Epson Perfection 1270 Operating instructions

Brand: Epson

Model: Perfection 1270

Type: Operating instructions

Epson Perfection 1270: Capture and enhance your memories with this versatile scanner. Effortlessly scan photos, documents, and more with the touch of a button. Create digital copies of your treasured photos to share with family and friends, or preserve important documents for safekeeping. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, the Epson Perfection 1270 is the perfect companion for your home or office.

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Epson Perfection 1270

Please read these instructions before using the product.

Unpack Your Scanner

1 Make sure you have everything for your Epson scanner:

2 Remove all packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place.

Install the Software

Wait! Install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer.

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

If the installer does not start automatically, do the following:

• Windows XP: Start > My Computer > Epson.

• Windows 98, Me or 2000: My Computer > Epson > Epson.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the scanner software and

Reference Guide. Note that EPSON Smart Panel

™

installs in several steps.

Note: If you’re using Windows 98 and you see a message asking if you’d like

to restart your system, select No, I will restart my system later.

3 At the end of the installation, click Exit.

4 When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner on-line

as instructed.

Connect the Scanner

1 Remove the sticker covering the transportation lock on the bottom of the

scanner. Then slide the lock to the unlock position, as shown below.

Caution: Do not turn the scanner over; this may damage the scanner.

2 Remove the yellow

sticker.

3 Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as shown. Then connect the AC

adapter to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into a

grounded electrical outlet.

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 to avoid damaging it.

The scanner turns on and the ] Start button light flashes green. It stops

flashing and turns green when the scanner is ready.

4 Plug the USB cable to the scanner, then to your computer as shown below.

Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than

the one supplied by Epson or if you connect your scanner to a hub system.

5 Restart your system, then remove the CD-ROM.

Scanner Basics

Your First Scan

The ] Start button on your scanner opens

Smart Panel. Here’s how you can use this

button and Smart Panel to scan photos

and save them as files.

1 Raise the scanner cover and place

your photo face down on the glass.

Place the document against the

front edge of the scanner glass

and center it on the arrow,

as shown.

Then close the cover.

2 Press the ] Start button on your

scanner.

Note: If you see a message the

first time you press the ] Start

button, select EPSON Smart

Panel for Scanner, click Always

use this program for this

action, then click OK.

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

3 Click the Scan and Save icon.

Your document is automatically scanned.

4 Click Next in the Save File dialog box.

5 In the following screen, select a location and file type for your scanned

image, then click Save.

Scanner Buttons

The scanner buttons make scanning easy. Just place your document face down

on the scanner, as described in the previous section, and press the button for the

type of scan you want. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish your task.

} Scan your photos to the Epson PhotoCenter

site

If you use AOL

for the Internet, log on first.

2 Press the } button on the scanner.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

| Attach your photo to an e-mail

Press the | button on the scanner. You see your photo on the screen.

2 Click Finish.

3 Select your e-mail program and click Launch (AOL is not supported).

4 Enter the address where you want to send the photo, type in a message, and

click Send.

{ Scan and automatically print a document—just like a

photocopier

Make sure your printer is turned on.

2 Press the { button on the scanner.

] Automatically scan your file and open Smart Panel or a

Smart Panel application

Place your document or photo on the scanner glass.

2 Press the scanner’s ] Start button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Problems?

First, check the ] Start button light on the scanner.

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.

Questions?

Here’s where to look for more answers:

Electronic Reference Guide

• Double-click the Perf1270_1670 Reference Guide icon on your desktop.

On-screen Help for EPSON Smart Panel and EPSON Scan:

• Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when

you’re using these programs.

Epson technical support

• Online support

http://www.latin.epson.com

• Telephone support

* If your country is not listed, contact your distributor or the nearest Epson office.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

• Product name (Perfection 1270)

• Product serial number (located on the bottom of the scanner)

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

• Computer configuration

• Description of the problem

Epson is a registered trademark and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Perfection is

a registered trademark and Epson PhotoCenter is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their

respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

®®

USB cable

Power cord and AC adapter

Perfection 1270

Software

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker in

place until you are

instructed to remove it

Remove

Select a file format

Specify the path to

the folder where you

want to save your

scanned image

Click Save

Scan to

Web

CopyScan to

E-mail

Start

Flashing green Warming up or scanning.

Green Ready to scan.

Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

Restart your computer and unplug the scanner. Wait

10 seconds, then plug the scanner back in.

If the red light still flashes, contact your dealer or

Epson.

Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a power source.

The New Hardware

Wizard appears on your

screen.

Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 2 to

install your software. Disconnect the scanner before

you install.

The scanner makes a

grinding noise when it is

plugged into a power

source.

Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

You see an error

message when you try

to scan or the scanner

doesn’t scan.

Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a power source.

Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

Uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan. See your

on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.

Country* Telephone number Country* Telephone number

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

(54-11) 4346-0300

(56-2) 200-3400

(57-1) 523-5000

(50-6) 210-9555

(1-800) 377-6627

Mexico

Mexico City

Other Cities

Peru

Venezuela

(52-55) 1323-2000

01-800-087-1080

(51-1) 224-2336

(58-212) 240-1111

Start Here

4052495-00 Rev.0

1-F BK

4052495-00 Rev.0

1-F Y

4052495-00 Rev.0

1-F M

4052495-00 Rev.0

1-F C

Epson Perfection 1270

Please read these instructions before using the product.

Unpack Your Scanner

1 Make sure you have everything for your Epson scanner:

2 Remove all packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place.

Install the Software

Wait! Install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer.

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

If the installer does not start automatically, do the following:

• Windows XP: Start > My Computer > Epson.

• Windows 98, Me or 2000: My Computer > Epson > Epson.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the scanner software and

Reference Guide. Note that EPSON Smart Panel

™

installs in several steps.

Note: If you’re using Windows 98 and you see a message asking if you’d like

to restart your system, select No, I will restart my system later.

3 At the end of the installation, click Exit.

4 When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner on-line

as instructed.

Connect the Scanner

1 Remove the sticker covering the transportation lock on the bottom of the

scanner. Then slide the lock to the unlock position, as shown below.

Caution: Do not turn the scanner over; this may damage the scanner.

2 Remove the yellow

sticker.

3 Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as shown. Then connect the AC

adapter to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into a

grounded electrical outlet.

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 to avoid damaging it.

The scanner turns on and the ] Start button light flashes green. It stops

flashing and turns green when the scanner is ready.

4 Plug the USB cable to the scanner, then to your computer as shown below.

Note: Your scanner may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than

the one supplied by Epson or if you connect your scanner to a hub system.

5 Restart your system, then remove the CD-ROM.

Scanner Basics

Your First Scan

The ] Start button on your scanner opens

Smart Panel. Here’s how you can use this

button and Smart Panel to scan photos

and save them as files.

1 Raise the scanner cover and place

your photo face down on the glass.

Place the document against the

front edge of the scanner glass

and center it on the arrow,

as shown.

Then close the cover.

2 Press the ] Start button on your

scanner.

Note: If you see a message the

first time you press the ] Start

button, select EPSON Smart

Panel for Scanner, click Always

use this program for this

action, then click OK.

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

3 Click the Scan and Save icon.

Your document is automatically scanned.

4 Click Next in the Save File dialog box.

5 In the following screen, select a location and file type for your scanned

image, then click Save.

Scanner Buttons

The scanner buttons make scanning easy. Just place your document face down

on the scanner, as described in the previous section, and press the button for the

type of scan you want. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish your task.

} Scan your photos to the Epson PhotoCenter

site

If you use AOL

for the Internet, log on first.

2 Press the } button on the scanner.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

| Attach your photo to an e-mail

Press the | button on the scanner. You see your photo on the screen.

2 Click Finish.

3 Select your e-mail program and click Launch (AOL is not supported).

4 Enter the address where you want to send the photo, type in a message, and

click Send.

{ Scan and automatically print a document—just like a

photocopier

Make sure your printer is turned on.

2 Press the { button on the scanner.

] Automatically scan your file and open Smart Panel or a

Smart Panel application

Place your document or photo on the scanner glass.

2 Press the scanner’s ] Start button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Problems?

First, check the ] Start button light on the scanner.

If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.

Questions?

Here’s where to look for more answers:

Electronic Reference Guide

• Double-click the Perf1270_1670 Reference Guide icon on your desktop.

On-screen Help for EPSON Smart Panel and EPSON Scan:

• Click the Help button or question mark that appears on the screen when

you’re using these programs.

Epson technical support

• Online support

http://www.latin.epson.com

• Telephone support

* If your country is not listed, contact your distributor or the nearest Epson office.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

• Product name (Perfection 1270)

• Product serial number (located on the bottom of the scanner)

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

• Computer configuration

• Description of the problem

Epson is a registered trademark and EPSON Smart Panel is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Perfection is

a registered trademark and Epson PhotoCenter is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their

respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

®®

USB cable

Power cord and AC adapter

Perfection 1270

Software

IMPORTANT!

Leave the sticker in

place until you are

instructed to remove it

Remove

Select a file format

Specify the path to

the folder where you

want to save your

scanned image

Click Save

Scan to

Web

CopyScan to

E-mail

Start

Flashing green Warming up or scanning.

Green Ready to scan.

Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

Restart your computer and unplug the scanner. Wait

10 seconds, then plug the scanner back in.

If the red light still flashes, contact your dealer or

Epson.

Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a power source.

The New Hardware

Wizard appears on your

screen.

Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 2 to

install your software. Disconnect the scanner before

you install.

The scanner makes a

grinding noise when it is

plugged into a power

source.

Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

You see an error

message when you try

to scan or the scanner

doesn’t scan.

Make sure your scanner is connected to your

computer and plugged into a power source.

Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked.

Uninstall and reinstall EPSON Scan. See your

on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.

Country* Telephone number Country* Telephone number

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

(54-11) 4346-0300

(56-2) 200-3400

(57-1) 523-5000

(50-6) 210-9555

(1-800) 377-6627

Mexico

Mexico City

Other Cities

Peru

Venezuela

(52-55) 1323-2000

01-800-087-1080

(51-1) 224-2336

(58-212) 240-1111

Start Here

Epson Perfection 1270 Operating instructions

Epson Perfection 1270 Operating instructions

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