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Question posted by pprus on December 11th, 2011

Document Type Setting

I can not switch Document Type from Reflective to Film. Why? I want to scann some film negatives and it will not do it, it's scanning the whole bed

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Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1

.... When the panoramic X-ray is turned to scan large film or large X-rays such as dental panoramic X-rays that the white reference calibration area does not get covered by any film that does not fit into one image. When using the Perfection 4990 Series or Perfection V700Photo / V750 M-PRO scanners to a horizontal position where it must use...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 2

... you are placing the film properly on these models. The Expression 1600 / 1680 series do not have a white reference calibration reading area for the Perfection 4990 Series / V700 / V750-M PRO scanners. Page 2 of the white calibration area. If transitioning from the Expression series to the Perfection series, it is above the document bed area, and is placed...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 5

Page 5 of the final scan when the film is an example of 5 PSB.2009.01.002 The image below is not correctly placed on the bed. Note the very light "washed out" areas and lines throughout the scan. The film was placed in the area where the scanner takes a white calibration reading.
Product Brochure - Page 1

... * External bit depth is a trademark of a flatbed scanner, all rights in these scanners deliver intricate detail, due to change without notice. These powerful performers can batch scan multiple slides as well as negatives and photos. Housed in a sleek outer case with built-in one affordable product, the Epson Perfection 4990 Photo and 4990 Pro each deliver the ultimate digital...
Product Brochure - Page 2

... and create brilliant panoramic photos Provides an illuminated scan progress indicator as selective or global color settings. Includes Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) connectivity + = Before DIGITAL ICE technology State-of-the-art DIGITAL ICE technology facilitates brilliant restorations of professional software titles, the Epson Perfection 4990 Pro models offer expansive...
Product Information Guide - Page 1

... levels (in EPSON Scan, gamma correction controls brightness) Interface USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector) ...scan) × 9600 dpi hardware resolution* (sub scan) * The maximum hardware resolution of 4800 × 9600 dpi is achieved using Epson's Micro Step Drive™ technology. Epson Perfection 4990 Series Scanner Parts Document mat Transportation lock ] Start button Document...
Product Information Guide - Page 2

... Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 2 - Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Rated voltage DC 24 V ±10%, DC 5 V ±5% Document specifications Positive or negative film in the following sizes: 35mm filmstrips (24 frames) 35mm slides (8 slides) 120/220 (6 ×...
Product Information Guide - Page 3

... all the way up and pull the reflective document mat up to step 6.) 10/04 Epson Perfection 4990 Series - 3 Click the Close button. this : Scanning Transparencies and Film Before scanning transparent documents, you 'll also need to be scanned. If you're scanning slides or film strips, you need to use one of the scanner lid, as shown. 4. Adjust the marquee if...
Product Information Guide - Page 4

... Film or Slide Settings in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. If you are using another software application, your steps may be different. 1. Select the Document Type (Home Mode) and Film Type (Professional Mode). Epson Perfection 4990 Series 4. Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990...
Product Information Guide - Page 5

... computer. ❏ If you are scanning transparencies, make sure you've removed the reflective document mat. The scanner is turned to ship your scanner off . Select the level of a...04 Epson Perfection 4990 Series - 5 See page 3. Epson Perfection 4990 Series 5. When the indicator light remains solid green, turn your scanner, you need to the home position. Click the Scan button. 7....
Product Information Guide - Page 6

...Related Documentation CPD-18892 CPD-18893 CPD-18891 CPD-18890 - Epson Perfection 4990 Series 10/04 Epson Perfection 4990 Series 6. Slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the transparency unit. Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Start Here poster Epson Perfection 4990 Pro Start Here poster Epson Perfection 4990 Series scanner software CD-ROM Epson Perfection 4990 Series...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

... Film, an additional infrared channel collects the defect information for you. Though it takes a bit longer to remove them into the Perfection 4990 scanner and works along with DIGITAL ICE Technology, the end results will save you time. The majority of the painstaking work of type and turn them yourself. For instructions on your photo for Photo...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 4

... not be used to restore the color of faded photos, negatives, and slides; remove dust from pens or markers because these appear as part of the image and not as surface defects. or reduce film grain in Professional Mode. 4 Scanner Features Use when scanning high-speed film or underexposed images in your computer system, connection, and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5

Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. Click the Scan button. After your photo is dirty, scratched, creased, or torn, select Digital ICE. ■ If the colors in Professional Mode, scroll to the bottom of the screen. Adjust the marquee if necessary. 6. Scanning and Restoring Photos 5 Your photo appears in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6

... 8 × 10 inch film. Using the Film Holders To scan film, you to scan up to remove the reflective document mat and place the film in a holder. 1. Lift the scanner lid all the way up and pull the reflective document mat up to the option interface connector on the back of the scanner lid, as shown. 6 Scanning Film Note: For instructions on scanning 8 × 10...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

...Software Settings in your steps may be different. 1. Select File > Import > EPSON Perfection 4990. 3. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. In Professional Mode, select Film(with Film Holder) as the Document Type. If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Close...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10

... Art as the Image Type, then click the Scan button. In Full Auto Mode, your document is previewed, click Scan.) In Professional Mode, select Reflective as the Document Type and Black & White as the Document Type, then click the Scan button. (If the Scan button is automatically scanned. Select EPSON Perfection 4990 as your text page face down on the scanner glass and close the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14

... Document Type/Film Type in EPSON Scan. When scanning film and slides, the calibration space (at least 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) away from the top and right edge of your film is not faded, make sure the scanner glass is clean and the film holder is removed. Make sure you 're scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies). If your photo...
Start Here Card - Page 1

... 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...
Start Here Card - Page 6

.... Note: If you don't like the preview, you placed on the scanner, then scans your photo and opens it . 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your Quick Guide or on-screen Perfection 4990 Reference Guide for instructions on . See the SilverFast documentation for details. 5 Close EPSON Scan. Then close the cover. 2 Start Adobe Photoshop Elements. Then use EPSON...

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