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Starting Epson Scan

Using the Scanner Buttons
Using the EPSON Scan Icon
Using Another Scanning Program

Using the Scanner Buttons

a.  E-mail button
b.  PDF button
c.  Copy button
d. Power/ Start button
You can start Epson Scan just by pressing the  Start button on the scanner. The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
You can also start scanning by pressing the following buttons on the scanner.
 E-mail button lets you scan and attach the image file to an e-mail message. See Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions.
 PDF button lets you scan multiple originals and save them as one PDF file on your computer. See Scanning to a PDF File for instructions.
 Copy button lets you use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use a copy machine. See Using the Scanner as a Copier for instructions.
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Using the EPSON Scan Icon

You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon.
Windows:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.
Or, click the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications folder in your hard drive and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.
The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
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Using Another Scanning Program

You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as ArcSoft MediaImpression, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select Epson Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Start a TWAIN-compliant scanning program. Double-click the program icon on the desktop, if it is available, or do one of the following:
Windows:
Click the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > program folder > program icon.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications in your hard drive, select the program folder, and double-click the program icon.
If you’re using ArcSoft MediaImpression, do the following:
Click Pictures, click Acquire, and select your scanner.
In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select Source option, select it and select your scanner there first.
Note for Windows Vista and XP users:
Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner.
The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
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