User manual EPSON ES-300GS QUICK START

[. . . ] For additional instructions, see the manual for the ES-300GS scanner, Balloon Help, and the manual and on-line help utilities for the e·Paper Document Management & Archival Suite. System and Memory Requirements For the scanner and your software to work properly, your system must include the following minimum configuration: u An Apple Macintosh or Power Macintosh computer with a 68030, 68040, or PowerPC processor Apple system software 7. 5 or higher 8MB or more of system RAM; 4MB of application RAM At least 25MB of free hard disk space; a removable drive is recommended for document archiving A color monitor. u u u u Getting Started 2 Setting Up the Scanner Follow the steps below to set up the scanner and connect it to the SCSI port on your Macintosh or to another SCSI device. The SCSI cable included with the scanner has a 25-pin connector on one end and a dual 25-/50-pin connector on the other. 50-pin connector for an additional device 25-pin connector to the scanner 1. Take the scanner out of its box and place it on a flat, stable surface with the rear panel facing you. Remove the tape securing the scanner cover and pull out any packing material from underneath the cover. [. . . ] Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard as you turn on your Macintosh to turn off its system extensions and virus protection programs. Release the Shift key when you see the "Welcome to Macintosh Extensions off" screen. Insert the Installation Disk 1 into your diskette drive. (If the e·Paper Install 1 screen does not appear, double-click the e·Paper Install 1 disk icon. ) 4. Double-click the e·Paper Installer icon. When you see the initial installation program screen, click Continue. Click Continue to accept the license agreement. Click Yes to restart your Macintosh after installation. Click Hard disk. 7 Getting Started 8. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation and restart your Macintosh. (Once installed, e·Paper will reside in a folder on the desktop. ) After installation, a small floating window will appear on your screen. This window resides in the background awaiting document tasks. The `e' icon on the window shows you the current status of your scanner at a glance. See your software guide for more information. Scanning Documents Now you're ready to start scanning using your scanner's built-in document feeder. For instructions on using the attachable business card guide, see your ES-300GS User's Guide. When scanning documents, respect the rights of the copyright holders. Do not scan published materials without checking the copyright status. (You can scan up to 10 standard bond pages at a time. ) Make sure all the pages are the same size and paper weight. Also remove any paper clips, staples, tape, glue, or other foreign objects from the document. c Caution: Scanning documents that contain foreign objects, such as paper clips or staples, can damage the scanner mechanism and the glass scanning window. 2. Raise the scanner cover. Getting Started 8 3. Flip down the two paper guides to the operating position, as shown below. 4. Fan the edges of your document if you are scanning multiple pages; then level the stack by tapping it on a flat surface. [. . . ] Note: To fax your document, you must have a communications program and access to a fax/modem. Your e·Paper software suite offers you a comprehensive array of document processing and archiving functions. See your e·Paper user's guide for information on saving, printing, faxing, or processing your document. The e·Paper system also provides a powerful OCR program that converts your documents into text files that you can edit. 11 Getting Started Where to Get Help EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers and provides the following services when you dial (800) 922-8911: u u u EPSON Fax-On-Demand technical information library Product literature on current and new products Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Technical information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Customer relations. u u You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, parts, printed manuals, and accessories for your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U. S. [. . . ]