Epson Perfection V500 Photo - flatbed scanner

Description: The Epson Perfection V500 is a 6400dpi, graphic arts scanner.Compared to other graphic arts scanners on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $195.

Pros: Has 6400dpi horizontal resolution, which is considerably sharper than some similarly priced scanners.In fact, the average cost of a product with this sharp a horizontal resolution is $350.Also, this scanner has a bulk objects (such as books), transparencies, plain paper, slides, and film mediatype, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced scanners.This scanner is also relatively light, weighing in at mere 8.8 lbs.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A graphic arts scanner, suited for high-quality scans for professional and commercial graphic-arts use.This scanner can handle 8.5 in x 11.7 in documents.Flatbed scanners, such as this one are versatile, able to scan single sheets of text or graphics, pages from books, and make images of anything else placed on the glass.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this scanner has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.
• Part Number: B11B189011

• General

• Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
• Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
• Width 10.7 in
• Depth 18.7 in
• Height 4.4 in
• Weight 8.8 lbs

• Scanner

• Input Type Color
• Grayscale Depth 16-bit (64K gray levels)
• Grayscale Depth (External) 16-bit (64K gray levels)
• Color Depth 48-bit color
• Color Depth (External) 48-bit color
• Optical Resolution 6400 dpi x 9600 dpi
• Interpolated Resolution 12800 dpi x 12800 dpi
• Scan Mode Single-pass
• Scan Element Type CCD
• Lamp / Light Source Type White LED
• Scan Density Range 3.4D
• Control Panel Buttons Functions Copy, Start, Scan-to-PDF, Scan-to-Email
• Scanner Features Digital ICE Technology, EPSON ReadyScan LED Technology

• Media Handling

• Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
• Supported Media Type Film, Slides, Plain paper, Transparencies, Bulk objects (such as books)
• Supported Media Size Details Flatbed - up to 8.5 in x 11.7 in, Film - up to film 135 (35mm) - 12 frames (strip), Slide - up to film 135 (35mm) - 4 frames (mounted), Slide - up to film 120 (2.36 in) - 1 frame (mounted), Transparencies - up to 2.7 in x 9.33 in
• Media Feeder Type Manual load, Optional autoload

• Storage

• Optical Storage None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slot(s) None
• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Film adapter, Slide holder
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Voltage Required AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 16 Watt ( 4 Watt )

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included EPSON Scan, EPSON Creativity Suite, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus
• OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Min Processor Type 450 MHz, 450 MHz, 450 MHz, 450 MHz, 400 MHz
• Peripheral / Interface Devices USB port, 4x CD-ROM
• System Requirements Details Windows 2000 - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB - HD 350 MB, Windows XP Home/Pro - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB - HD 350 MB, Windows XP 64-bit Edition - Pentium II - RAM 512 MB - HD 350 MB, Windows Vista - Pentium II - RAM 512 MB - HD 350 MB, MacOS X 10.2.8 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB - HD 735 MB

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%

Epson America Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.epson.com/
• Address: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA. 90806
• Phone: 1-562/981-3840
• Fax: 1-562-290-5220