User manual EPSON EXPRESSION HOME XP-415

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[. . . ] See the product documentation for details. 6 System Requirements s For Macintosh USB users Scanner: System: EPSON EXPRESSION HOME XP-415 A USB-equipped Macintosh with OS 8. 5 or later Note: The included software cannot be used with the Multiple Users function of Mac OS 9. Interface: Display: USB port Color Monitor, 640 × 480 screen resolution (or higher recommended), and 256 color (32, 000 color or higher recommended) Note: Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See your product documentation for details. s Unpacking the Scanner Your EPSON EXPRESSION HOME XP-415 comes shipped with CD-ROMs which include the driver software that runs your scanner, and some additional items, depending on the place of purchase. Unpacking the Scanner 7 English scanner power cord USB interface cable Document Guide Strip Document Guide and adjust pins Attaching the Document Guide Strip The document guide strip is designed to help you properly align your documents when placing them on the document table. 8 Unpacking the Scanner Peel off the backing from the document guide strip, then place the strip directly on the horizontal ruler of the document table as shown in the illustration. Note: Be sure to remove the document guide strip from the document table before using the optional Automatic Document Feeder. Unpacking the Scanner 9 English Scanner Parts document cover carriage (at the home position) document table operate button ERROR light start button READY light RESET button operate light optional interface slot USB interface connector SCSI ID rotary switch SCSI terminator switch SCSI interface connectors option interface connector transportation lock lever AC socket 10 Unpacking the Scanner s Setting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your scanner: s s Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Place the scanner near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. Allow space behind the scanner for the cables, and space above the scanner so that you can fully raise the document cover. Keep the scanner away from high temperatures, humidity and excessive dirt or dust. Also avoid using or storing the scanner in places subject to rapid changes of temperature and humidity. Keep the scanner away from direct sunlight and strong light sources. Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. s s s s s Releasing the Transportation Lock When the scanner is unpacked, the carriage is locked in the home position to prevent damage from shaking or vibration during transportation. You must release the transportation lock before you can use the scanner. Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface with its left side facing you. USB cables have 2 different connectors at each end. Type A connects to your computer. Type B connects to your scanner. USB hub You can also use a USB hub, allowing you to increase the number of USB ports and therefore connect several peripherals. Note: If you connect your scanner through more than one hub, your system may not work properly. In this case, try connecting the scanner directly to the computer's USB port. Also, your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than that supplied by EPSON. Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 19 English Note for Macintosh Users: Be sure to install the scanner software before connecting the scanner to your Macintosh. See Chapter 3, "Installing the Scanner Software for Macintosh, " in your online Setup Guide for details. s Connecting the scanner To connect the scanner to your computer or USB hub: 1. Connect one end of the cable (Type B) to the USB port on the back of the scanner. 2. Connect the other end of the cable (Type A) to the USB port on your computer, or USB hub. Note: t USB cables enable you to connect the scanner whether your computer is on or off. If you connect the scanner while your computer is on, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box (Windows) or a message telling you that the scanner driver needs to be installed (Macintosh) will appear. When this happens, follow the instructions in Chapter 3 in the online Setup Guide, then install the software. t Connect the USB cable to your computer, then install or start the scanner software. Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the scanner software is open. Make sure no other interface is used. t 20 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer s Using the Online Manuals The CD-ROM shipped with your scanner includes three different online manuals in PDF format (PDF = Portable Document Format). [. . . ] If you need complete information on the Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to its online help. If the Acrobat Reader is already installed on your system, you can skip the next section. Note: If you are not sure whether the Acrobat Reader is installed on your system, please contact your system administrator or double-click on the menu item for reading the online manual in the setup program. If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your system, the manual will not open and an error message will be displayed. Using the Online Manuals 21 English Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1. [. . . ]