Epson Perfection V800 Photo User manual

Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro
User's Guide

Contents
Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide ......................................................................................... 7
Scanner Basics............................................................................................................................................ 8
Scanner Parts Locations...................................................................................................................... 8
Scanner Parts.................................................................................................................................. 8
Scanner Buttons and Lights........................................................................................................... 11
Changing the Power Off Setting......................................................................................................... 11
Placing Originals on the Scanner ............................................................................................................ 13
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 13
Placing Thick Documents................................................................................................................... 16
Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner................................................................................................ 19
Removing the Document Mat........................................................................................................ 19
Placing 35 mm Film Strips on the Scanner.................................................................................... 20
Placing Medium Format Film on the Scanner................................................................................ 23
Placing 4 × 5 inch Film on the Scanner.......................................................................................... 25
Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner........................................................................................... 28
Placing Film in the Film Area Guide............................................................................................... 29
Epson Fluid Mount Option............................................................................................................. 32
Using the Epson Fluid Mount Option......................................................................................... 33
Replacing the Document Mat ........................................................................................................ 38
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 40
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 40
Starting a Scan from the Start Button ............................................................................................ 40
Changing Default Start Button Settings .................................................................................... 41
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon.................................................................................. 43
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 45
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 47
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 47
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 48
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 48
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 51
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Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 51
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 53
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode............................................................................. 56
Scanning in Professional Mode..................................................................................................... 57
Available Image Types - Professional Mode............................................................................. 59
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................... 60
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................... 62
Image Preview Guidelines............................................................................................................. 65
Scan Resolution Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 65
Selecting Scan File Settings.......................................................................................................... 67
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings................................................................ 68
Scanning Special Projects.................................................................................................................. 69
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ............................................................................................ 69
Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology............................................ 70
DIGITAL ICE Technology Specifications .................................................................................. 71
Scanning to a PDF File.................................................................................................................. 73
Available Image Adjustments - Scan to PDF Settings............................................................... 76
Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility................................................................................. 77
Source Type Settings - Copy Utility........................................................................................... 78
Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner............................................................................................... 80
Cleaning Your Scanner...................................................................................................................... 80
Transporting Your Scanner................................................................................................................ 80
Solving Problems...................................................................................................................................... 84
Scanner Light Status.......................................................................................................................... 84
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................... 85
Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly................................................................. 85
Start Button Does Not Work as Expected...................................................................................... 86
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ........................................................................... 86
Cannot Start Epson Scan.............................................................................................................. 87
Scanning is Slow........................................................................................................................... 87
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems......................................................................................... 88
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................... 89
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................................................................................. 89
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Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked.................................................................................. 89
Image is Distorted or Blurry........................................................................................................... 89
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges .......................................................................................... 90
Image is Too Dark ......................................................................................................................... 90
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ...................................................................... 90
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image.............................................................................................. 91
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................... 91
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................... 91
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview....................................................................... 91
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ............................................................................................. 92
Film or Slide Scanning Does Not Work.......................................................................................... 92
Negative Film Preview Image Looks Incorrect............................................................................... 92
Ring Pattern Appears in Scanned Film or Slides........................................................................... 93
When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software ......................................................................................... 93
Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows..................................................................................... 93
Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X........................................................................................... 94
Where to Get Help.............................................................................................................................. 94
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 96
Windows System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 96
Mac System Requirements................................................................................................................ 96
General Specifications....................................................................................................................... 97
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................... 98
Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 98
Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................. 99
USB Interface Specifications.............................................................................................................. 99
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 100
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 101
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 101
Restrictions on Copying ................................................................................................................... 102
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products.................................................... 103
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 103
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 104
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 104
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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 105
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 105
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Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide
Welcome to the Perfection V800 Photo/V850 Pro User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Scanner Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.
Scanner Parts Locations
Changing the Power Off 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
2 The start button
3The power button
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1 Document mat
2 Transparency unit transportation lock
3 Scanner glass
4 Carriage (beneath scanner glass)
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1 Option port
2 USB port
3 DC inlet
4 Scanner cover cable
5 Scanner transportation lock
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
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Scanner Buttons and Lights
Your scanner has one button for scanning operations. Check the status and color of the lights and look
for a description in the table here.
1 Scanner cover light
2 start button
3 Scanner light
4power button
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Changing the Power Off Setting
You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time period of inactivity before the scanner
turns off automatically.
1. Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan Settings utility:
•Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings.
•Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson, then EPSON Scan, then click EPSON Scan Settings.
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•OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the
EPSON Scan Settings icon.
2. Click Energy Saving.
3. Enter the time period of inactivity before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer
setting. If you enter a value of 0, the scanner will not turn off automatically.
4. Click OK.
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
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Placing Originals 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 Thick Documents
Placing Film or Slides on the Scanner
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
You can place originals directly on the scanner glass.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much
force, or it may damage the scanner. Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period,
or they may stick to the glass.
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1. Open the scanner cover.
2. Make sure the document mat is installed inside the scanner cover.
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3. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as shown. Slide the
original 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.
Note: If the originals have white borders, the Auto Recognition feature may not detect the edges
properly when scanning multiples. If this is the case, scan each original separately or manually
select the scan area.
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4. Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Related tasks
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode
Placing Thick Documents
If you are scanning a book or other thick document, you can remove the scanner cover.
1. Press the power button to turn off the scanner.
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2. Disconnect the cover cable.
3. Open the scanner cover.
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4. Pull the scanner cover straight up and off of the scanner.
5. Press the power button to turn on the scanner.
6. Place your document facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Press down on your document to flatten it and hold the document down as you scan.
7. When you are finished scanning, replace the scanner cover in the reverse order that you removed it.
Note: Always turn off the scanner before connecting or disconnecting the cover cable.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
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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 4 × 5 inch Film on the Scanner
Placing 35 mm Slides on the Scanner
Placing Film in the Film Area Guide
Epson Fluid Mount Option
Replacing the Document Mat
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Removing the Document Mat
You must remove the document mat from the scanner to scan film or slides. This uncovers the
transparency unit window beneath the mat.
1. Make sure the cover cable is connected to the Option port.
Note: Always turn off the scanner before connecting or disconnecting the cover cable.
2. Open the scanner cover.
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3. Slide the document mat out from inside the scanner cover.
Note: Make sure the transparency unit transportation lock is unlocked.
4. Clean 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.
Caution: Hold only the edges of the film strips or use gloves, or you may damage the film.
Note: 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 35 mm film strip holder covers.
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