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To scan film, you’ll need to remove the reflective document mat and place
the film in a holder.
Note: To scan slides or medium- or large-format film, follow these steps
but use the correct holder. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide
for detailed instructions.
1 Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the option
interface connector (see step 3 in “Connect the Scanner”).
2 Lift the scanner lid all the way up
and pull the reflective document
mat up and off of the scanner lid,
as shown.
3 Carefully pop the film cover off
of the film holder. (Don’t remove
the cover from the large format
film holder, just lift it.)
4 Slide the film into the film holder,
with the shiny base side
facing down.
5 Replace the film cover and
press it down until it clicks.
Using EPSON Smart Panel
You can use your scanner’s Start button to open EPSON Smart Panel,
which gives you several options for scanning. You can also open it by
double-clicking the EPSON Smart Panel icon on your desktop.
In Windows XP, click Start > All Programs > EPSON Smart Panel >
EPSON Smart Panel.
Note: The Start button does not support Mac OS X. Smart Panel
is available only as a Classic application.
1 Place your photo or document face down on the glass in the top right
corner, then close the lid. (If you are scanning film or slides, see
“Placing Film on the Scanner.”)
2 Press the Start button on your scanner.
Note: In Windows XP, you may see a message the first time you
press the Start button. Select Smart Panel for Scanner, click
Always use this program for this action, then click OK.
Here’s where to look for answers:
On-screen Scanner Reference Guide
Double-click the EPSON Reference Guide icon on your desktop.
On-screen Help for Smart Panel and EPSON Scan
Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen
when you’re using these programs.
EPSON Technical Support
EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the
electronic support services and automated telephone services
described below:
•
World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at
http://support.epson.com.
•
Automated Telephone Services
To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone
telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your EPSON SoundAdvice
SM
Express Code is 70460. Use it to quickly select your scanner in
SoundAdvice.
•
To Speak to a Technical Support Representative
Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6
AM
to 6
PM
,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges
may apply.
To purchase optional accessories
Call the EPSON Store
SM
at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
See your Notices booklet for additional software support information.
Scanner Basics
Questions?
3
Connect the Scanner
Placing Film on the Scanner
1 Raise the scanner lid and place your
photo face down on the glass.
Then close the lid.
2 Start Adobe Photoshop Elements.
In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe
Photoshop Elements 2.0.
On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 folder
(in your Applications folder) and double-click the Photoshop
Elements 2.0 icon.
3 Select File > Import > EPSON Scanner Perfection 3200.
4 EPSON Scan starts, pre-scans, and recognizes the type of image
you placed on the scanner, then scans your photo and opens it in
Photoshop Elements.
Note: To fine-tune images, you can use EPSON Scan to make
settings and see a preview before scanning. See your on-screen
Scanner Reference Guide for details.
You can use Photoshop Elements to edit, enhance, save, and print your file.
EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.
3 Click the option of your choice to scan:
Copy: Make a quick copy, or several copies, of your document.
Printing with EPSON
®
color ink jet printers is recommended.
Photo Print: Make prints from your photos, negatives, and slides.
Printing with EPSON color ink jet printers is recommended.
Scan to Application: Scan an image and open it in any supported
application.
Scan to E-mail: If you have a MAPI-compliant e-mail program, scan
an image and automatically attach it as a file to a new message.
Note: AOL
®
is not supported by this option.
Scan to File: Save your scan directly to a file on your hard drive.
Scan to OCR: Scan a text document and open it in your word
processing application, then edit it and save it as a new file.
Scan to PDA: Automatically format and scan a photo and
send it to your Palm or Pocket PC device.
Scan to P.I.M. File: Save images with an expanded color space and
additional P.I.M. (PRINT Image Matching™) enhancements for printing
with a P.I.M.-enabled printer and P.I.M. application.
Scan to Web: Scan your photos and upload them to the EPSON
PhotoCenter
SM
photo-sharing website to share them with family and
friends. To sign up for an account, go to http://photo.epson.com.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to use the Smart Panel options.
On many Smart Panel screens, you’ll need to click Finish to continue
scanning and Launch to start other programs. See your on-screen
Smart Panel User’s Guide for detailed instructions.
EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON Smart Panel and PRINT Image Matching are trademarks
of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON Perfection is a registered trademark, and EPSON PhotoCenter,
EPSON Store, and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper. 12/02
CPD-15341R1
After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected.
1 Remove the sticker from the transportation lock. Use a coin to turn
the lock clockwise one-quarter turn to unlock the scanner carriage.
2 Remove the sticker from the back of the scanner.
3 Connect the cable for the built-in transparency unit to the round
connector on the back of the scanner. You may need to raise the
scanner cover and twist the cable to insert it.
4 Connect either the USB interface cable that comes with your scanner
or an optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Don’t connect both.
If you’re using USB...
Plug the square end of the USB cable into the scanner’s
USB port. Then plug the flat end into any available USB port
on your computer or USB hub.
Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB
cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you
connect your scanner to a multi-level USB hub system.
If you’re using IEEE 1394 (FireWire)...
Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable (not included) into the scanner’s
IEEE 1394 port. Then plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 (FireWire,
iLink) port on your computer.
5 Plug the scanner’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
6 Press the power button on the front of the scanner to turn it on.
The scanner lamp comes on.
First, check the light on the scanner.
Flashing green Warming up or scanning.
Green Ready to scan.
Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is turned
to the right (clockwise) as far as it will go.
Try restarting your computer and turning the
scanner off and then on again. If the red light
is still flashing, contact your dealer or EPSON.
Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your
computer and plugged into a power source.
If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions. For more information,
see your software Help or your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide.
Problems?
Remove sticker
Make sure the
arrow faces up
Scanning With Photoshop
Place the photo
in the top right
corner
continue
6 Place the film holder in
the upper right corner,
as shown.
7 Close the scanner lid.
Note: Make sure the notched area
at the top of the film holder is clear
to ensure an accurate scan.
continue
The New Hardware Click Cancel and follow the steps on the
Wizard appears on other side of this sheet. Disconnect the
your screen. scanner before installing the software.
You see an error message Make sure your scanner is connected to your
when you try to scan, or computer and plugged into a power source.
the scanner doesn’t scan.
Uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan.
Place the film holder
in the top right corner
Remove the
document mat
Film cover