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Epson Perfection 3170 User Manual

Epson Perfection 3170 User Manual

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Scanner Parts

Document
cover
Document
table
Scan to
Web
button
Transparency unit
(TPU) under lid
Transparency unit
(TPU) connector
Power cord
Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)
Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF) (optional)
TPU indicator light
Power button
Carriage and lamp
(in the home position)
Scan to
Copy
Start
e-mail
button
button
button
Transportation lock
(in unlocked position)
USB port

Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications
Scanner type
Flatbed, color
Photoelectric
Color EPSON MatrixCCD
device
27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi,
Effective pixels
100% scaling
Maximum
US letter or A4 size
(8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
document size
Optical resolution 3200 dpi
3200 dpi (main scan) × 6400 dpi hardware
Maximum
resolution*
The maximum hardware resolution of 3200 × 6400 dpi is achieved
*
using EPSON's Micro Step Drive
Maximum
12,800 dpi
interpolated
resolution
Speed (color)
8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode)
2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)
Pixel depth
16 bits per pixel (input/output)
Line art settings
Fixed threshold
Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined
Interface
USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)
Light source
White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Dimensions
Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)
Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)
Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Weight
Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)
Electrical
Input voltage range 100-120 VAC
Rated frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Rated input
0.7 A
current
Rated output
1.1 A
current
Power
Approx. 23 W operating
consumption
approx. 19 W in stand-by mode
approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode
Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different
voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage
information.
8/03
EPSON Perfection 3170
TM
line sensor
(sub scan)
technology.
EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1

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Summary of Contents for Epson Perfection 3170

  • Page 1: Scanner Parts

    1.1 A Approx. 23 W operating approx. 19 W in stand-by mode approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information. EPSON Perfection 3170 - 1 line sensor (sub scan)
  • Page 2: How To Scan

    How to Scan The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens the EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you to scan your images for many different uses. Here’s how you can use the ] Start button and Smart Panel to scan photos and save them as files.
  • Page 3: Starting A Scan

    Then follow the easy on-screen instructions to finish your task. Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON Smart Panel and Always use this program for this action the first time you press each of the buttons.
  • Page 4: Selecting The Scanning Mode

    Selecting the Scanning Mode EPSON Scan has four scanning modes: Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings. Home Mode for scanning film and more control over scan settings, including Color Restoration. Office Mode for scanning text and multiple pages (available only if the optional automatic document feeder [B12B813341] is installed).
  • Page 5 EPSON Scan Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes. 1. To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. You see a screen similar to this. Click Color Restoration 2. Click the button at the bottom of the screen. Preview 3.
  • Page 6: Indicator Light

    Then place the slides in the holder. (Place the slides so the “this side to lamp” indication is facing down.) 4. Close the scanner cover. 5. Start EPSON Scan and make sure the correct Document Type is selected: either Color Negative Film, B&W Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies).

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