Epson Gt1500 Owners Manual

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter describes the following procedures:
■Unpacking the scanner
■Turning the scanner on and off
■Connecting the scanner to your computer
■Installing the software
Unpacking the Scanner
Remove the scanner from the box and make sure you have these items:
Remove all the tape and packing material from the scanner. Save the packaging in case 
you need it for transporting the scanner.
Warning: The scanner is large and heavy. You might need to have someone help 
you unpack and lift it.
Scanner
Power cordUSB cable Scanner Software 
CD-ROM 
Adobe Photoshop 
Elements CD-ROM 
						

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Choosing a Good Place for the Scanner
When deciding where to place the scanner, follow these guidelines:
■Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface. If the scanner is tilted, it can’t operate 
properly.
■Be sure to place the scanner where you can easily unplug the power cord, near a 
grounded wall outlet, and where the interface cable can reach your computer. 
■Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources.
■Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or rapidly changing 
temperatures and humidity.
■Make sure there’s enough room behind the scanner for the cables, and above the 
scanner so you can fully raise the document cover. 
23 inches 
(573 mm)
6 inches 
(150 mm) or more
18 inches 
(458 mm)26 inches 
(656 mm)5 inches 
(132) mm 
						

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Turning the Scanner On and Off
Follow these steps to turn on the scanner:
1. Pull up the transportation lock on the back of 
the scanner to the 
Unlock position.
2. Before you plug in the scanner, make sure it is 
turned off (the . Power button is not pushed 
in). 
3. Plug one end of the scanner’s power cord into 
the AC inlet at the back of the scanner, and the 
other end into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Press the . Power button on the front 
of the scanner to turn it on. 
The green 
Ready light starts flashing.
5. Wait until the 
Ready light stops 
flashing, then press the . Power 
button again to turn it off.
Now see the next section to connect the 
scanner to your computer, and then install 
the software as described on page 16.
Transportation lock
Ready light
. Power button 
						

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Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer
Follow the appropriate instructions below to connect the scanner to your computer’s 
USB or SCSI interface. 
Note: You can also install optional interface cards in the scanner and use these 
for connecting to your computer system. For information about installing and 
using the optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) card or Epson Network Image Express 
card, see Chapter 3, “Using Optional Equipment”.
Connecting to a USB Interface
1. Make sure the scanner is off.
2. Plug the flat end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer 
or powered USB hub. Plug the square end into the scanner’s USB port.
Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the 
one supplied by Epson, or if you connect your scanner to a multi-level USB hub 
system. 
						

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Connecting the Scanner to a SCSI Interface
In order to use the SCSI connection, you need to make sure your computer has a 
SCSI board and any necessary SCSI software installed. Then follow these steps to 
connect the scanner:
1. Make sure the scanner is off.
2. If you have another SCSI device that 
uses SCSI ID 2, turn the SCSI ID 
switch on the back of the scanner to a 
new number. Do not use 0, 1, or 7.
3. Unless your scanner is connected in 
the middle of a SCSI chain, leave the 
terminator switch on the back of the 
scanner turned 
On.
4. Squeeze the lock releases on your 
SCSI cable, and plug it into either 
SCSI connector on the back of the 
scanner. Connect the other end of 
the cable to the SCSI port on your 
computer.  
						

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Installing the Software
You must install the software to be able to use your scanner. Follow these steps:
1. Close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
2. Make sure the scanner is OFF. 
Note: If you see a screen like either of the ones below, click Cancel and turn off 
the scanner. You can’t install your software that way.
3. Insert the Epson GT-15000 Software CD.
4. When you see the antivirus message, click 
Continue.
5. Read the Software License Agreement and click 
Agree. You see the installation 
screen: 
						

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6. Click Install and follow any instructions on the screen to install EPSON Scan 
and the other software applications. This will take a few minutes.
If you have Windows XP, during the installation you’ll see a screen asking if you 
want to restart your computer. Select 
No, I will restart my computer later and 
click 
Finish.
7. When installation is complete, you see this screen:
8. Click 
Exit. 
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your scanner.
10. Press the . Power button to turn on the scanner.
11. Remove the CD and restart your computer.
12. If you want to install Photoshop Elements, insert the Photoshop Elements 
CD-ROM after your computer restarts and follow the on-screen instructions. 
(You must have Windows XP or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later to install 
and use the program.)
Now you are ready to scan. See page 19 for instructions. 
						

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Chapter 2
How To Scan
The EPSON Scan software included with your Epson GT-15000 provides three 
modes to give you progressive levels of control over the scanning process: 
■Home Mode: Makes scanning quick and easy. It includes a simple interface, 
automatic image adjustments, and preset configurations for various types of scans.
■Office Mode: Includes a basic interface with practical scan settings designed for 
documents. Choose this mode to scan multi-page documents on the optional 
automatic document feeder.
■Professional Mode: Lets you manually configure advanced image settings, 
including the histogram setting, tone, color depth, balance, saturation, brightness, 
and contrast.
You can use EPSON Scan either in a “standalone” mode, or by starting from another 
program, such as PaperPort Deluxe or Photoshop Elements.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for the following:
■Placing your original document on the scanner
■Scanning to a file with EPSON Scan
■Scanning documents with PaperPort Deluxe
■Scanning text for editing (OCR)
■Scanning photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements
■Scanning with the a Start button.
■Selecting the scanning area 
■Scanning tips 
						

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Placing Your Original Document
This section explains how to position documents or photos on the document table for 
scanning. 
Note: If you’re scanning a multi-page document using the optional automatic 
document feeder, see “Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder” on 
page 45.
1. Raise the scanner cover and place your document face down in the upper left 
corner of the document table.
You can scan several pages or photos at the same time. Make sure you leave about 
an inch of space between them on the document table.
2. Close the document cover slowly. Be careful not to move the document.
Tip: If the edges of your document don’t scan properly, move it in one-quarter 
inch from the edges of the document table.
You can remove the document cover if you need to scan a thick item—such as a 
book—that doesn’t fit under the cover. Simply open the cover all the way and pull 
it straight up. When you reattach the cover, line the rods up with the positioning 
holes and lower the cover into place.
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.