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Epson Perfection 4990 Product Information Manual

Epson Perfection 4990 Product Information Manual

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Scanner Parts

Transportation
lock
Document
table
Start button
]
Indicator
light
Power button
P
USB port
IEEE 1394 port
Power cord
Document
mat
Carriage and
lamp (in the
home position)
Transparency unit
(TPU) connector
Transparency unit
(TPU) under lid
Transparency unit
(TPU) progress light
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 (25 to 6400 dpi in 1 dpi
Speed (color)
Pixel depth
Brightness
Interface
Light source
Dimensions
Weight
10/04
Epson Perfection 4990 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
increments; 12800 dpi performed with
zoom function)
12.3 msec/line at 4800 dpi
3.1 msec/line at 600 dpi
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
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)
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Summary of Contents for Epson Perfection 4990

  • Page 1: Scanner Parts

    USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector) IEEE 1394 (FireWire) White cold cathode fluorescent lamp 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 4990 Series - 1...
  • Page 2: Scanning And Restoring Photos

    8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm, when using the film area guide) Scanning and Restoring Photos The following example uses Adobe EPSON Scan. If you are using another software application, your steps may be different. 1. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements: In Windows, click >...
  • Page 3: Using The Transparency Unit

    3. In EPSON Scan, choose Home or Professional mode. You see a screen similar to this: 4. Click the button at the bottom of the screen. Your Preview photo appears in the Preview window. 5. Click the button to select the image area to be scanned.
  • Page 4 4 - Epson Perfection 4990 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...
  • 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 4990 Series Related Documentation 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...

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