Epson Gt1500 Owners Manual

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Appendix B
Requirements and Notices
System Requirements
The minimum system requirements are listed below. For optimum performance, a faster processor and 
more memory are recommended. If you’re scanning high resolution images, you need more than the 
minimum available hard disk space.
Note: Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer 
system, including the video card, monitor, and software. See the documentation for these 
products for details.
■A Microsoft Windows-compatible PC with a Pentium®-equivalent processor, 233 MHz or faster 
recommended 
■Preinstalled Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP for USB connection; Windows 98, 2000 Professional, 
Me, or XP for SCSI connection
■SCSI, USB, or FireWire IEEE 1394 (Windows XP, Me, or 2000 only) port; FireWire card must 
be OHCI-compliant
■128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended for all systems) 
■300MB available hard disk space 
■CD-ROM drive
■SVGA color monitor with 800 × 600 resolution 
■16-bit, 65K-color display adapter card (24-bit display adapter card with millions of colors 
recommended) 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions 
marked on the scanner.
■Unplug the scanner before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Don’t spill liquid on the 
scanner. Use a soft, dry cloth or a compressed air spray designed for cleaning electronic equipment 
to clean dust from the document table glass. 
■Do not place the scanner on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.
■Use only the power cord that comes with this product. This product’s power cord is for use with 
this product only. Use of another cord (or use of this cord with other equipment) may result in fire 
or electric shock.
■Use only the type of power source indicated on the scanner’s label. Always supply power directly 
from a standard domestic electric outlet with the AC power cord that meets relevant local safety 
standards.
■Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same 
circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
■Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
■If you use an extension cord, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the 
extension cord doesn’t exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of 
all devices plugged into the wall outlet doesn’t exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
■Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself. 
■Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 
conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the scanner; if the scanner 
has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the scanner does not operate normally or exhibits a 
distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating 
instructions.  
						

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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio 
and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC 
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the 
FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment 
interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave 
cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment 
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du 
Canada. 
						

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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU 
Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:
We: Epson America, Inc.
Located at: MS 3-13
3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806-2469
Telephone: (562) 290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 
15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative 
unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the 
equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity 
production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trade Name: Epson
Type of Product: Image Scanner
Model: J151A
Product: Epson GT-15000
Warranty
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty
What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc., (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Epson 
product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased new and used in 
the United States or Canada, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 
one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the 
date of original purchase.
What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson product prove defective during the 
warranty period, please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent, 
along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care 
Center. You are responsible for all costs (shipping, insurance, travel time) in getting the product to the 
service location. Epson will, at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective product, 
without charge for parts or labor. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a 
part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement product or part may be new or  
						

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refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and at Epson’s option, the replacement may be another 
model of like kind and quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed 
the original retail selling price of the covered product. Exchange or replacement products or parts 
assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned 
products. This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty does 
not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed, or 
certified by Epson. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover third party parts, 
components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., 
dealer-added boards, chips or drives. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson 
label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly 
maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, 
improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical 
current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson 
Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held 
responsible for costs incurred.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF 
ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. 
IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED 
TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY 
STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE 
VOID. IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL, EPSON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL 
BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT 
COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN 
WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC., NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE 
FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, 
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR 
INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF 
WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some 
jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations on damages, so the above limitations and 
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 
other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 
To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, visit our website at: http://www.epson.com.
To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, visit http://support.epson.com.
You can also write to: Epson America, Inc., P.O. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012. 
						

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ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus, 8, 31 to 32, 65
Accessories, 41, 65
Adobe Photoshop Elements, 32, 65
Auto Adjust button, 27
Auto Detect button, 23, 25 to 26, 30, 33, 37
Auto Exposure Type setting, 26
Automatic document feeder
Document Source setting, 46
double-sided scanning, 46
fixing document jams, 47 to 48
installing, 43 to 45
loading pages, 45
problems, 47 to 48, 56, 60
purchasing, 41, 65
specifications, 70
using, 45 to 47
B
Blurred image, 61
Brightness setting, 23, 25, 27, 30, 34, 60
Buttons, 56
C
Cleaning the scanner, 53
Color problems, 62 to 63
Color Restoration setting, 23, 28, 34
Connecting scanner, 14 to 15
Contrast setting, 23, 25, 27, 30, 34
D
Descreening Filter setting, 23, 25, 28, 30, 34
Destination setting, 34
Document jams, fixing, 47 to 48
Document position, 20, 61
Document Type setting, 34
Documentation, 9
Double-sided scanning, 46
E
Electrical requirements, 68
Environmental requirements, 68
Epson
help, 64 to 65
Store, 41, 65
EPSON Scan
Home Mode, 19, 21 to 23, 33 to 34
installing, 16 to 17
Office Mode, 19, 24 to 25, 29 to 30
previewing scans, 37 to 38, 59
problems, 60
Professional Mode, 19, 21, 26 to 28
scanning to a file, 21
starting, 21
Error light, 56
Ethernet card, 50 to 51
F
Faint image, 60
FCC compliance statement, 73
File Save Settings, 21
File size, 63
FineReader Sprint, 8, 31 to 32, 65
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installing the scanner card, 48 to 49
scanner card specifications, 69
system requirements, 48
G
Gamma adjustment, 27, 63
H
Help
Epson, 64 to 65
software, 65
Histogram adjustment, 27
Home Mode, 19, 21 to 23, 33 to 34
I
IEEE 1394, see FireWire
Image Adjustment button, 27
Image quality problems, 60 to 63
Image Type setting, 30, 34
Installing
automatic document feeder, 43 to 45
FireWire scanner interface card, 48 to 49
Network Image Express card, 50 to 51
software, 16 to 17
L
Lights, 56
Loading documents
automatic document feeder, 45
single sheet, 20
Lock, transportation, 13, 54
M
Maintenance, 53 to 54
Moving scanner, 54
N
Network Image Express card, 50 to 51
O
OCR scanning, 8, 31 to 32
Office Mode, 19, 21, 24 to 25, 29 to 30
Optional equipment, see Automatic document 
feeder, FireWire, Network Image Express
P
PaperPort Deluxe
installing, 16 to 17
support, 65
using, 28 to 30
Photoshop Elements, 32, 65
Power, turning off, 13
Power, turning on, 13
Preview window, 37
Problems
automatic document feeder, 47 to 48, 56, 60
color, 62 to 63
image quality, 60 to 63
previewing scan, 59
scanner, 57 to 59
software, 60
Professional Mode, 19, 21, 26 to 28
R
Ready light, 56
Requirements
electrical, 68
environmental, 68
system, 48, 71
Resizing images, 39
Resolution
choosing, 27, 38 to 39
maximum, 67 
						

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Safety instructions, 72
Scaling images, 39
Scanner
choosing location, 12
cleaning, 53
connecting, 14 to 15
installing software, 16 to 17
moving, 54
problems, 57 to 59
turning off, 13
turning on, 13
unpacking, 11
Scanning
color images, 39
documents with PaperPort Deluxe, 28 to 30
double-sided, 46
photos, 32 to 34
placing documents, 20
previewing scans, 37 to 38, 59
Start button, 35 to 36
text for editing, 8, 31 to 32
tips, 38 to 39
to a file, 21
with automatic document feeder, 46
Scanning Quality setting, 27
SCSI
connecting to, 15
interface specifications, 69
problems, 58
Service, 64 to 65
Software
installing, 16 to 17
problems, 60
uninstalling, 64
Specifications
automatic document feeder, 70
electrical, 68
environmental, 68
FireWire card, 69
scanner, 67 to 70
Start button, 35 to 36
Support, 64 to 65
System requirements, 48, 71
T
Target Size setting, 27, 34
Technical support, 64 to 65
Text scanning, 8, 31 to 32
Tone correction, 27
Transportation lock, 13, 54, 58
Transporting scanner, 54
Troubleshooting
automatic document feeder, 56, 60
image quality, 60 to 63
scanner, 57 to 59
software, 60
Turning off scanner, 13
Turning on scanner, 13
U
Uninstalling software, 64
Unpacking scanner, 11
Unsharp Mask Filter, 25, 28, 30
USB
connecting to, 14
interface specifications, 69
W
Warranty, 74 to 75 
						

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