Epson Perfection V550 Photo User Manual - Page 3

Contents

Perfection V550 Photo User's Guide

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Scanner Basics

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Scanner Parts Locations

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Scanner Parts

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Scanner Buttons and Lights

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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting

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Placing Originals on the Scanner

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Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

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Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner

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Removing the Document Mat

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Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner

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Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner

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Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner

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Replacing the Document Mat

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Scanning

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Starting a Scan

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Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button

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Changing Default Scan Button Settings

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Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon

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Starting a Scan Using Easy Photo Scan

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Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

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Selecting Epson Scan Settings

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Scan Modes

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Selecting the Scan Mode

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Scanning in Full Auto Mode

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Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

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Scanning in Home Mode

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Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode

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Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode

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Scanning in Office Mode

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Section	Page
Contents	3
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	17
Removing the Document Mat	17
Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner	19
Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner	22
Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner	25
Replacing the Document Mat	26
Scanning	28
Starting a Scan	28
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button	28
Changing Default Scan Button Settings	30
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon	31
Starting a Scan Using Easy Photo Scan	32
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program	34
Selecting Epson Scan Settings	35
Scan Modes	36
Selecting the Scan Mode	36
Scanning in Full Auto Mode	37
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode	40
Scanning in Home Mode	40
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode	42
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode	45
Scanning in Office Mode	46
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode	48
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode	50
Scanning in Professional Mode	51
Available Image Types - Professional Mode	53
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode	54
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode	57
Image Preview Guidelines	60
Scan Resolution Guidelines	60
Selecting Scan File Settings	61
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings	62
Scanning Special Projects	63
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan	64
Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology	64
DIGITAL ICE Technology Specifications	66
Scanning to a PDF File	67
Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner 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 Email	81
Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner	83
Cleaning Your Scanner	83
Transporting Your Scanner	83
Solving Problems	85
Scanner Light Status	85
Solving Scanning Problems	86
Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly	87
Scanner Buttons Do Not Work as Expected	87
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly	87
Cannot Start Epson Scan	88
Scanning is Slow	89
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems	89
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only	90
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images	90
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked	90
Image is Distorted or Blurry	90
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges	91
Image is Too Dark	91
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image	91
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image	91
Image is Scanned Upside-Down	92
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors	92
Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)	92
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview	93
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped	93
Film 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 Specifications	97
Windows System Requirements	97
Mac System Requirements	97
General Specifications	98
Dimension Specifications	99
Electrical Specifications	99
Environmental Specifications	100
USB Interface Specifications	100
Safety and Approvals Specifications	101
Notices	102
Important Safety Instructions	102
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

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