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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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    74 EPSON JPEG File Settings ...75 EPSON TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings 75 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 76 Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology 77 DIGITAL ICE Technology Specifications 78 Scanning to a PDF File...79 Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner Button
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    or Slide Scanning Does Not Work 105 Negative Film Preview Image Looks Incorrect 106 Ring Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides 106 When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software 106 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows 106 Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS X 107 Where to Get Help...108
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    Technical Specifications ...109 Windows System Requirements ...109 Mac System Requirements ...109 General Specifications ...110 Dimension ...114 Important Safety Instructions...114 Restrictions on Copying ...115 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 116 Trademarks ...116
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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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    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 screen, and select All apps. Click EPSON Scan Settings. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and
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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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    to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place 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
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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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    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 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
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    4. Open the scanner cover. 5. Remove the document mat from the scanner cover, if necessary. 6. Place the holder on the scanner glass as shown. Align tab "A" on the holder with area "A" on the scanner. 7. Close the scanner cover gently to keep the holder in place. Parent topic: Placing Film or Slides
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    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 shiny side
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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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    the film holder cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Also press down all the edges of the cover to secure it. 4. Open the scanner 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
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    can place 35 mm slides on the scanner using the slide portion of the 35 mm film strip holder. Caution: Hold only the edges of the film strips or use gloves, 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
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    and any wording on the slides should appear backward. 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
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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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    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 computer
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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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    topic: Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to 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
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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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    software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. Select your product. Note: In certain programs
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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 34
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    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 tasks Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in
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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: 36
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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. 40
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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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    . 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have
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    Technology DIGITAL ICE removes dust and scratch marks from photos. It cannot be used with the Dust Removal scanning program. You can 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: 45
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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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    up the color you select. This setting is only available if you select an Image Type of Grayscale or Black & White. Color Enhance Enhances settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode as the Mode setting. You see this window
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    or scan area in the Preview window. 10. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to use. 11. Click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and
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    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 many shades of gray. 8-bit Grayscale Select this
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    (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to a setting photos. It cannot be used with the Dust Removal option. The effects of DIGITAL ICE Technology will not appear in the Preview of the image. You must scan the original to see the results. Dropout The scan will not pick up the color you select. This setting
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    (For advanced users only.) Click the Color Palette icon to access the settings. Threshold Adjusts can also select a specific scan size, such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image
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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. 57
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    scan settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of preview available, depending on the scan mode and selected settings: you can select the scanned image area and other settings manually. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Resolution Guidelines If you plan to enlarge a
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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. 59
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    Settings Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings You can select from a variety scanned file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in Epson format that is readable by Windows and Mac OS X systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat,
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    the File Save Settings window appear automatically before you scan. Open image folder after scanning Select to have Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder 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
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    OCR 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 on the scanner. 2. Do one of the following to open Easy Photo Scan: • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the
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    Scan launches. 4. Click Scan on the Epson Scan window to scan your original. The scanned image is displayed in the Easy Photo Scan window with an automatically generated name. You can edit the name of the file by selecting the image thumbnail at the bottom of the screen and
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    Images to Facebook Note: If you have already configured a Facebook account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select a saved setting and click Send to upload your pictures. To configure a Facebook account for use with Easy Photo Scan and upload your scanned images: 1. Click the icon. Note: You must have
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    2. Click the Login button. If you have previously configured Easy Photo Scan to use a Facebook account and saved your settings, make sure you select the entry in the Setting Name list. 3. On the Application Authentication screen, log in to your Facebook account. Note: Make sure Keep account logged
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    . Parent topic: Scanning to Facebook and Other Destinations Related references EPSON JPEG File Settings Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa Note: If you have already configured a Picasa account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select a saved setting and click Send to upload your pictures. To configure
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    . If you have previously configured Easy Photo Scan to use a Picasa account and saved your settings, make sure you select the entry in the Setting Name list. 3. On the Application Authentication screen, log in to your Google account. 4. Click Accept to allow Easy Photo Scan to upload images to your
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    topic: Scanning to Facebook and Other Destinations Related references EPSON JPEG File Settings Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote Note: If you have already configured an Evernote account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the saved setting and click Send to upload your pictures. To configure
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    folder option and click the Browse button to select a folder. 5. If you want to save the current settings, click the Edit button next to the Setting Name and choose Save As. Enter a name for the setting and click OK. 6. Click Send to upload the images to your Evernote account, or Cancel to cancel
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    references EPSON JPEG File Settings Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync Note: If you have already configured a SugarSync account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select the Setting Name for the account and click Send to upload your pictures. To configure a SugarSync account for use with Easy Photo Scan
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    Photo Scan to use a SugarSync account and saved your settings, make sure you select the entry in the Setting settings, click the Edit button next to the Setting Name and choose Save As. Enter a name for the setting and click OK. 10 EPSON JPEG File Settings EPSON TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings
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    in the Address field. 3. Enter the login information in the User Name and Password fields. If you have previously configured Easy Photo Scan with a Web Folder destination and saved your settings, make sure you select the entry in the Setting Name list. 4. If you want to replace existing files with
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    Destinations Related references EPSON JPEG File Settings EPSON TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Uploading Scanned Images to Email Note: The following email software is supported by Easy Photo Scan. • Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010 (x86)/2013 (x86) • Windows Mail/Windows Live Mail If
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    email program, or Cancel to cancel the operation. Parent topic: Scanning to Facebook and Other Destinations Related references EPSON JPEG File Settings EPSON TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings Saving Scanned Images to a Folder To save your scanned images to a local network folder: 1. Click the icon
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    the colors of the image using the ICC profile. Parent topic: Scanning to Facebook and Other Destinations EPSON TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings You can select from the following optional settings on the EPSON TIFF Plug-in Settings and EPSON Multi-TIFF Plug-in Settings windows in Easy Photo Scan
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    Scanning to Facebook and Other Destinations Restoring Photo Colors 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
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    all your settings, click Scan. 9. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file 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.
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    9. 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 saves the resolutions. Original Types • Color negative film • Color positive film and slides (except for Kodachrome) • Chromogenic
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    System Resources Original type 35 mm film or slides Medium format film Resolution* 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi . 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 scan. 5. Preview your image. 79
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    finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 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
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    10 if necessary. 11. Click Close to exit the 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
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    • 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: 84
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    11. Select one of the following options on the General tab to indicate the 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 groups of scanned pages, select Select number to make file. Enter
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    12. Click OK. 13. Click 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
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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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    program you want to scan to. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings window. 6. Select your scan settings. 7. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan
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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 as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are 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
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    . Using the Copy Utility, you can enlarge or reduce, restore faded colors, and adjust a variety of other settings as you copy. 1. Do one of the following to start the Copy Utility: • Press the copy button on your scanner. • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select
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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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    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 Scanning Directly to an
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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. Make sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the scanner glass or transparency unit window. Dust can cause spots in your scanned images. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner Transporting Your Scanner If you need to ship your product, transport it a long distance, or
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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 96
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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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    turn it on again. If the error continues, the scanner may be malfunctioning. 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
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    Select an event list box and that 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
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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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    ). See your virus protection or security software instructions for details. The TWAIN.log file is saved in the following locations: • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp • Windows (other versions): C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Local\Temp • If you are scanning using
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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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    the original from laying flat on the scanner glass. • Do not move your Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the Unsharp Mask setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. • Increase the Resolution setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image Colors
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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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    film holder, and the holder is positioned 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
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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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    solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your scanner software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website
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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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    (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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    resolution or higher and 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
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    mm) 11.0 inches (280 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
  • Epson V550 | Users Guide - Page 112
    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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    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 enough to
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    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 adapter
  • Epson V550 | Users Guide - Page 116
    , concession tickets, etc. • Passports, driver's licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes 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
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
  • Epson V550 | Users Guide - Page 118
    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 Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material
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