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Epson Perfection 4990 Series
Quick Guide
Scanner Features
Scanning and Restoring Photos
Scanning Film
Scanning Text
Tips and Troubleshooting
Guide rapide
Fonctions du scanner
Numérisation et restauration de photos
Numérisation de films
Numérisation de texte
Astuces et résolution de problèmes
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Scanner Features Whether you are scanning a recent photo or a faded photo from the past, your ® ® Epson Perfection 4990 scanner includes these features so you can get the best possible scan: ™ ■ DIGITAL ICE Technology ™ ■ Easy Photo Fix These features are described below. For instructions on using these features, see “Scanning and Restoring Photos” on page 5 and “Scanning Film” on page 6. You can also scan pages of type and turn them into editable text as described on page 10. DIGITAL ICE
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Here are some examples of scan times with and without DIGITAL ICE ® Technology over a FireWire connection. Your scan times may vary, depending on your computer system, connection, and the amount of defect correction needed. Scan time without Scan time with DIGITAL ICE DIGITAL ICE Original photo Resolution Technology Technology 4 × 6 photo 300 dpi 9 seconds 1 minute, 55 seconds 35mm slide 2400 dpi 51 seconds 7 minutes, 58 seconds 35mm negative 2400 dpi 1 minute, 7 seconds 9 minutes, 6 seconds
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Scanning and Restoring Photos Selecting Software 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 Elements icon. 2. Select File > Import > EPSON
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Scanning Film Your scanner includes four film holders and a film area guide. Each film holder allows you to scan multiple images at once, and the film area guide allows you to scan up to 8 × 10 inch film. You can scan up to twenty-four 35mm filmstrip images, eight 35mm slides, three 120/220 (6 × 12 cm) film images, two 4 × 5 film images, or film and contact sheets up to 8 × 10 inches. Note: For instructions on scanning 8 × 10 inch transparencies, see the on-screen Reference Guide. Using th
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3. If you are scanning film or negatives, open the cover, then slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film’s base side facing down. (If you are scanning slides, go to step 6.) 4. Lock the film holder cover into place. 5. Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner. Make sure the calibration space at the top is uncovered Scanning Film 7
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6. If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner. Then place the slides in the holder. Make sure the calibration space at the top is uncovered 7. Close the scanner cover. Selecting Software 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 Maci
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4. Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. Thumbnails of your images appear in the Preview window: 5. Click the All button to adjust all the images at once or select a thumbnail to adjust each image individually. 6. Select from the following Image Adjustment options: ■ Grain Reduction (available only in Professional Mode)—Use with high-speed film or underexposed images. Select the level of grain reduction by clicking the button. ■ Color Restoration—Restores color to faded
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Scanning Text If you have a page of text that you don’t want to retype, you can save time by ® ® scanning it using ABBYY FineReader Sprint to get an editable page of text. Follow these steps: 1. Place your text page face down on the scanner glass and close the cover. 2. Start ABBYY FineReader Sprint: In Windows, click Start > Programs or All Programs > ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint. On a Macintosh, open the ABBYY FineReader 5 Sprint Plus folder (in your Applications folder) and double-click the
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You now have a text file that you can edit. For more information, see the ABBYY FineReader Sprint User’s Guide or Help: ■ In Windows, click Start > All Programs or Programs > ABBYY FineReader Tools > ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint User’s Guide. ■ On a Macintosh, select Help from the menu bar in the ABBYY FineReader program. Tips and Troubleshooting Tips for Best Results ■ Make sure your photo is as flat as possible. ■ Do not create a marquee (image area to be scanned) larger than your photo. Oth
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Saving Custom Settings If there are certain settings you use often—for example, you need to scan images in grayscale at 300 dpi—you can create your own custom settings and recall them at any time. Follow these steps to create custom settings: 1. Start EPSON Scan and select Professional Mode. 2. Select your settings. 3. Click the Save button. The setting number appears in the Name box. Each time you save, the setting number increases by one. Tip: To make it easier to remember your custom sett
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You see the screen below. After selecting your settings, EPSON Scan launches and scans your image. Select a location to save your file Name your file Choose a file type Click OK to scan Note: If you’re using Windows, you can assign other applications (for example, Photoshop Elements or ABBYY FineReader) to the ] Start button. When you press the ] Start button, EPSON Scan’s dialog box opens, or scanning starts automatically and the scanned image is opened in the application. See your on-s
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution You see an error message Make sure the scanner is connected to your when you try to scan, or computer, plugged into a power source, and the the scanner doesn’t scan. scanner is turned on. Turn the scanner off and back on again to reset it. Make sure both transportation locks are unlocked. The corner of your photo Move your photo at least 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) away is not scanned. from the top and right edge of the document table. You can’t scan negatives or Make
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Notices Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ■ Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the scanner outdoors, on an unstable surface, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or ra
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■ This product includes a lamp that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your state/ province and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put it in the trash. ■ If you are not going to use the scanner for a long period, be sure to unplug it from the electrical outlet. ■ Unplug the scanner and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the scanner; if the scanner has been droppe
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Fonctions du scanner Que ce soit pour la numérisation d’une photo récente ou d’une vielle photo ® ® décolorée, le scanner Epson Perfection 4990 offre les fonctions suivantes pour produire les meilleures numérisations possibles : MC ■ Technologie DIGITAL ICE MC ■ Easy Photo Fix Ces fonctions sont décrites ci-dessous. Pour des instructions sur l’utilisation de ces fonctions, voyez « Numérisation et restauration de photos » à la page 21 et « Numérisation de films » à la page 22. Vous pouvez é
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Les résultats sont extraordinaires. Bien que la technologie DIGITAL ICE ralentisse quelque peu la numérisation, les résultats obtenus vous permettront d’épargner du temps. Comme les défauts sont supprimés au moment de la numérisation, les besoins d’édition photo sont réduits de façon considérable. Les dernières retouches ® ® peuvent toujours être faites dans Adobe Photoshop. Voici quelques exemples du temps requis pour numériser une image avec ou sans ® technologie DIGITAL ICE au moyen d’
