Epson Perfection Photo 2400 - Manual (Page 2)

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the
scanner to your computer. The installation process may take
several minutes. Be sure to close all open programs and turn
off any virus protection programs.
If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your
computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your
scanner before you install the scanner software.
Note: The software works with Windows ® 98, Me, 2000, and XP,
and Macintosh ® OS 8.6 to 9.x and OS X 10.2.x. Macintosh OS 10.1.x
is not supported. Follow the steps below for your system.
Windows
1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
The installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:
• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer,
then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer,
then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
2 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software,
verify that you have disabled the software, then 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.
Note that EPSON Smart Panel
™ installs in several steps.
6 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
7 When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner
as instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.
Macintosh
1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
The EPSON folder opens on your desktop. If it doesn’t open,
double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
2 If you are using Mac ® OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder in the
EPSON folder, then double-click the EPSON icon.
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, double-click the EPSON icon
in the EPSON folder.
3 When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software,
verify that you have disabled the software, then click Continue.
4 If you see a license agreement, click Agree to continue.
5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Administrator
name and password, if necessary.
Note: If you’re installing on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, you may
see a prompt to update your Carbon Library. After the CarbonLib
installation is complete and you’ve restarted your system, double-
click the EPSON icon, then click Install to continue the
installation.
EPSON Perfection ® 2400 Photo
Start
Here
Start
Here
1 Make sure you have everything:
See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for detailed scanning
instructions.
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
Install the Software
1
2
AC adapter
Scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON ®
scanner software and
electronic manual USB cable
Film holder
Power cord
8 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 a hub.
Now you’re ready to start scanning!
Adobe ® Photoshop ® Elements
CD-ROM
Built-in
transparency unit
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program. Click Quit
to continue, as needed. Note that EPSON Smart Panel installs in
several steps.
7 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
8 If you see a Product Registration screen, register your scanner as
instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.
9 Follow the instructions below to connect the scanner. Then restart your
system to fully activate the scanner and software.
After your software is installed, it’s time to get connected!
1 Remove the yellow sticker from the back of the scanner.
2 Connect the cable for the built-
in transparency unit to the
connector on the back of the
scanner. (The small arrow on the
cable should be facing up.)
3 Slide the transportation lock all
the way to the right.
4 Connect the AC adapter
and power cord,
as shown.
5 Connect the AC adapter
to the scanner.
6 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 flashes.
It stops flashing and turns green
when the scanner is ready.
7 Plug the square end
of the USB cable into the
scanner’s USB port.
Connect the Scanner
3
Remove the
yellow sticker
Transportation
lock
AC adapter
Power cord
Start button
AC adapter
1 Raise the scanner lid and
place your photo face
down on the glass.
Then close the lid.
2 Press the Start button on the scanner.
EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.
Note: In Windows XP, you may see a message the first time you
press any of the scanner buttons. Select EPSON Smart Panel,
click Always use this program for this action, then click OK.
3 Click the Scan and Save icon.
A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically
scanned. After your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens.
4 Click Next to continue.
5 When you see the following screen,
select a location and file type for
your scanned image, then
click Save.
The image is saved to the location
specified. To view it, double-click
the image or open it in an
application like Photoshop
Elements.
Your First Scan
Place top of
photo in the
upper right corner
Start button
Scanner
Basics
Scanner
Basics
Turn Over
Arrow
Click Install
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