Using the Interactive Projector Tools

The Epson Interactive Projector provides a built-in toolbar and easy interactive tools to increase student engagement.

Interactive Pens
Built-in Toolbar
Display Tools
Annotation Tools
Whiteboard Tools
PC Interactivity OFF
Split Screen
PC Interactivity ON
Optional Easy Interactive Tools Software

Interactive Pens

To turn on a pen, pick it up. You can use either pen, or both pens at the same time (one in each color). You can also use your finger to perform the same functions.

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The pen turns off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity. If the battery is low, the battery light flashes continuously. Pens takes two AA batteries. You can also use your finger to perform the same functions.

For the best performance, hold the pen perpendicular to the board. Do not cover the black section near the tip of the pen.

Whiteboard Function	Pen/Finger Action
Draw on the projected screen	Tap the pen and drag to draw
Switch the pen from draw to erase	Press the power/function button

Built-in Toolbar

The whiteboard toolbar allows you draw, write, and insert images and shapes. You can move the toolbar to the right, left, top, or bottom of the screen, use the pen or your finger to drag it to the desired location.

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A mini toolbar also appears when you press the button on the interactive pen anywhere in the drawing area. You can use the mini toolbar to switch the type of pen or eraser.

Display Tools

Annotation Tools

Whiteboard Tools

You can open a file (PDF) or import an image/background (PNG, JPG) into an interactive whiteboard page.

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Open a file or import an image from a USB drive. Images can be 2048×2048 pixels max. Background images should be 1920×1080 pixels. smaller images will not fill the page.

PC Interactivity OFF

The built-in annotation tools allow you to draw and write on the projected screen. Make sure the PC Interactivity setting on the toolbar is OFF.

You can annotate over your projected content using the interactive pens, your finger, or any combination.

Split Screen

To split the screen with whiteboard mode, select the Whiteboard icon on the toolbar.

PC Interactivity ON

You can control your laptop screen from the projector. PC Interactivity to ON does not allow screen annotation.

Mouse Function	Pen/Finger Action
Left-click	Tap board
Double-click	Tap twice
Right-click	Press pen button Tap and hold finger 3 seconds
Move cursor	Hover over board
Click and drag	Tap and hold item, then drag

Function	Finger Action
Zoom in	Pinch in
Zoom out	Pinch out
Rotate image	Pinch and rotate
Scroll	Swipe or flick

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Connect wirelessly from Chromebook, iOS, or Android devices with the iProjection App.

Optional Easy Interactive Tools Software

Whiteboard mode: The toolbar appears on a blank surface, background image, or pattern.
Annotation mode: The toolbar appears on a projected image.
Mouse mode: The toolbar appears on a projected image and you can interact with your desktop to open applications, access links, and control scroll bars.

Choosing the right tool	Built-in Toolbar	Easy Interactive Tools
Use board to draw on computer content	✅	✅
Use pen or finger as a mouse	✅	✅
Draw on board using the computer		✅
Save whiteboard pages in image, PDF, or editable format	✅	✅
Save annotations as a JPEG	✅	✅
Save annotations in image, PDF, or editable format		✅

Easy Interactive Toolbar Features

Productivity tools allow you to create a digital whiteboard, project, and interact with content:

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You can move the toolbar by clicking and dragging it to the desired location.

Whiteboard Mode

To draw, highlight, insert text, add shapes, and clone objects in whiteboard mode:

Write or draw on the projection surface, image. or background pattern (e.g. line or graph paper), with an interactive pen or finger.

Other Tools: Whiteboard Mode

Using Whiteboard Mode video highlights:

Drawing on the whiteboard
Inserting background pattern or image
Managing pages
Saving and exporting
Using the Tool Panel (open file, print, shade, highlight the screen)

Annotation Mode

To write or draw on the interactive screen in annotation mode:

Annotation Function	Pen/Finger Action
Select a projected item, such as an icon	Tap the projection surface
Draw on the projected screen	Tap and drag to draw
Move the pointer	Hover over the surface without touching it
Switch the pen from draw to erase	Press the power/function button

Mouse Mode

To operate the computer from the interactive screen:

Mouse function	Pen/Finger Action
Left-click	Tap board
Double-click	Tap twice
Right-click	Press pen button/ Tap & hold finger for 3 seconds
Move cursor	Hover over the board without touching it
Click & drag	Tap & hold the item, then drag

Other Tools: Annotation/Mouse Mode

Using Annotation & Mouse Modes video highlights:

Using Annotation mode
Saving and Exporting
Using Mouse Mode (clears existing screen)
Using the Tools Panel (print, enlarge, shade, highlight, keyboard)

Saving Files

To save your screen or pages as PDF, image, or interactive files in your Documents > Easy Interactive Tools folder, select the Save icon on the toolbar.

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Easy Interactive Tools names your file automatically. The default file type selection is .eit

To select the location and format for saving:

Other Tools: Settings

Windows:

Mac:

Select the location, file name, and file type. You can save all your screens and pages as one PDF file.
If you want to select different settings each time you save, select the Check when saving checkbox.
Select OK to close the Settings window.

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If you plan to edit a file, save it as an .eit file.