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Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner
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$112.00
At Amazon
on 12-24-2011.
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From the Manufacturer
Digitize and restore stacks of negatives in just a few simple steps--and rediscover moments from the past. It's all possible with the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo. With its new, easy-to-use Auto Film Loader, anyone can quickly scan and view individual frames of 35mm negatives. And, with one-touch color restoration through exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix, it couldn't be easier to bring back the brilliance of every cherished event. Best of all, with astounding 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution, it's a snap to achieve remarkable detail, ideal for reprints and enlargements. Easy Photo Fix Technology  Fully automatic scanning and other innovative features make it easy to scan photos, film, or text with consistently vivid results, while Epson Smart Panel and convenient bundled software allow for added creativity. And, with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo speeds through every scan. That, combined with the remarkable efficiency of the Auto Film Loader, makes it simple to archive and organize boxes of negatives in a flash.
Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo provides the ideal solution for any scanning task. Offering incredible versatility and detail in one affordable solution, it's the perfect choice for bringing old memories to life.
Features: - New, easy-to-use Auto Film Loader for scanning 35mm negatives
- Brilliant 8-by-10-inch enlargements with 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution
- One-touch color restoration with exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix
- Fast scanning of important photos, documents, slides and negatives with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Features convenient compatibility with most Windows and Macintosh systems
Included with this Product Epson Perfection 2580 Photo scanner, 35mm auto film loader (built into scanner lid), 35mm guide for mounted slides, CD-ROM (EPSON Scan Software, Creativity and Productivity Software, and Electronic Reference Guide), USB 2.0 cable, AC adapter and power cable, scanner setup poster
Though I'm a scanning veteran, having worked my way through a few generations of SCSI and USB devices, I must admit to being mightily impressed by the 2580 and at least parts of its software package. If a tad clumsy to use at times, the bundle offers an option to do some color correction of faded prints as they are scanned, and another nice one to easily scan multiple images at once, properly setting up separate files for each. One can choose default, home or professional settings to fine tune scans. Like most scanners in this price range the 2580 has buttons on its front which provide for instant scanning, e-mailing, etc. The proof is in the pudding and I must say results are just fine. Although I've yet to try the film strip reader, results with old 35mm slides were easily equal, if not superior, to a far more expensive Olympus slide scanner I bought a couple of years ago. A couple of old 2x3' prints turned into beautiful 8x10's, and so on. The USB 2.0 connection is very fast (once the scanner warms up), and despite its features the scanner's footprint is pleasantly small. Now for some precautionary information. The Epson's twain driver apparently doesn't like competing with those left over from previous scanners, particularly Canons. So if, after following directions to install the scanner very carefully (you MUST install the driver software with the 2580 disconnected) it does not fire up when called from the Epson supplied apps, or any other scanning ones you have, be sure to fully uninstall other scanner drivers and be sure to kill the older scanner in device manager as well. My main computers run Win98SE and I've yet to see what would happen were I to use it with my XP laptop which has portable scanner software on it. But keep my findings in mind and save yourself a call to customer service. As for the application software's usability, the included ArcSoft program provides basic editing as well as a neat set of projects (make your own calendars, etc.) but serious users will want to scan into Photoshop or another more feature-laden program. The 2580 works well with both a Paperport program I've used for years (and has many good features) and Photoshop Elements, my editor of choice. There is no printed manual or even a big pdf one. This said, the html-based help feature is easy to use and, in terms of software and general setup issues, quite good. Finally, I had to call Epson support for some help on the driver issue, my initial concern being I had a hardware problem. Direct telephone help is a long distance charge, but I must say my call went through to a real live person almost instantly, and her support was friendly and fast. And, no, Epson has not outsourced its help desk to the other side of the world. It's right in the middle of America, in Colorado. All in all a fine product.
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Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner
Available from Amazon
Price: $112.00
Updated on 12-24-2011.
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