Epson 1240U Manuel D’Utilisation

Setting Up Your Scanner

Before connecting the scanner to a power source, you must release the transportation 
lock on the back of the scanner. Before connecting the scanner to your computer, 
follow the steps below to make sure the scanner is operating properly.

1. Slide the transportation lock to the right; this releases the scanner carriage.

2. Locate the AC adapter and power 

cord supplied with your scanner. 
Connect the power cord to the AC 
adapter. Then connect the AC 
adapter to the DC inlet on the back 
of the scanner.

3. Plug the other end of the power 

cord into an electrical outlet. The 
indicator light on the front of the 
scanner starts flashing.

It is not possible to change the AC adapter’s voltage. If the label on the AC 
adapter does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your 
dealer. Do not plug in the power cord.

4. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of the scanner during 

initialization (startup).

5. Make sure the carriage 

moves slightly and the 
fluorescent lamp on the 
carriage comes on. When 
the indicator light stays 
green, the scanner has 
completed its initialization.

If the scanner does not work as described, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged 
in, and then try again.

transportation lock

DC inlet

carriage
(in the home position)

indicator light

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