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Epson Perfection 4870 Product Information

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Scanner Parts

Transportation
lock
Document
table
Start button
]
Indicator
light
Power button
P
USB port
IEEE 1394 port
Power cord
TPU indicator light
Document
cover
Carriage and
lamp (in the
home position)
Transparency unit
(TPU) connector
Transparency unit
(TPU) under lid
Transportation lock
(in unlocked position)

Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications
Scanner type
Photoelectric
device
Effective pixels
Maximum
document size
Optical resolution 4800 dpi
Maximum
resolution*
The maximum hardware resolution of 4800 × 9600 dpi is achieved
*
using EPSON's Micro Step Drive
Maximum
interpolated
resolution
Output resolution 25 to 12,800 dpi in 1 dpi increments
Speed (color)
Command level
Pixel depth
Brightness
Interface
Light source
Reliability
(MCBF)
Dimensions
Weight
12/03
EPSON Perfection 4870 Series
Flatbed, color
Color CCD line sensor
40,800 × 56,160 pixels at 4800 dpi
US letter or A4 size
(8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
4800 dpi (main scan) × 9600 dpi hardware
(sub scan)
technology.
12,800 dpi
16.9 msec/line at 4800 dpi
4.1 msec/line at 600 dpi
ESC/I (B8), FS
16 bits per pixel (input and output)
7 levels (in EPSON Scan, gamma
correction controls brightness)
USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
36,000 cycles of carriage movements
(scanner)
Width: 12.0 inches (30.4 cm)
Depth: 18.7 inches (47.6 cm)
Height: 5.3 inches (13.4 cm)
Approx. 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
EPSON Perfection 4870 Series - 1

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Summary of Contents for Epson Perfection 4870

  • Page 1: Scanner Parts

    IEEE 1394 (FireWire) White cold cathode fluorescent lamp 36,000 cycles of carriage movements (scanner) Width: 12.0 inches (30.4 cm) Depth: 18.7 inches (47.6 cm) Height: 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) Approx. 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) EPSON Perfection 4870 Series - 1...
  • Page 2: Scanning And Restoring Photos

    (in your Applications folder) and double-click the Photoshop Elements 2.0 2. Select > > File Import EPSON Perfection 4870 3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional mode. You see a screen similar to this: 12/03 ® ® Photoshop Elements and >...
  • Page 3: Using The Transparency Unit

    Color 2. Lift the scanner lid all the way up and pull the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner lid, as shown. 3. If you are scanning film or negatives, open the cover, then slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film’s...
  • Page 4 4 - EPSON Perfection 4870 Series 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 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0...
  • Page 5: Indicator Light

    The scanner is unplugged or turned off. Transporting the Scanner If you need to ship your scanner, you must prepare it for transportation in it’s original box or one of a similar size. 1. Turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position.
  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    6. Slide the transportation lock to the locked position to secure the transparency unit. 6 - EPSON Perfection 4870 Series Related Documentation CPD-16641 EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo Start Here poster CPD-16660 EPSON Perfection 4870 Pro Start Here poster CPD-16643 EPSON Perfection 4870 Series scanner...

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