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Scanning Using the Start button

Assigning an application to the Start button

Pressing the Start button on the scanner starts EPSON Scan by default.

Assigning an application to the Start button

You can assign any application, other than EPSON Scan, that supports Scanner events (for example, Imaging for Windows, as long as it is installed) in Windows to the Start button on the scanner.

Make sure the application supports Scanner events, then follow the steps for your operating system.

Note for Macintosh users:

You cannot assign any application other than EPSON Scan to the Start button on the scanner.

For Windows XP users

Click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel.

Right-click your scanner's icon and select Properties.

Select the Events tab.

Select a button from the Select an event list. Select Start this program, then select an application from the list.

Note:

If Prompt for which program to run is selected, when the button is pressed, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select an application from the list.

Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras. Linkage is available only for applications which appear on the list.

To save your settings, click Apply and OK.

Note:

You need to click Apply whenever you change a button setting.

If you need to disable the Scanner events, select Take no action in the scanner's Properties dialog box.

For Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users

Note for Windows 98SE and 2000 users:

Screen shots for Windows Me are used in this section, so they may differ in appearance from what actually appears on your screen. The instructions are the same.

Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel.

Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon.

For Windows Me users:
Right-click your scanner's icon and select Properties.

For Windows 98SE and 2000 users:
Select your scanner from the installed scanners and cameras list. Click Properties.

Select the Events tab.

Select a button from the Scanner events list, then select a check box for the application in the Send to this application list; clear the rest of the check boxes.

Note:

If multiple applications are selected, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select an application from the list.

Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras. Linkage is available only with the applications that appear in the Send to this application list.

To save your settings, click Apply and OK.

Note:

You need to click Apply whenever you change a button setting.

If you need to disable the Scanner events, select the Disable device events check box in the scanner's Properties dialog box.

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