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Starting a Scan

Using the Control Panel

For
SX110/TX110 Series
SX210/TX210 Series
SX510W/TX550W Series
Office BX310FN/Office TX510FN Series
You can start scanning by selecting the following functions on the control panel.
The Scan to PC function lets you automatically scan your original and save it as a JPEG file on your computer.
The Scan to E-mail function lets you scan and attach the image file to an e-mail message. See Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions.
The Scan to PDF function lets you automatically scan your original and save it as a PDF file on your computer.
You can also assign a program to scanner function on the control panel. See Assigning a Program to a Scanner Button for instructions.

Using the EPSON Scan Icon

For all models
You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon.
Windows:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.
Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications folder in your hard drive and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.
The Epson Scan window opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.

Using Another Scanning Program

For all models
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select Epson Scan, and scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Start a TWAIN-compliant scanning program. Double-click the program icon on the desktop, if it is available, or do one of the following.
Windows:
Select the start button or Start > All Programs or Programs > program folder > program icon.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications in your hard drive, select the program folder, and double-click the program icon.
Do one of the following.
Adobe Photoshop Elements:
Windows:
Click Edit and Enhance Photos, open the File menu, select Import, and select your scanner.
Mac OS X:
Click Close in the Welcome window if it appears, open the File menu, select Import, and select your scanner.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression:
Windows:
Click Get Photos, click Acquire from Scanner, and select your scanner.
Mac OS X:
Open the File menu, select Get Photo, select Camera/Scanner, and select your scanner.
Presto! PageManager:
Open the File menu, select Select Source, and select your scanner.
In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select Source option, select it and select your scanner there first.
Note for Windows Vista and XP users:
Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner.
The Epson Scan window opens. See Selecting an Epson Scan Mode for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.