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System Requirements and Compatibility

For Windows PCs
For Macintosh computers

Before installing the scanner software, make sure that your system meets the following requirements and check the compatibility.

For Windows PCs

For Windows and USB 1.1 users

System

Microsoft^® Windows^® 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional
(Pre-installed model or upgrade of Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional pre-installed model)

Note:
This system operates only when the USB interface is used in full speed mode.

Interface

USB port (TYPE A receptacle) on PC

Display

SVGA or higher resolution monitor 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher and 16bit (High Color)

For Windows and USB 2.0 users

System

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000 Professional
(Pre-installed model or upgrade of Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional pre-installed model)

Note:
USB2.0 Host Driver by Microsoft is required.

Interface

USB port (TYPE A receptacle) on PC

Display

SVGA or higher resolution monitor 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher and 16bit (High Color)

For Windows and IEEE 1394 users

System

Microsoft Windows Me/2000 Professional/ XP Home Edition/ XP Professional

Note:
Windows 98 is excluded.

Interface

IEEE 1394a-2000 compatible

Display

SVGA or higher resolution monitor 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher and 16bit (High Color)

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For Macintosh computers

For Macintosh computers and USB 1.1 users

System

Mac OS^® 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later

Note:
EPSON Scan™ (EPSON driver)/SilverFast^® works independently or only with Adobe^® Photoshop^® 7.0 on Mac OS X native mode.
Some applications and/or functions only work in Mac OS X classic mode.

Interface

Macintosh USB

Display

Color monitor, 800x 600 screen resolution (or higher recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)

For Macintosh computers and FireWire users

System

Mac OS^® 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later

Note:
TWAIN/SilverFast works independently or only with Adobe Photoshop 7.0 on Mac OS X native mode.
Some applications and/or functions only work in Mac OS X classic mode.
FireWire Support 2.1 or later is needed to use FireWire I/F in Mac OS 8.6.

Interface

IEEE 1394a-2000 compatible

Display

Color monitor, 800 x 600 screen resolution (or higher recommended), and 32,000 colors (or higher)

Note:
Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capability of your computer system, including the video card, display monitor, and software. See the product documentation for details.
Make sure FireWire 2.1 or later is installed on your computer system. Download FireWire's update file from the website of Apple Computer, Inc, and then install it on your computer.

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