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User's Guide
Guide to the Scanner Parts
Check this section to identify the parts of your
scanner.
Scanning Your Originals
Follow the step-by-step instructions here to
scan your original documents or photos using
any of the available scanning methods.
Maintenance
Follow the guidelines here to maintain and
transport your scanner.
Technical Specifications
Check here for technical details about your
scanner and its accessories.
Safety
Copyright and Trademarks
Operating System Versions
Placing Originals on the Scanner
Follow the steps here to place your original
documents or photos on the scanner.
Scanning Special Projects
Follow the instructions here for specific
scanning projects you may need to create.
Solving Problems
If you have a problem using your scanner or
its software, check here for solutions.

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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 V330 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. Starting Epson Scan Selecting an Epson Scan Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office 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 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...

  • 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-27812R2...

  • 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 V33 and EPSON Perfection V330 Photo scanners unless otherwise noted. a. scanner cover a. document mat (EPSON Perfection V330 Photo only) b.
  • Page 15 (EPSON Perfection V330 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 V330 Photo, but the descriptions also apply to the EPSON Perfection V33. 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 V33. The instructions are the same, except as noted. Placing Documents or Photos on the Document Table Open the scanner cover. EPSON Perfection V330 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: 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. To scan your document or photo, see Starting EPSON Scan for details.
  • Page 20 Placing Large or Thick Documents 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.
  • Page 21 Home > Placing Originals on the Scanner Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V330 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 Make sure you removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your film, see Starting EPSON Scan. When you are finished scanning film, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing 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 removed the document mat. See Removing the Document Mat. Close the scanner cover. To scan your slides, see Starting EPSON Scan. When you are finished scanning slides, be sure to replace the document mat before scanning documents or photos. See Replacing the Document Mat.

  • Page 28: Starting Epson Scan

    Copy button lets you use your scanner along with a printer connected to your computer just like you would use a copy machine. See Using the Scanner as a Copier for details. Using EPSON Scan You can start EPSON Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon.
  • Page 29 You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as ArcSoft MediaImpression, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select EPSON Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.

  • Page 30: Selecting An Epson Scan Mode

    Scanning in Professional Mode 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 31: Scanning In Full Auto Mode

    Scanning Your Originals 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. Place your original(s) on the document table. See...
  • Page 32 “Selecting an EPSON Scan Mode” on page 22. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan checkbox is cleared, EPSON Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying this screen. To return to this screen, click Cancel in the Scanning dialog box during scanning.
  • Page 33 Note: If you started EPSON Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, such as ArcSoft MediaImpression, the File Save Settings button does not appear in the Customize window. Select your settings and click OK. (For details on selecting settings in the Customize window, click the Help button.)
  • Page 34 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 the button appears.

  • Page 35: Scanning In Home Mode

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Home Mode When you select Home Mode, you see the EPSON Scan Home Mode window. Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V330 Photo Only) for details.
  • Page 36 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 Detailed Setting Instructions for instructions.

  • Page 37: Scanning In Office Mode

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Office Mode When you select Office Mode, you see the EPSON Scan Office Mode window. Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos for details. Note: You cannot scan film in Office Mode.
  • Page 38 Note: See EPSON Scan Help for details. Select Color, Grayscale, or Black&White as the Image Type setting. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. Select the size of your original document as the Size setting. (You must select the size before opening a preview image.)

  • Page 39: Scanning In Professional Mode

    Home > Scanning Your Originals Scanning in Professional Mode When you select Professional Mode, you see the EPSON Scan Professional Mode window. Place your original(s) on the document table. See Placing Documents or Photos Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V330 Photo Only) for details.
  • Page 40 Note: See EPSON Scan Help for details. Select Reflective (for scanning documents or photos) or Film (for scanning film or slides)from the Document Type list. Select Document Table as the Document Source setting. If you select Reflective as the Document Type setting, select Photo or Document as the Auto Exposure Type setting.
  • Page 41 Your scanned image is saved in the file format and location you selected in the File Save Settings window. If you did not select any settings in the File Save Settings window, it is saved as a JPEG file in Pictures or My Pictures.

  • Page 42: Detailed Setting Instructions

    Some of the settings that you change after preview will be initialized if you change the Preview mode. See EPSON Scan help for details. EPSON Scan prescans your image(s) and displays them in one of the following Preview windows: Normal preview...
  • Page 43 Thumbnail preview Document Film...
  • Page 44 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 45 If you are viewing the normal preview and you only have one photo on the document table, you can click the auto locate icon to automatically draw a marquee, then skip to step 3. If you are going to scan at a different size than your original, you can first select your Target Size and automatically create a marquee proportionate to that size.
  • Page 46 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 47 Unsharp Mask Sharpens the edges of image areas for an overall clearer image. 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.
  • Page 48 Color Enhance Enhance a certain color. You can select from red, blue, or green. See EPSON Scan help for details.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Click Settings. You see the Scan to PDF Settings window.
  • Page 51 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 52 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 53 If you deselect the Show Add Page dialog after scanning checkbox in the File Save Settings window, 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: 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 60 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 61 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 62: Scanning Directly To An E-Mail

    Film or slides: Placing Film or Slides (EPSON Perfection V330 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69: 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 70: 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 V330 Photo only).
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 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 76 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 77 EPSON Scanner Monitor in the Epson Software folder in the Applications folder and then press a button to scan.

  • Page 78: Scanning Problems

    You Cannot Scan Using the Thumbnail Preview You Have Trouble Adjusting the Scan Area in the Thumbnail Preview Negative Film Preview Images Look Strange (EPSON Perfection V330 Photo only) You Cannot Scan Multiple Images at One Time You Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode...
  • Page 79 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 80: 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 V330 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 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 Note: The Auto Photo Orientation feature will not work when you scan newspaper or magazine pages, documents, illustrations, or line art. The feature will also not work when you scan images that are 5.1 cm (2 inches) or smaller on any side. The Auto Photo Orientation feature may not work correctly if the faces in your image are very small or not looking straight ahead, or if the faces are of infants.

  • Page 86: 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, and the application from the list displayed.
  • Page 87 Double-click the Applications folder in your Mac OS X hard drive, select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the Trash icon. To uninstall EPSON Scan, launch the installer from the software CD that came with your scanner. In the pull-down menu, choose Uninstall to remove the driver.

  • Page 88: 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 89 (Canadian sales).

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 V330 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 94 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 95 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...

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