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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text
OCR Software Limitations
Scanning Using an OCR Program
You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit\
with a word
processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recog\
nition). To scan and
use OCR, you need to use an OCR program, such as Adobe Acrobat.
OCR Software Limitations
OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters, and certain types \
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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text
OCR Software Limitations
Scanning Using an OCR Program
You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit\
with a word
processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recog\
nition). To scan and
use OCR, you need to use an OCR program, such as Adobe Acrobat.
OCR Software Limitations
OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters, and certain types \
of documents or...")
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l Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder
l Placing Originals on the Document Table
Start your OCR
program.
Start your OCR program’s scan function. EPSON Scan starts in the last\
mode you
used.
Select your scan settings as follows, depending on the mode you are
using:
Office Mode
l Select Auto Detect, ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document
Table as the Document Source.
l Select Color or Black&White as the Image Type.
l Select 300 dpi as the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/23/76926/w64_gt2500-user-manual-1497519781_d-117.png "Page 118
l Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder
l Placing Originals on the Document Table
Start your OCR
program.
Start your OCR program’s scan function. EPSON Scan starts in the last\
mode you
used.
Select your scan settings as follows, depending on the mode you are
using:
Office Mode
l Select Auto Detect, ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document
Table as the Document Source.
l Select Color or Black&White as the Image Type.
l Select 300 dpi as the...")
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l Select ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document Table as the
Document Source.
l Select Document as the Auto Exposure Type.
l Select Black&White, 24-bit Color, or 48-bit Color as the Image Type.
l Select 300 dpi as the Resolution.
Note:
If the characters in your text are not recognized very well, you can imp\
rove
recognition by adjusting the Threshold setting.
If you are scanning using the ADF, see Adjusting the Color and Other Image
Settings for instructions....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/23/76926/w64_gt2500-user-manual-1497519781_d-118.png "Page 119
l Select ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document Table as the
Document Source.
l Select Document as the Auto Exposure Type.
l Select Black&White, 24-bit Color, or 48-bit Color as the Image Type.
l Select 300 dpi as the Resolution.
Note:
If the characters in your text are not recognized very well, you can imp\
rove
recognition by adjusting the Threshold setting.
If you are scanning using the ADF, see Adjusting the Color and Other Image
Settings for instructions....")
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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Restoring Color in Photos
Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly
exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can \
restore printed photos
automatically as you scan them.
Original image Color Restoration applied
Follow these steps to restore colors using EPSON Scan:
Place your original photo on the document table. See Placing Originals on the
Document Table for instructions.
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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Restoring Color in Photos
Using the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly
exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can \
restore printed photos
automatically as you scan them.
Original image Color Restoration applied
Follow these steps to restore colors using EPSON Scan:
Place your original photo on the document table. See Placing Originals on the
Document Table for instructions.
Note:...")
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l Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan
l Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program
When the EPSON Scan window appears, select Home Mode or Professional Mode in
the upper right corner of the window, if necessary.
Note:
To change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode.
Select the basic settings for the type of original(s) you are scanning\
, then select the
destination setting for the way you will use your image(s). See Selecting Basic
Settings for instructions.
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l Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan
l Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program
When the EPSON Scan window appears, select Home Mode or Professional Mode in
the upper right corner of the window, if necessary.
Note:
To change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode.
Select the basic settings for the type of original(s) you are scanning\
, then select the
destination setting for the way you will use your image(s). See Selecting Basic
Settings for instructions.
Click the Preview...")
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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Assigning a Program to the Start Button
Assigning a Program With Windows XP
Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000
The
Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the firs\
t time.
You can assign the
Start button to any Windows program that supports scanner events,
such as Adobe Acrobat. If you have a compatible program, it will appear \
in the selection
window.
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Home > Using the Scanner Features
Assigning a Program to the Start Button
Assigning a Program With Windows XP
Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000
The
Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the firs\
t time.
You can assign the
Start button to any Windows program that supports scanner events,
such as Adobe Acrobat. If you have a compatible program, it will appear \
in the selection
window.
If you want to assign a different program to the Start button,...")
l Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan l Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program When the EPSON Scan window appears, select Home Mode or Professional Mode in the upper right corner of the window, if necessary. Note: To change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode. Select the basic settings for the type of original(s) you are scanning\ , then select the destination setting for the way you will use your image(s). See Selecting Basic Settings for instructions. Click the Preview button to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area for instructions. Do one of the following to select the Color Restoration option: l Home Mode: Click the Color Restoration checkbox. l Professional Mode: Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Color Restoration checkbox.
Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Size your image as necessary. See Selecting the Scan Size for instructions.
Click the Scan button to scan and restore the color in your image (s). What happens next depends on how you started EPSON Scan. See Finishing the Scan for details.
Home > Using the Scanner Features Assigning a Program to the Start Button Assigning a Program With Windows XP Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 The Start button opens EPSON Scan in Office Mode when you press it the firs\ t time. You can assign the Start button to any Windows program that supports scanner events, such as Adobe Acrobat. If you have a compatible program, it will appear \ in the selection window. If you want to assign a different program to the Start button, follow the steps below. The steps you use depend on the version of Windows you have. Assigning a Program With Windows XP Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware or Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. Right-click your scanner’s icon and select Properties. You see this window:
Click the Events tab. In the Select an event list, choose the Start button. In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs appear in the list. Note:
If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button, click the Prompt for which program to run button instead. If you want to disable the button from opening a program, click the Take no action button instead. Click Apply, then click OK. Top Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. Do one of the following: Windows Me: Right-click your scanner icon and click Properties. Windows 98SE and 2000: Select your scanner icon and click Properties. You see this window:
Click the Events tab. In the Scanner events list, choose the Start button. In the Send to this application list, click the checkbox for the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs appear in the list. Note:
If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button, select more than one program in the list. If you want to disable\ the button from opening a program, click the Disable device events button instead. Click Apply, then click OK. Note: With Windows 2000, restart your computer before using the newly assigned\ Start button. Top
Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Installing the Network Image Express Card The EPSON Network Image Express Card (B808393) is pre-installed in the\ Epson GT-2500 Plus version of the scanner. It is an option for the Epson GT-2500. The netwo\ rk card lets you use your scanner over a network without having to connect the scanner to a s\ erver PC. For details on using the card, see the documentation that came with it. Caution: Do not install any other optional card in your scanner, or you may damag\ e your scanner. Turn off the scanner. Caution: Do not install or uninstall the Network Image Express Card while the sca\ nner is turned on; otherwise damage may occur. Unplug the power cord and disconnect all the cables from your scanner. (\ Do not disconnect the cable securing the ADF to your scanner.) Remove the two screws securing the shield plate using a Phillips-head sc\ rewdriver, then remove the shield plate. Be sure to keep the screws in case you re-\ install the shield plate later.
Insert the Network Image Express Card in your scanner’s optional inte\ rface slot.