EPSON Perfection
®
1260 and 1260 Photo
Start
Here
Start
Here
1 Make sure you have everything:
EPSON Perfection 1260 PHOTO only:
NOTE: See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for
instructions on scanning slides and negatives.
2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the yellow sticker
in place for now.
IMPORTANT!
Leave the yellow sticker in
place until you’re instructed
to remove it.
Unpack Your Scanner
Wait! You must install your software before connecting the
scanner to your computer. The install process may take up
to 15 minutes.
Be sure to close all open programs and turn off any virus
protection programs.
Windows
®
1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
The installer starts automatically.
If it doesn’t start, open My Computer, double-click EPSON,
then double-click EPSON.
2 When you see a message asking you to disable antivirus software,
click Continue.
3 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.
4 At the Software Installation screen, click Install.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. After each
one is installed, click Next or Finish to continue. Note that EPSON
Smart Panel™ installs in several steps. If you have PDA software on
your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.
Please wait until the process is complete.
6 When you see this message, click Yes or No:
You see this screen:
NOTE: Presto! PixExpress will not be installed if you don’t
have PDA software on your computer. If you add it later,
you can install Presto! PixExpress. See your on-screen
Scanner Reference Guide for instructions.
7 Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.
8 Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or
close your browser. Then follow the instructions in section 3 to connect
the scanner.
Install the Software
Macintosh
®
1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
(If necessary, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon to open it.)
2 Double-click .
3 When you see a message asking you to disable antivirus software, click OK.
4 Read the license agreement, then click Agree.
5 When the Software Installation screen appears, click Install.
You see the EPSON TWAIN 5 Installer:
6 Click Install.
When the EPSON TWAIN installation is complete, click Restart.
Don’t remove your CD-ROM. After your Macintosh restarts,
you can install the rest of your software.
7 When your Macintosh restarts, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon
to open it, if necessary, then double-click . You see this screen:
8 Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install each
program. After each one is installed, click Quit to continue.
Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps. If you have
PDA software on your computer, Presto! PixExpress will be installed.
9 When you see this message, click Yes or No:
You see this screen:
NOTE: Presto! PixExpress will not be installed if you don’t
have PDA software on your computer. If you add it later,
you can install Presto! PixExpress. See your on-screen
Scanner Reference Guide for instructions.
10 Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears.
11 Register your scanner as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or
close your browser. Then follow the instructions in section 3 to
connect the scanner.
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2
Connect the Scanner
3
AC adapter
Scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON
®
TWAIN driver, software,
and electronic manuals
USB cable
Film holder
Slide holder
Film adapter
Power cord
After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected!
1 Remove the yellow sticker from the back of the scanner.
2 Slide the transportation
lock all the way to
the right.
3 Connect the power
cord and AC adapter,
as shown.
4 Connect the
AC adapter
to the scanner.
5 Plug the other end of the power
cord into an electrical outlet.
The scanner turns on and begins
to warm up. The Start button
on the front of the scanner turns green.
6 Plug the square end
of the USB cable into the
scanner’s USB port.
7 Plug the flat end of the
cable into any available USB port
on your computer.
NOTE: Your system may not work
correctly if you use a USB cable
other than the one supplied by
EPSON or if you connect to your
computer through more than
one hub.
Now you’re ready to start scanning!
Turn this sheet over for step-by-step instructions.
Remove the
yellow sticker
AC adapter
Click Install
Click Exit
Click Install
Click Install
Click Exit
Click Install
Start button
AC adapter
Power cord
Turn Over
Transportation
lock