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HomeUser’s GuideThis User’s Guide is the on-screen guide to your GT-2500 scanner. Click a topic below to get started.Overview of Your Scanner Features

Home > MaintenanceMaintenanceFollow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Lamp Tran

Top Adjusting the Color and Other Image SettingsOnce you have previewed your images and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if n

Brightness Home, Office, and Professional: Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. In Home Mode, click the Brightness button to access the B

Auto Exposure Home: Automatically applied. Office: Click the Configuration button, then click the Color tab to access the Auto Exposure Level slider.

Color Palette Professional only: Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the highlight and

You can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using the Target Size setting i

If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your sca

If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the list and select Customize.

● To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value. ● To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. (See

When you have finished selecting scan settings, you are ready to scan. Click the Scan button. After a few moments, your images are scanned. What happe

Home > Using the Scanner Features Scanning to a PDF FileYou can scan multiple pages of a document using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on yo

Home > Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsTroubleshootingIf you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.Reading th

If the Mode setting in the top right of the EPSON Scan window is not set to Professional Mode, click the arrow in the box and select Professional Mode

If you are scanning using the ADF, select ADF - Single-sided or ADF - Double-sided as the Document Source setting. If you are scanning one page on the

What you will do with the scanned image Suggested scan resolution Send via e-mail, upload to web, view only on the screen 96 to 150 dpi Print, convert

Select PDF as the file type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and Compression setting are displayed below it. If you need to chang

Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. When you are finished selecting file settings,

If you need to load or place more pages for scanning, click Add page. Then load or place your originals and click Scan. When you are finished, click D

The delete icon is not available when all document pages are selected. When you have finished editing your document pages, click OK. Your document i

Home > Using the Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents into Editable TextOCR Software Limitations Scanning Using an OCR Program You can s

● Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder ● Placing Originals on the Document Table Start your OCR program. Start your OCR program’

● Select ADF - Single-sided, ADF - Double-sided, or Document Table as the Document Source. ● Select Document as the Auto Exposure Type. ●

Home > Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsCheck here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.System Requirements

Home > Using the Scanner Features Restoring Color in PhotosUsing the Color Restoration feature in EPSON Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badl

● Starting a Scan With EPSON Scan ● Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program When the EPSON Scan window appears, select Home Mode or Prof

Make any other necessary image adjustments. See Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. Size your image as necessary. See Selec

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

Home > Using the Scanner Features Assigning a Program to the Start ButtonAssigning a Program With Windows XP Assigning a Program With Windows 98SE

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. O

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 w

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

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 t

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Installing the Network Image Express CardThe EPSON Network Image Express Card (B808393) is pre-installe

Home > SafetyImportant Safety InstructionsRestrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on

Insert the Network Image Express Card in your scanner’s optional interface slot.

Press in as you tighten the thumbscrews to secure the card. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet. To initialize the Network Image E

Turn off the scanner.

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Connecting the Card and Scanner to a Network HubConnect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-

● You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the Network Image Express Card to prevent a malfunction. ● Do not connect t

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Setting Up Client Computers for Network ScanningInstalling the TCP/IP Protocol To allow networking, yo

Windows 2000: Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties. Double-click Local Area Connection.

Click Properties.

Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked in the Local Area Connection Properties window. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear

Select Protocol from the list and click Add. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

kinking. Do not place objects on top of the AC power cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the AC power cord to be stepped on or run over. Be partic

Make sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked and click OK. Then go to Scanning Over a Network. Windows 98SE or MeClick Start, point to Sett

Make sure TCP/IP is included in the network components list. If TCP/IP appears in the list , go to Scanning Over a Network; otherwise, go to step 5. C

Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from Network Protocols list, then click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish ad

Home > Using the Network Image Express Card Scanning Over a NetworkStarting EPSON Scan Settings Scanning an Image Starting EPSON Scan SettingsMak

2000) > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Click the EPSON Scan Settings icon in the Utility folder. Select EPSON GT-2500 from the Sel

Click the Network radio button, then click the Add button.

In the Add window, choose the Network Image Express Card's IP address under Search for addresses, or click the Enter address radio button and typ

Click OK to save the settings. Top

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

Home > Maintenance Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Turn off th

● If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. ● The lamp(s) in t

a. underside of ADF b. left side of document table Caution:● Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force. ● Be carefu

● Never open the scanner case.

Home > Maintenance Replacing the Scanner LampThe luminosity of the scanner lamp declines over time. If the lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operat

Home > Maintenance Transporting the ScannerBefore transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time, you ne

Attach the protective materials, then repack the scanner in its original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly.

Home > Solving Problems Reading the Scanner LightsIf an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the Ready and Error lights flash. This indica

Contact your dealer or Epson. See for details.

Home > Solving Problems Scanner ProblemsThe Scanner Does Not Scan The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your System Pressing the Start Button Does Not

● In Mac OS X Classic mode, the scanner may not work properly. Use the Mac OS X interface instead. Top The Scanner is Not Recognized by Your Syste

● Windows XP or 2000: Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. ● Windows Me or 98SE: Click the Device Manager tab. Scroll

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Pressing the Start Button Does Not Open the Correct Program● Make sure EPSON Scan is installed correctly. See the Start Here sheet for instruction

Home > Solving Problems Scanning Software ProblemsYou Cannot Start EPSON Scan The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly Scanning Takes a Long T

If you are scanning from the document table, see Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program for instructions. ● In the Windows Device Manager,

system requirements. See System Requirements for details. ● Try scanning your original at a lower Resolution setting to speed up scanning. If you

Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality ProblemsThe Edges of Your Document Are Not Scanned You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line of D

You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image● Make sure the document is placed on the scanner’s document table with the side to be scanned facing

● Make sure the document lies flat on the document table. Also make sure your document is not wrinkled or warped. Caution:Do not place heavy obje

● Increase the Resolution setting. If you are scanning with the ADF, see Selecting the Scan Resolution for instructions. If you are scanning from

If you are scanning with the ADF, see Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for instructions. If you are scanning from the document table, see

A ripple pattern (called moiré) may appear in a scanned image of a printed document. It is caused by interference from the differing pitches in the sc

Home > Operating System VersionsOperating System VersionsIn this manual, the following abbreviations are used. ● Windows refers to Windows XP,

Note:You cannot remove moiré patterns when you are scanning monochrome images or scanning using a resolution higher than 601 dpi. Top Characters Are

● Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in EPSON Scan’s Office or Professional Mode. Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting. If you are

Home > Solving Problems Automatic Document Feeder ProblemsYou Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jams in the Automatic Document

If the ADF is open, close it. Open the top cover of the ADF. Flip open the paper guide and remove the jammed paper. Do not pull the paper too hard or

If more of the paper extends up out of the feeder, rotate the ejecting roller as shown below to release the paper, then gently remove it. If more of t

After you have removed the paper, close the top cover of the ADF.

Home > Solving Problems Network Image Express Card ProblemsYou Cannot Scan Using the Network Image Express Card You Cannot Scan Using the Network

Home > Solving Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning SoftwareUninstalling EPSON Scan You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner softw

Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon (Windows XP) or the Add/Remove Programs icon (Windows Me, 98SE, or 200

Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Open the COMMON\EPSON Scan folder.

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning Using the Automatic Document FeederYou can load an original document of up to 50 pages in the Aut

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Home > Solving Problems Epson Technical SupportInternet Support Visit Epson’s support website for solutions to common problems for the GT-2500 and

Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical SupportEpson Scan See Epson Technical Support. Captiva ISIS driver www.captivasoftware.com, ptsupp

Home > Technical Specifications System RequirementsWindows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requ

Note:USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. USB 1.1 PortsSystem Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Me, 98SE, or 2000 Profession

System Mac OS X 10.2.7 or later Fast User Switching on Mac OS X 10.3 is not supported. Interface Macintosh USB Display Color monitor with 800 × 600

Note:EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install EPSON Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UF

Home > Technical Specifications Scanner SpecificationsGeneral Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note:Sp

Paper types Bond paper, fine-quality paper, check paper, and recycled paper Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 1200 dpi with Micro Step (sub sca

Note:Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. ScannerInput voltage DC 24 to 26.4 V Rated voltage DC

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Scanning to a PDF FileYou can scan multiple document pages using the ADF and save them as one PDF file on

EnvironmentalTemperature Operating 5 to 35 ˚C (41 to 95 ˚F) (when scanning with ADF: 10 to 32 ˚C (50 to 90 ˚F) Storage -25 to 60 ˚C (-13 to 140 ˚F)

Connector type 50 pin Output voltage DC 24.0 to 26.4 V DC 4.75 to 5.25 V Supported option Network Image Express Card Top Standards and ApprovalsSca

Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: Low Voltage Directive 73

Solving Problems If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.Technical Specifications Check here for technical

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable TextYou can scan a document and convert the text into data that

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Available Scanning MethodsUsing the Start Button Using EPSON Scan Your scanner gives you two ways to sca

Top Using EPSON ScanEPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes: ● Office Mode lets you quickly select settings f

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Additional Scanner SoftwareDepending on your scanner version (GT-2500 or GT-2500 Plus), your scanner may c

Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Partsa. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) b. Paper support c. Edge guides d. Error light e. Ready light f.

a. underside of ADF b. document table c. carriage home position

a. DC inlet b. USB interface connector c. ADF cable (do not disconnect) d. optional interface card slot

Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Lights and Start ButtonLights Start Button LightsThe scanner lights indicate the scanner's status. Ready l

Flashing Flashing A fatal error has occurred. See Reading the Scanner Lights for more information. Off Off The scanner is off. Top Start ButtonT

Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Loading Documents in the Automatic Document FeederDocument Specifications You can load up to 50 sheets of

Home > Overview of Your Scanner FeaturesOverview of Your Scanner FeaturesThese features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what sha

Slide the edge guides on the input tray of the ADF all the way outward. Place your document in the input tray with the printed side facing up and the

To scan your document, see Starting a Scan With the Start Button. Document SpecificationsThe table below listed the sizes of paper you can load in the

Size Width: 5.9 to 8.5 inches (148.5 to 215.9 mm) Length: 5.9 to 14 inches (148.5 to 355.6 mm) Weight 60 to 105 g/m2 Paper type High-quality bond pa

Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Document TablePlacing Large or Thick Documents Before scanning a document, rememb

Place your document or photo on the document table, face down on the glass. Make sure the top of the document or photo is against the upper left corne

If you are scanning multiple documents or photos at once, position each one at least 0.8 inches (20 mm) away from the others.

Note:If you are scanning large or thick documents, see Placing Large or Thick Documents for instructions. Close the ADF gently so that your original

Note:● Always keep the document table and the underside of the ADF clean. See Cleaning the Scanner for instructions. ● Do not leave photos on

Place a large or thick document on the document table. Close the ADF and hold it down firmly as you scan.

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Home > Guide to the Scanner PartsGuide to the Scanner PartsCheck this section to identify the parts of your scanner, read the status of the lights,

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With the Start ButtonPlace your document in the ADF input tray. See Loading Doc

Note:● You can also reassign the Start button to another compatible Windows® program. See Assigning a Program to the Start Button for details.

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With EPSON ScanIf you want to scan a document and save it directly to a file, y

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner o

To change scan modes, see Changing the Scan Mode.

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Starting a Scan With Another Scanning ProgramYou can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program,

Select EPSON GT-2500. In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select you

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner o

To change scan modes, see Changing the Scan Mode.

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Overview of the EPSON Scan Modes with ADFEPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning wi

Home > Placing Originals on the ScannerPlacing Originals on the ScannerFollow the steps here to place your original documents in the ADF, or your o

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode SettingsAfter you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode, follow thes

Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color, Grayscale, or Black&White. Select Auto Detect, ADF - Single-sided, or ADF - Double-

● If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File Save Settings window. See Selecting File Save Settings

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder Selecting EPSON Scan Professional Mode SettingsSelecting File Save Settings Changing the Scan

Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Sta

Format (File Extension) Explanation BITMAP (*.BMP) (Windows only) A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, including word proc

TIFF (*.TIF) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. When scanning black & white images

Note:● When you scan using the ADF, only Office Mode and Professional Mode are available. It is best to scan using Office Mode. ● The mode yo

Before you scan your document, you need to select these basic settings: ● Original settings. These tell EPSON Scan the type of document you are sc

so it can select the correct default resolution (scan quality) for you. Follow these steps to select the basic settings in EPSON Scan’s Professional M

Home > Scanning Using the Automatic Document FeederScanning Using the Automatic Document FeederFollow the steps here to scan multi-page documents u

Top Selecting the Scan ResolutionIn Professional Mode, you can select the resolution you want at any time. Before you select the scan resolution, you

Send via e-mail, upload to web, view only on the screen 96 to 150 dpi Print, convert to editable text (OCR) 300 dpi Fax 200 dpi Enlarge after scanni

Place your first document page on top of the rest of the pages, then load the entire document (up to 50 pages) into the ADF. You can do the following

● To select your scan area, click the auto locate icon to place a marquee that marks the edges of your image area. You can move the marquee to c

To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs. Position the pointer in the area where you want to

Note:To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee. To restrict sizing of the m

The table below describes the settings available in Professional Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, click Help in the EPSON Scan window. W

Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image. Click the Image Adjustment button to access the Saturation setting. Color Balance Ad

Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually. For advanced users only. Click the Tone Correction button to

Selecting the Scan SizeYou can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using th

Home > Scanning Using the Document TableScanning Using the Document TableFollow the step-by-step instructions here to scan documents or photos plac

You can choose a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow in the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) pro

Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click the Save button, then click OK. Your new size appears in the Target Size list. You can fine-tu

Now you are ready to scan. See Finishing the Scan for instructions. Top Finishing the ScanWhen you have finished selecting scan settings and loaded al

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With the Start ButtonPlace your document or photo on the document table. See Placing Origi

● To change scan modes, see Changing the Scan Mode. ● You can also reassign the Start button to another compatible Windows program. See Assi

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With EPSON ScanIf you want to scan an image and save it directly to a file, you can start

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner o

To change scan modes, see Changing the Scan Mode.

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Starting a Scan With Another Scanning ProgramYou can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Ado

Note for Windows XP users:Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; your scanner will not work correctly. EPSON Sca

Home > Using the Scanner FeaturesUsing the Scanner FeaturesFollow the instructions here to scan using the scanner features, such as Scan to PDF and

For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode Settings for instructions. If the Mode setting in the upper right corner o

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Overview of the EPSON Scan ModesEPSON Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three mod

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Selecting EPSON Scan Office Mode SettingsAfter you start EPSON Scan in Office Mode, follow these steps to

Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color, Grayscale, or Black&White. Select Auto Detect or Document Table as the Document Sou

For instructions on creating and adjusting a marquee, see Adjusting the Scan Area (Marquee). Change any necessary Image Adjustment settings as listed

What happens next depends on how you started your scan. ● If you started your scan by running EPSON Scan as a standalone program, you see the File

Home > Scanning Using the Document Table Selecting EPSON Scan Home/Professional Mode SettingsSelecting File Save Settings Changing the Scan Mode

Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Sta

Format (File Extension) Explanation BITMAP (*.BMP) (Windows only) A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, including word proc

TIFF (*.TIF) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. When scanning black & white images

Home > Using the Network Image Express CardUsing the Network Image Express CardFollow the steps here to install and use the optional Network Image

Note:The mode you select remains in effect when you start EPSON Scan the next time. For instructions on scanning using these modes, see: ● Home o

Professional Mode

Before you scan your document or photo, you need to select these basic settings: ● Original settings. These tell EPSON Scan the type of document o

Do one of the following to select your document type: Home mode: Click the arrow to open the Document Type list and select the type of original you ar

Color Smoothing Color graphics, such as a chart or graph 16-bit Grayscale Black-and-white photo with many shades of gray 8-bit Grayscale Black-and-w

● You will not be enlarging the images. If you will scan the images at 100% size or smaller and will not enlarge them later, you can accept the Re

Previewing and Adjusting the Scan AreaOnce you have selected your basic settings and resolution in Home or Professional Mode, you can preview your ima

Note:If the edge of your document or photo is not scanned, move it away from the edge of the document table slightly. You can do the following to adj

You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image to scan different image areas in separate scan files. Follow thes

● To move the marquee, position your cursor inside the marquee. The pointer becomes a hand. Click and drag the marquee to the desired location. ●