Epson 1260 - Perfection Scanner Setup

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Color Image Scanner

Setup

Unpacking

1. Make sure the following items are included and not damaged. If any items are missing or

damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately.

USB cable

Installing the Software

The scanner software CD-ROM contains the EPSON TWAIN driver, software, and electronic manuals.

You must install the software BEFORE connecting the scanner to your computer.

1. Insert the scanner software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Macintosh users:

After inserting the CD-ROM, the EPSON folder appears

on the desktop. (If the EPSON folder does not appear,

double-click the EPSON icon on the desktop.)

Double-click the EPSON icon inside the folder.

2. The EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears.

Select Install Software and click

Note for Windows users:

If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not

appear, double-click the My Computer icon. Click the

CD-ROM icon, then select Open from the File menu.

Double-click Setup. exe.

Setting Up the Scanner

1. Remove the yellow sticker from the

back of the scanner.

2. Slide the transportation lock all the way

to the right.

3. Connect the power cord and AC

adapter, as shown.

4. Connect the AC adapter to the DC

inlet on the back of the scanner.

5. Plug the other end of the power cord

into an electrical outlet.

The scanner turns on and the

] Start button comes on green.

Caution:

It is not possible to change the AC adapter's input or output voltage. If the label on

the AC adapter does not show the correct voltage, contact your dealer. Do not plug

in the power cord.

Whenever you unplug the scanner, wait at least 10 seconds before plugging it back

in. Rapidly plugging and unplugging the scanner can damage it.

Note:

This scanner does not have a power button. It turns on when you connect the AC adapter and

then plug in the power cord.

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scanner

scanner software CD

power cord

The contents may vary in certain locations.

The appearance of dialog boxes on this

sheet may differ slightly from those on

your screen.

DC inlet

transportation lock

power cord

AC adapter

Warnings

must be

followed carefully to

avoid bodily injury.

For the Perfection 1260 Photo

The Perfection 1260 Photo comes with the film adapter which is also available as an option for the

Perfection 1260.

film adapter

2. Remove the packing tape from your scanner, but leave the yellow sticker in place until

instructed to remove it.

Important!

AC adapter

Leave the yellow

sticker in place until you

are instructed to

remove it.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions until all of the software is installed. When a message appears

informing you that installation is complete, click OK.

4. Restart your computer if a message appears instructing you to do so.

Note for MacOS X users:

The software will be installed for use in the Classic mode.

After you finish installing the scanner software, read the next section to set up your scanner.

6. Connect the square connector on the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the scanner.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to any available USB port on your computer or USB hub.

7. Open the document cover and make sure the

fluorescent lamp on the carriage comes on. This signifies

that the scanner is ready for use.

Note:

To turn off the scanner, unplug the power cord from

the electrical outlet.

Your system may not work properly if you use a USB

cable other than the one supplied by EPSON, or if you

connect your scanner through more than one hub.

The fluorescent lamp turns off if you do not use the

scanner for about 15 minutes.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Cautions

Notes

must be

observed to avoid damage

information and useful tips on

to your equipment.

the operation of your scanner.

film holders

Connect this end of the USB

cable to your computer.

USB port

carriage

(in the home position).

contain important