Epson Gt15000 User Guide

							
 
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Removing Dust Marks
Dust Removal in Home Mode 
Dust Removal in Professional Mode 
Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks f\
rom your originals as you scan 
them.
Original image Dust Removal applied
Note:
Before scanning your originals, carefully remove any dust that you can s\
ee on them.
Do not use Dust Removal to scan your originals that do not contain dust \
or scratch marks; 
otherwise your scanned image may be distorted or blurred.
See one of these sections for instructions on removing dust marks from y\
our original(s).
Office Mode: This feature is not available in Office Mode. Change the scan mode to H\
ome Mode or Professional Mode. 
See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Home Mode: Dust Removal in Home Mode 
Professional Mode: Dust Removal in Professional Mode 
Dust Removal in Home Mode
Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings. For details, see 
Scanning in Home Mode.
Click Preview to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 
for details. 
						

							
Click the Dust Removal check box.
Note:The result of the Dust Removal does not appear in the image(s) in the \
Preview window.
If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to app\
ly the Dust Removal 
feature to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you click the 
check box.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details.
Click Scan.
What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
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Dust Removal in Professional Mode
Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
In the Professional Mode window, select the Document Type, Document Source, Auto Exposure Type, Image 
Type, and Resolution settings. For details, see Scanning in Professional Mode.
Click Preview to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 
for details.
Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Dust Removal check box. If you want to increase or decrease 
the level of the dust removal effect, click the + (Windows) or 
 (Mac OS X) button next to the option and select a 
setting in the Level list. 
						

							
Note:The result of the Dust Removal does not appear in the image(s) in the \
Preview window.
If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to app\
ly the Dust Removal 
feature to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you click the 
check box.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions.
Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for 
instructions. 
Click Scan.
What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
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Fixing Backlit Photos 
Backlight Correction in Home Mode 
Backlight Correction in Professional Mode 
Using the Backlight Correction feature in Epson Scan, you can remove shadows from photos that have too\
 much 
background light. You can fix printed photos automatically as you scan t\
hem.
Original image Backlight Correction applied
See one of these sections for instructions on fixing backlit photos.
Office Mode: This feature is not available in Office Mode. Change the scan mode to H\
ome Mode or Professional Mode. 
See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions.
Home Mode: Backlight Correction in Home Mode 
Professional Mode: Backlight Correction in Professional Mode 
Backlight Correction in Home Mode
Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings. For details, see 
Scanning in Home Mode.
Click Preview to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 
for details.
Click the Backlight Correction check box. 
						

							
Note:
If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to app\
ly the Backlight Correction 
feature to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you click the check 
box.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details.
Click Scan.
What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
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Backlight Correction in Professional Mode
Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for instructions.
Start Epson Scan. See Starting Epson Scan for instructions.
In the Professional Mode window, select the Document Type, Document Source, Auto Exposure Type, Image 
Type, and Resolution settings. For details, see Scanning in Professional Mode.
Click Preview to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area 
for details.
Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Backlight Correction check box. If you want to increase or 
decrease the level of the backlight correction effect, click the + (Windows) or 
 (Mac OS X) button next to the 
option and select a setting in the Level list. 
						

							
Note:
If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to app\
ly the Backlight Correction 
feature to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you click the check 
box.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Size your image(s) as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for details.
Click Scan.
What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions.
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Using the Scanner as a Copier 
You can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer\
 just like you would use a copy machine. You 
can even enlarge and reduce, enhance text, and adjust image brightness a\
s you copy. 
Load the first page of your documents on the document table or in the AD\
F. See or Loading Documents in the 
Automatic Document Feeder for instructions.
Start the Copy Utility in one of these ways.Press the 
 Copy button on the scanner.
Do one of the following. Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen > Copy Utility.
Windows (other versions): Select the start button or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON 
Software > Copy Utility.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy 
Utility icon.
You see the Copy Utility window.
Select your scanner from the Scanner list at the top of the window.
Select your printer from the Printer list. 
						

							
Click the Source Type box, select the type of original(s) you are copying, and click OK. See the table below for 
guidance.Source Type setting Type of document
Color Document (Single Page) One-page color documents containing text or text and graphics, such 
as a flyer.
Black & White Document 
(Single Page) One-page black and white documents containing text or text and 
graphics, such as a letter.
Color Document (Multiple 
Pages) Multiple page color documents containing text or text and graphics, 
such as a brochure.
Black & White Document 
(Multiple Pages) Multiple page black and white documents containing text or text and 
graphics, such as a manual.
Photos Photographs or other continuous-tone graphics.
Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and \
click 
OK. 
Note:
If you are printing on certain Epson printers, you see the printer setti\
ngs window. See your printer 
documentation for instructions on selecting settings.
If you want to enlarge or reduce your image(s) as you copy it, click t\
he Copy Size box, select the enlargement/
reduction, and click OK.
If you are copying a color or black-and-white document, you can improve \
the definition of text and line art by 
leaving the Text Enhancement check box checked. It is available only when the Source Type is Color Document 
(Single Page), Black & White Document (Single Page), Color Document (Multiple Pages), or Black & 
White Document (Multiple Pages).
If you need to adjust the lightness or darkness of your original(s) as\
 you copy, click the slider beneath the 
Brightness setting.
Click the arrow in the Number of Copies box to select the number of copies you want, if necessary.
When you are ready to scan and print, click Copy. 
						

							
 
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Scanning Directly to an E-mail
You can scan and automatically attach scanned image file(s) to an e-ma\
il message with the  E-mail button on the 
scanner. 
Place your document on the document table or in the ADF. See Placing Documents or Photos or Loading Documents 
in the Automatic Document Feeder for instructions.
Press the  E-mail button on the scanner.
Note:
Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used. The following steps are for\
 Office Mode. For instructions on 
using other modes, see Scanning in Home Mode or Scanning in Professional Mode.
In the Office Mode window, select the Image Type, Document Source, Size, and Resolution settings. For 
details, see Scanning in Office Mode. 
Click Preview to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. For details, se\
e Previewing and Adjusting the 
Scan Area.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for details.
Click Scan. The File Save Settings window appears. For details, see Selecting File Save Settings.
Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document or photo and displays the Send File Via\
 E-mail window. 
						

							
Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list.\
If you scanned photos and want to resize them, choose an option under Se\
lect Photo Size.
Note:
The box at the bottom of the window displays information about the image\
 file(s) you are attaching to 
the e-mail message.
Click OK. Your e-mail program is opened and any scanned images you selected are \
attached to a new e-mail 
message. See your e-mail program help if you need instructions on sendin\
g your e-mail message.