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    Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide
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    Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...12 Changing the Power Off Timer Setting 13 Placing Originals on the Scanner ...15 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 15 Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner
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    Button 69 Available Image Adjustments - Scan to PDF Settings 74 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR 75 Scanning Using OCR - Windows 75 Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X 77 Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility 79 Source Type Settings - Copy Utility 81 Scanning Directly to an
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    or Slide Scanning Does Not Work 93 Negative Film Preview Image Looks Incorrect 93 Ring Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides 94 When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows 94 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS X 95 Where to Get Help...95 Technical
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    Restrictions on Copying ...103 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 104 Trademarks ...104 Copyright Notice...105 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment 105 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 106 Copyright Attribution ...106 6
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    Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide Welcome to the Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 7
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    to learn about the basic features of your scanner. Scanner Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting Scanner Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner. Scanner Parts Scanner Buttons and Lights Parent topic: Scanner Basics Scanner Parts 1 Scanner cover 8
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    1 Document mat 2 Scanner glass 3 Carriage (beneath scanner glass) 9
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    1 The power button 2 DC inlet 3 Transportation lock 4 USB port 10
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    1 Transparency unit window (behind document mat) Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations 11
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    Scanner Buttons and Lights Buttons 1 PDF 2 email 3 copy 4 start Lights 5 Ready 6 Error 12
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    Parts Locations Changing the Power Off Timer Setting You can use the Epson Scan Settings software to change the time period before the scanner turns off automatically. 1. Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan Settings program: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the
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    2. Click Power Off Timer. 3. Enter the time period you want before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer setting. (To disable the Power Off Timer setting, enter 0 (zero).) 4. Click OK. Parent topic: Scanner Basics 14
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    on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your originals on the scanner. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your scanner or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Placing Originals
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    multiple originals on the scanner glass. Make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 4. Do one of the following: • Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place. • If you are scanning a book or other thick document, close the scanner cover and hold it down
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    topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Follow the instructions here to place your original film or slides on the scanner. Removing the Document Mat Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner Placing 35 mm Slides on the
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    2. Slide the document mat out from inside the scanner cover. 18
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    the transparency unit window and the scanner glass before placing your film or slides. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Related tasks Cleaning Your Scanner Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner You can place 35 mm film strips on the scanner using the 35 mm film strip holder. 19
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    the back of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in any way or the scanner may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Open the 35 mm film strip holder cover. 2. Slide up to two film strips into the holder with the shiny side facing down as shown. Note: The images
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    cover. 5. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Slide tab "A" on the holder into area "A" on the scanner. 7. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 21
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    in any way or the scanner may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. If your film is curled, you can flatten it using the support sheet that came with the medium format film holder. 1. Open the medium format film holder cover. 2. Slide the medium format film into the holder with the
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    • If the edges of the film curl down, place the support sheet on top of the film with the glossy side facing down. Caution: Make sure only the glossy side of the support sheet touches the film surface. If you place the support sheet upside-down, it may damage the film. 23
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    cover. 5. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align tab "B" on the holder with area "B" on the scanner. 7. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 24
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    , or you may damage the film. Make sure the white areas on the back of the holder are not scratched, dirty, or covered in any way or the scanner may not correctly detect the holder during scanning. 1. Open the scanner cover. 2. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover. 3. Place the holder on
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    . Do not cover any of the small holes in the film holder. 5. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the film holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Replacing the Document Mat You must replace the document mat in the scanner before scanning reflective originals, such as
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    2. Slide the document mat into the notches on the scanner cover with the white surface facing out. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner 27
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    . Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting
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    on your scanner: 1 The PDF button starts the Scan to PDF utility so you can scan multiple originals directly to a PDF file 2 The email button starts Epson Scan, your computer 4 The start button starts Epson Scan so you can select your scan mode, settings, and scanned file destination on your
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    by each scanner button. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select Event Manager. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager. • Mac OS
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    select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition
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    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using Easy Photo Scan You can use Epson's Easy Photo Scan software to easily scan your originals using Epson Scan, edit the scanned images, and share them using photo sharing sites on the web. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image
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    scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 1. Place the original in the scanner. 2. Do one of the following to open Easy Photo Scan: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen
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    to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for
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    : In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes 35
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    text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image. Professional Mode You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related
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    your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can change the scanned file settings and select various image adjustment options before you scan, if necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Full Auto Mode as the Mode setting. You see this window: 37
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    , click File Save Settings. 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print
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    - Full Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Auto Photo Orientation Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and
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    2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 41
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    want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to use. 10. Click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens
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    for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings. 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can
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    2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the
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    necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. settings may be available, depending on the Document Type and Image Type setting. Click the Brightness button to access additional settings Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos
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    topic: Scanning in Home Mode Related concepts Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Related tasks Removing Dust and Scratch select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting. You see this window: 46
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    that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Make sure Speed Priority Scanning is selected for
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    want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window. 10. Click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it
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    1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan
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    . • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in
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    will not pick up the color you select. This setting is only available if you select an Image Type of Grayscale or Black & White. Color Enhance Enhances the red, Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically
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    : Document or Photo. 5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting. 6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 7. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window
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    bit Color Select this setting for color photos that will be edited in a 48-bit image editor. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 16-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos with
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    depending on the Image Type setting. Click the image adjustment icon to access additional settings. Click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. 55
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    the Color tab, and select Continuous auto exposure. You can adjust the level of auto exposure using a slider. Histogram Adjustment Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. (For advanced users only.) Click the histogram icon to access the settings
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    mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image. (For advanced users only.) Click the Color Palette icon to access the settings. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR
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    the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be
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    the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting and select options as desired. • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you enter. 59
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    settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of preview available, depending on the scan mode and selected settings and other settings manually. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Resolution in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan
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    Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. 61
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    .) Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A Tiff file format when multiple pages are saved to the same file, allowing you to edit the images using a compatible program. PDF (*.pdf) A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac OS X systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. You can save multi-page
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    scanning software offers various options to help you quickly complete special scan projects. Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology Scanning to a PDF File Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner Button Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text
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    as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using Epson Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode. 1. Place your original on
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    Place your original on your scanner. 3. Start Epson Scan. 4. Select the scan mode you want to use. 5. Select the scan settings for your scan. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. 10. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and
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    Color negative film • Color positive film and slides (except for Kodachrome) • Chromogenic monochrome negative film System Resources Original type 35 mm film or slides Medium format film you can select in Epson Scan. Parent topic: Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology 66
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    Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your
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    7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 68
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    Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the document, if desired. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner Button You can scan to a PDF (Portable Document
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    pages to one PDF file • Scan multiple pages to multiple PDF files • Create a searchable PDF file (available only if ABBYY FineReader is installed) 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Press the PDF button on your scanner. You see this window: 3. Click Settings. You see this
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    4. Select the Image Type setting for the type of original you are scanning. 5. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. 6. Select the Size, Orientation, and Resolution settings for your scan. 7. Make sure Speed Priority Scanning is selected for faster scans. 8. Select any of the
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    9. Click File save settings. You see this window: 10. To change any of the displayed PDF Image Format settings, click the Options button. You see this window: 72
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    number of PDF files you want to create: • To create one PDF file of all the scanned pages, select Create file with all pages. • To create multiple PDF files of with a 20-page original, enter 4 to create 5 PDF files of 4 pages each. Note: The Text tab appears only if ABBYY FineReader is installed.
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    Close to close the Scan to PDF Settings window. 14. Click the large Scan button. Epson Scan scans your page. 15. Choose one of the following options on the screen: • If you are scanning only one page, click Finish. • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, place additional pages on the
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    scanned file and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned
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    : 3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note
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    scanned file and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned
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    going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary
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    the copy button on your scanner. • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select All apps. Select Copy Utility. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, select All Programs or Programs, select Epson Software, and select Copy Utility. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications
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    2. Select your scanner from the Scanner list. 3. Select your printer from the Printer list. 4. click OK. Note: When printing from certain Epson printers, you may see the printer settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings. 6. To reduce or enlarge as you copy
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    ) For multi-page black-and-white documents containing text and graphics, such as a manual. Photo For color or black-and-white photographs. Negative Film For color negative film strips. Positive Film For color positive slides or film strips. Parent topic: Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility
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    window. Note: To select different scan settings, or a different Epson Scan mode, click the Pause button displayed on the screen. 2. Select the email program you use in the Select E-mail Application list. 3. To resize your scanned image, select a size under Select Photo
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    glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. Note: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. 6. Remove the document mat and clean the transparency unit window in the same manner as the scanner glass. Make sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the
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    4. Slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the scanner carriage. 5. Place the scanner in its original packing materials if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the scanner. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner 84
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    sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Scanner Light Status Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Where to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your scanner by checking its
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    . Contact Epson for support. The scanner is turned off. Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly Scanner Buttons Do Not Work as Expected Scanning Software Does
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    Start this program is selected. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS X Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure
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    sure no other Epson scanner drivers are installed. If other drivers are installed, uninstall them, then reinstall this scanner's software. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS X Cannot Start Epson Scan If
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    your Windows Local or Local Settings folder. See your virus protection or security software instructions for Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable
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    Scanned Film or Slides Parent topic: Solving Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting
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    Problems Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan settings
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    correctly using this option, deselect the Auto Photo Orientation setting and scan again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors
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    correctly on the scanner glass. • Make sure the Epson Scan Document Type setting (Home Mode) or Film Type setting (Professional Mode) is set correctly. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner Negative Film Preview Image Looks
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    topics Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system. Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS
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    contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice
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    may apply. Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories
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    (Full Color) color support Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements Make sure your system meets these requirements before using it with your scanner. System Interface Mac OS X 10.8.x, 10.7.x, 10.6.x, 10.5.8 (Fast user switching on Mac OS X is not supported.) Macintosh USB
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    support for millions of colors Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. Install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. Parent topic: Technical Specifications General Specifications Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document
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    mm) 19.1 inches (485 mm) 9.0 lb (4.1 kg) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Scanner Note: Check the label on the scanner and the AC adapter for voltage information. Power consumption varies depending on operating conditions or whether an option is installed. Rated
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    Humidity (non-condensing) Operating conditions Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: -13 to 140 °F (-25 to 60 °C) Operating: 10 to 80% RH Storage: 10 to 85% RH Ordinary office or home conditions Note: Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in
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    Safety and Approvals Specifications Scanner United States Canada EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B AC Adapter United States Canada Safety: UL60950-1 EMC:
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    Times for Power Management for Epson Products Trademarks Copyright Notice Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the scanner: • Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. • Place the scanner close
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    supply power set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating. • Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service by the operating instructions.) • Unplug the scanner and the AC
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    the consumer. Parent topic: Notices Trademarks EPSON® and Perfection® are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
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    with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon
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    , AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Parent topic: Copyright Notice A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any
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Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide