EPSON PERFECTION 1240U
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Using the Buttons

The 3 Buttons Feature
EPSON SMART PANEL for Scanner
Using the Copy Button to Copy
Using the Scan Button to Scan
Assigning Another Application to the Buttons on Windows

Scanning Basics

Selecting a Mode
Scanning from the Full Auto Mode
Scanning from the Manual Mode
Optimizing Image Scanning
Adjusting the Highlight Setting
Adjusting the Shadow Setting
Adjusting the Gamma Setting
Applying a Preset Tone Curve
Adjusting the Gray Balance Intensity Setting
Adjusting the Saturation Setting
Using the Tone Curve
Optimizing OCR Scanning

Understanding EPSON TWAIN Features

Overview
Previewing Images
Document Source
Image Types
Destination
Unsharp Mask
Source and Target Image Sizes
Image Controls
Tone Correction
Color Adjustment
Auto Exposure
Reset Button
Auto Locate
Settings
Configuration
Scan Button

Calibrating Your System

Overview
Calibrating Your Screen
Using ICM/sRGB (For Windows Users)
Using ColorSync (For Macintosh Users)

Option

Using the Film Adapter
Unpacking the Film Adapter
Installing the Film Adapter
Scanning Transparent Materials
Film Holders
Loading Slides and Film
Scanning Normal (Reflective) Documents

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance
Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents
Transporting the Scanner
Problems and Solutions
Error Indicator
Operating Problems
Quality Problems
Software Setup Problems
Software Operation Problems
Scanning Problems
Upgrading from Windows 98 to Windows 2000
Recovering from Scanner Software Installation Problems on Windows
Sizing up Your System

Technical Specifications

System Requirements
Scanning
Electrical
AC Adapter
Environmental
Safety Approvals (Scanner)
Safety Approvals (AC Adapter)
CE Marking (Scanner)
CE Marking (AC Adapter)
USB Interface
Initialization Methods
Film Adapter

Contacting Customer Support

Overview
For Users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
For Users in Australia
For Users in India
For Users in Malaysia
For Users in Singapore
For Users in Hong Kong
For Users in the Philippines
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