Epson Perfection 4990 Series user manual

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series
Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications
Document
mat
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
Transportation
Photoelectric Color CCD line sensor
lock
device
Effective pixels 40,800 × 56,160 pixels at 4800 dpi
Maximum US letter or A4 size
document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
Document
table
] Start button Optical resolution 4800 dpi
Maximum 4800 dpi (main scan) × 9600 dpi hardware
Indicator
resolution* (sub scan)
light
* The maximum hardware resol

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series Electrical Transparency Unit Input voltage 100-120 VAC ± 10% The transparency unit is built into the scanner lid. range Rated voltage DC 24 V ±10%, DC 5 V ±5% Rated frequency 50 to 60Hz Document Positive or negative film in the following Rated input 0.7 A specifications sizes: current 35mm filmstrips (24 frames) 35mm slides (8 slides) Power Approx. 27 W operating 120/220 (6 × 12 cm) film (3 frames) consumption Approx. 18 W in stand-by mode 4 × 5-inch film (2 frames

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series 3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional mode. You Scanning Transparencies and Film see a screen similar to this: 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

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series 4. Lock the film holder cover into place Selecting Film or Slide Settings in EPSON Scan The following example uses Adobe Photoshop Elements and EPSON Scan. If you are using another software application, your steps may be different. 1. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements. On a Macintosh, open the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder (in your Applications folder) and double-click the Photoshop E

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series 5. For each thumbnail, select from the following Image Indicator Light Adjustment options (in Professional Mode, scroll to the bottom of the screen): The indicator light (next to the ] Start button) indicates the ❏ Grain Reduction (available only in Professional status of the scanner, as described below. Mode)—Use with high-speed film or under-exposed images. Select the level of grain reduction by clicking the Light Color Status button. On Green The scanner is

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Epson Perfection 4990 Series 6. Slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure Related Documentation the transparency unit. CPD-18892 Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Start Here poster CPD-18893 Epson Perfection 4990 Pro Start Here poster CPD-18891 Epson Perfection 4990 Series scanner software CD-ROM CPD-18890 Epson Perfection 4990 Series Quick Guide — Reference Guide (HTML) 6 - Epson Perfection 4990 Series 10/04