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Epson Perfection 1640SU Scanning Basics
Epson Perfection 1640SU Scanning Basics

Epson Perfection 1640SU Scanning Basics

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Scanning Basics for Epson Perfection 1640SU
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NOTE: The Teaching and Learning Center recommends the use of PhotoShop for scanning
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Adobe Acrobat to scan something into pdf (covered in another document).
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  • Page 1 Teaching and Learning Center Scanning Basics for Epson Perfection 1640SU ... 2 ETTING TARTED SING THE LATBED CANNER ... 8 SING THE LIDE CANNER ... 12 CANNING NOTE: The Teaching and Learning Center recommends the use of PhotoShop for scanning pictures/graphics/slides (covered in this document), OmniPage Pro for scanning text and Adobe Acrobat to scan something into pdf (covered in another document).
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    For the examples listed below, we will describe one of the scanners that is in the TLC computer lab, the Epson Perfection 1640SU. Place your image facedown on the scanner. Double click on the 'Adobe PhotoShop' on your desktop, or select it in your Start menu.
  • Page 3 Using the Flatbed Scanner When the scanner is done scanning you will have a window open of your image in Photoshop similar to the one below. In auto mode the scanner will chose the document type and continue to scan your...
  • Page 4 Using the Flatbed Scanner If you would like to continue in manual mode after clicking the initial cancel up above, a window will pop up asking to either click on Manual mode or Scan for continuing in Full Auto Mode. Click on manual mode DESINATION: (this selects the resolution of the image.)
  • Page 5 If the box disappears, click your mouse and drag to create a new box. If you make changes to how you have your picture placed on the scanner, click the Preview button. A new scan will begin.
  • Page 6 Using the Flatbed Scanner When you are ready to make the final scan, click on the Scan button. After the scan is finished click on the Close button on the window and you will be back in Adobe PhotoShop. Your picture is not saved until you click File / Save as.
  • Page 7 Using the Flatbed Scanner When you have finished scanning and saving your picture, click on the File / Exit Don't forget ! to take your picture out of the scanner, and to sign out on your way out of the center.
  • Page 8 Using the Slide Scanner Using the Slide Scanner (From http://www.epson.com/cgi- bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Doc&oid=14567&prodo id=32723)
  • Page 9 Using the Slide Scanner Align the slide so that the top edge of the slide corresponds with the top edge of the scanner. You may align up to 4 slides at each corner.
  • Page 10 1. Click on File / Import / TWAIN 32 in the PhotoShop, allow the scanner to pre- scann, making the image appear. If the screen appears like Figure 1, make sure to set the Document Source to the correct slide type (positive film, negative film, etc.), and...
  • Page 11 4 – 11. Finishing up 1. When you have finished scanning slides, click on File / Exit. 2. Don't forget to take your slides out of the scanner, and to sign out on your way out of the center.
  • Page 12: Scanning Tips

    Scan images using different settings. Compare the results on your screen to select the one that suits your needs. How much resolution is enough When scanning, the relationship between your scanner and the output device to use is important in determining the resolution. The following suggestions may be helpful in deciding: Scan for the intended output device.
  • Page 13 180 or 300 dpi, so scanning at higher resolutions offers no advantages. As a matter of fact, higher resolutions may even be worse because the scanner often sees white dots in between the printed color dots. To preserve accurate toning details, if possible, scan photographs instead of printed materials.