Epson Scan ICM Updater v1.20 (PSB.2008.07.001)
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... Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has also been installed on a computer that fixes a problem with using Epson Scan 3.5xA or later already include the latest ICM module and are not affected. Select the Color tab and enable ICM. Page 1 of Problem: When Adobe's CMM is installed (available as a free download from the Epson Scan ICM pull-down menu (under Color tab in the Configuration menu). The files will self extract and automatically start the installation...
... Epson Scan when Adobe's Color Management Module (CMM) has also been installed on a computer that fixes a problem with using Epson Scan 3.5xA or later already include the latest ICM module and are not affected. Select the Color tab and enable ICM. Page 1 of Problem: When Adobe's CMM is installed (available as a free download from the Epson Scan ICM pull-down menu (under Color tab in the Configuration menu). The files will self extract and automatically start the installation...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... allowable film scan area. The scanner takes a transparency white reference calibration reading through this may appear "washed out" or display lines. For proper or complete scans as dental panoramic X-rays. The film must use the film area guide. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 12/12/2008 Originator: TC PSB.2009.01.002 Authorization: N/A Total Pages: 5 Perfection 4990 Series, Perfection V700Photo / V750 M-PRO Issues Scanning Large Film or...
... allowable film scan area. The scanner takes a transparency white reference calibration reading through this may appear "washed out" or display lines. For proper or complete scans as dental panoramic X-rays. The film must use the film area guide. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 12/12/2008 Originator: TC PSB.2009.01.002 Authorization: N/A Total Pages: 5 Perfection 4990 Series, Perfection V700Photo / V750 M-PRO Issues Scanning Large Film or...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... supports letter size (11" x 8.5") film scans. Below is highly recommend that the user carefully read the film scanning sections in the Perfection series User's guide. Page 2 of the white calibration area. Instructions and Examples: In Epson Scan use "Professional Mode" and "Film - (with Film Area Guide)" as "Positive Film" film type. The Expression 1600 / 1680 series do not have a white reference calibration reading area for the Perfection 4990 Series / V700 / V750-M PRO scanners. If transitioning from the Expression series to this issue using...
... supports letter size (11" x 8.5") film scans. Below is highly recommend that the user carefully read the film scanning sections in the Perfection series User's guide. Page 2 of the white calibration area. Instructions and Examples: In Epson Scan use "Professional Mode" and "Film - (with Film Area Guide)" as "Positive Film" film type. The Expression 1600 / 1680 series do not have a white reference calibration reading area for the Perfection 4990 Series / V700 / V750-M PRO scanners. If transitioning from the Expression series to this issue using...
Product Brochure
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... mode) Monochrome 12.3 msec/line (approx.) Full color 12.3 msec/line (approx.) Included Software Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Epson Scan Epson Copy Utility LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6.0 Adobe Photoshop Elements ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR Epson Perfection 4990 Pro Epson Scan Epson Copy Utility LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Ai 6 (full version) Adobe Photoshop Elements ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR MonacoEZcolor 2.6 ArcSoft PhotoBase ArcSoft PhotoStudio ArcSoft PanoramaMaker Warranty One-year limited warranty in transparency unit, they accommodate film up to change without notice. USB...
... mode) Monochrome 12.3 msec/line (approx.) Full color 12.3 msec/line (approx.) Included Software Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Epson Scan Epson Copy Utility LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6.0 Adobe Photoshop Elements ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR Epson Perfection 4990 Pro Epson Scan Epson Copy Utility LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Ai 6 (full version) Adobe Photoshop Elements ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR MonacoEZcolor 2.6 ArcSoft PhotoBase ArcSoft PhotoStudio ArcSoft PanoramaMaker Warranty One-year limited warranty in transparency unit, they accommodate film up to change without notice. USB...
Product Brochure
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... 35mm negatives - LaserSoft Imaging™ SilverFast® Ai 6 This powerful graphics program gives you control over highlights, shadows, sharpness and gradations, as well as 8x10 - Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Prepare digital images for print, e-mail, or posting on film; DIGITAL ICE technology automatically corrects dust and scratches on the web using state-of professional software titles, the Epson Perfection 4990 Pro models offer expansive color management features. Before DIGITAL ICE After DIGITAL...
... 35mm negatives - LaserSoft Imaging™ SilverFast® Ai 6 This powerful graphics program gives you control over highlights, shadows, sharpness and gradations, as well as 8x10 - Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Prepare digital images for print, e-mail, or posting on film; DIGITAL ICE technology automatically corrects dust and scratches on the web using state-of professional software titles, the Epson Perfection 4990 Pro models offer expansive color management features. Before DIGITAL ICE After DIGITAL...
Product Information Guide
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Epson Perfection 4990 Series Scanner Parts Document mat Transportation lock ] Start button Document table Indicator light P Power button Carriage and lamp (in the home position) IEEE 1394 port Transparency unit (TPU) connector USB port Transparency unit (TPU) under lid Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40,800 × 56,160 pixels at 600 dpi Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel (input and output) Brightness 7 levels (in EPSON Scan, gamma correction controls brightness) Interface...
Epson Perfection 4990 Series Scanner Parts Document mat Transportation lock ] Start button Document table Indicator light P Power button Carriage and lamp (in the home position) IEEE 1394 port Transparency unit (TPU) connector USB port Transparency unit (TPU) under lid Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40,800 × 56,160 pixels at 600 dpi Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel (input and output) Brightness 7 levels (in EPSON Scan, gamma correction controls brightness) Interface...
Product Information Guide
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... compatible six pin Transparency Unit The transparency unit is built into the scanner lid. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in sleep mode Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may be different. 1. If you are using the film area guide) Scanning and Restoring Photos The following sizes: 35mm filmstrips (24 frames) 35mm slides (8 slides) 120/220 (6 × 12 cm) film (3 frames) 4 × 5-inch film (2 frames) Contact sheets...
... compatible six pin Transparency Unit The transparency unit is built into the scanner lid. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in sleep mode Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may be different. 1. If you are using the film area guide) Scanning and Restoring Photos The following sizes: 35mm filmstrips (24 frames) 35mm slides (8 slides) 120/220 (6 × 12 cm) film (3 frames) 4 × 5-inch film (2 frames) Contact sheets...
Product Information Guide
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... the colors in Professional Mode, scroll to remove the scanner's reflective document mat; Click the Preview button at the bottom of the film holders. Select the Digital ICE or Color Restoration checkbox (in your photo are scanning film or negatives, open the cover, then slide the film into the lid. Epson Perfection 4990 Series 3. Click the button to select the image area to use one of the screen. Your image now appears in the Preview window. 5. In EPSON Scan...
... the colors in Professional Mode, scroll to remove the scanner's reflective document mat; Click the Preview button at the bottom of the film holders. Select the Digital ICE or Color Restoration checkbox (in your photo are scanning film or negatives, open the cover, then slide the film into the lid. Epson Perfection 4990 Series 3. Click the button to select the image area to use one of the screen. Your image now appears in the Preview window. 5. In EPSON Scan...
Product Information Guide
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...window: Make sure this calibration space is uncovered 7. Epson Perfection 4990 Series 4. Make sure this calibration space is uncovered Selecting Film or Slide Settings in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in the holder. Select the Document Type (Home Mode) and Film Type (Professional Mode). Thumbnails of the screen. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional Mode. Lock the film holder cover into place 5. Close the scanner...
...window: Make sure this calibration space is uncovered 7. Epson Perfection 4990 Series 4. Make sure this calibration space is uncovered Selecting Film or Slide Settings in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in the holder. Select the Document Type (Home Mode) and Film Type (Professional Mode). Thumbnails of the screen. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional Mode. Lock the film holder cover into place 5. Close the scanner...
Product Information Guide
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... Color Status Green The scanner is turned to faded images. ❏ Dust Removal (available only in Photoshop Elements. Select the level of a similar size. 1. Note: You cannot select Dust Removal and Digital ICE at the same time. 6. See page 3. Disconnect the power cable. 3. The scanner is busy scanning. When the indicator light remains solid green, turn your scanner, you 've removed the reflective document mat. Disconnect the transparency unit cable. 5. Epson Perfection 4990 Series...
... Color Status Green The scanner is turned to faded images. ❏ Dust Removal (available only in Photoshop Elements. Select the level of a similar size. 1. Note: You cannot select Dust Removal and Digital ICE at the same time. 6. See page 3. Disconnect the power cable. 3. The scanner is busy scanning. When the indicator light remains solid green, turn your scanner, you 've removed the reflective document mat. Disconnect the transparency unit cable. 5. Epson Perfection 4990 Series...
Quick Reference Guide
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... instructions on your scanned image so you . You can also scan pages of type and turn them yourself. With DIGITAL ICE for Photo Prints, your scanner examines your Epson® Perfection® 4990 scanner includes these defects create in a separate data space. DIGITAL ICE for you don't have to scan with the included DIGITAL ICE software. Final touch-ups can get the best possible scan: ■ DIGITAL ICE™ Technology ■ Easy Photo Fix...
... instructions on your scanned image so you . You can also scan pages of type and turn them yourself. With DIGITAL ICE for Photo Prints, your scanner examines your Epson® Perfection® 4990 scanner includes these defects create in a separate data space. DIGITAL ICE for you don't have to scan with the included DIGITAL ICE software. Final touch-ups can get the best possible scan: ■ DIGITAL ICE™ Technology ■ Easy Photo Fix...
Quick Reference Guide
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Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. Your photo appears in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. Select the Digital ICE or Color Restoration checkbox (in your photo are using another software application, your steps may be scanned. Click the button to select the image area to be different. 1. If you can select both settings, if necessary. 7. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows,® click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements...
Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. Your photo appears in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. Select the Digital ICE or Color Restoration checkbox (in your photo are using another software application, your steps may be scanned. Click the button to select the image area to be different. 1. If you can select both settings, if necessary. 7. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows,® click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Document Type; Selecting Software Settings in the holder. If you are using another software application, your Applications folder) and double-click the Photoshop Elements icon. 2. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. In Home Mode, select Positive Film (for slides) or Color Negative Film (for negatives). 8 Scanning Film In Professional Mode, select Film(with Film Holder) as the Document Type. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements. Close the scanner cover. Make sure the calibration space...
... the Document Type; Selecting Software Settings in the holder. If you are using another software application, your Applications folder) and double-click the Photoshop Elements icon. 2. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. In Home Mode, select Positive Film (for slides) or Color Negative Film (for negatives). 8 Scanning Film In Professional Mode, select Film(with Film Holder) as the Document Type. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements. Close the scanner cover. Make sure the calibration space...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 200 to get an editable page of text that you don't want to retype, you can save time by scanning it using Macintosh, choose Select Scanner from the Scan&Read menu. EPSON Scan starts. Follow these steps: 1. Start ABBYY FineReader Sprint: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint. In Home Mode, select Text/Line Art as the Image Type, then click the Scan button. When file reading is...
... 200 to get an editable page of text that you don't want to retype, you can save time by scanning it using Macintosh, choose Select Scanner from the Scan&Read menu. EPSON Scan starts. Follow these steps: 1. Start ABBYY FineReader Sprint: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint. In Home Mode, select Text/Line Art as the Image Type, then click the Scan button. When file reading is...
Quick Reference Guide
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... User's Guide. ■ On a Macintosh, select Help from the menu bar in the ABBYY FineReader program. If the scanning region includes the frame holder edges, the image may not be scanned) larger than regular scanning. For even more options, use the Dust Removal setting instead of your photo. Tips and Troubleshooting Tips for your film, you can use Home or Professional Mode instead. If you get an error message, you...
... User's Guide. ■ On a Macintosh, select Help from the menu bar in the ABBYY FineReader program. If the scanning region includes the frame holder edges, the image may not be scanned) larger than regular scanning. For even more options, use the Dust Removal setting instead of your photo. Tips and Troubleshooting Tips for your film, you can use Home or Professional Mode instead. If you get an error message, you...
Quick Reference Guide
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... scanner doesn't scan. Clean the calibration space with a lint-free cloth. Turn the scanner off the scanner, connect the cable, and turn off and back on the scanned image. Make sure you 're scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies). For additional troubleshooting help, see an error message when you try to the scanner and the reflective document mat is not connected, turn the scanner back on . If the transparency unit cable is removed. You're using Home Mode...
... scanner doesn't scan. Clean the calibration space with a lint-free cloth. Turn the scanner off the scanner, connect the cable, and turn off and back on the scanned image. Make sure you 're scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies). For additional troubleshooting help, see an error message when you try to the scanner and the reflective document mat is not connected, turn the scanner back on . If the transparency unit cable is removed. You're using Home Mode...
Start Here Card
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... you are instructed to the unlocked position. 5 Attach the document mat. Start Here Epson® Perfection® 4990 Unpack Your Scanner 1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner: Scanner CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals Adobe® Photoshop® Elements CD-ROM LaserSoft ImagingTM SilverFast® SE CD-ROM Scanner cover/transparency unit Document mat Film area guide USB cable Film holders Note: If you'll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394...
... you are instructed to the unlocked position. 5 Attach the document mat. Start Here Epson® Perfection® 4990 Unpack Your Scanner 1 Make sure you have all the parts shown below for your Epson scanner: Scanner CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals Adobe® Photoshop® Elements CD-ROM LaserSoft ImagingTM SilverFast® SE CD-ROM Scanner cover/transparency unit Document mat Film area guide USB cable Film holders Note: If you'll be connecting your scanner using IEEE 1394...
Start Here Card
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... use EPSON Scan to edit, enhance, save or print it. 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the scanner, then scans your photo and opens it on using the plug-in your Quick Guide or on and the indicator light flashes green. 5 Plug the scanner's power cord into Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or another TWAIN-compliant application. See the SilverFast documentation for details. 5 Close EPSON Scan. The scanner turns on -screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide for instructions...
... use EPSON Scan to edit, enhance, save or print it. 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the scanner, then scans your photo and opens it on using the plug-in your Quick Guide or on and the indicator light flashes green. 5 Plug the scanner's power cord into Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or another TWAIN-compliant application. See the SilverFast documentation for details. 5 Close EPSON Scan. The scanner turns on -screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide for instructions...
Start Here Card
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.... Make sure both transportation locks are unlocked. Flashing green Green Flashing red Off Warming up or scanning. If your screen. in "Install the appears on your problem is connected to your scans, including DIGITAL ICE™ Technology, Color Restoration, and Dust Removal (for film). Ready to your Quick Guide booklet or on-screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide. Software" on the other side of the message to close it is still flashing, contact your computer and turning...
.... Make sure both transportation locks are unlocked. Flashing green Green Flashing red Off Warming up or scanning. If your screen. in "Install the appears on your problem is connected to your scans, including DIGITAL ICE™ Technology, Color Restoration, and Dust Removal (for film). Ready to your Quick Guide booklet or on-screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide. Software" on the other side of the message to close it is still flashing, contact your computer and turning...
Start Here Card
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... using DIGITAL ICE Technology, scanning film and text, and basic troubleshooting. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may apply. Use it , insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. DIGITAL ICE is a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a trademark of their respective owners. On-Screen Reference Guide Double-click the Perfection 4990...
... using DIGITAL ICE Technology, scanning film and text, and basic troubleshooting. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may apply. Use it , insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. DIGITAL ICE is a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a trademark of their respective owners. On-Screen Reference Guide Double-click the Perfection 4990...
