55Installing the Auto Document FeederBefore installing the ADF, be aware that:◗ The ADF is heavy, so you may need to hav

Using Optional Equipment Page 563 Insert the installation screws that came with the ADF into the holes in the back of the scanner and secure them with

Using Optional Equipment Page 575 Place the ADF on the scanner, lining up the screws with the holes as shown.Warning:The ADF is heavy, so you may need

Using Optional Equipment Page 586 Twist the knobs onto the ends of the screws and tighten them using the enclosed screwdriver.7 Attach the ADF’s conne

Using Optional Equipment Page 598 Peel off the backing from the stopper and from the paper out support provided with the ADF. Then attach the stopper

Contents Page 6Scanning 25Scanning Oversized Documents 272Using Optional Equipment28Using the Transparency Unit 29Unpacking the Transparency Unit 3

Using Optional Equipment Page 60Loading Paper in the Auto Document FeederThe ADF can hold up to 30 sheets of the following paper sizes, based on a pap

Using Optional Equipment Page 61◗ Has no carbon coating.◗ Has no cut-out areas.Follow the steps below to load paper in the ADF:1 Slide the edge guides

Using Optional Equipment Page 62If your document is in landscape orientation (top and bottom edges are longer than the side edges), insert the documen

Using Optional Equipment Page 63Loading documents manuallyYou can load documents manually while the ADF is installed. Open the ADF and place the docum

Using Optional Equipment Page 64Fixing Paper Jams in the Auto Document FeederIf a paper jam occurs, first open the ADF’s cover to determine where the

Using Optional Equipment Page 65If paper jams in the feeder, open the cover on the left and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown. (Be careful not

Using Optional Equipment Page 66If paper jams in the paper eject position, open the cover on the right and slowly pull out the jammed paper as shown.

Using Optional Equipment Page 67Adjusting the Scanning Position of the Auto Document FeederIf your document feeds into the ADF too far or not far enou

Using Optional Equipment Page 68The right dial controls where paper stops when it is first loaded from the feeder. The left dial controls where double

Page 693Maintaining andTransporting YourScannerThis chapter gives tips on caring for your scanner and preparing it for a move in these sections:◗ Clea

Contents Page 7Using the Auto Document Feeder 53Unpacking the Auto Document Feeder 54Installing the Auto Document Feeder 55Loading Paper in the Aut

Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 70Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically. Bef

Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 71Replacing the Fluorescent LampThe luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the lamp

Maintaining and Transporting Your Scanner Page 72Transporting the ScannerIf you need to transport the scanner or store it for an extended period, you

Page 734TroubleshootingThis chapter helps you solve scanner problems in these sections:◗ Diagnosing Problems◗ Upgrading Your System◗ Problems and Solu

Troubleshooting Page 74◗ Incorrect operation of your scanner softwareIf an error occurs, check the scanner’s indicator lights. See Indicator Lights to

Troubleshooting Page 75Indicator LightsIf an error occurs, the scanner stops operating. The READY and ERROR lights indicate the type of error. ERROR l

Troubleshooting Page 76Upgrading Your SystemTo improve your image processing speed and the appearance of the images on your monitor, you can add the f

Troubleshooting Page 77◗ Compression software. Many different programs are available to make image files smaller for storage or transmission. For exam

Troubleshooting Page 78Problems and SolutionsCheck these sections for the problem you’re having and for possible solutions:◗ Operation Problems◗ Scan

Troubleshooting Page 79The scanner does not start scanning.The scanner software does not work properly.Problem SolutionYour software or interface is n

Contents Page 84Troubleshooting73Diagnosing Problems 73Indicator Lights 75Upgrading Your System 76Problems and Solutions 78Operation Problems 78S

Troubleshooting Page 80Scan Quality ProblemsThe entire image is distorted or blurred.Part of the image is distorted or blurred.Problem SolutionThe doc

Troubleshooting Page 81The edges of the document are missing from the scanned output.Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the image.The image

Troubleshooting Page 82The image is too dark.Straight lines in the image are jagged.A line of dots is always missing in the scanned image.Problem Solu

Troubleshooting Page 83The image cannot be printed, the printout is garbled, or the printout is not an image.Color stripes appear when scanning film.P

Troubleshooting Page 84Image Matching ProblemsThe image does not look the same as the original.Colors on your monitor are different from those in the

Troubleshooting Page 85Printed colors are different from those in the original image.The printed image is larger or smaller than the original size.You

Troubleshooting Page 86Using the Document Guide Most scanners scan at a slight angle due to the movement of the carriage. If you find that your scanne

Troubleshooting Page 87Before you install the document guide, locate the following parts, included in your scanner box.Installing the Document Guide1

Troubleshooting Page 882 Lay the clear document guide on the document table with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left. Align the

Troubleshooting Page 893 Place the grid document guide onto the guide pins with the oval hole on the right and the round hole on the left.4 Close the

Contents Page 95Specifications99Scanner Specifications 100Scanning 100Supported Documents 102Electrical 102Environmental 103Safety Approvals 103Par

Troubleshooting Page 90Scanning the Document Guide1 Open an application and access EPSON TWAIN Pro. Select the following settings:Click Preview. You s

Troubleshooting Page 912 Make a marquee around the alignment dots on the document guide.scale boxesmarquee

Troubleshooting Page 923 Use the Marquee tool to create another frame around the top scale.second marquee

Troubleshooting Page 934 Use the Zoom tool to view the enlarged scale. Remove the second frame by clicking on the Delete Marquee tool .5 Align the le

Troubleshooting Page 946 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the bottom scale. Write down the position of the original frame edge on the bottom scale.7 Use the p

Troubleshooting Page 95Calculating the Adjustment AngleIf you need to adjust the document guide angle, you first need to determine which way to adjust

Troubleshooting Page 96Use a screwdriver to turn the adjust pin to the number you calculated (0.1 in the previous example).To confirm the angle, repea

Troubleshooting Page 97Scanning Your Aligned Document1 Remove the clear and grid document guides.2 Lay the grid document guide on a table with the ova

Troubleshooting Page 984 Turn the grid document guide over and lay it on the document table with the oval hole on the right.5 Set the adjust pin to th

Page 995SpecificationsThis chapter provides the technical specifications for your scanner and its optional equipment in these sections:◗ Scanner Speci