Epson ES-1200C - Manual (Page 18)

In this step you observe the scanner’s self initialization. This
lets you see that the scanner is operating properly before you
connect it to your computer.
1. Open the document cover so you can see the operation of
the scanner during the initialization.
2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the OPERATE button.
When the scanner is initializing, the fluorescent lamps on the
carriage flash and the carriage’s position is reset. If the carriage
is not at the home position (the rear of the scanner), it moves to
the home position.
When the scanner has completed its initialization, the READY
light comes on. If the scanner does not work as described, turn
it off. Then make sure that you have released the transportation
screw and that the power cord is firmly plugged in and turn it
on again.
If it still does not work as described, see your dealer or call the
EPSON Connection at (800) 922-8911.
Connecting the Scanner to the Computer
Your scanner has both a bidirectional parallel interface and a
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface). You can connect both
of the interface cables to the scanner at the same time. The
scanner switches automatically to the appropriate interface.
Note:
When the scanner is capturing an image, the computer connected to
the other interface cannot use the scanner. When the computer
connected to the parallel interface is turned off, the RESET button may
not work.
Setting Up the Scanner 1-5