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Page 2 CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Digital ICE is a trademark of Kodak. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright and Trademarks...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions............. 8 Restrictions on Copying.
Page 4 Using the EPSON Scan Icon........
Page 5 Assigning a Program to a Scanner Button..........130 Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a Scanner Button....130 Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner.
Page 6 Before Contacting Epson........
Page 7 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Macintosh System Requirements........... . 160 Scanner Specifications.
Page 8: Safety Instructions
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner. ❏ In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Page 9: Restrictions On Copying
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter’s label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC adapter that meets the relevant local safety standards.
Page 10 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities ❏ Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage ❏ Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when copying the following items: ❏...
Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview Of Your Scanner Features
Color Restoration applied For instructions on using this feature, see “Restoring Color” on page 76. Dust Removal Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them. Original image Dust Removal applied For instructions on using this feature, see “Removing Dust Marks with the Dust Removal Feature”...
Page 12: Digital Ice Technology
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide DIGITAL ICE Technology Your scanner and its Epson Scan software are equipped with the DIGITAL ICE Technology feature that removes dust or scratch marks from your originals. Original image DIGITAL ICE Technology applied DIGITAL ICE Technology can remove dust marks that the Dust Removal feature cannot. However, it takes longer to scan using DIGITAL ICE Technology and also uses more of your system resources.
Page 13: Text Enhancement
Starting the software Windows: Double-click the Easy Photo Scan icon on the desktop. Or select the start button icon or click Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Easy Photo Scan. Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > Easy Photo Scan.
Page 14: Chapter 2 Guide To The Scanner Parts
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts a. scanner cover Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 15 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide a. document mat b. document table c. carriage (in the document table) Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 16 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide a. Power switch b. DC inlet c. transportation lock d. USB interface connector a. transparency unit window Guide to the Scanner Parts...
Page 17: Light And Buttons
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Light and Buttons The scanner has four buttons for scanning operations. The Status lights indicate whether the scanner is operating normally. a. Status lights b. T PDF button c. | E-mail button d. { Copy button e.
Page 18: Buttons
User’s Guide Blue Flashing Initializing or scanning. (None) The scanner is off. Buttons Before using the scanner buttons, make sure you have installed Epson Scan and Epson Event Manager. Button Function Epson Scan starts. ] Start Copy Utility starts. { Copy Epson Scan automatically scans, then the Send File Via E-mail window appears.
Page 19: Chapter 3 Placing Originals On The Scanner
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Documents or Photos Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Placing Documents or Photos on the Document Table 1.
Page 20 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. Place your document or photo face down on the document table. Make sure the upper right corner of the document or photo is against the corner of the scanner, next to the arrow mark.
Page 21: Placing Large Or Thick Documents
❏ Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. To start scanning, see “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. Placing Large or Thick Documents When you scan a large or thick document, you can pull the scanner cover straight up.
Page 22: Placing Film Or Slides
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 1. Place a large or thick document on the document table. 2. Close the document cover and hold it down firmly as you scan. Placing Film or Slides Removing the Document Mat To scan film strips or slides, you need to remove the document mat from the scanner cover. This uncovers the transparency unit window so your scanner can use it to scan your film or slides.
Page 23 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 1. Open the scanner cover and gently slide up the document mat to remove it. Placing Originals on the Scanner...
Page 24 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. Use a soft cloth to wipe the transparency unit window and the document table before placing your film or slides. a. transparency unit window To place film for scanning, see “Placing Film in the Holder” on page 25.
Page 25: Placing Film In The Holder
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Placing Film in the Holder Placing 35 mm Film Strips 1. Open the cover of the 35 mm film strip holder. 2. Slide one or two film strips all the way into the film holder with the shiny base side facing down.
Page 26 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ Do not cover the small holes in the film holder. 3. Close the cover and press it down until you hear a click. Then press down on all the edges of the covers to secure them.
Page 27 6. Make sure you removed the document mat. See “Removing the Document Mat” on page 22. 7. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos.
Page 28 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. Slide one medium format film image into the film holder with the shiny base side facing down. Your image and any wording on the film should appear backwards on the side that faces up. Make sure the entire image frame is positioned in the film holder opening.
Page 29 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 4. Make sure the film strip is placed as shown. 5. Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned with the upper left corner. Make sure the tab labelled “B” on the film holder fits into the area labelled “B” on the scanner.
Page 30 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See “Replacing the Document Mat” on page 33. Using the scanning support sheet When the film is curled, flatten the film using the scanning support sheet that came with the medium format film holder.
Page 31: Placing Slides In The Holder
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ When the film is curled upwards: Place the scanning support sheet on the film with glossy surface facing down. Then, close the holder cover. Placing Slides in the Holder You can scan up to four 35 mm slides at a time using the slide portion of the film holder.
Page 32 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 1. Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned as shown. Make sure the tab labelled “C” on the film holder fits into the area labelled “C” on the scanner.
Page 33: Replacing The Document Mat
3. Make sure you removed the document mat. See “Removing the Document Mat” on page 22. 4. Close the scanner cover. To scan your slides, see “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34. When you are finished scanning slides, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos.
Page 34: Starting Epson Scan
{ Copy button d. ] Start button You can start Epson Scan just by pressing the ] Start button on the scanner. The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See “Selecting an Epson Scan Mode” on page 35 for instructions on selecting an Epson Scan mode.
Page 35: Using The Epson Scan Icon
You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon. Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. Mac OS X: Select Applications >...
Page 36: Changing The Scan Mode
Professional Mode. Changing the Scan Mode To change the scan mode, click the arrow in the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window. Then, select the mode you want to use from the list that appears.
Page 37 User’s Guide Note: The mode you select remains in effect when you start Epson Scan next time. For instructions on scanning using these modes, see one of these sections. Full Auto Mode: “Scanning in Full Auto Mode” on page 38 Office Mode: “Scanning in Office Mode”...
Page 38: Scanning In Full Auto Mode
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you start Epson Scan for the first time, it runs in Full Auto Mode and displays the Epson Scan Full Auto Mode window. Note for film or slides: In Full Auto Mode, you can scan only 35 mm color film strip or color positive slides. To scan other types of film, use Home Mode or Professional Mode.
Page 39 User’s Guide Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, the Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying this screen. To return to this screen, click Cancel in the Scanning dialog box during scanning.
Page 40 6. Click Scan. Epson Scan starts scanning in Full Auto Mode. Epson Scan previews each image, detects which type of original it is, and selects the scan settings automatically. After a moment, you see a small preview of each image in the Epson Scan window.
Page 41 Note: ❏ It takes a few minutes to scan a full film strip. ❏ If you need to change any settings, click Pause. You will return to the Epson Scan Full Auto Mode window. ❏ If you need to cancel scanning, click Cancel when it appears.
Page 42: Scanning In Office Mode
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Scanning in Office Mode When you select Office Mode, you see the Epson Scan Office Mode window. 1. Place the original(s) on the document table. See “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 for instructions.
Page 43 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 4. Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting. 5. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. 6. Select the size of your original document as the Size setting. 7. Click the arrow to open the Resolution list and select an appropriate resolution for your original.
Page 44: Scanning In Home Mode
User’s Guide Scanning in Home Mode When you select Home Mode, you see the Epson Scan Home Mode window. 1. Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions. Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides”...
Page 45 ❏ Other if you want to select a specific resolution for other purposes. Epson Scan selects a default resolution setting based on the Destination setting you select. If you selected Other as the Destination setting to select a specific resolution, see “Selecting the Scan Resolution”...
Page 46: Scanning In Professional Mode
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Scanning in Professional Mode When you select Professional Mode, you see the Epson Scan Professional Mode window. Scanning Your Originals...
Page 47 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. Select Professional Mode in the Mode list. See “Changing the Scan Mode” on page 36 for instructions.
Page 48: Selecting File Save Settings
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Dropout: Green Drops out green from the scan. Dropout: Blue Drops out blue from the scan. Color Enhance: Red Enhances red in the scan. Color Enhance: Green Enhances green in the scan. Color Enhance: Blue Enhances blue in the scan.
Page 49 The File Save Settings window appears. Note: If you start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, the File Save Settings button or File Save Settings icon does not appear. 2. In the File Save Settings window, specify the file folder in which you want to save your scanned image.
Page 50 Multi-TIFF (*.tif) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. You can also edit the scanned images before saving them. See Epson Scan Help for details. To open Multi-TIFF files, you need a program that supports it.
Page 51: Detailed Setting Instructions
❏ Open image folder after scanning Select this option if you want Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to automatically open the folder where your scanned image file is saved when Epson Scan finishes scanning. ❏ Show Add Page dialog after scanning Select this option if you want the Add Page Confirmation window to appear automatically after each scan in PDF or multi-Tiff.
Page 52 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Print using ink jet printer with high quality 300 dpi (Color or Grayscale) 720 dpi (Black & White) Print using page printer 200 dpi (Color or Grayscale) 600 dpi (Black & White) 200 dpi Enlarge after scanning at 100% Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will increase image size after scanning.
Page 53 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 1. In the Full Auto Mode window, click Customize. The Customize window appears. 2. Click the Specify resolution for Full Auto Mode check box and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which you want to scan.
Page 54: Previewing And Adjusting The Scan Area
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Selecting the Resolution in Office Mode or Professional Mode You can select the resolution you want at any time. Office Mode Professional Mode Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which you want to scan.
Page 55 ❏ Some of the settings that you change after preview will be initialized if you change the Preview mode. Epson Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in one of the following Preview windows. Normal preview Document...
Page 56 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Thumbnail preview Document Film Scanning Your Originals...
Page 57 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. If you are viewing the normal preview, you can do the following to adjust the image(s). ❏ To select your scan area, click the auto locate icon to create a marquee that marks the edges of your image area.
Page 58 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ Full button changes into Zoom button on Full display. ❏ To rotate an image, click the left or right rotate icon. ❏ To adjust the image quality, click the scan area(s) you want to modify and make the adjustments.
Page 59 (up to 50) on each image to scan different image areas in separate scan files. Note for film or slides: When you use the Thumbnail preview, Epson Scan automatically creates marquees around your image(s) for you. If you need to adjust a marquee, click inside it and click the delete marquee icon before completing the steps in this section.
Page 60 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. Position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your marquee and click. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area.
Page 61: Adjusting The Color And Other Image Settings
Once you have previewed your image(s) and adjusted the scan area, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Before you make adjustments, be sure to click the image or marquee for the area you want to adjust.
Page 62 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings in Office Mode The table below describes the settings available in Office Mode. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help. Note: If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to apply the image adjustments to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you begin making your adjustments.
Page 63 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Image Option Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents. This setting is available in the following conditions: - when the Image Type is set to Color and Image Option is selected - when the Image Type is set to Grayscale and Image Option is selected - when the Image Type is set to Black&White and Image Option is...
Page 64 ❏ Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. ❏ You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 65 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Descreening Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly-shaded image areas, such as in skin tones. Also improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images which include screening in their original print processes. This setting is available in the following conditions:...
Page 66 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Image Option Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents. This setting is available in the following conditions: - when you select Magazine as the Document Type setting and Image Option is selected - when you select Newspaper as the Document Type setting and...
Page 67 ❏ Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. ❏ You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 68 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ If you are scanning multiple images at the same time and you want to apply the image adjustments to all of your images or scan areas, click All in the Preview window before you begin making your adjustments.
Page 69 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Descreening Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Also improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images that include screening in their original print processes. The results of descreening do not appear in the preview, only in your scanned image.
Page 70: Selecting The Scan Size
❏ Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are previewing and other settings you have selected. ❏ You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 71 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Selecting the Scan Size in Home Mode 1. You can select a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow to open the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image.
Page 72 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. If you need to create a scan size that is not in the Target Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow to open the list and select Customize. You see the Target Size window.
Page 73 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Selecting the Scan Size in Professional Mode 1. You can select a predefined scan size from the Target Size list. Click the arrow to open the list and select the size you want. A marquee (dotted line) proportioned for that size appears on your preview image.
Page 74 Target Size to display these tools. ❏ To size your image by a certain percentage, adjust the Scale value. ❏ To change the way your image is cropped, turn Trimming on or off. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 75: Finishing The Scan
Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode: ❏ If you started your scan by running Epson Scan from the EPSON Scan icon or by pressing the ] Start button on the scanner, you see the File Save Settings window. This lets you select the name and location of your saved scan files.
Page 76: Restoring Color
Scanning Special Projects Restoring Color Using the Color Restoration feature in Epson Scan, you can transform old, faded, or badly exposed photos into ones with true-to-life color and sharpness. You can restore printed photos, film, or slides automatically as you scan them.
Page 77 Settings” on page 48 for instructions. Note: If you started Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, the File Save Settings button does not appear. 6. When you finish making all the necessary settings, click OK to return to the Full Auto Mode window.
Page 78: Color Restoration In Home Mode
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 7. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Color Restoration in Home Mode 1. Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions.
Page 79: Color Restoration In Professional Mode
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 8. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Color Restoration in Professional Mode 1. Place your original(s) on the document table. See one of these sections for instructions.
Page 80: Using The Color Palette Feature (For Professional Mode Only)
8. Size your image(s) as necessary. See “Selecting the Scan Size” on page 70 for details. 9. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Using the Color Palette Feature (for Professional Mode Only) Follow the steps in these sections to fine-tune the colors in your image using the Color Palette feature in Professional Mode.
Page 81 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Sampling a Color from an Image 1. Click the Color Palette icon. 2. Click the color extractor icon. Your cursor changes to an eye dropper. 3. In the Preview window, click on the color in your image that needs adjustment.
Page 82 6. When you are finished adjusting the color, click Close to return to the Professional Mode window. For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help. Applying a Color to an Image 1.
Page 83: Removing Dust Marks With The Dust Removal Feature
For further details on using the Color Palette feature, see Epson Scan Help. Removing Dust Marks with the Dust Removal Feature Using the Dust Removal feature in Epson Scan, you can virtually “clean” the dust marks from your originals as you scan them.
Page 84: Dust Removal In Full Auto Mode
Home Mode or Professional Mode. To change the scan mode, see “Changing the Scan Mode” on page 36. 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Full Auto Mode window, click Customize. The Customize window appears.
Page 85 6. When you finish making all the necessary settings, click OK to return to the Full Auto Mode window. 7. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 86: Dust Removal In Professional Mode
Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Professional Mode window, select the Document Type, Document Source, Auto Exposure Type (for scanning documents or photos) or Film Type (for scanning film or slides), Image Type, and Resolution settings.
Page 87: Removing Dust And Scratch Marks From Originals Using Digital Ice Technology
7. Size your image(s) as necessary. See “Selecting the Scan Size” on page 70 for instructions. 8. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Removing Dust and Scratch Marks from Originals Using DIGITAL ICE...
Page 88: Digital Ice Technology Specifications
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Note: ❏ You cannot use Dust Removal and DIGITAL ICE Technology at the same time. ❏ Do not use DIGITAL ICE Technology to scan originals that do not contain dust or scratch marks; otherwise your scanned image(s) may be distorted or blurred.
Page 89 * This is the actual scan resolution used by DIGITAL ICE Technology, which is higher than the scan resolution you specify in Epson Scan. Make sure your system resources meet these increased requirements. You can use DIGITAL ICE Technology on the following types of originals.
Page 90: Using Digital Ice Technology In Home Mode
Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings.
Page 91: Using Digital Ice Technology In Professional Mode
User’s Guide 8. Click Scan to scan and remove dust and scratch marks in your image(s). What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for details. Using DIGITAL ICE Technology in Professional Mode 1.
Page 92 7. Size your image(s) as necessary. See “Selecting the Scan Size” on page 70 for instructions. 8. Click Scan to scan and remove dust and scratch marks in your image(s). What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for details.
Page 93: Fixing Backlit Photos
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Fixing Backlit Photos Using the Backlight Correction feature in Epson Scan, you can remove shadows from photos that have too much background light. You can fix printed photos, film, or slides automatically as you scan them.
Page 94: Backlight Correction In Professional Mode
7. Size your image(s) as necessary. See “Selecting the Scan Size” on page 70 for details. 8. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Backlight Correction in Professional Mode 1.
Page 95 7. Size your image(s) as necessary. See “Selecting the Scan Size” on page 70 for details. 8. Click Scan. What happens next depends on how you started Epson Scan. See “Finishing the Scan” on page 75 for instructions. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 96: Text Enhancement
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Text Enhancement When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan. Original Text Enhancement: Off Text Enhancement: On Note: You can enhance text only when you scan using a resolution of 600 dpi or less.
Page 97: Text Enhancement In Office Mode
1. Place your document on the document table. See “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 for instructions. 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Office Mode window, select the Image Type, and Destination settings. For details, “Scanning in Office Mode”...
Page 98: Text Enhancement In Home Mode
1. Place your document on the document table. See “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 for instructions. 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings.
Page 99: Using The Scanner As A Copier
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 4. Click the Image Option check box, and then select Text Enhancement. 5. Click Preview to preview your document, then select your scan area. For details, see “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 54.
Page 100 Note: You can also start the Copy Utility from your computer. ❏ Windows: Select the start button or Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Software > Copy Utility. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > Copy Utility, and double-click the Copy Utility icon.
Page 101: Scanning To A Pdf File
See “Scanning to a PDF File Using the PDF Button” on page 102 for instructions. Using Epson Scan, you can create a PDF file with the following features. Scanning multiple document pages into a single PDF file: You can scan multiple document pages and save them in a single PDF file.
Page 102: Scanning To A Pdf File Using The Pdf Button
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Creating a searchable PDF file: You can create a PDF file with search functionality, so that you can look for words in the file. (This feature may not be available in some countries.) Specifying the number of pages in a single PDF file: You can specify the maximum number of pages that can be included in one PDF file.
Page 103 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 2. Press the T PDF button on the scanner. You see the Scan to PDF window. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 104 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 3. Click Settings. You see the Scan to PDF Settings window. 4. Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting to select the colors in the original. 5. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting.
Page 105 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 7. If you need to select a size that is not in the Size list, you can create a custom size. Click the arrow in the Size list and select Customize. You see the Source Size window.
Page 106 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Color or Grayscale. Unsharp Mask Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image.
Page 107 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 10. Click File Save Settings. The File Save Settings window appears. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 108 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 11. If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window.
Page 109: Scanning To A Pdf File In Office Mode
1. Place your document on the document table. See “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 for instructions. 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Office Mode window, select the Image Type, Document Source, Size, and Resolution settings.
Page 110 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it. 8. Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 111 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list. Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab.
Page 112 Select number to make file setting. For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. 9. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window.
Page 113 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 10. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note: If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document.
Page 114 For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help. 13. When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Office Mode window.
Page 115: Scanning To A Pdf File In Home Mode
Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Home Mode window, select the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings.
Page 116 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 8. Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it. 9. Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 117 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list. Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab.
Page 118 Select number to make file setting. For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. 10. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window.
Page 119 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 11. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note: If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document.
Page 120 For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help. 14. When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Home Mode window.
Page 121: Scanning To A Pdf File In Professional Mode
Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 34 for instructions. 3. In the Professional Mode window, select the Document Type, Document Source, Auto Exposure Type, Image Type, and Resolution settings.
Page 122 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 8. Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed below it. 9. Click Options. You see the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window. Scanning Special Projects...
Page 123 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide To create a searchable PDF file, click the Text tab, select the Create searchable PDF check box, then select your language from the Text Language list. Note: The Text tab is available only when ABBYY FineReader is installed. If ABBYY FineReader is not available in your country, you will not see the Text tab.
Page 124 Select number to make file setting. For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see Epson Scan Help for details. 10. Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window.
Page 125 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide 11. Make any other file save settings, and click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and displays the window below. Note: If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and Epson Scan automatically saves your document.
Page 126 For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see Epson Scan Help. 14. When you have finished editing your pages, click OK. The pages are saved in one PDF file in Pictures, My Pictures, or the location you selected in the File Save Settings window, and you return to the Professional Mode window.
Page 127: Scanning Directly To An E-Mail
Documents or photos: “Placing Documents or Photos” on page 19 Film or slides: “Placing Film or Slides” on page 22 2. Press the | E-mail button on the scanner. Epson Scan starts in Full Auto Mode and automatically scans your image as a JPEG file.
Page 128 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide After scanning is finished, you see the Send File Via E-mail window. 3. Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list. 4. If you want to resize your image(s), choose an option under Select Photo Size.
Page 129: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text You can scan a document and convert the text into a format data that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to use an OCR program, such as the ABBYY FineReader program that came with your scanner.
Page 130: Assigning A Program To A Scanner Button
Copy Utility is not supported for Mac OS X 10.5.8. Assigning a Project Program in Epson Event Manager to a Scanner Button You can assign any of the scanner buttons to open a program in the Epson Event Manager to make scanning your projects even quicker.
Page 131 Now whenever you press the button you assigned, the action you selected opens. Note: If you need help using Epson Event Manager, do one of the following. For Windows: Click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Page 132: Chapter 6 Maintenance
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner To keep your scanner operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Caution: ❏ Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force.
Page 133: Replacing The Scanner Light Source
Status light rapidly flashes. When this happens, the light source assembly must be replaced by a professional. For details, contact your dealer. See “Contacting Epson Support” on page 149 for more information. Power Off Timer Setting The product turns off automatically if no operations are performed for the selected period.
Page 134: Transporting The Scanner
1. Make sure that the scanner is connected to your computer and that the scanner is turned on. 2. Start Epson Scan Settings. Windows: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings.
Page 135: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Turn off the scanner using its power switch, then turn it on again. If the Status light is still flashing orange, the scanner may be malfunctioning, or the scanner light source may need to be replaced. See “Contacting Epson Support” on page 149 for details.
Page 136: The Scanner Turns Off
Scanner or Source setting. ❏ If you upgraded your computer’s operating system, you need to reinstall Epson Scan. Uninstall Epson Scan as described in “Uninstalling Your Scanning Software” on page 146, then reinstall it as described in the paper manual.
Page 137: Scanning Problems
❏ Mac OS X: Make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanner software. Other users must first start Epson Scanner Monitor in the Applications folder and then press a button to scan. ❏ Mac OS X 10.5.8: Copy Utility is not supported for Mac OS X 10.5.8.
Page 138: You Have Trouble Adjusting The Scan Area In The Thumbnail Preview
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide You Have Trouble Adjusting the Scan Area in the Thumbnail Preview ❏ Create a marquee or adjust the existing marquee to select the area you want to scan. See “Creating a Marquee on a Preview Image” on page 58 for instructions.
Page 139: Scanning Takes A Longer Time
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Scanning Takes a Longer Time ❏ Try scanning your original at a lower resolution setting to speed up scanning. See “Selecting the Scan Resolution” on page 51 for instructions. ❏ Computers with USB 2.0 (high speed) ports can scan faster than those with USB 1.1 ports. If you are using a USB 2.0 port with your scanner, make sure it meets the system requirements.
Page 140: You See Only A Few Dots In Your Scanned Image
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide ❏ If you are scanning using normal preview in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode, move the document or photo about 3 mm (0.12 inch) away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the document table to avoid cropping.
Page 141: Your Image Is Distorted
❏ Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and click Recommended Value to return the Auto Exposure setting to the default. See Epson Scan Help for details. ❏ Increase the resolution setting. See “Selecting the Scan Resolution” on page 51 for instructions.
Page 142: Your Scanned Image Is Too Dark
❏ If your original is too dark, try using the Backlight Correction feature in Home Mode or Professional Mode. See “Fixing Backlit Photos” on page 93 for instructions. ❏ Check the Brightness setting in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 143: Ripple Patterns Appear In Your Scanned Image
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Ripple Patterns Appear in Your Scanned Image A ripple or cross-hatch pattern (called moiré) may appear in a scanned image of a printed document. It is caused by interference from the differing pitches in the scanner’s screen and the halftone screen in your original.
Page 144: Scanned Colors Differ From The Original Colors
❏ Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the Color menu. See Epson Scan Help for details. ❏ Adjust the Auto Exposure setting in Professional Mode. Also try selecting a different Tone Correction setting.
Page 145: Striped Rings Appear In Your Scanned Image Of Film Or Slides Images
EPSON sRGB is embedded even if other ICM/ColorSync setting is selected. ❏ In the Office Mode, EPSON sRGB is embedded even if other ICM/ColorSync setting is selected. ❏ In the Professional Mode, when Document is selected for the Auto Exposure type, EPSON sRGB is embedded even if other ICM/ColorSync setting is selected.
Page 146: Texture Of Document Is Not Scanned In The Scanned Image
❏ DIGITAL ICE Technology is not available when the Show Texture check box is selected and reflective document is selected as Document Type. ❏ The Show Texture check box is cleared when you restart the Epson Scan. Uninstalling Your Scanning Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your scanner software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system.
Page 147 Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 5. Select the software you want to uninstall such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, and the application from the list displayed.
Page 148: For Mac Os X
❏ To uninstall applications you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as a Limited account user. ❏ You can download an uninstaller for the driver from http://www.epson.com. Next, select the support section of your local Epson Web site.
Page 149: Appendix A Where To Get Help
If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product. Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: ❏ Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)
Page 150: Help For Users In North America
Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Page 151: Help For Users In Latin America
Electronic support services are available 24 hours a day at the following web sites: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson’s Latin American web site at http:// www.latin.epson.com In Brazil, you can reach Epson at http://www.epson.com.br To speak with a support representative, call one of the numbers below:...
Page 152 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Epson HelpDesk (Phone: +0280242008) Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty...
Page 153: Help For Users In Australia
(e-mail). Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
Page 154: Help For Users In Singapore
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available.
Page 155: Help For Users In Indonesia
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Epson Hotline 84-8-823-9239 (Phone): Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏...
Page 156: Help For Users In Hong Kong
To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏...
Page 157: Help For Users In Malaysia
Help for Users in Malaysia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail Epson Trading (M) Sdn. Bhd. Head Office. Phone: 603-56288288 Fax:...
Page 158: Help For Users In India
User’s Guide Help for Users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson India Head Office - Bangalore Phone: 080-30515000 Fax: 30515005...
Page 159: Help For Users In The Philippines
User’s Guide Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Trunk Line:...
Page 160: Chapter B Technical Specifications
See your system documentation for details.) Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. Technical Specifications...
Page 161: Scanner Specifications
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Scanner Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor 54400  74880 pixels at 6400 dpi Effective pixels Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large.
Page 162: Electrical
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Electrical Note: Check the label on the AC adapter or on the back of the scanner for voltage information. Scanner Rated voltage DC 24 V Rated input current 1.3 A Power consumption 16.5 W Operating 5.5 W Ready Mode...
Page 163: Interfaces
Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions. Interfaces USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0...
Page 164 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55022 Class B...
Page 165 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide Index Document mat removing................22 ABBYY FineReader............129 replacing................33 AC adapter Documents or photos connector................16 copying................99 safety instructions..............8 large..................21 specifications..............161 placing on scanner............19 Attach to Email program..........127 restoring color in..............76 scanning................34 scanning to e-mail............127 scanning to PDF.............101 Backlight Correction............93...
Page 166 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide placing in holder..............25 scanning to..............101 placing on scanner............22 PDF button removing dust/scratch marks with Digital ICE assigning program to.............130 Technology..............87 function................18 scanning to e-mail............127 Photos or documents Film holder copying................99 placing film in..............25 correcting backlighting in..........93 placing slides in..............31...
Page 167 Perfection V600 Photo User’s Guide placing film or slides on..........22 Thumbnail preview placing large or thick documents on......21 problems..............137, 138 replacing light source............133 using...................56 specifications..............161 Transparency unit window..........16 Status light..............17, 135 Transportation lock.............16 system requirements............160 Transporting the scanner..........134 transporting..............134 Troubleshooting..............135 Scanner buttons assigning programs to...........130...

Epson Perfection V600 Photo User Manual

Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Overview of Your Scanner Features

Chapter 2 Guide to the Scanner Parts

Chapter 3 Placing Originals on the Scanner

Chapter 4 Scanning Your Originals

Chapter 5 Scanning Special Projects

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Where to Get Help

Chapter B Technical Specifications

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