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User’s Guide
This User’s Guide is the on-screen guide to your Perfection V500 Office scanner. Click a
topic below to get started.
Overview of Your Scanner Features
These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what
shape your original is in.
Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check this section to identify the parts of your scanner, read its light
status, and use its buttons.
Placing Originals on the Scanner
Follow the steps here to place your original documents, photos, film
strips, or slides on the scanner.
Scanning Documents or Photos
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan documents or photos
using any of the available scanning methods.
Scanning Film or Slides
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan film strips or slides
using any of the available scanning methods.
Scanning Special Projects
Follow the instructions here for specific scanning projects you may need
to create.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User’s Guide

User’s GuideThis User’s Guide is the on-screen guide to your Perfection V500 Office scanner. Click a topic below to get started.Overview of Your Scann

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Home > MaintenanceMaintenanceFollow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.Cleaning the Scanner Replacing the Scanner Light Sou

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Original settings. These tell Epson Scan the type of film or slides you are scanning.Destination settings. These tell Epson Scan how you plan to use y

Page 4 - Guide to the Scanner Parts

In Home Mode, Epson Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the Destination setting you select. See Selecting the Scan Resolution to contin

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Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dots per inch at which you want to scan. See the table below for some guidelines.

Page 6 - Scanning Documents or Photos

Epson Scan prescans your images and displays them in one of the following Preview windows.Normal preview

Page 7 - Scanning Film or Slides

Thumbnail preview If you are viewing the normal preview, you can do the following to adjust the image(s).To select your scan area, draw a marquee that

Page 8 - Scanning Special Projects

If you are going to scan at a different size than your original, you must first select your Target Size and automatically create a marquee that is pro

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You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image (normal preview only) to scan different image areas in separate s

Page 10 - Maintenance

To draw a marquee, move your cursor over a preview image. The pointer becomes a set of cross-hairs.Position the pointer in the area where you want to

Page 11 - Solving Problems

Note:To restrict movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the marquee. To restrict sizing of the ma

Page 12 - Technical Specifications

Once you have previewed your images and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of setting

Page 13 - Important Safety Instructions

Home > Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsTroubleshootingIf you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.Reading th

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Digital ICE Technology and Digital ICE Lite TechnologyHome and Professional: Removes dust or scratch marks from color film or slide images. Digital IC

Page 15 - Restrictions on Copying

Histogram Professional only: Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. For advanced users only.Cl

Page 16 - Copyright and Trademarks

Selecting the Scan SizeYou can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size as you scan them. You do this using th

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If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your sca

Page 18 - Operating System Versions

If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the list and select Customize.

Page 19 - Color Restoration

Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click the Save button, then click OK. Your new size appears in the Target Size list.In Professional

Page 20 - Dust Removal

If you need to rotate the marquee for a landscape or portrait image without changing its aspect ratio, click the orientation icon. (Not available if

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Restoring ColorUsing the Color Palette Function (Professional Mode Only) Using the Color Restoration feature in Ep

Page 22 - Backlight Correction

When the Epson Scan window appears, do one of the following, depending on the currently selected scan mode.Home or Professional Mode: Go to step 4.Ful

Page 23 - Available Scanning Methods

For details on using Full Auto Mode when scanning photos, see Using Full Auto Mode. For details on using Full Auto Mode when scanning film or slides,

Page 24 - Using Epson Scan

Home > Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsCheck here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.System Requirements

Page 25 - Scanner Parts

Professional Mode: Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Color Restoration checkbox.

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Make any other necessary image adjustments. See one of these sections for instructions. Documents or photos: Adjusting the Color and Other Image Setti

Page 28 - Light and Buttons

Click the Color Extractor button. Your cursor changes to an eye dropper.In the Preview window, click on the color in your image that needs adjustmen

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You can also use the cells to the right of the adjustment area to change the brightness, if necessary.If you want to continue adjusting the color, rep

Page 30 - Placing Documents or Photos

Select the cell that contains the hue you would like to use to adjust the color in your image. This color now becomes the color of the center cell.Not

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If you want to continue adjusting the color, repeat steps 2 through 4.If you want to save the color for future scans, click the Save button. The colo

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Removing Dust MarksUsing the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from you

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Film or slides: Placing Film or Slides Start Epson Scan. See one of these sections for instructions.Documents or photos: Starting a Scan With the Scan

Page 34 - Open the scanner cover

Note:For details on using Full Auto Mode when scanning documents or photos, see Using Full Auto Mode. For details on using Full Auto Mode when scannin

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Home > SafetyImportant Safety InstructionsRestrictions on Copying Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on t

Page 36 - Placing Film or Slides

Click the Preview button to preview your image(s), then select your scan area. See one of these sections for instructions.Documents or photos: Preview

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Professional Mode:

Page 38 - Placing Slides in the Holder

Note:You can reduce the appearance of surface roughness in your film or slide(s) by clicking the Grain Reduction checkbox. Click the + (Windows) or (

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Removing Dust and Scratch Marks from Film and Slides Using Digital ICE TechnologyDigital ICE Technology Specificat

Page 40 - Placing Film in the Holder

Color positive film or slides Yes Yes *Monochrome negative film Yes No **Monochrome positive film or slides Yes No* Kodachrome film is not supported.

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Professional Mode:

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Note:

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The results of Digital ICE Technology do not appear in the images in the Preview window, but apply to all of them. You must scan the images to see the

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the scan resolution you specify in Epson Scan. Make sure your system resources meet these increased requirements.Note:It may take much longer to scan

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Fixing Backlit Photos Using the Backlight Correction feature in Epson Scan, you can remove shadows from photos tha

Page 46 - Replacing the Document Mat

The AC adapter cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of the adapter cord and do

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Starting a Scan With the Scanner Buttons Starting a Scan With Epson Scan Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program When the Epson Scan window appe

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Professional Mode: Scroll down to the Adjustments area and click the Backlight Correction checkbox. If you want to increase or decrease the level of t

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Make any other necessary image adjustments. See one of these sections for instructions. Documents or photos: Adjusting the Color and Other Image Setti

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Using the Scanner as a CopierYou can use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like yo

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Select your scanner from the Scanner list at the top of the window, if necessary.Select your printer from the Printer list, if necessary.Click the Sou

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Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click OK. Note:If you are printing on certain Epson prin

Page 54 - Selecting Epson Scan Settings

If you want to preview your scan before printing it or select additional copy settings, click the Preview/Custom button at the bottom of the window. C

Page 55 - Selecting File Save Settings

Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Directly to a PDF FileStarting a Scan With the Scan to PDF Button Starting a Scan With Epson Scan (Full A

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Click the Settings button. You see the Scan to PDF Settings window.

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Restrictions on CopyingObserve the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your scanner.Copying of the following items is prohib

Page 58 - Using Full Auto Mode

Click the Color, Grayscale, or Black&White button to match the colors in the original.Click the arrow to open the Size list and select the size of

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Type a name for your custom size, enter the size, click the Save button, then click OK. Your new size appears in the Size list.Click the arrow next to

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Descreening Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Also improves results when scanning magazine

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If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the Options button. You see the Epson PDF Plug-in Settings window.

Page 62 - Selecting Basic Settings

Select the settings that match your document. If you want to create a searchable PDF, make sure Create searchable PDF is selected in the Text tab (for

Page 63 - Professional Mode

When you are finished, click Finish or press the Scan to PDF button on the scanner. Your document is saved as a PDF file in the Pictures or My Pictu

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Note:To change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode for documents and photos or Changing the Scan Mode for film and slides.The Customize window a

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Click the File Save Settings button.The File Save Settings window appears.

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Select PDF as the Type setting. The current PDF settings are displayed below it.If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the Optio

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Select the settings that match your document. If you want to create a searchable PDF, make sure Create searchable PDF is selected in the Text tab (for

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Home > Copyright and TrademarksCopyright and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

Page 69 - Thumbnail preview

Documents or photos: Finishing the Scan Film or slides: Finishing the Scan Top Starting a Scan With Epson Scan (Home/Office/Professional Mode)You can

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To change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode for documents and photos or Changing the Scan Mode for film and slides.Click the Preview button to

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If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click the Options button. You see the Epson PDF Plug-in Settings window.

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Select the settings that match your document. If you want to create a searchable PDF, make sure Create searchable PDF is selected in the Text tab (for

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If you are only scanning one document page, or you don’t need to edit your pages, click Save File and go to step 12.If you are scanning multiple pages

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If you want to include all the document pages in your PDF file as they currently look, go to step 11.If you do not need to include some of the pages,

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Directly to an E-mailYou can scan using the Scan to E-mail button and automatically attach scanned imag

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Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list.If you want to resize your image, choose an option under Select Photo Size.Not

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable TextYou can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can

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Click the Scan&Read icon at the top of the window. Epson Scan starts in the last mode you used.Note for Mac OS X users:If you do not see a Scan&am

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Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and

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Preview and select your scan area as described in Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area. Then click Scan. Your document is scanned, processed into ed

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning and Printing Color Accurate ImagesScanning and Saving Your Image Printing Your Image You can optimize the

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Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection V500.When the Epson Scan window appears, set the scan mode to Home Mode or Professional Mode. See one of

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When creating a custom ICC profile for the scanner, be sure to place the profile in the following folder.Windows Vista and XP: C:\Windows\System32\Spo

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Check the settings in your printer software and make any changes necessary for your print job, then click Print to print your image. For details on se

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Home > Scanning Special Projects Assigning Another Windows Program to a Scanner ButtonAssigning a Program With Windows Vista Assigning a Program Wi

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In the Select an event list, choose the button to which you want to assign a program.In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to as

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Top Assigning a Program With Windows XPClick Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, or click Start >

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In the Select an event list, choose the button to which you want to assign a program.In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to as

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Click Apply, then click OK.Note:You must restart your computer before using the newly assigned scanner buttons.Top

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Home > Operating System VersionsOperating System VersionsIn this manual, the following abbreviations are used.Windows refers to Windows Vista, XP,

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Unpacking the Automatic Document FeederThe Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813391) allows you to

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ADF Document Mat You can place this mat over a document if you need to scan it from the document table when the ADF is installed. See Placing Document

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Installing the Automatic Document FeederWhenever you want to use the ADF, you need to remove th

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Pull the scanner cover straight up and off the scanner.

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Remove the tape and other packing materials from the ADF.Insert the hinge posts on the ADF into the holes in the top of the scanner, at the back edge.

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Connect the ADF cable to the scanner’s OPTION port.Slide the paper support into its slot on the edge of the sheet feeder on the ADF.

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To load documents into the ADF, see Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder.Note:If you need to scan documents or photos from the document

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Loading Documents in the Automatic Document FeederDocument Specifications Placing Documents on

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Slide the edge guide on the input tray of the ADF all the way to the right.Place your stack of paper in the input tray with the printed side facing up

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Load only documents that meet the following specifications in the ADF:Size Width 3.94 to 8.5 inches (100 to 215.9 mm) Length 5 to 14 inches (127 to 35

Page 101 - Selecting the Scan Resolution

Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Color RestorationUsing the Color Restoration feature in your scanning software, you can transform an old,

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Place your document or photo on the document table, face-down on the glass. Make sure the top of the document or photo is against the rear right corne

Page 103 - Normal preview

Note:If you are scanning a large or thick document, you can scan with the ADF open. To scan documents or photos that are normal size and thickness, al

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Scanning Using the Automatic Document FeederWhen you scan documents with the ADF, it is best to

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Select whether the Image Type of your document pages is Color, Grayscale, or Black&White.Select Auto Detect, ADF, or Document Table as the Documen

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If you loaded mixed-size sheets at one time, select Auto Detect.Select the size of your original document as the Size setting.Click the arrow next to

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Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents.Threshold Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Cleaning and Replacing the Paper Path GuideAfter you have used the ADF for a long time, a line

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Lift up the edges of the clips holding the paper path guide in place and push the clips all the way out of the notches to release them.Remove the pape

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Install the ADF on the scanner (see Installing the Automatic Document Feeder). Then try scanning with the ADF again, as described in Scanning Using th

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Home > Maintenance Cleaning the ScannerTo keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure.Turn off the

Page 112 - Selecting the Scan Size

Using the Optional Automatic Document Feeder Follow the steps here to install the optional Automatic Document Feeder and use it to scan multi-page doc

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Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Dust RemovalUsing the Dust Removal feature in your scanning software, you can virtually “clean” the dust m

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a. transparency unit windowMake sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the document table or the transparency unit window. Dust can cause spots

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Home > Maintenance Replacing the Scanner Light SourceThe luminosity of the scanner light source declines over time. If the light source breaks or b

Page 116 - Finishing the Scan

Home > Maintenance Transporting the ScannerBefore transporting the scanner for a long distance or storing it for an extended period of time, you ne

Page 117 - Restoring Color

If the cover cable is attached, disconnect it.Disconnect the USB cable.On the back of the scanner, slide the transportation lock to the locked positio

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Attach the protective materials, then repack the scanner in its original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly.

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Home > Solving Problems Reading the Status LightIf an error occurs, the scanner stops operating and the status light flashes orange. This indicates

Page 120 - Restoration checkbox

Home > Solving Problems Scanner ProblemsThe Scanner Does Not Scan The Scanner Is Not Recognized by Your System Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not S

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First check your connection to the scanner and computer:Make sure your scanner’s AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and a working electri

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If a USB Universal Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, Windows supports USB.Try scanning again. If your scanner still is not recognized, cont

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click > Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. Click your scanner’s icon, then click Properties (when you see the User Acc

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Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Digital ICE Technology and Digital ICE Lite TechnologyYour scanner and its Epson Scan software are equippe

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Home > Solving Problems Scanning Software ProblemsYou Cannot Start Epson Scan The Scanner Software Does Not Work Properly You Cannot Scan in Full A

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a Scan With Another Scanning Program for documents and photos or Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program for film and slides.In the Windows Devi

Page 127 - Removing Dust Marks

Top You Cannot Scan in Full Auto ModeEpson Scan may not be able to detect certain types of images, or may crop or group the images unexpectedly. This

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You Cannot Scan Using the Thumbnail PreviewEpson Scan may not be able to detect certain types of images, or may crop or group the images unexpectedly.

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Top Images Are Rotated IncorrectlyTry one or more of the following solutions.For documents or photos: Make sure the documents or photos are placed on

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The Auto Photo Orientation feature will not work when you scan newspaper or magazine pages, documents, illustrations, or line art. The feature will al

Page 131 - Professional Mode:

Home > Solving Problems Scan Quality ProblemsThe Edges of Your Document Are Not Scanned You See Only a Few Dots in Your Scanned Image A Line of Dot

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A Line of Dots Always Appears in Your Scanned ImagesThe document table or transparency unit window may be dusty or scratched. Clean the document table

Page 133 - Digital ICE Technology

Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for documents and photos or Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings for film and slides.Adjust the A

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If your original is too dark, try using the Backlight Correction feature. See Fixing Backlit Photos for instructions.Adjust the Auto Exposure setting

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Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Backlight CorrectionUsing the Backlight Correction feature in your scanning software, you can remove shado

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Select the Descreening checkbox in Epson Scan’s Home or Professional Mode window. In Professional Mode, select an appropriate Screen Ruling for the De

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Try selecting the following settings in the Configuration window: Color Control, Continuous auto exposure, and Recommended Value (on the Color tab). A

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Home > Solving Problems Film or Slide Scanning ProblemsYou Cannot Scan Film or Slides Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange Striped Rings Appea

Page 139 - Fixing Backlit Photos

Top Striped Rings Appear in Your Scanned ImageA ring-shaped pattern of stripes (called a Newton ring) sometimes appears on scanned images of transpar

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Home > Solving Problems Optional Automatic Document Feeder ProblemsYou Cannot Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jams in the Automatic

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Slowly pull the jammed paper out of the feeder from the top or the bottom. Do not pull the paper too hard or it may tear, making it more difficult to

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Home > Solving Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning SoftwareUninstalling Epson Scan Uninstalling Other Epson Software Uninstalling the On-screen Use

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(located under Programs), or click > Control Panel and then double-click the Programs and Features icon.Windows XP: Click Start > Control Pane

Page 144 - Using the Scanner as a Copier

If the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter your password or phrase and click OK.Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu at the top and click Unins

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Click Uninstall/Change, then click Continue in the User Account Control window (Windows Vista), or click Change/Remove (Windows XP and 2000).If a conf

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Home > Overview of Your Scanner Features Available Scanning MethodsUsing the Scanner Buttons Using Epson Scan Your scanner gives you a variety of w

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Double-click the Installer icon.Read the software license agreement and click Continue, then click Agree.Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu at t

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Home > Solving Problems Epson Technical SupportInternet Support Speak to a Support Representative Purchase Supplies and Accessories Other Software

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Purchase Supplies and AccessoriesYou can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-

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Home > Technical Specifications System RequirementsWindows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements Make sure your system meets the requir

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Display Color monitor with 800 × 600 screen resolution or higher, and millions of colors(Color and tone reproduction are subject to the display capabi

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Home > Technical Specifications Scanner SpecificationsGeneral Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note:Specifica

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Interface One USB 2.0 Hi-speed portLight source White LED, IR LED* Optical Resolution is the maximum scan resolution of the CCD elements, using the de

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AC adapter model A411B A411ERated input voltage AC 100 to 120 V AC 220 to 240 VRated input current 1.0 A 0.5 ARated input frequency 50 to 60 HzRated o

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Top Standards and ApprovalsScannerU.S. model:EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class BAC AdapterU.S. model:Safety UL60950-1

Page 156 - The Customize window

Home > Technical Specifications Optional Automatic Document Feeder SpecificationsGeneral Electrical Environmental Mechanical GeneralProduct code B1

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Film or slides: See Starting a Scan With the Scanner Buttons.Top Using Epson ScanEpson Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes four

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Temperature Operating50 to 90 ˚F (10 to 32 ˚C)Storage-4 to 140 ˚F (-20 to 60 ˚C)Humidity Operating 20 to 80%, without condensationStorage 10 to 85%, w

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Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Partsa. scanner cover b. Scan to PDF button c. Scan to E-mail button d. Copy button e. Start button f

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a. document mat b. transparency unit transportation lock c. document table d. carriagea. DC inlet b. OPTION port

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c. scanner transportation lock d. USB interface connector e. cover cable

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Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Light and ButtonsLight Buttons The scanner has four buttons for scanning operations. The status light indicates w

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Color Indicator StatusMeaningGreen OnReady to scan images. Flashing Initializing or scanning.Orange Flashing An error has occurred. See Reading the St

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Home > Overview of Your Scanner FeaturesOverview of Your Scanner FeaturesThese features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what sha

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Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Documents or PhotosPlacing Large or Thick Documents Before scanning a document, remember to respect

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a. document matPlace your document or photo face-down on the document table. Make sure the upper left corner of the document or photo is against the r

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An area 0.12 inch (3 mm) from the horizontal and the vertical sides of the scanner glass cannot be scanned. If you place a document in the corner of t

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Note:Always keep the document table clean. Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.To

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Open the scanner cover.Pull the scanner cover straight up and off the scanner.

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Turn on the scanner using its power switch.Note:When scanning without the scanner cover, gently press down on your document to flatten it.When you are

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Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or SlidesRemoving the Document Mat Placing Slides in the Holder Placing Film in the Holder Rep

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Use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe the transparency unit window and the document table before placing your film or slides.

Page 173 - Printing Your Image

a. transparency unit windowTo place film for scanning, see Placing Film in the Holder.To place slides for scanning, see Placing Slides in the Holder.T

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Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned as shown. Make sure the tab labelled “C” on the film holder fits into the area label

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Home > Guide to the Scanner PartsGuide to the Scanner PartsCheck these sections to identify the parts of your scanner, read its light status, and u

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Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat.Close the scanner cover.To scan your slides, see Starting a Scan With the Scanne

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Slide one or two film strips all the way into the film holder with the shiny base side facing down. Your images and any wording on the film strips sho

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Make sure the film strip is placed as shown.Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned as shown. Make sure the tab labelled “A”

Page 179 - Click Apply, then click OK

Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat.Close the scanner cover.To scan your film, see Starting a Scan With the Scanner

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Note:Hold the edge of the film gently when touching the film; otherwise you may damage the film.Do not cover any of the small holes in the film holder

Page 181 - ADF Document Mat

Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned as shown. Make sure the tab labelled “B” on the film holder fits into the area label

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Close the scanner cover.Note:You cannot use Full Auto Mode to scan medium format film.To scan your film, see Starting a Scan With the Scanner Buttons.

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Home > Scanning Documents or Photos Starting a Scan With the Scanner Buttonsa. Scan to PDF button b. Scan to E-mail button c. Copy button d. S

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Start the Correct Program.If you want to change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode. Scan to PDF button Place your original document or photo on

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Home > Placing Originals on the ScannerPlacing Originals on the ScannerFollow the steps here to place your original documents, photos, film strips,

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Home > Scanning Documents or Photos Starting a Scan With Epson ScanIf you want to scan an image and save it directly to a file, you can start Epson

Page 188 - Document Specifications

Home or Professional Mode If the Mode box in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home or Professional Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings f

Page 189 - Feeder Installed

Home > Scanning Documents or Photos Starting a Scan With Another Scanning ProgramYou can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Ph

Page 190 - Close the ADF

Windows: Click Edit and Enhance Photos, then open the File menu and select Import.Mac OS X: Click Close in the Welcome window (if it appears), then

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Home > Scanning Documents or Photos Selecting Epson Scan SettingsOverview of the Epson Scan Modes Selecting File Save Settings Using Full Auto Mode

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See Changing the Scan Mode for instructions on switching to Office Mode. For instructions on scanning using this mode, select Office Mode and then c

Page 193 - Black&White

Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Sta

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Format (File Extension)ExplanationBITMAP (*.BMP) (Windows only)A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, including word process

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Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image is saved when Epson

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If you want to select a custom resolution, restore faded colors, or remove dust marks, click the Customize button. You see the Customize window.

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Home > Scanning Documents or PhotosScanning Documents or PhotosFollow the step-by-step instructions here to scan documents or photos using any of t

Page 198 - Document Feeder

Note:If you started scanning from a program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button is not available in the Customize window.Sele

Page 199 - Cleaning the Scanner

Note:If you need to change any settings, click the Pause button. You will return to the Epson Scan standby window.If you need to cancel scanning, clic

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Note:If you have a problem scanning your photo or document in Full Auto Mode, try scanning it in Home or Professional Mode instead.If you want to chan

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When you start Epson Scan in Home or Professional Mode, you see the main Epson Scan window.Home Mode Professional Mode

Page 203 - Disconnect the USB cable

Before you scan your document or photo, you need to select these basic settings.Original settings. These tell Epson Scan the type of document or photo

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Black & WhiteDocument with black text and/or line artIf you select 8-bit Grayscale or Black & White in Professional Mode, you can also select

Page 205 - Reading the Status Light

You will scan the images at their original size, but then enlarge them later in an image-editing program. If you plan to enlarge your images later in

Page 206 - Scanner Problems

Depending on your document type and other settings, the normal preview may be automatically selected and you will not be able to change to thumbnail p

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Thumbnail preview

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Home > Scanning Film or SlidesScanning Film or SlidesFollow the step-by-step instructions here to scan film strips or slides using any of the avail

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If you are viewing the normal preview, you can do the following to adjust the image(s).To select your scan area, click the auto locate icon to place

Page 210 - Scanning Software Problems

If you are going to scan at a different size than your original, you must first select your Target Size and automatically create a marquee that is pro

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You can move the marquee, adjust its size, and create multiple marquees on one image (normal preview only) to scan different image areas in separate s

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To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee. The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and d

Page 213 - Scanning Takes a Long Time

Note:If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you click the All button in the Preview window before you scan; otherwise, only the area inside of the l

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Color Restoration Home and Professional: Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.Dust Removal Home and Professional: Removes dust marks from

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Unsharp Mask Home: Automatically applied.Professional: Turned on by default. Unsharp Mask makes the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharpe

Page 216 - Scan Quality Problems

To view the red, green, and blue levels at particular points in your preview image as you make adjustments, click the densitometer icon in the previe

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Professional Mode

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If you are going to scan your image to a particular size, you should select the Target Size setting after previewing it, but before adjusting your sca

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Home > Scanning Special ProjectsScanning Special ProjectsFollow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create.Restoring

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If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the list and select Customize.

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To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value.To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. (See Epson Scan H

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If you started your scan by pressing the Start button or running Epson Scan as a standalone program and you used Home or Professional Mode, you see

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Home > Scanning Film or Slides Starting a Scan With the Scanner Buttonsa. Scan to PDF button b. Scan to E-mail button c. Copy button d. Start

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If you want to change the scan mode, see Changing the Scan Mode. Scan to PDF button Place your film or slides on the scanner. See Placing Film or Slid

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Home > Scanning Film or Slides Starting a Scan With Epson ScanIf you want to scan film or slides and save them directly to files, you can start Eps

Page 226 - Uninstalling Epson Scan

Home or Professional Mode If the Mode box in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home or Professional Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings f

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Home > Scanning Film or Slides Starting a Scan With Another Scanning ProgramYou can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photosh

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Windows: Click Edit and Enhance Photos, then open the File menu and select Import.Mac OS X: Click Close in the Welcome window (if it appears), then

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Home > Scanning Film or Slides Selecting Epson Scan SettingsOverview of the Epson Scan Modes Selecting File Save Settings Using Full Auto Mode Chan

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Home > Using the Optional Automatic Document FeederUsing the Optional Automatic Document FeederFollow the steps here to install the optional Automa

Page 231 - Epson Technical Support

many image settings, including color restoration, Digital ICE Technology (for color film and slides only), and backlight correction. See Changing the

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Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Sta

Page 233 - System Requirements

Format (File Extension)ExplanationBITMAP (*.BMP) (Windows only)A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, including word process

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Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image is saved when Epson

Page 235 - Scanner Specifications

Note:In Full Auto Mode, you can scan only 35mm color negative film strips or color positive slides. To scan other types of film, use Home or Professio

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Note:If you started scanning from a program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, the File Save Settings button is not available in the Customize window.Sele

Page 237 - Interfaces

Note:If you need to change any settings, click the Pause button. You will return to the Epson Scan standby window.If you need to cancel scanning, clic

Page 238 - Standards and Approvals

Note:If you have a problem scanning your film or slides in Full Auto Mode, try scanning them in Home or Professional Mode instead.If you want to chang

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Professional Mode

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Before you scan your film or slides, you need to select these basic settings.

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