Epson Perfection V370 Photo User Manual

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Page 1 User’s Guide Guide to the Scanner Parts Placing Originals on the Scanner Check this section to identify the parts of your Follow the steps here to place your original scanner. documents or photos on the scanner. Scanning Your Originals Scanning Special Projects Follow the step-by-step instructions here to Follow the instructions here for specific scan your original documents or photos using...
Page 2: Guide To The Scanner Parts
Home > Guide to the Scanner Parts Guide to the Scanner Parts Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner. Scanner Parts Light and Buttons...
Page 3: Placing Originals On The Scanner
Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Originals on the Scanner Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner. Placing Documents or Photos Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo Only)
Page 4: Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods. Using the Scanner Buttons Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows)/Document Capture (for Mac OS X) Using Another Scanning Program EPSON Scan Mode...
Page 5: Scanning Special Projects
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning Special Projects Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create. Scanning to SharePoint or Cloud Service Scanning to a PDF File Using the Scanner as a Copier Scanning Directly to an E-mail Assigning a Program to a Scanner Button Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text Adjusting the Scanned Image...
Page 6: Maintenance
Home > Maintenance Maintenance Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner. Cleaning the Scanner Transporting the Scanner Power Off Timer Setting...
Page 7: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions. Scanner Problems Scanning Problems Scan Quality Problems Uninstalling Your Scanning Software Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Other Software Technical Support...
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories. System Requirements Scanner Specifications Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Page 9: Important Safety Instructions
Home > Safety Important Safety Instructions Restrictions on Copying In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product. Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.
Page 10 A note concerning responsible use of copyrighted materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any EPSON product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.
Page 11: Copyright And Trademarks
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 12 CPD-37448R3...
Page 13: Operating System Versions
Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Page 14: Scanner Parts
> Guide to the Scanner Parts Scanner Parts Note: The parts described in this section apply to EPSON Perfection V37 and EPSON Perfection V370 Photo scanners unless otherwise noted. a. scanner cover a. document mat (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo only) b.
Page 15 (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo only) a. USB interface connector b. DC inlet...
Page 16: Light And Buttons
The scanner has four buttons for scanning operations. The status light indicates whether the scanner is operating normally. Note: The illustration in this section is for the EPSON Perfection V370 Photo, but the descriptions also apply to the EPSON Perfection V37. Scan to E-mail button...
Page 17 (None) The scanner is off. Buttons Before using the scanner buttons, make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Event Manager. Button Function Turns the scanner on if pressed once. Power/ Start Power Turns the scanner off if held down for 3 seconds while the scanner is on.
Page 18: Placing Documents Or Photos
EPSON Perfection V37. The instructions are the same, except as noted. Placing Documents or Photos on the Document Table Open the scanner cover. EPSON Perfection V370 Photo: Make sure the document mat is installed inside the cover. If it is not installed, Replacing the Document Mat for details.
Page 19 Note: If you are scanning multiple photos at once, position each photo at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) apart from the others. Close the scanner cover gently so that your original does not move. Note: Always keep the document table clean. Do not leave photos on the document table for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass.
Page 20 When you scan a large or thick document, you can open the scanner cover all the way, so that it lies flat next to the scanner. Open the scanner cover. Pull the scanner cover straight up. Lay the cover down flat next to the scanner. Note: When scanning without the scanner cover, gently press down on your document to flatten it.
Page 21 Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo Only) Removing the Document Mat Placing Film in the Holder Placing Slides in the Holder Storing the Film Holder Replacing the Document Mat Removing the Document Mat To scan film strips or slides, you need to remove the document mat from the scanner cover.
Page 22 a. transparency unit window To place film for scanning, see Placing Film in the Holder. To place slides for scanning, see Placing Slides in the Holder. To replace the document mat, see Replacing the Document Mat. Placing Film in the Holder Open the cover of the 35 mm film strip holder.
Page 23 Note: Hold the edge of the film gently or use gloves to touch the film; otherwise you may damage the film. Make sure the white stickers on the back of the film holder and the areas around them are not scratched, dusty, or covered in any way.
Page 24 Place the film holder on the document table so that it is aligned as shown. Make sure the tab with the film icon on the film holder fits into the area with the same icon on the scanner. Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat.
Page 25 Note: You cannot scan negative slides with Full Auto Mode. Make sure the white stickers on the back of the film holder and the areas around them are not scratched, dusty, or covered in any way. If the areas are obscured, the scanner may have trouble recognizing your slides in Full Auto Mode.
Page 26 Make sure you place the long edge of the slide in the film holder as shown above. Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Using the Scanner Buttons.
Page 28: Using The Scanner Buttons
Power/ Start button You can start scanning by pressing the following buttons on the scanner. Start button lets you start EPSON Scan. See EPSON Scan Mode for details. PDF button lets you scan multiple originals and save them as one PDF file on your computer. See...
Page 29 Note: For details about the software, see Document Capture Pro/Document Capture help. For Windows, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. For Mac OS X, select Applications > Epson Software, and then double-click Document Capture.
Page 30: Using Another Scanning Program
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select EPSON Scan, and Scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
Page 31 See the EPSON Scan help for details. 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 32: Scanning To Sharepoint Or Cloud Service
Home > Scanning Special Projects Scanning to SharePoint or Cloud Service You can upload images to cloud services such as Google Docs/Evernote. For Windows: Start Document Capture Pro and scan your document. Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows)/Document Capture (for Mac OS X) steps 1 to 4 On the main window, click the destination icon, and make settings on the Transfer Settings window.
Page 33: Scanning To A Pdf File
Scanning to a PDF File Using EPSON Scan 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 34 Click Settings. You see the Scan to PDF Settings window.
Page 35 Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting to select the colors in the original. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. Click the arrow to open the Size list and select the size of your original(s). If you need to select a size that is not in the Size list, you can create a custom size.
Page 36 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 37 If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning checkbox in the File Save Settings window, the Add Page Confirmation window does not appear and EPSON Scan automatically saves your document. If you need to change any of the current PDF settings, click Options.
Page 38 Select the settings that match your document and click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see EPSON Scan Help. Make any other file save settings and click OK.
Page 39 Select PDF as the Type setting. The current Paper Size, Orientation, Margin, and other settings are displayed under Details. Note: If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning checkbox in the File Save Settings window, this window does not appear and EPSON Scan automatically saves your document.
Page 40 Select the settings that match your document and then click OK. You return to the File Save Settings window. For other settings in the EPSON PDF Plug-in Settings window, see EPSON Scan Help for details. Make any other file save settings, and then click OK.
Page 41 Select one of the following options: Add page: Click this button to scan the next page of your document. Replace the first page on the document table with the next page, and click Scan. Repeat this step for each page in your document. When you are finished, click Edit page and go to step 9.
Page 42 For further details on the tools in the Editing Page window, see EPSON Scan Help. 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 43: Using The Scanner As A Copier
Copy button on the scanner. Windows: Click the Start button icon 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 44 Click the Output Paper box, select the type and size of paper you loaded in your printer, and click Note: If you are printing on certain EPSON printers, you see the printer settings window. See your printer documentation for instructions on selecting settings.
Page 45 If you are copying a color or black-and-white document, you can improve the definition of text and line art by leaving the Text Enhancement check box checked. It is available only when the Source Type is Color Document (Single Page), Black & White Document (Single Page), Color Document (Multiple Pages), or Black & White Document (Multiple Pages).
Page 46: Scanning Directly To An E-Mail
Film or slides: Placing Film or Slides (Perfection V730 Photo Only) Press the scan to E-mail button on the scanner. EPSON Scan starts in Full Auto Mode and automatically scans your image as a JPEG file. Note: If you want to restore color in or remove dust from your images before scanning, click the Pause button to return to the Full Auto Mode window.
Page 47 Select the e-mail program you use in the Select E-mail Application list. If you want to resize your image(s), choose an option under Select Photo Size. Note: The box at the bottom of the window displays information about the image file(s) you are attaching to the e-mail message.
Page 48 Scan to PDF 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. Each scanner button opens a pre-selected program when you press it. See...
Page 49 Select your scanner from Scanner. Click the arrow in the list next to the button name, then select the action you want to assign. If you want to add the action, click Make Job Settings. Click New, enter the Job Description and make the necessary Scan Settings, and then click OK.
Page 50 Note: After you finish the job settings, go back to step 3 and select the action you set. Click Close to close the EPSON Event Manager window. Now whenever you press the button you assigned, the action you selected opens.
Page 51 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. For Mac OS X: Click Help from menu, then EPSON Event Manager Help Assigning a Program With Windows 7 and Vista Click the Start button icon and select Control Panel.
Page 52 In the Start this program list, choose the program you want to assign. Only compatible programs appear in the list. Note: If you want to be given a choice of programs whenever you press the Start button, click the Prompt for which program to run radio button instead.
Page 53: Converting Scanned Documents Into Editable Text
Home > Scanning Special Projects 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 54: Adjusting The Scanned Image
Home > Scanning Special Projects Adjusting the Scanned Image EPSON Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually.
Page 55 Descreening Removes the rippled pattern that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as skin tones. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Page 56 Color Enhance Enhance a certain color. You can select from red, blue, or green. See Epson Scan Help for details.
Page 57: Cleaning The Scanner
Wipe off all remaining liquid. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. Remove the document mat and clean the transparency unit window as described in step 4 (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo only).
Page 58 a. transparency unit window Make sure that no dust builds up on the surface of the document table or the transparency unit window. Dust can cause spots in your scanned images.
Page 59: Transporting The Scanner
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Scanner Before you transport the scanner for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, the scanner’s carriage needs to be in the home position to prevent damage. Make sure the carriage is in the home position on the right side of the scanner. If the carriage is not in the home position, turn on the scanner and wait until the carriage moves to the home position.
Page 60: Power Off Timer Setting
Follow the steps below to adjust the time. 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 61: Scanner Problems
The Scanner Does Not Turn On The Scanner Does Not Turn Off The Scanner Turns Off You Cannot Start Epson Scan Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not Start the Correct Program The Status Light Is Flashing The Status light is between the...
Page 62 Select Scanner list is displayed, make sure you select the model of your scanner. For Mac OS X: When you start EPSON Scan from the EPSON Software folder in the Applications folder and the Select Scanner list is displayed, make sure you select your scanner model.
Page 63 Scroll down and double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers. If a USB Universal Host Controllers and USB Root Hub are listed, Windows supports USB. Try scanning again. If your scanner still is not recognized, contact Epson for assistance. See Epson Technical Support.
Page 64 EPSON Scanner Monitor in the Epson Software folder in the Applications folder and then press a button to scan.
Page 65: Scanning Problems
Document Type, thumbnail preview is not available. 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 the EPSON Scan help for details.
Page 66 Scanning Takes a Long Time Try scanning your original at a lower resolution setting to speed up scanning. See EPSON Scan Help for details. 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 67: Scan Quality Problems
Characters Are Not Recognized Well When Converted into Editable Text (OCR) Scanned Colors Differ From the Original Colors Striped Rings Appear in Your Scanned Image of Film or Slides Images (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo only) Images are Rotated Incorrectly The Edges of Your Original Are Not Scanned If you are scanning in Full Auto Mode, or using thumbnail preview in Home Mode or Professional Mode, move the document or photo about 6 mm (0.2 inch) away from the horizontal (b) and vertical (a) edges of the document...
Page 68 The document table or transparency unit window may need cleaning. Clean the document table. See Cleaning the Scanner. If you still have the problem, the document table or transparency unit window may be scratched. Contact Epson for assistance. Straight Lines in Your Image Come Out Crooked Make sure the document lies perfectly straight on the document table.
Page 69 EPSON Scan Help for details. Check the Brightness setting in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode. See EPSON Scan Help for details. Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer.
Page 70 Select the Descreening check box in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode. In Professional Mode, select an appropriate Screen Ruling for the Descreening and deselect the Unsharp Mask settingin EPSON Scan. See EPSON Scan help for details. Select a lower resolution setting. See the scanning software help for details.
Page 71 Make sure the film or slides are placed in the film holder correctly and the film holder is properly positioned on the document table. See Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V370 Photo Only) for details. Rotate the images. See the scanning software help for details.
Page 72: Uninstalling Your Scanning Software
Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. Select the software you want to uninstall such as EPSON Scan, your scanner’s Manual, or an application from the list displayed.
Page 73 For Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before reinstalling it. However, you can download the Uninstall Center utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that reinstalling your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.
Page 74: Epson Technical Support
For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software or Other Software Technical Support. Purchase Accessories You can purchase genuine EPSON accessories from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800- GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca...
Page 75 (Canadian sales).
Page 76: Other Software Technical Support
Home > Solving Problems Other Software Technical Support ABBYY FineReader (408) 457-9777, www.abbyy.com, support@abbyyusa.com ArcSoft MediaImpression and Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe (510) 979-5599 (installation issues only), (510) 979-5555 (technical issues; fee applies), www.arcsoft.com...
Page 77: System Requirements
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.
Page 78: Scanner Specifications
Home > Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and Approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Scanner type Flatbed color Photoelectric device Color CCD line sensor Effective pixels 40,800 × 56,160 pixels at 4800 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large.
Page 79 Width: 16.9 inches (430.0 mm) Depth: 11.0 inches (280.0 mm) Height: 1.6 inches (40.8 mm) Weight Approx. 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) EPSON Perfection V370 Photo Dimensions Width: 16.9 inches (430.0 mm) Depth: 11.0 inches (280.0 mm) Height: 2.6 inches (66.5 mm) Weight Approx.
Page 80 Rated output voltage DC 13.5 V Rated output current 1.2 A Note: The AC adapter model varies in certain locations. Environmental Temperature Operating 10 to 35 ÚC (50 to 95 ÚF) Storage –25 to 60 ÚC (–13 to 140 ÚF) Humidity Operating 10 to 80%, without condensation...
Page 81 Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B...

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