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Chapter 7 
Using the Optional Network Image Express Card
About the Optional Network Image Express Card
Epson Scan works with the optional Epson Network Image Express Card (B80839✽) to 
enable direct control of all of the features of your scanner in a network environment.
To install the Epson Network Image Express Card and to connect it to the scanner, see the 
documentation that comes with the card.
After setting up the Epson Network Image Express Card, see “Setting Up Client Computers 
for Network Scanning” on page 91.
Limitations of the interfaces:
The scanner is equipped with built-in USB and SCSI interfaces. If you have installed the 
optional Epson Network Image Express Card or a special card for a copy system in the 
optional interface slot, your scanner has a third additional interface. Simultaneous access 
with these different interfaces, however, is not guaranteed.
Setting Up Client Computers for Network Scanning
To allow networking, you must install a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface 
Card (NIC) driver on each client computer in the network. See the documentation that 
came with the card for instructions.
Then follow the instructions in this section to set up the TCP/IP protocol on the client 
computers.
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
Windows Vista
1. Click the start button icon, right-click Network, and select Properties.
2. Click View status. 
						

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3. Click Properties.
4. Click Continue in the User Account Control window.
5. Make sure the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) box is checked in the Local 
Area Connection Properties window and click OK. Then go to “Scanning Over a 
Network” on page 95.
If Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) does not appear in the list, go to step 6.
6. Click Install. The Select Network Feature Type window appears. 
						

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7. Select Protocol from the list and click Add.
8. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click OK.
9. Make sure the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) box is checked and click OK. 
Then go to “Scanning Over a Network” on page 95.
Windows XP or 2000
Note:
The screen shots in this section show Windows 2000, however the instructions are the same for 
Windows XP, except as noted.
1.Windows XP:
Click Start, right-click My Network Places, and select Properties.
Windows 2000:
Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection.
3. Click Properties. 
						

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4. Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked in the Local Area Connection 
Properties window and click OK. Then go to “Scanning Over a Network” on page 95.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear in the list, go to step 5.
5. Click Install. The Select Network Component Type window appears.
6. Select Protocol from the list and click Add.
7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.
8. Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked and click OK or Close. Then 
go to “Scanning Over a Network” on page 95. 
						

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Scanning Over a Network
Starting Epson Scan Settings
Make sure your scanner and Network Image Express Card are turned on and working 
properly. Then follow the steps below to use the Epson Scan Settings program to enable 
network scanning.
Note for Windows:
❏For Windows Vista, you need an administrator account and password if you log on as a 
standard user.
❏For Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
❏For Windows 2000, you must log on as a user with administrative privileges (belonging to the 
Administrator group).
Note for Mac OS X:
❏Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner.
❏You must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
1. Obtain the IP address or host name of the Network Image Express Card from your 
network administrator.
2. Start Epson Scan Settings.
Windows: 
Select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > 
EPSON Scan Settings.
Mac OS X: 
Double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon in the Utilities folder. 
						

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3. Select your scanner from the Select Scanner drop-down list.
4. Select Network, then click Add.  
						

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5. In the Add window, choose the Network Image Express Card’s IP address under 
Search for addresses, or select Enter address and type in the address. Then click OK. 
						

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6. In the Epson Scan Settings window, click Test to check the connection. If everything 
works properly, you see a successful connection message in the Scanner Status box.
7. Click OK to save the settings.
Scanning an Image
Note:
You must set the IP address for your Network Image Express Card before you can scan using it. 
See “Starting Epson Scan Settings” on page 95 for instructions.
1. Turn on your scanner and the client computer. 
						

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2. Place your original(s) on the document table. See “Placing Documents or Photos” on 
page 16 for instructions.
3. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 20 for instructions.
4. Select your desired mode. See “Selecting an Epson Scan Mode” on page 21 for 
instructions. 
5. In the Epson Scan windows, make the appropriate settings. See one of these sections 
for instructions.
Office Mode: “Scanning in Office Mode” on page 23
Home Mode: “Scanning in Home Mode” on page 25
Professional Mode: “Scanning in Professional Mode” on page 27
6. Click Scan or press the aStart button on the scanner.
Note:
In a network environment, the aStart button on the scanner works the same way as clicking 
Scan in the Epson Scan window. 
						

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Chapter 8 
Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder
About the Optional Automatic Document Feeder
The Automatic Document Feeder (B81321✽) allows you to automatically load 
multiple-page documents (up to 100 sheets) into your scanner. This is particularly useful 
for OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and for quickly creating an image database.
See “Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 100 for the instructions on 
unpacking the ADF.
Unpacking the Automatic Document Feeder
Make sure you have all the items illustrated below. If any items are missing or damaged, 
contact your Epson dealer immediately. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 133.
a. automatic document feeder
b. installation screws (2)
c. knobs (2)
d. screwdriver
e. feet (2) for GT- 20000
See “Installing the Automatic Document Feeder” on page 101 for instructions on installing 
the ADF.