Epson Gt1500 Owners Manual

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Chapter 3
Using Optional Equipment
Three options are available for the Epson GT-15000: 
■Automatic document feeder (B813212) 
■Epson IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card (B808342)
■Epson Network Image Express scanner interface card (B12B808393) 
You can purchase these accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the 
nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). You can also purchase online 
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales).
Follow the instructions in this chapter to:
■Unpack and install the automatic document feeder
■Scan with the automatic document feeder
■Fix jams in the automatic document feeder
■Install the IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card
■Install the Network Image Express card 
						

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Automatic Document Feeder
The automatic document feeder (B813212) allows you to load and scan multiple-
page documents. You can scan up to 100 sheets at a time, either one-sided or 
two-sided. 
When you unpack the automatic document feeder, make sure you have the parts 
shown below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Epson dealer, or call 
Epson at (562) 276-4382 (in the United States) or (905) 709-3839 (in Canada).
Warning: The automatic document feeder is large and heavy. You’ll need to have 
someone help you unpack it and set it up.
Note: Although the automatic document feeder comes with four feet, you need 
only the two smaller ones to connect it to the scanner. (The other feet are for 
another scanner model.)
Screws Automatic 
document feeder
KnobsScrewdriverFeet 
						

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Installing the Automatic Document Feeder
1. Make sure your scanner is turned off and 
the power cord is unplugged. 
2. Open the document cover, then grasp the 
back of the cover and lift it off the scanner.
Warning: Before removing the document 
cover, make sure you raise it all the way up. 
This will prevent the hinges from snapping 
back on the springs and possibly injuring you.
3. Make sure the document table is clean and 
free of dust.
4. Attach the two smaller feet to 
the automatic document 
feeder, as shown on the right: 
5. Insert the two installation screws into the holes on the back of the scanner, then 
tighten the screws with the screwdriver that came with the automatic document 
feeder. 
						

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6. Align the screws with the holes in the automatic document feeder. Then slide the 
holes over the installation screws. Make sure the small pegs below the holes on the 
feeder go all the way into the back of the scanner.
Warning: Have someone help you lift the automatic document feeder.
7. Secure the knobs to the ends of the 
installation screws using the screwdriver. 
Make sure the base of the feeder is flush 
against the back of the scanner.
8. Attach the cable to the scanner’s 
ADF 
connector and tighten the screws. 
						

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9. Make sure the switch on the 
underside of the feeder is set towards 
the circle, as shown. Then lower the 
automatic document feeder.
10. Once the automatic document 
feeder is attached, you can plug in 
the scanner’s power cord, connect 
the cable, and turn on the scanner.
Note: If you’re using the SCSI 
connection, you need to restart your 
computer after plugging in the feeder.
Scanning With the Automatic Document Feeder
Your automatic document feeder can hold up to 100 pages at a time. You can load 
letter-size or smaller pages in either landscape or portrait orientation. You can load 
larger pages in the portrait orientation only.
Follow these guidelines when scanning with the automatic document feeder:
■Make sure the ink on the document is dry.
■Make sure the document has no holes, cut-outs, wrinkles, tears, carbon coating, 
staples, or other attachments.
■Make sure the document is not folded near the edges and is not a multi-part form.
■Do not place photos or valuable original artwork in the feeder. These should be 
scanned individually on the document table. 
						

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Follow these steps to scan:
1. Slide the edge guide all the way out.
2. Insert your document face up in the feeder, bottom edge first, until it meets 
resistance. 
Note: Don’t push the document into the feed path or the pages may jam.
3. Move the edge guide so it touches the 
edge of your paper.
4. Scan your document. Follow these guidelines to use EPSON Scan:
■Select the Office Mode from 
the Mode list.
■Select ADF-Single-sided or 
ADF-Double-sided 
as the 
Document Source. 
■I f y o u want  t o sca n on ly  p art  of 
the document page, load the 
first page only. 
Click the 
Preview button. 
The first page is ejected. Adjust 
the marquee in the Preview 
area, then load your entire 
document. When you click 
Scan, the scanner scans the 
area defined by the marquee 
on each page. 
						

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Note: You can still scan individual pages, if you want. Just lift the automatic 
document feeder and place your document face down on the document table. 
Select Document Table as the Document Source in EPSON Scan. Be sure to 
close the automatic document feeder before scanning. If you open it while 
scanning, you’ll get an error.
Fixing Document Jams
If a document gets jammed in the feeder, follow these steps to clear it:
1. Lift up the feeder and determine where the jam occurred.
2. If the jam is on the left, open the left cover. If the jam is on the right, open the 
right cover. Slowly pull the jammed pages out of the feeder mechanism. Be careful 
not to tear the paper.
If a page tears, open the middle cover 
and remove it as shown:
3. After removing the jammed pages, close 
the covers and lower the feeder. Make 
sure the red 
Error light is off and the 
green 
Ready light isn’t flashing before 
trying to scan.
Left jamRight jam 
						

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4. If the error isn’t cleared, turn your scanner off and then on again. Also, close 
EPSON Scan. Don’t restart EPSON Scan until the green 
Ready light stops 
flashing.
Note: If you attempt to preview or scan before the scanner is ready, EPSON Scan 
may stop responding. If this happens, restart your computer. 
Installing the IEEE 1394 FireWire Scanner 
Interface Card
The IEEE 1394 FireWire scanner interface card 
(B808342) offers high-speed image transfer and 
flexible connectivity for your scanner. It supports a 
peak data transfer rate of 400 Mbps, and allows you 
to connect multiple IEEE 1394 devices. The card 
and included cable are shown on the right:
To use the IEEE 1394 FireWire interface card, your 
system must have the following:
■Built-in IEEE 1394 FireWire port or IEEE 
1394 FireWire PCI card (OHCI-compliant)
■Pre-installed version of Windows XP, 2000 Professional, or Me 
Follow these steps to install the IEEE 1394 FireWire card in your scanner and 
connect it to your computer:
1. Turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables.
Caution: Static electricity can damage electronic components like the IEEE 1394 
FireWire scanner interface card. To discharge static electricity, touch the 
scanner’s metal frame before handling the card. 
						

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2. Remove the two screws securing the shield 
plate to the scanner’s optional interface slot. 
Then remove the plate. 
Put the screws and shield plate in a safe place 
in case you want to reinstall the shield plate 
later.
3. Turn the card over so that the 
component side is facing down, and 
insert it in the optional interface slot. 
4. Push gently until the card is firmly 
seated.
5. Tighten the retaining screws and 
reconnect the scanner’s cables.
6. Plug one end of the IEEE 1394 cable 
into the IEEE 1394 port on the card, 
and the other end into an IEEE 1394 
(FireWire) port on your computer. 
						

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Installing the Network Image Express Card 
The Network Image Express card (B12B808393) allows you to share your scanner 
without the need for a server. The card supports 10BaseT/100BaseT full and half 
duplex networks. 
Any computer on the network that has the 
EPSON Scan software installed can scan and 
import a document from the Epson 
GT-15000.
For information on setting up and using the 
scanner on a network, see your on-screen 
Epson GT-15000 Reference Guide.
Follow these steps to install the card in your scanner and connect it to your network:
1. Turn off the scanner and disconnect the power cord and any cables.
Caution: Static electricity can damage electronic components like the Network 
Image Express card. To discharge static electricity, touch the scanner’s metal 
frame before handling the card.
2. Remove the two screws securing the shield 
plate to the optional interface slot. Then 
remove the plate. 
Put the screws and shield plate in a safe 
place in case you want to reinstall the 
shield plate later.
3. Turn the card over so that the 
component side is facing down, and 
insert it in the optional interface slot. 
4. Push gently until the card is firmly 
seated.
5. Tighten the retaining screws and plug in 
the scanner.