Epson Gt1500 Owners Manual

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Chapter 3
Using Optional Equipment
Three options are available for the Epson GT-15000: 
■Automatic document feeder (B813212) 
■Epson IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342)
■Epson Network Image Express scanner interface card (B12B808393) 
You can purchase these accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the 
nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can also purchase online 
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales).
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Automatic Document Feeder
The automatic document feeder (B813212) allows you to load and scan multiple-
page documents. You can scan up to 100 sheets at a time, either one-sided or 
two-sided. 
When you unpack the automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts 
shown below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Epson dealer, or call 
Epson at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada).
Warning: The automatic document feeder is large...

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Installing the Automatic Document Feeder
1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and 
the power cord is unplugged. 
2. Open the document cover, then grasp the 
back of the cover and lift it off the scanner.
Warning: Before removing the document 
cover, make sure you raise it all the way up. 
This will prevent the hinges from snapping 
back on the springs and possibly injuring you.
3. Make sure the document table is clean and 
free of dust.
4. Attach the two smaller feet to 
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6. Align the screws with the holes in the automatic document feeder. Then slide the 
holes over the installation screws. Make sure the small pegs below the holes on the 
feeder go all the way into the back of the scanner.
Warning: Have someone help you lift the automatic document feeder.
7. Secure the knobs to the ends of the 
installation screws using the screwdriver. 
Make sure the base of the feeder is flush 
against the back of the scanner.
8. Attach the cable to the...

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9. Make sure the switch on the 
underside of the feeder is set towards 
the circle, as shown. Then lower the 
automatic document feeder.
10. Once the automatic document 
feeder is attached, you can plug in 
the scanner’s power cord, connect 
the cable, and turn on the scanner.
Note: If you’re using the SCSI 
connection, you need to restart your 
computer after plugging in the feeder.
Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder
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Follow these steps to scan:
1. Slide the edge guide all the way out.
2. Insert your document face up in the feeder, bottom edge first, until it meets 
resistance. 
Note: Don’t push the document into the feed path or the pages may jam.
3. Move the edge guide so it touches the 
edge of your paper.
4. Scan your document. Follow these guidelines to use EPSON Scan:
■Select the Office Mode from 
the Mode list.
■Select ADF-Single-sided or 
ADF-Double-sided 
as the 
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Note: You can still scan individual pages, if you want. Just lift the automatic 
document feeder and place your document face down on the document table. 
Select Document Table as the Document Source in EPSON Scan. Be sure to 
close the automatic document feeder before scanning. If you open it while 
scanning, you’ll get an error.
Fixing Document Jams
If a document gets jammed in the feeder, follow these steps to clear it:
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4. If the error isn’t cleared, turn your scanner off and then on again. Also, close 
EPSON Scan. Don’t restart EPSON Scan until the green 
Ready light stops 
flashing.
Note: If you attempt to preview or scan before the scanner is ready, EPSON Scan 
may stop responding. If this happens, restart your computer. 
Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner 
Interface Card
The IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card 
(B808342) offers high-speed image transfer and 
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2. Remove the two screws securing the shield 
plate to the scanner’s optional interface slot. 
Then remove the plate. 
Put the screws and shield plate in a safe place 
in case you want to reinstall the shield plate 
later.
3. Turn the card over so that the 
component side is facing down, and 
insert it in the optional interface slot. 
4. Push gently until the card is firmly 
seated.
5. Tighten the retaining screws and 
reconnect the scanner’s cables.
6. Plug one end of the IEEE...

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Installing the Network Image Express Card 
The Network Image Express card (B12B808393) allows you to share your scanner 
without the need for a server. The card supports 10BaseT/100BaseT full and half 
duplex networks. 
Any computer on the network that has the 
EPSON Scan software installed can scan and 
import a document from the Epson 
GT-15000.
For information on setting up and using the 
scanner on a network, see your on-screen 
Epson GT-15000 Reference Guide.
Follow these...