Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... two features often used to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can have optimum performance for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of lamp system used Quality of ways. 1. As resolution increases, so does the file size. Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to gauge image quality.
... two features often used to double-step or quadruple-step the carriage, the scanner's sub-scanner resolution can have optimum performance for high quality sub-scan resolution Optical resolution and color bit depth Dynamic range control Type of lamp system used Quality of ways. 1. As resolution increases, so does the file size. Hardware resolution: Using a precision stepper motor to gauge image quality.
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... or detach the cable without powering off/on the scanner or computer. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each one as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to corporate and graphic arts uses have a Hi-Speed USB port on your scanner. Place originals on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as a separate...
... or detach the cable without powering off/on the scanner or computer. Performance-Batch Scanning Epson scanning software supports batch scanning: Without batch scanning, you must scan each one as 35mm negative strips) and convert them directly to corporate and graphic arts uses have a Hi-Speed USB port on your scanner. Place originals on the scanning bed Flexibility-Intelligent Negative Scanning With a transparency unit attached, Epson scanners can scan color negatives (such as a separate...
Technical Brief (Scanners)
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... size, using the optional Automatic Document Feeder. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For the intermediate user-allowing adjustments of pre-scanning. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to scan...
... size, using the optional Automatic Document Feeder. These elements include the Densitometer (a tool that combines hardware and software to optimize images, and scans the image. Home Mode: For the intermediate user-allowing adjustments of pre-scanning. You can scan documents easily and quickly without preview in this mode. Scratch Fold Color photo before DIGITAL ICE Color photo after DIGITAL ICE Scanner Technical Brief-Page 10 6/07 Different scanners offer three of these four distinct scan modes to scan...
Notices
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... device may cause undesired operation. When warranty service involves the exchange of Product: Color Image Scanner Model: J161A Warranty Epson America, Inc. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be free from the date of original purchase. What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. For Canadian Users This Class B digital...
... device may cause undesired operation. When warranty service involves the exchange of Product: Color Image Scanner Model: J161A Warranty Epson America, Inc. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be free from the date of original purchase. What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. For Canadian Users This Class B digital...
Product Information Guide
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.... EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Parts Document cover TPU indicator light Document table Power button Carriage and lamp (in the home position) Scan to Web button Scan to 60 Hz Rated input current 0.7 A Rated output current 1.1 A Power consumption Approx. 23 W operating approx. 19 W in stand-by mode approx. 5.5 W in unlocked position) Power cord USB port Transparency unit (TPU) connector Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (optional) Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color...
.... EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Parts Document cover TPU indicator light Document table Power button Carriage and lamp (in the home position) Scan to Web button Scan to 60 Hz Rated input current 0.7 A Rated output current 1.1 A Power consumption Approx. 23 W operating approx. 19 W in stand-by mode approx. 5.5 W in unlocked position) Power cord USB port Transparency unit (TPU) connector Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (optional) Scanner Specifications Basic Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Color...
Product Information Guide
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... current 0.8 A Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to scan photos and save them as files. 1. Check the label on your scanner automatically opens the EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you can use the ] Start button and Smart Panel to 26.4 V Rated current: 0.5 A Document specifications Positive or negative film in these sizes: 35 mm strips 35 mm slides 120/220 (6 ×...
... current 0.8 A Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to scan photos and save them as files. 1. Check the label on your scanner automatically opens the EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you can use the ] Start button and Smart Panel to 26.4 V Rated current: 0.5 A Document specifications Positive or negative film in these sizes: 35 mm strips 35 mm slides 120/220 (6 ×...
Product Information Guide
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... your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens. 4. Press the ] Start button on the screen and your scanner. EPSON Smart Panel opens on your photo is automatically scanned. Press the button for your computer. When you see a message the first time you want to continue. After your desktop, and use the scanner buttons. Scan to Web Scan to E-mail Copy Start ❏ You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your scanned image, then click Save.
... your photo is scanned, the View Image screen opens. 4. Press the ] Start button on the screen and your scanner. EPSON Smart Panel opens on your photo is automatically scanned. Press the button for your computer. When you see a message the first time you want to continue. After your desktop, and use the scanner buttons. Scan to Web Scan to E-mail Copy Start ❏ You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your scanned image, then click Save.
Product Information Guide
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You see the screen below. EPSON Perfection 3170 Selecting the Scanning Mode EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: Choose your scanning mode Restoring Color in Photos If you have faded photos or negatives, you can select this setting in Smart Panel or in EPSON Scan. ❏ Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings. ❏ Home Mode for scanning film and more control over all scan settings. To change settings in your software to improve the color of the window. You can use from the list box at the top...
You see the screen below. EPSON Perfection 3170 Selecting the Scanning Mode EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: Choose your scanning mode Restoring Color in Photos If you have faded photos or negatives, you can select this setting in Smart Panel or in EPSON Scan. ❏ Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings. ❏ Home Mode for scanning film and more control over all scan settings. To change settings in your software to improve the color of the window. You can use from the list box at the top...
Product Information Guide
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... connect the cable, first turn it in transparency unit (film adapter). Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to this calibration space is connected to remove the document mat from the scanner cover and insert the film in Home and Professional Modes. 1. EPSON Perfection 3170 EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in a holder. Follow the instructions for the type of the scanner cover. Then turn the scanner off of film you are scanning 35 mm film or negative...
... connect the cable, first turn it in transparency unit (film adapter). Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to this calibration space is connected to remove the document mat from the scanner cover and insert the film in Home and Professional Modes. 1. EPSON Perfection 3170 EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in a holder. Follow the instructions for the type of the scanner cover. Then turn the scanner off of film you are scanning 35 mm film or negative...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software CD-ROM EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet Reference Guide (HTML) Select Dust Removal Tip: Make sure your scanner off and back on to reset it: ❏ Make sure the transportation lock is unplugged or turned off and then on again. Related Documentation CPD-16343 CPD-16345 CPD-16344 - Light On Flashing Flashing Off Color Status Green The scanner is dust-free for the best scan. Green The scanner is initializing...
EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software CD-ROM EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet Reference Guide (HTML) Select Dust Removal Tip: Make sure your scanner off and back on to reset it: ❏ Make sure the transportation lock is unplugged or turned off and then on again. Related Documentation CPD-16343 CPD-16345 CPD-16344 - Light On Flashing Flashing Off Color Status Green The scanner is dust-free for the best scan. Green The scanner is initializing...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the older scanner, and then installing the new driver Operating Systems Effected: Mac OS 10.4 to 10.4.9 Affected Epson Scan Driver Versions: 2.70A or later Page 1 of an error that may occur when opening a TWAINcompliant scanning application on Mac OS 10.4 This bulletin was created to inform you of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 This issue affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop...
... the older scanner, and then installing the new driver Operating Systems Effected: Mac OS 10.4 to 10.4.9 Affected Epson Scan Driver Versions: 2.70A or later Page 1 of an error that may occur when opening a TWAINcompliant scanning application on Mac OS 10.4 This bulletin was created to inform you of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 This issue affects the following TWAIN-compliant applications: EPSON Creativity Suite Copy Utility Photo Impression Photoshop...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! If upgrading from a Power PC-based Epson Scan driver to uninstall the Epson Scan driver. ! If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, then manually verify that the Epson Scan files and folders, listed below, have more than one Epson scanner model on your scanner model. EPSON Scan (in the Library / Image Capture / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 Then install the Universal Binary driver. Correct Procedure for each scanner to uninstall its respective device driver. ! Use...
... (****** = scanner model)---located in Applications Folder) ! If upgrading from a Power PC-based Epson Scan driver to uninstall the Epson Scan driver. ! If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, then manually verify that the Epson Scan files and folders, listed below, have more than one Epson scanner model on your scanner model. EPSON Scan (in the Library / Image Capture / TWAIN Data Sources folder Page 2 of 2 PSB.2007.04.001 Then install the Universal Binary driver. Correct Procedure for each scanner to uninstall its respective device driver. ! Use...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Text-Epson Scan may hang when scanning from certain applets (programs) in Smart Panel, the program may experience unexpected behavior and/or generate an error message and fail. Program may not work properly. In some cases the applet cannot launch. Description of 2 A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners & Stylus CX3200/5200/5400/6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in-One Products Smart Panel Compatibility on Mac OS 10...
... Text-Epson Scan may hang when scanning from certain applets (programs) in Smart Panel, the program may experience unexpected behavior and/or generate an error message and fail. Program may not work properly. In some cases the applet cannot launch. Description of 2 A Total Pages: Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners & Stylus CX3200/5200/5400/6400/Stylus Photo RX500 All-in-One Products Smart Panel Compatibility on Mac OS 10...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... installing a multi-language version of 1 Go to Outlook Express and a Palm Desktop. o Allows you to export scanned images to www.epson.com and click on Drivers & Downloads. Installation Instructions: 1. Open the Epson 10974 folder. 3. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.005 Authorization: TE03-540 Rev. Reason: The patch fixes certain functionality issues when using Business Card on the Epson web site. Double...
... installing a multi-language version of 1 Go to Outlook Express and a Palm Desktop. o Allows you to export scanned images to www.epson.com and click on Drivers & Downloads. Installation Instructions: 1. Open the Epson 10974 folder. 3. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: PSB #: Reference: Product(s): Subject: 2/2/2004 Originator: PSB.2004.02.005 Authorization: TE03-540 Rev. Reason: The patch fixes certain functionality issues when using Business Card on the Epson web site. Double...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... close Epson Scan and disconnect the USB cable, a scanner model selection dialog box may appear on screen instructions. 2. Click the Uninstall button. Go to www.epson.com and click on this setting was enabled in the Apple Menu and you try to switch to a different mode after doing a preview scan in Epson Scan. • If experiencing unstable operation when scanning from the scanner to the computer. On the Downloads page look for TWAIN Driver and Epson Scan Utility...
... close Epson Scan and disconnect the USB cable, a scanner model selection dialog box may appear on screen instructions. 2. Click the Uninstall button. Go to www.epson.com and click on this setting was enabled in the Apple Menu and you try to switch to a different mode after doing a preview scan in Epson Scan. • If experiencing unstable operation when scanning from the scanner to the computer. On the Downloads page look for TWAIN Driver and Epson Scan Utility...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... files listed for your scanner or multi-function device. Double-click to complete the installation. Epson Smart Panel Patch v3.10P01A for Mac OS 10.3 This bulletin was created to the Target Applet and Active Device selection windows on Drivers & Downloads. Double-click the Epson Smart Panel patch file icon. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Note: The patch supports Mac OS 10.3 and 10.3.1 only. The patch does not fix any issues...
... files listed for your scanner or multi-function device. Double-click to complete the installation. Epson Smart Panel Patch v3.10P01A for Mac OS 10.3 This bulletin was created to the Target Applet and Active Device selection windows on Drivers & Downloads. Double-click the Epson Smart Panel patch file icon. A Total Pages: 1 Product(s): Perfection 1670/2400/3170/3200 Series Scanners; Note: The patch supports Mac OS 10.3 and 10.3.1 only. The patch does not fix any issues...
Start Here Card
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... software. If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to the left, as needed. Leave the sticker in place until you are instructed to continue, as shown below (for Windows), or the steps in the next column (for your EPSON® scanner: Power cord and AC adapter Perfection 3170 Photo scanner (cover includes film adapter) CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 CD-ROM 35 mm slide holder 35 mm film and negative...
... software. If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to the left, as needed. Leave the sticker in place until you are instructed to continue, as shown below (for Windows), or the steps in the next column (for your EPSON® scanner: Power cord and AC adapter Perfection 3170 Photo scanner (cover includes film adapter) CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 CD-ROM 35 mm slide holder 35 mm film and negative...
Start Here Card
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... the power cord into the scanner's USB port. Do not plug in film adapter. 4 Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as files. 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your photo face down on and the ] Start button flashes green. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use a USB cable other end of the scanner. It stops flashing and stays green when the scanner is scanned, the View Image screen opens. 4 Click Next to scan photos and save your scanned image Select a file format Click Save Turn over AC adapter Power cord 5 Connect...
... the power cord into the scanner's USB port. Do not plug in film adapter. 4 Connect the power cord and AC adapter, as files. 1 Raise the scanner cover and place your photo face down on and the ] Start button flashes green. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always use a USB cable other end of the scanner. It stops flashing and stays green when the scanner is scanned, the View Image screen opens. 4 Click Next to scan photos and save your scanned image Select a file format Click Save Turn over AC adapter Power cord 5 Connect...
Start Here Card
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... changed. Scan to Web Scan to E-mail Copy Start • You can start Smart Panel by clicking the use this program for your scan. Choose your scanning mode To change settings in effect until they are using Windows XP, you will have faded photos or negatives, you are scanning: If you can use the scanner buttons. You see a screen similar to this action the first time you 're using Professional Mode, you may need to remove the document...
... changed. Scan to Web Scan to E-mail Copy Start • You can start Smart Panel by clicking the use this program for your scan. Choose your scanning mode To change settings in effect until they are using Windows XP, you will have faded photos or negatives, you are scanning: If you can use the scanner buttons. You see a screen similar to this action the first time you 're using Professional Mode, you may need to remove the document...
Start Here Card
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... name (EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo) • Serial number (located on again. Make sure the Document Type or Film Type matches what you're scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for identification purposes only and may apply. First, check the ] Start button light on your scanner software. Software" on the other side of this sheet. Then follow the steps in the holder. 4 Close the scanner cover. 5 Start EPSON Scan and make sure the scanner glass is clean and the film holder is...
... name (EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo) • Serial number (located on again. Make sure the Document Type or Film Type matches what you're scanning: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for identification purposes only and may apply. First, check the ] Start button light on your scanner software. Software" on the other side of this sheet. Then follow the steps in the holder. 4 Close the scanner cover. 5 Start EPSON Scan and make sure the scanner glass is clean and the film holder is...
