Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide
Contents Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide ......................................................................................... 7 Scanner Basics............................................................................................................................................ 8 Scanner Parts Locations ...................................................................................................................... 8 Scanner Parts....................................................
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 51 Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ........................................................................................ 53 Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ............................................................................. 56 Scanning in Professional Mode ..................................................................................................
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked .................................................................................. Image is Distorted or Blurry ........................................................................................................... Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges .......................................................................................... Image is Too Dark ........................................................................................................
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 105 Copyright Attribution ....................................................................................................................
Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide Welcome to the Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
Scanner Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner. Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Setting Scanner Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
1 Document mat 2 Transparency unit transportation lock 3 Scanner glass 4 Carriage (beneath scanner glass) 9
1 Option port 2 USB port 3 DC inlet 4 Scanner cover cable 5 Scanner transportation lock Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations 10
Scanner Buttons and Lights Your scanner has one button for scanning operations. Check the status and color of the lights and look for a description in the table here. 1 2 3 4 Scanner cover light start button Scanner light power button Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Setting You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time period of inactivity before the scanner turns off automatically. 1.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon. 2. Click Energy Saving. 3. Enter the time period of inactivity before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer setting. If you enter a value of 0, the scanner will not turn off automatically. 4. Click OK.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your originals on the scanner. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your scanner or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Thick Documents Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals directly on the scanner glass.
1. Open the scanner cover. 2. Make sure the document mat is installed inside the scanner cover.
3. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. Note: If the originals have white borders, the Auto Recognition feature may not detect the edges properly when scanning multiples. If this is the case, scan each original separately or manually select the scan area.
4. Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner Related tasks Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode Placing Thick Documents If you are scanning a book or other thick document, you can remove the scanner cover. 1. Press the power button to turn off the scanner.
2. Disconnect the cover cable. 3. Open the scanner cover.
4. Pull the scanner cover straight up and off of the scanner. 5. Press the power button to turn on the scanner. 6. Place your document facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Press down on your document to flatten it and hold the document down as you scan. 7. When you are finished scanning, replace the scanner cover in the reverse order that you removed it. Note: Always turn off the scanner before connecting or disconnecting the cover cable.
Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your original film or slides on the scanner.
3. Slide the document mat out from inside the scanner cover. Note: Make sure the transparency unit transportation lock is unlocked. 4. Clean the transparency unit window and the scanner glass before placing your film or slides. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Cleaning Your Scanner Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner You can place 35 mm film strips on the scanner using the 35 mm film strip holder.
2. Slide up to three film strips into the holder with the shiny side facing up so that images and any wording on the film strips are not backward. Note: Do not cover any of the small holes in the holder; they are used as guides in the Thumbnail feature. 3. Close any open holder covers and press them down until they click into place. Also press down all the edges of the covers to secure them. Make sure the film strips are not pinched or curled.
4. Turn the film holder over. 5. Open the scanner cover. 6. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 7. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows on the scanner.
8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner You can place medium format film on the scanner using the medium format film holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the film strips or use gloves, or you may damage the film. Note: You cannot use Full Auto Mode when scanning medium format film.
3. Close the film holder cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Also press down all the edges of the cover to secure it. Make sure the film is not pinched or curled. 4. Turn the film holder over. 5. Open the scanner cover. 6. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary.
7. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows on the scanner. 8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing 4 × 5 inch Film on the Scanner You can place 4 × 5 inch film on the scanner using the 4 × 5 inch film holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the film strips or use gloves, or you may damage the film.
2. Slide the 4 × 5 inch film into the holder with the shiny side facing up so that images and any wording on the film strips are not backward. Make sure the entire image frame is positioned in the film holder opening. Note: You may need to trim the edges of the film so that it sits properly in the film holder without bending or warping. Do not cover any of the small holes in the holder. 3. Close the film holder cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
4. Turn the film holder over. 5. Open the scanner cover. 6. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 7. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows on the scanner.
8. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner You can scan up to twelve 35 mm slides using the slide holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the slides or use gloves, or you may damage the film. Note: Make sure the white areas on the back of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in any way or the scanner may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. You cannot scan negative slides. 1.
5. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align the arrows on the holder with the arrows on the scanner. 6. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the film holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Film in the Film Area Guide You can scan oversized film up to 8 × 10 inch (203 × 254 mm) using the film area guide. Scan using Epson Scan Professional Mode and select Film (with Film Area Guide) as the Document Type.
1. Open the scanner cover. 2. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 3. Place the film area guide on the scanner glass and align it as shown.
4. Place the film in the film area guide with the shiny side facing down. Make sure the entire image frame is positioned in the film holder opening.
Note: The images and any wording on the film should appear backward. Do not cover the area shown or colors in your scan may be affected. 5. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the film in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Scanning in Professional Mode Epson Fluid Mount Option The Epson fluid mount option lets you take full advantage of your scanner’s capability for high-resolution imaging.
To use the Epson fluid mount, you need to obtain the following commercially available supplies: • Scanner mounting fluid • Scanner mounting film (clear Mylar polyester film) Caution: Scanner mounting fluid is highly flammable; keep away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks. Mounting fluid contains harmful solvents. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin and always work in a wellventilated area.
2. Set the Epson fluid mount guide on your work table. Then place the fluid mount tray on top of the guide. 1 Tray 2 Guide 3 Grid Note: Use the grid to align your film while mounting it on the tray. The grid indicates the optimal area for 6400 dpi scanning.
3. Place a drop or two of mounting fluid on the glass tray where you want to mount your film. Only a few drops are needed to mount a six-frame 35-mm strip. Note: You need to work quickly so the mounting fluid doesn’t evaporate. 4. Place your film over the wet area. Use the grid to align your film. 5. Apply a small amount of fluid to the top of your film. 6. Place the clear mounting film on top.
7. Open the scanner cover and remove the document mat, if necessary.
8. Lift the fluid mount tray off the guide and place it on the scanner. Orient it so the narrow window of the tray is toward the back of the scanner. Do not block the window. 9. Close the scanner cover. 10. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode as the mode setting. 11. Select Film (with Film Holder) as the Document Type.
12. Select the Film Type, Image Type, and Resolution settings you want to use. Note: You can select up to 6400 dpi for the best image quality. 13. Click the Preview button to preview your images. Note: Make sure the Normal tab is selected in the preview window. 14. Select the scan area for each photo individually, being careful to select only the image itself and not the surrounding area. Then make any desired image adjustments before scanning.
2. Slide the document mat into the notches on the scanner cover with the white surface facing out.
Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
3. Press the start button on your scanner. The designated scan program starts. Changing Default Start Button Settings Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning to a PDF File Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility Changing Default Start Button Settings You can view or change the default program and action performed by the using the Event Manager program. start button. You do this 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows 8.
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2. Change the program and action performed by the start button. 3. Click Close to close the Event Manager window. Parent topic: Starting a Scan from the Start Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON Software. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs.
adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.
2. Select your product. Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. You see an Epson Scan window like this: Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window: Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program.
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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, select the settings you want, and click OK. • To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option. • To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings. 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program.
Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Auto Photo Orientation Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotates the photo when it is scanned, if necessary.
You see this window: 2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will email, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
• Normal preview: Click the image. Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them.
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Copy Marquee icon to Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. • Thumbnail preview: To change the preview style, click one of the Size icons. 3.
DIGITAL ICE Technology Removes stubborn dust and scratch marks from photos. The effects of DIGITAL ICE Technology do not appear in the Preview of the image; you must scan the original to see the results. Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos, or Film for film or slides. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo. 5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 7.
24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 16-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos with many shades of gray. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos with a few shades of gray. Black & White Select this setting for black text documents or line art.
Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image. Color Balance Adjusts the balance of colors in the overall image. Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image. (For advanced users only.) Click the to access the settings.
A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file.
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. You see this window: 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then adjust the marquee on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or and select options as desired. (OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. • Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint.
• You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi. • You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size.
Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may also be able to access the window by clicking the icon on the Epson Scan window. 1.
• Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically name your scanned files. 3. Select a different number as the Start Number setting, if you like. 4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu. 5. If your file format provides optional settings, click the Options button to select them. 6.
TIFF (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Optional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Select to overwrite previous files with the same names. Show this dialog box before next scan Select to have the File Save Settings window appear automatically before you scan (Home and Professional Modes).
3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. Locate or access the image adjustment settings. 7. Select the Color Restoration checkbox. 8. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. 9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program.
2. Place your original on your scanner. 3. Start Epson Scan. 4. Select the scan mode you want to use. 5. Select the scan settings for your scan. 6. Preview your image. 7. Locate or access the image adjustment settings. 8. Select the DIGITAL ICE Technology checkbox. 9. In Professional Mode, click the + mark (for Windows) or the arrow (for OS X) to display the Level list box. Select DIGITAL ICE Technology - Quality or DIGITAL ICE Lite Technology - Speed.
• Color positive film and slides (except for Kodachrome) • Chromogenic monochrome negative film System Resources Original type Resolution* Hard disk space System memory 35 mm film or slides 150 dpi 1MB 8MB 300 dpi 1MB 15MB 600 dpi 4MB 30MB 1200 dpi 16MB 59MB 2400 dpi 63MB 117MB 3600 dpi 142MB 175MB 12800 dpi 251MB 233MB 150 dpi 4MB 34MB 300 dpi 8MB 70MB 600 dpi 29MB 139MB 1200 dpi 116MB 277MB 2400 dpi 464MB 553MB 3600 dpi 1042MB 830MB 12800 dpi 1853MB 1106MB 15
Parent topic: Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan in Home or Professional Mode, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK.
Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 10. Choose one of the following options: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add page. Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan, and repeat until you have scanned all the pages. When you are finished, click Save File. • If you need to delete or reorder the scanned pages, click Edit page.
Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Scan to PDF Settings You can select these Adjustments options in the Scan to PDF Settings window. Note: Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting. Select the Image Option checkbox to access additional settings. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility You can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use a copy machine. Using the Copy Utility, you can enlarge or reduce, restore faded colors, and adjust a variety of other settings as you copy. 1. Do one of the following to start the Copy Utility: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Copy Utility. • Windows (other versions): Click Software, and select Copy Utility.
5. Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click OK. Note: When printing from certain Epson printers, you may see the printer settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings. 6. To reduce or enlarge as you copy, click the Copy Size box, select the option you want, and click OK. Note: When printing from certain Epson printers, you may also see options for borderless printing. 7.
Positive Film For color positive slides or film strips.
Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner. Cleaning Your Scanner Transporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the scanner using the power button. 2. Unplug the AC power cord. 3. Disconnect the USB cable. 4. Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. 5.
1. Make sure the carriage is in the home position on the upper side of the scanner. If the carriage is not in the home position, turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position. 2. Open the scanner cover and slide the transparency unit transportation lock to the locked position. Then close the scanner cover. 3. Turn off the scanner using the power button. 4. Unplug the AC power cord. 5. Disconnect the USB cable.
6. Disconnect the scanner cover cable. 7. On the back of the scanner, slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the scanner carriage. 8. Place the scanner in its original packing materials if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the scanner. Caution: Avoid turning scanner upside down when transporting.
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Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Scanner Light Status Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Where to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your scanner by checking its lights.
Light Color Status Description Scanner light Green On The scanner is turned on and ready to scan Flashing The scanner is scanning or initializing Flashing An error has occurred. Try the following: Red • Make sure the scanner connection to your computer is secure. • Make sure your scanning software is installed correctly. • Make sure the transportation locks are unlocked. • Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. If the light is still flashing red, the scanner may be malfunctioning.
Start Button Does Not Work as Expected If the start button does not start the correct program or perform the correct action, try these solutions: • Make sure Epson Scan is installed correctly. If necessary, uninstall and reinstall it. • Check the default setting assigned to the start button in Event Manager and change it, if necessary.
Related tasks Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Make sure your scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan is selected in your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan.
• Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are scanning a highresolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements, such as a Hi-Speed USB port. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are running virus protection or other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from monitoring or set the TWAIN.log file as read only. See your virus protection or security software instructions for details. The TWAIN.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.
• Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. • Increase the Resolution setting.
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting. • Select a lower Resolution setting.
• Switch to Normal preview mode, if available, and preview your image again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly.
Ring Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides If you see a pattern of rings in scanned film or slide images, the original film or slide is curled. Flip the film or slide over in its holder, preview it again in Epson Scan, click the scanned image back to its original orientation.
Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your scanner software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your scanner software as described here. Note: If you find that re-installing your scanner software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 1. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S.
• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Display Color monitor with 1024 × 768 resolution or higher, and millions of colors Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for OS X. Install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. With OS X 10.6.x, Epson Scan is available only on the Intel application.
Interface One Hi-Speed USB port Light source White LED, IR LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height 6.0 inches (152.5 mm) Width 19.8 inches (503 mm) Depth 12.1 inches (308 mm) Weight 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Scanner Note: Check the label on the scanner and the AC adapter for voltage information. Rated input voltage DC 24 V Rated input current 1.
Rated input voltage 100 to 240 V model: 100 to 240 V 220 to 240 V model: 220 to 240 V Rated input current 1.0 A Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Rated output voltage DC 24 V Rated output current 1.
Safety and Approvals Specifications Scanner United States EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AC Adapter United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Notices Check these sections for important notices about your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
• When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable. • Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Exercise caution when copying the following items: • Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc. • Passports, driver's licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law. Restriction on disassembling and decompiling You may not disassemble, decompile or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software included with this product.
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