Epson 1660 - Perfection Photo User Manual

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PSB.2007.04.001
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Date: April 2, 2007 Originator: VS
PSB #: PSB.2007.04.001 Authorization:
Reference: TI 06-0491 Rev.B Total Pages: 2
Product(s): Expression 10000XL/1640 XL/1680/1600/800/836 XL, Perfection
3490/3590/4490/V700/V750/V100/V350/1240U/1250/1260/1640/1650/1660/
1670/2400/2480/2580/3170/3200/4180/4870/4990/640U/1200U/610, GT-
2500/15000/30000 series scanners
Subject: Scanning Application Force Quits on Mac OS 10.4
This bulletin was created to inform you of an error that may occur when opening a TWAIN-
compliant scanning application on a Macintosh computer running OS 10.4.
Description of Problem:
When launching a Twain-compliant scanning application after deleting your Epson Scan driver
with an Epson Scan uninstaller not compatible with your scanner model, the application will
force quit during start-up. For example, using a Perfection 4490 driver uninstaller to delete a
Perfection 3490 driver will cause your scanning application to suddenly close during start-up.
This issue affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications:
EPSON Creativity Suite When pressing the Scan button, the Scan
Assistant force quits
Copy Utility Force quits during start-up
Photo Impression Force quits during start-up
Photoshop Elements Force quits during start-up
Photoshop Force quits during start-up
Photoshop CS2 Force quits during start-up
This issue can also occur under the following conditions:
1) Dragging the Epson Scan folder (located in the Applications folder) to the Trash can
2) Upgrading your scanner and using the Epson Scan driver from the new scanner to
delete the driver from the older scanner, and then installing the new driver
Operating Systems Effected:
Mac OS 10.4 to 10.4.9
Affected Epson Scan Driver Versions:
2.70A or later

Epson 1660 - Perfection Photo Specifications

General

Optical Resolution	1600 x 3200 dpi
Max Document Size	8.5 x 11.7 inches
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Color Depth	48-bit
Interface	USB 1.1
Weight	6.6 lbs
Compatibility	Windows and Mac

Summary

Scanning Application Force Quits on Mac OS 10.4

Problem Description: Scanning Application Force Quits

Correct Procedure for Deleting Epson Scan Driver

Uninstall Driver Using Model-Specific Utility

Manual Verification of Epson Scan Files

Epson Scan TWAIN Driver Update for Mac OS 10.2-10.3

Epson Scan TWAIN Driver v1.28 Improvements

Limitations of Epson Scan TWAIN Driver Update

Limitations of Epson Scan TWAIN Driver v1.28

Action for Epson Scan TWAIN Driver v1.28 Update

Installing Epson Scan TWAIN Driver v1.28A

Step-by-step guide for installing the Epson Scan TWAIN driver version 1.28A.

Uninstalling Epson Scan TWAIN Driver v1.28A

Step-by-step guide for uninstalling the Epson Scan TWAIN driver version 1.28A.

Install Smart Panel on Non-C Drive

Solution: Install Smart Panel on Alternative Drive

Provides steps to install Smart Panel on a drive other than the default C: drive.

Selecting Installation Drive for Smart Panel

Selecting Installation Drive for Smart Panel

Details how to change the installation drive letter for Smart Panel.

Completing Smart Panel Installation Procedures

Covers the remaining steps for installing Smart Panel, including folder creation and utility installation.

Making Adjustments in Epson Twain 5.X.X

Solutions for Epson Twain 5.X.X TPU and Color Cast

Provides solutions for TPU detection and color cast issues in Epson Twain 5.X.X.

Smart Panel Installation on Windows XP SP1

Smart Panel Installation Errors on XP with SP1

Solution for Smart Panel Installation Errors on XP SP1

Provides steps to resolve Smart Panel installation errors on Windows XP SP1.

Epson TWAIN v.5.75A with Mac OS X Image Capture

Steps to Reproduce Image Capture Crash

Solutions for Image Capture Crashing with Epson TWAIN

Offers solutions and workarounds to prevent Image Capture from crashing.

OS Requirements for USB and FireWire Connectivity

Guidelines for Epson Product Connectivity Support

Windows OS Requirements for USB/FireWire

Details Windows OS requirements for USB 1.1/2.0 and IEEE-1394 connectivity.

Windows IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Requirements

Details Windows OS requirements for IEEE-1394 (FireWire) connectivity.

Windows USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Requirements

Details Windows OS requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connectivity.

Macintosh OS Requirements for USB/FireWire

Macintosh OS Requirements for USB/FireWire

Details Macintosh OS requirements for USB 1.1, FireWire, and USB 2.0.

Important Notes for Epson Scanner Connectivity

TWAIN 5.60A Full Auto Mode Image Scaling

Solution for TWAIN 5.60A Manual Mode Scaling

Provides solutions to achieve 4"x6" scaling in Manual Mode using the scale slider or Full Auto Mode.

Enabling Auto Document Enhancement in Copy Utility

Enabling Auto Document Enhancement in Copy Utility

Details how to access and enable the Auto Document Enhancement feature in the Copy Utility.

Printing with Copy Utility After Enhancement

Copy Utility Workaround for Non-Epson Printers

Description: Copy Utility Issue with Non-Epson Printers

Copy Utility Error Behavior with Unrecognized Printers

Temporary Workaround for Copy Utility Printer Problems

Temporary Workaround for Copy Utility Printer Problems

Provides a temporary solution by selecting a compatible default printer.

Configuring Copy Utility for Printer Workaround

Details steps to verify the Copy Utility version and select a compatible printer.

Selecting Output Device in Copy Utility

Selecting Output Device in Copy Utility

Guides users to the Device Settings to choose the desired output printer.

Finalizing Printer Selection in Copy Utility