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Scanning Film or Slides
Tip: Make sure your negatives or slides are dust-free for the
best scan. You can also select the Dust Removal setting in
Epson Scan to improve your scan.
Perfection 2480 Photo
If you have the Perfection 2480 Photo, its cover has a built-in transparency unit
(TPU). To scan film or slides, you’ll need to remove the reflective document mat
from the cover and place the film or slides in a holder on the scanner glass.
1 Lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide
the reflective document mat up and off of the
scanner cover.
Note: Make sure the transparency
unit cable is connected to the back
of the scanner (see step 4 in
“Connect the Scanner”).
2 If you’re scanning film, slide it into the
film holder with the shiny base side
facing down. Your images and any
wording on the film strip should
appear backwards on the side that
faces up.
3 Place the film holder in the correct position for your film or slides.
For slides, place the holder on the scanner first, then place the slides in the
holder. Match the letter on the film holder tab with the corresponding letter
on the scanner.
Note: Make sure the thin, rectangular calibration windows on both ends of
the film holder are uncovered to ensure an accurate scan.
4 Close the scanner cover.
5 To scan each film frame or slide as a separate image, press the 4 Scan
and Save button or open Epson Smart Panel and select Scan and Save.
This scans each frame or slide using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and
opens each one separately in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing, editing,
and printing. See your on-screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for
instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details.
6 When you’re finished scanning, you can store the film holder in the scanner
cover. Slide the film holder into the cover, then replace the document mat.
Perfection 2580 Photo
If you have the Perfection 2580 Photo, the top of the cover has an automatic film
loader that lets you load 35 mm negatives without even opening the scanner
cover. You can use the slide holder to scan a 35 mm slide from the scanner glass.
Before scanning negatives or a slide, lift the scanner
cover all the way up and slide the reflective
document mat up and off of the scanner cover.
Note: Make sure the transparency
unit cable is connected to the back
of the scanner (see step 4 in
“Connect the Scanner”).
Scanning 35 mm Negatives
1
Close the scanner cover.
2 Press and release the back of
the auto film loader cover to
open it.
3 Flip out the metal film guide and
press it down until it clicks into
place.
Caution: Before loading a film
strip, make sure it contains at
least 2 photos, but no more
than 6. Don’t load folded or
creased film into the auto film
loader or it may damage the film
or your scanner.
4 Place the film strip in the film
loader with the shiny base side
facing down. Your images and
any wording on the film strip
should appear backwards on the
side that faces up.
Slowly slide the film into the
loader. Let go of the film when
the scanner begins to
automatically feed it into
position.
5 To scan each frame in your film strip as a separate image, press the 4 Scan
and Save button or open Epson Smart Panel and select Scan and Save.
This scans each frame using ideal settings in Full Auto Mode and opens
each one separately in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing, editing, and
printing. See your on-screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel help for
instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning details.
6 When you finish scanning the film strip, press the Eject button inside the
auto film loader to eject the film. Wait for the ] Start light to stay on green,
then remove the film strip.
Caution: Don’t turn off the scanner with a film strip loaded in the auto film
loader. Never pull film out of the loader by force.
7 Flip the film guide back inside the auto film loader and press it down until it
clicks into place.
8 Close the auto film loader cover.
9 Replace the document mat before you resume scanning reflective (paper)
documents.
Scanning a Slide
1
Make sure you removed the reflective document mat, as described in the
previous column.
2 Place the slide holder on the top of the
scanner glass so that the tab labelled “D”
fits into the area labelled “D” on the
document table.
3 Place a 35 mm slide into the holder with its
shiny base side facing down. Your image
should appear backwards on the side that
faces up.
For a landscape-oriented slide, place the
top of the image toward the left. For a
portrait-oriented slide, place the top of the
image toward the top of the scanner.
4 Close the scanner cover.
5 To scan your slide, press the 4 Scan and Save button or open Epson Smart
Panel and select Scan and Save. This scans your slide using ideal settings
in Full Auto Mode and opens it in ArcSoft PhotoImpression for viewing,
editing, and printing. See your on-screen Reference Guide and Smart Panel
help for instructions on selecting scan modes and complete scanning
details.
6 When you’re finished scanning, you can store the slide holder in the scanner
cover. Slide the slide holder into the cover, then replace the document mat.
Problems?
First check the ] Start light on the scanner.
If your problem is listed here, try these suggestions.
Questions?
Here’s where to look for answers:
On-Screen Reference Guide
Double-click the Perf 2480_2580 Reference Guide icon on your desktop.
(If you didn’t install the guide, insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM or DVD drive. Click the Custom button, select Scanner Reference
Guide, then click Install.)
On-Screen Help for Epson Smart Panel and Epson Scan
Click the Help or ? button that appears on the screen when you’re using
these programs.
Epson Technical Support
Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic
support services and automated telephone services described below:
• World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at
http://support.epson.com.
• Automated Telephone Services
To use Automated Telephone Services, you must have a touch tone
telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Use your Epson SoundAdvice Express
Code to quickly select your scanner in SoundAdvice.
Perfection 2480 Photo: Use code 70555
Perfection 2580 Photo: Use code 70560
• To Speak to a Customer Service Representative
Dial (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6
AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
• Product name (Perfection 2480 Photo or Perfection 2580 Photo)
• Product serial number (located on the bottom of the scanner)
• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
• Computer configuration
• Description of the problem
Software Technical Support
* Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Smart Panel is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Perfection is a registered trademark and SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2004 by Epson America, Inc. 5/04 CPD-17962
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX
A Negatives
Scans the first 3 frames of the film strip
in the 1, 2, and 3 spots on the holder.
B Negatives
Scans the last 3 frames of the film strip
in the 4, 5, and 6 spots on the holder.
C Slides
Place the holder on the scanner glass,
then put the slides in the holder. For a
landscape-oriented slide, place the top of
the image toward the left. For a portrait-
oriented slide, place the top of the image
toward
the top of the scanner.
A
B
C
Flashing green Warming up or scanning.
Green Ready to scan.
Flashing red Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked
(see section 3).
Try restarting your computer and unplugging the scanner.
Wait 10 seconds, then plug the scanner back in.
Film may be jammed in the auto film loader on the
Perfection 2580 Photo. Disconnect the scanner from the
computer, wait 10 seconds, and connect it to the computer
again to see if the film ejects on its own. If film is still
jammed, see your on-screen Reference Guide.
If the red light is still flashing, contact your dealer or Epson.
Off Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer
and plugged into a power source, and the scanner
software is installed.
The New Hardware
Wizard appears on
your screen.
Click Cancel and follow the steps in section 2 to install
your software. Disconnect the scanner before you install.
You see an error
message when you
try to scan or the
scanner doesn’t
scan.
Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer
and plugged into a power source.
Make sure the transportation lock is unlocked
(see section 3).
Uninstall and reinstall Epson Scan. See your on-screen
Reference Guide for instructions.
You can’t scan
negatives or slides.
Make sure the transparency unit cable is connected to
the scanner (see section 3) and the reflective document
mat is removed. Make sure the Document Type setting
and the film holder position are correct for the type of film
you’re scanning.
Software Telephone* Internet and E-mail
Epson Scan U.S.: (562) 276-4382
Canada:
(905) 709-3839
6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday
support.epson.com
Epson Smart Panel
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(510) 445-8616
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contactus@newsoftinc.com
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(510) 226-6719
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(510) 440-9901
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Pacific
Time, Monday to Friday
www.arcsoft.com
support@arcsoft.com
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