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Epson Perfection 4990
Unpack Your Scanner
1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner:
Note: If you’ll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394 (FireWire
®
or iLink
TM
), you’ll need to purchase an IEEE 1394 cable (not included).
2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are
instructed to remove it.
3 Insert the hinges on the cover into the square
holes at the back of the scanner.
4 Slide the transportation lock to the unlocked
position.
5 Attach the document mat. Hold the top
of the document mat and slide it down
gently along the document cover. Make
sure the tabs on the bottom and sides of
the document mat fit in the slots on the
document cover.
6 Close the cover.
Install the Software
Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure
to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
The software works with Windows
®
98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh
®
OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x. Follow the steps below (for Windows), or the steps in the
next column (for Macintosh).
Note: If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on
your computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with
your scanner.
Windows
First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and
finally SilverFast.
Photoshop Elements
1
Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD
drive. The installer starts automatically. At the first screen, click Next.
2 Make sure US English is selected and click Next.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation and accept the
software license conditions.
4 When you see this screen, click the Adobe Photoshop Elements button.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you’re asked for a serial number,
enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.
If you don’t have Acrobat
®
Reader,
®
eject the CD-ROM and repeat
steps 1 to 3. Then select Adobe Acrobat Reader to install it.
Remove the CD-ROM and install the scanner software as described below.
Scanner Software
1
Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The
installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:
• Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then double-click the
EPSON CD-ROM icon.
• Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then
double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.
2 At the language selection screen, select your preferred language.
3 When you see the antivirus software message, click Continue.
4 Read the license agreement, then click Agree to continue.
5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. The software installs
automatically.
6 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
7 Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.
Continue with the instructions in the next column to install SilverFast.
SilverFast
1
Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD
drive. The installer starts automatically.
2 Choose your language from the pull-down menu.
3 Click the Install SilverFast icon.
4 Select the type of plug-in you want to install:
• Photoshop plug-in installer (for Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop
Elements), recommended
• TWAIN plug-in installer (for other TWAIN-compliant applications)
5 Click Begin Installation, then follow the steps on the screen to finish the
installation.
Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the instructions on the back of this
sheet to connect the scanner.
Macintosh
Note: EPSON Scan does not support the UNIX
®
File System (UFS) for
Mac
OS
®
X. You must install the software on a disk or in a partition that
does not have UFS.
First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and
finally SilverFast.
Photoshop Elements
1
Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or
DVD drive.
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click the
English folder.
3 Double-click the Install Photoshop Elements icon.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation, and accept the
software license conditions. Enter your administrator name and password,
then click OK.
5 When you’re asked for a serial number, enter the number printed on the
sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.
6 When you see this screen, click the Install button.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
8 When you’re finished, click Quit.
9 If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM.
Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader folder. Then double-click the Reader
Installer icon to install it.
Remove the CD-ROM and continue with the following instructions to install
the scanner software.
Scanner Software
1
Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon.
2 Double-click the Epson icon.
3 At the language selection screen, select your preferred language.
4 When you see the antivirus software message, click Continue.
5 Read the license agreement, then click Agree to continue.
6 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your administrator
name and password, if necessary.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If you are prompted
to restart, click Quit.
8 At the end of the installation, click Exit.
9 Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.
Continue with the instructions below to install SilverFast.
SilverFast
1
Insert the LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD
drive. Double click the SF(Epson-SE) CD-ROM icon.
2 Double-click the Installer icon.
3 Choose your language from the pull-down menu.
4 Click the Install SilverFast icon.
5 Click Begin Installation. Enter your administrator name and password, if
necessary.
6 Click Continue.
7 Read the license agreement and click Accept, then follow the steps on the
screen to finish the installation.
Remove the CD-ROM and restart your system. Then follow the instructions on
the back of this sheet to connect the scanner.
®®
Scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON Scan
driver, software, and
electronic manuals
USB cable
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements CD-ROM
Film holders
LaserSoft Imaging
TM
SilverFast
®
SE CD-ROM
Scanner cover/transparency unit
Film area guide
Document mat
IMPORTANT!
Leave the sticker
in place until you
are instructed to
remove it
Click Adobe Photoshop
Elements
Click Install
Click this icon
Click Install
Click this icon
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