Specifications

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EPSON Perfection 3170

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Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications

Scanner type Flatbed, color

Photoelectric Color EPSON MatrixCCD

line sensor

device

Effective pixels 27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi,

100% scaling

Maximum US letter or A4 size

document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])

Optical resolution 3200 dpi

Maximum 3200 dpi (main scan) × 6400 dpi hardware

resolution* (sub scan)

* The maximum hardware resolution of 3200 × 6400 dpi is achieved

using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive

™

technology.

Maximum 12,800 dpi

interpolated

resolution

Speed (color) 8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode)

2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)

Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel (input/output)

Line art settings Fixed threshold

Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined

Interface

USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)

Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Dimensions Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)

Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)

Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)

Weight Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)

Electrical

Input voltage range 100-120 VAC

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Rated input 0.7 A

current

Rated output 1.1 A

current

Power Approx. 23 W operating

consumption approx. 19 W in stand-by mode

approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode

Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different

voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage

information.

TPU indicator light

Document

table

Carriage and lamp

(in the home position)

USB port

Power cord

Transparency unit

(TPU) connector

Transportation lock

(in unlocked position)

Start

button

Power button

Transparency unit

(TPU) under lid

Document

cover

Copy

button

Scan to

e-mail

button

Scan to

Web

button

Automatic Document Feeder

(ADF) (optional)

Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)

Summary of content (6 pages)

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EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications Document cover TPU indicator light Basic Specifications Power button Document table Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color EPSON MatrixCCDTM line sensor Effective pixels 27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi, 100% scaling Maximum document size US letter or A4 size (8.5 × 11.
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EPSON Perfection 3170 Environmental Optional Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813341) Specifications Temperature Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C) Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 85% Basic Specifications Paper supply Face up load Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources.
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EPSON Perfection 3170 5. When you see the following screen, select a location and file type for your scanned image, then click Save. 2. Press the ] Start button on your scanner. Specify the path to the folder where you want to save your scanned image Select a file format Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press the ] Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use this program for this action, then click OK. EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.
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EPSON Perfection 3170 Selecting the Scanning Mode Restoring Color in Photos EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: If you have faded photos or negatives, you can use the Color Restoration setting in your software to improve the color of your scan. You can select this setting in Smart Panel or in EPSON Scan. Choose your scanning mode Smart Panel To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and select RePrint Photo. You see the screen below. Click the Color Restoration icon.
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EPSON Perfection 3170 3. Follow the instructions for the type of film you are scanning: EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes. If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or medium-format (120/220) transparencies, slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film’s shiny side facing down. 1. To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. You see a screen similar to this.
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EPSON Perfection 3170 If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the slides in the holder. (Place the slides so the “this side to lamp” indication is facing down.) Indicator Light The indicator light (on the ] Start button) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below. Status On Green The scanner is ready to scan images. Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning.