User's Guide
Contents
Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide.......................................................................................................... 7
Scanner Basics............................................................................................................................................ 8
Scanner Parts Locations ...................................................................................................................... 8
Scanner Parts.................................................................................................................................. 8
Scanner Buttons and Lights........................................................................................................... 12
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting............................................................................................... 13
Placing Originals on the Scanner ............................................................................................................ 15
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 15
Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner................................................................................................ 17
Removing the Document Mat ........................................................................................................ 17
Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner.................................................................................... 19
Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner................................................................................ 22
Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner ........................................................................................... 25
Replacing the Document Mat ........................................................................................................ 26
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 28
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button.......................................................................................... 28
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 30
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................................................................................. 31
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 32
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 34
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 35
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 35
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 36
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 39
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 39
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ........................................................................................ 41
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ............................................................................. 44
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 45
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 47
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