How to Scan a Photo with the Epson Workforce 600

My sister's families newly purchase an Epson Workforce 600: a sleek, black combination printer, scanner and fax machine. My sister photos she wants to scan and send to friends but she has by no means scan a photo. To my surprise very little information about how to scan was included in the user guide. So I wrote these instructions for my sister who doesn't understand computer technology very well. Here's how to scan a photo with the Epson Workforce 600, using the simplified "Home" mode (as opposed to the more advanced Office or Professional mode). These instructions include information on automatic dust removal, color restoration, where to save the scans, and how to name a batch of files. It's a lot of steps and can be time-consuming, but worth it to be able to share your photos via email or the web!

Instructions

1. Step 1

These orders for a Macintosh pc, but the steps should be pretty similar for a window computer.

2. Step 2

A little tricky to attach to the scanner wirelessly. If you can't attach wirelessly, use a USB wire to connect.

3. Step 3

First, Clean the Scanner Glass

Check scanner glass for dust or fingerprint smudges, especially have children or teenagers. Wipe it gently with a micro cloth or a CLEAN, soft material or tissue. If there's some debris on the cloth, might scrape the glass.

4. Step 4

How to Place The Photo on Glass

The front of the scanner. Feel to right of the word EPSON in silver for an groove that is for lifting the scanner lid.

The cover of scanner so the glass plate is exposed.


The glass clean of dirt smudge or dust speck so you get as spotless an image as possible.

Check photo for obvious dust as well. Place photo in the “top” left corner: you will observe a projectile in the “top” left corner the photo should go. By “top” left, I mean the left corner farthest from the scanner.

Close the lid gently.

5. Step 5

Use the Epson Scan application

The Applications folder, then open the EPSON Scan icon.

At the very top it says “Mode”, select Home. The easiest mode to use the scanner, and has some great simple skin like dust elimination and color restoration.

6. Step 6

Choose Where to Save the Scans

he folder icon right of the Scan key in the lower right of the scan program. The File Save setting window.

The scan will be saved to the movie folder within the Documents folder.

Save a new folder:
Beneath Location, connect Choose button.
A new folder on the Desktop, if so, connect New Folder, name it, then tick Open in the lower right corner.

The desktop, can save to a new folder within the movies folder indoor the Documents folder. Click Documents, then Pictures, then
in the lower left corner, connect Open in the lower right corner. Now, next to other: the name of new folder created.

7. Step 7

How to Name the Files

A sequence of photo scanning change the name of series in the File Save Settings window.

8. Step 8

Change File Type (from JPEG to PDF, etc.)

If you want to change file the similar screen. Next to Type, you can select JPEG or PDF.

Connect OK.

9. Step 9

Choose the File Size

Under Destination:
A file that’s good sufficient to print, connect Printer. This will create a big file.
For a file that’s smaller, connect Screen/Web.

Note: If you are sending to anyone who has sluggish dialup connection, please choose the smaller file to send. A big extra can tie up the recipient's phone line for a long time, they will have to wait a long time for it to download, which can be frustrating.

10. Step 10

Do a Preview Scan

Connect Preview.
The preview scan. Don’t worry if it looks jagged, etc.

Does it need color restoration? Add a checkmark after that to Color Restoration. Then connect Preview to view the results.

Is it too bright or too dark? The Brightness buttons, and play with the sliders, connect Preview once more to observe if it helps.

11. Step 11

When You're Ready to Scan

Once chosen your settings and adjustments, connect Scan. The File Save Settings window will pop up, and can add details to the name, such as “2009-01 New York – Jackie, Tony “.

The folder contain current scan will come up. Open the scan and make sure if you like the results. Make sure for noticeable dust.

12. Step 12

When You're Finished Scanning

The scanner glass for dust or fingerprint smudges. Wipe it quietly with a micro cloth or a CLEAN, soft cloth or tissue. If there's debris on the cloth, you might scratch the glass. Try to leave it clean for the next person to use it. Thanks!