User manual EPSON ES-300C

[. . . ] EPSON ® ES-300C User's Manual FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 Problems and Solutions . 4-5 Troubleshooting 4-1 Error Messages When the scanner detects an error, the display on the control panel shows a corresponding error message. In case of an error, you may need to retry a scanning operation with the software or reset the scanner. To reset the scanner, turn it off, wait 10 to 15 seconds, and then turn it on again. There are three types of errors, as shown below. Command Error Error indication: The error message E-C appears. The scanner waits for a correct command. Possible causes: To recover: Invalid command is received. Check that the settings on your scanner software are correct; then retry the scanning operation to send a correct command. Reset the scanner after a command error only if necessary. 4-2 Troubleshooting Error Messages Interface Error Error indication: The error message E-I appears. The fluorescent lamps go out and the scanner stops operating. Possible causes: Wrong communication protocol. Interface connection is broken (the connector is unplugged or the cable wire is broken). The host computer does not respond to the scanner for more than 30 seconds. To recover: Turn off the scanner. Check the interface connection and settings on the scanner as well as on your computer and software. Turn on the scanner. Troubleshooting 4-3 Error Messages Fatal Error Error indication: The error message E-F appears and blinks. The fluorescent lamps go out and the scanner stops operating. Possible causes: One or more fluorescent lamps are broken or require replacement. The transportation screw is not removed and the carriage cannot move. The scanner is broken. To recover: Turn the scanner off. Check to see if the transportation screw is removed; then turn on the scanner. (See Chapter 1. ) Consult your dealer if you encounter this error again. 4-4 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions This section discusses typical problems and offers possible solutions. For advice on getting better images, see Chapter 2. The problems you may encounter while using the scanner often involve the operation of your software and computer. Problems fall in the following major categories: l l l l Incorrect setup of the interface Inappropriate selection of the scanner functions Incorrect setup of your computer or software Incorrect operation by your software or program. Also see the documentation for your software, computer, and printer for possible solutions. Problem The scanner does not scan or stops scanning. Solution The scanner does not come on. (The POWER light does not come on. ) See that the power cable is correctly plugged into the scanner and the power outlet. [. . . ] A single bit of digital data that can express only 1 (light) or 0 (dark) represents a pixel. A binary digit (0 or 11, which is the smallest unit of information used by a computer, scanner, or printer. bit/pixel bit bi-level data Indicates the number of bits allocated for a pixel. The larger the value, the more detailed the pixel. brightness carriage A scanner function to lighten or darken the output image data. A component of the scanner that contains the optical sensor and light source for scanning. [. . . ]