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Using the Film Adapter
Using the Automatic Document Feeder

Using the Film Adapter

The Film Adapter (B81313) is a special device developed to enable the scanning of negative film strips and slides by simply installing the unit on your Stylus Scan. The Film Adapter is compact so it can be attached or removed easily when you alternate scanning between transparent materials and normal reflective (paper) documents.

Note:

The Film Adapter cannot be used with the copy function.

Unpacking the Film Adapter

When you first open the package, make sure that all the following items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately. Do not throw away the package after unpacking the Film Adapter as it can be used again for storage when you are not scanning transparencies.

Installing the Film Adapter

Follow the steps below to install the Film Adapter on the Stylus Scan.

Make sure the Stylus Scan is turned off.

Open the document cover.

Remove the option cover.

Place the Film Adapter on the document table so that the hinges face the left of the Stylus Scan and it fits on the table.

Connect the Film Adapter connector to the Stylus Scan's option interface.

Turn on the Stylus Scan.

Turn on the Film Adapter.

Film holders

Three film holders are included with this unit. To scan film, see the instructions below.

Caution:

Hold the film at the edges, or use gloves. Touching the film surface can leave fingerprints or otherwise damage the film.

Note:

The base side of the film is the side which the film maker's name and film ID numbers are shown.

35 mm negative or positive film

Insert a strip of film in the 35 mm film holder, base side facing down.

Brownie size (6 cm x 9 cm) film

Insert film in the Brownie size film holder, base side facing down.

4 x 5 inch film

Insert film in the 4 x 5 inch film holder, base side facing down.

Loading slides and film

You can scan slides and film strips in the 4 x 5 inch (101.6 x 127 mm) scanning area of the Film Adapter.

Note:

Wipe the glass of the Film Adapter, the Stylus Scan's document table, and the narrow window near the hinges before scanning transparencies.

You need to select TPU for Neg. Film or TPU for Pos. Film in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN depending on the type of film (negative or positive) you are scanning. The scanner software automatically controls the operation of the Film Adapter.

Follow the steps below to load film or slides.

Caution:

Hold the film at the edges, or use gloves. Touching the film surface can leave fingerprints or otherwise damage the film.

Open the top of the Film Adapter, holding the base down.

Load the transparency to be scanned face down on the Stylus Scan's document table in the window of the Film Adapter as shown below.

• If you are scanning 35 mm strip film, use the 35 mm film holder to set the film.

• If you are scanning slides or transparencies which will not fit in the film holders, place them directly on the document table.

Note:

Place film holders on the document table in alignment with the upper left-hand corner of the film holder.

When scanning Brownie size (6cm x 9cm) or similar film, use the film holder as shown below.

If the film size is 4" x 5" or similar, use the film holder as shown below.

Close the unit.

Note:

Make sure the unit is completely closed, otherwise an option error will occur and you will have problems scanning the film and getting properly colored images.

When previewing images in EPSON TWAIN of negatives scanned using a film holder, the color may appear odd as the frame of the film holder is perceived as white, causing your scans to appear darker. To see the correct color, click and drag the mouse over the image, then click the zoom preview button.

You can move and adjust the position of 35mm film by sliding the strips in the film holder so the frames you want scan are positioned in the window.

To remove a film holder from the document table, slide it left or right then take it out of the window.

Leave the opening shown below uncovered, otherwise the colors in your scans will be affected.

Scanning normal (reflective) documents

When you return to scanning normal reflective documents, you can simply turn off the Film Adapter, then place documents between it and the document table. If you will not scan transparencies again soon, you can remove the Film Adapter and store it in the original package.

Remove the Film Adapter in reverse order as described on Installing the Film Adapter.

Note:

When scanning thin documents, you may see an impression of the underside of the Film Adapter in your scans. If this happens, switch to the document cover.

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Using the Automatic Document Feeder

The Automatic Document Feeder (B81314) allows you to automatically load multiple-page documents into your Stylus Scan. This document feeder is particularly useful for OCR (optical character recognition) scanning, or for creating an image database.

Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder

When you unpack your Automatic Document Feeder, make sure you have all the parts shown below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your EPSON dealer immediately.

Installing the Automatic Document Feeder

Follow the steps below to install the Automatic Document Feeder on your Stylus Scan.

Make sure your Stylus Scan is turned off, and unplug the Stylus Scan's power cord.

Open the document cover.

Remove the protective materials from the Automatic Document Feeder.

Remove the option cover.

Insert the hinges on the Automatic Document Feeder into the holes at the left of the Stylus Scan and close the Automatic Document Feeder.

Attach the Automatic Document Feeder's connector to the Stylus Scan's option interface.

Attach the paper support to the Automatic Document Feeder.

Caution:

When replacing an ink cartridge, remove the Automatic Document Feeder from the Stylus Scan, but do not disconnect the cable.

Note:

After you install the Automatic Document Feeder, be sure to select Auto Document Feeder (ADF) in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN.

Loading paper into your Automatic Document Feeder

Your Automatic Document Feeder can automatically load up to 20 sheets of the following paper sizes (based on a paper weight of 17 lbs and a stack thickness of 4.0 mm or less):

Follow the steps below to load paper into the Automatic Document Feeder.

Note:

Make sure no dust is on the document table when using the Automatic Document Feeder. Dust on the document table near the carriage home position may result in vertical lines on the scanned images. Also make sure there are no documents left on the document table.

Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right.

Insert the paper stack into the Automatic Document Feeder until it meets resistance. Make sure that the side you want to scan is facing up. Move the right edge guide so it is flush with the right edge of your paper.

Documents are output to the lower tray after scanning is finished.

Loading documents manually

You can load documents manually even when the Automatic Document Feeder is installed.

Lift the Automatic Document Feeder and place the document on the document table. Then lower the Automatic Document Feeder and scan the document.

Note:

Opening the Automatic Document Feeder or its cover while it is operating results in an option error and paper feeding stops.

Always close the Automatic Document Feeder and its cover before scanning, unless you are scanning thick material or documents of more than 2 cm in height. When scanning thick documents, the Automatic Document Feeder can be left in the upright position.

Be sure to select Flatbed in the Document Source settings in EPSON TWAIN.

When scanning thin documents, you may see an impression of the underside of the Automatic Document Feeder in your scans. If so, change to using the document cover instead of the Automatic Document Feeder.

Document specifications

Document conditions

Check the following before feeding a document:

• The ink on the document is dry.

• The document has no holes, is not ripped or wrinkled, and has no articles attached to it.

• The document has no staples or other objects attached that might damage the feeder mechanism.

• The document has no folds more than 5 mm from the edge.

• The document is not a multipart form or bound.

• The document has no rear carbon coating.

• The document has no cut out areas.

Other precautions

Do not feed photographic sheets or valuable original artwork into the Automatic Document Feeder as mis-feeding a document may result in accidental wrinkling or damage.

When you are scanning high-quality color or halftone documents, it is recommended you open the Automatic Document Feeder and scan documents individually.

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