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Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner

Quick Specifications

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  • Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
  • Optical Resolution 6400 dpi x 9600 dpi
  • Scanner interface type Hi-Speed USB
  • Scan mode Single-pass

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"Scanner Slow, Software lousy"

1 stars  | on by mortso

Pros

Scans up to 6400 DPI

Cons

But only after dialogs, stupid file names and SLOW

Summary

This scanner is one of the most frustrating scanners I've used. It's optical resolution seems fuzzy for 6400 Dpi. and as well the included software is a productivity LEACH demanding a ridiculous number of "OK"'s to get your work done. It even defaults to "CANCEL" after a ... Read full review

This scanner is one of the most frustrating scanners I've used. It's optical resolution seems fuzzy for 6400 Dpi. and as well the included software is a productivity LEACH demanding a ridiculous number of "OK"'s to get your work done. It even defaults to "CANCEL" after a mandatory warning on "high resolution scans" like I friggin don't know that having BOUGHT A 6400 Dpi SCANNER in the first place!

It defaults to serial file names (imgoo1.etc) and can't just enter a filename without adding the "001" limiting file naming and frustrating me.

As for speed, it's obvious that a FIREWIRE interface is required for a 200 Mb scan... the single USB 2.0 interface is barely tolerable.

The "PRO" scanners come with Silverfast AI... I think it's worth the extra cash to get that software interface... epson's is pretty terrible.

Thanks epson... but this goes back to AMAZON tomorrow.

Updated
After figuring out that the slides and film scan upside down, my resolution is higher, tho not what I'd really expect from this level DPI. The software is OK as long as you remain in Photoshop where YOU set the filenames. I maintain that it's not terribly intuitive however but does work acceptably.
Updated
Well, once I figured out that slides and film load upside down, my resolution is acceptable however not outstanding. It still seems fuzzy. The software is not AS BAD as I reviewed after learning it, however it is rather not intuitive like the old "AGFA" scanning software was or Silverfast is. I'll probably keep it, though might trade up to a V750-Pro.

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"Good scanner, but ..."

4 stars  | on by JSS3rd35

Pros

Easy to use

Cons

Copy Utility v3.50 is almost useless

Summary

One of the selling points of this scanner was that the Epson Copy Utility (v3.50) could send a scan directly to a printer. The problem is that the utility's preview window covers only half of a letter-sized document horizontally. Although it can be moved laterally, it CANNOT be ... Read full review

One of the selling points of this scanner was that the Epson Copy Utility (v3.50) could send a scan directly to a printer. The problem is that the utility's preview window covers only half of a letter-sized document horizontally. Although it can be moved laterally, it CANNOT be resized, making it useful for copying.only small documents or images.

Epson tech support was unable to provide a solution to the problem, and an update to the Copy Utility has not been forthcoming.

"Fast and Excellent Quality"

5 stars  | on by MaisBaratoMaisBarato_Com

Pros

Very Fast, Complete software and easy to use

Cons

nothing and nothing

Summary

Best Photo Scanner category, has a great price, I bought mine maisbaratomaisbarato.com and received very fast, very well trained for retail epson, super lightweight, works even older operating system, and never need to go on assistance technique

 

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