Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Product Information Guide - Page 3

Epson Perfection 4990 Series 3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional mode. You see a screen similar to this: Scanning Transparencies and Film Before scanning transparent documents, you need to remove the scanner's reflective document mat; this exposes the scanner's transparency unit (light source), which is built into the lid. If you're scanning slides or film strips, you'll also need to use one of the film holders. Note: For instructions on scanning film and contact sheets, up to 8 × 10 inches, see the on-screen Reference Guide. Using the Transparency Unit 1. Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to the transparency unit connector on the back of the scanner. (If it is not connected, turn off the scanner, connect the transparency unit cable, then turn the scanner back on.) 2. Lift the scanner lid all the way up and pull the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner lid, as shown. 4. Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. Your photo appears in the Preview window. 5. Click the button to select the image area to be scanned. Adjust the marquee if necessary. 6. Select the Digital ICE or Color Restoration checkbox (in Professional Mode, scroll to the bottom of the screen): ❏ If your photo is dirty, scratched, creased, or torn, select Digital ICE. ❏ If the colors in your photo are faded, select Color Restoration. Note: You can select both settings, if necessary. 7. Click the Scan button. Click the Close button. Your image now appears in Photoshop Elements. 3. If you are scanning film or negatives, open the cover, then slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film's shiny base side facing down. (If you are scanning slides, go to step 6.) 10/04 Epson Perfection 4990 Series - 3