Epson Perfection 3170 Photo Specifications

Scanner Parts

Document table

Document cover

TPU indicator light

Transparency unit

(TPU) under lid

Scan to

Web button

Scan to e-mail button

Copy button

Start button

Transportation lock

(in unlocked position)

USB port

Power cord

Transparency unit

(TPU) connector

Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)

Automatic Document Feeder

(ADF) (optional)

Power button

Carriage and lamp

(in the home position)

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Scanner Specifications

Basic Specifications

Scanner type

Photoelectric device

Effective pixels

Flatbed, color

Color EPSON MatrixCCD TM line sensor

27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi,

100% scaling

Maximum document size

US letter or A4 size

(8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])

Optical resolution 3200 dpi

Maximum resolution*

3200 dpi (main scan) × 6400 dpi hardware

(sub scan)

* The maximum hardware resolution of 3200

× 6400 dpi is achieved using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive ™ technology.

interpolated resolution

Speed (color) 8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode)

2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)

16 bits per pixel (input/output) Pixel depth

Line art settings Fixed threshold

Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined

Interface

Light source

Dimensions

Weight

USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)

White cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)

Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)

Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)

Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)

Electrical

Input voltage range 100-120 VAC

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Rated input current

0.7 A

Rated output current

Power consumption

1.1 A

Approx. 23 W operating approx. 19 W in stand-by mode approx. 5.5 W in power saving mode

Note: Scanners sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information.

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Environmental

Temperature

Humidity

(without condensation)

Operating conditions

Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)

Operation: 10% to 80%

Storage: 10% to 85%

Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong light sources.

Safety Approvals

Safety

EMC

UL 60950

CSA C22.2 No. 60950

FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

USB Interface

Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification

Revision 2.0

Connector type One receptacle (Type B)

Electrical standard

Full Speed mode (12 Mbps) and High

Speed mode (480 Mbps), Universal

Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0

Connector pin arrangement

Pin number

3

4

1

2

Signal

VCC

–DATA

+DATA

GND

Connector

AC Adapter

Input

Output

100-120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

24.0-26.4 VDC, 1.1 A

Transparency Unit

The transparency unit (film adapter) is built into the scanner lid.

Electrical Supply voltage: DC 24.0 to 26.4 V

Rated current: 0.5 A

Document specifications

Readable area

Positive or negative film in these sizes:

35 mm strips

35 mm slides

120/220 (6 × 9-cm) film

2.6 × 9.1 inches (66 × 231 mm)

Optional Automatic Document Feeder

(B12B813341) Specifications

Basic Specifications

Paper supply

Paper out

Paper setting quantity

Face up load

Face down eject

Reliability

(mean cycles between failure)

30 sheets (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total thickness under 6 mm) load/eject: plain paper sheets - 20,000 transparency film - 10,000 hinge: 12,000 cycles

Electrical

Input voltage

Input current

24-26.4 VDC

0.8 A

Note: Optional ADFs sold outside the US market may operate at a different voltage. Check the label on the back of the scanner for voltage information.

Environmental

Temperature

Humidity

(without condensation)

Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C

Storage: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)

Operation: 20 to 80%

Storage:10% to 85%

How to Scan

The ] Start button on your scanner automatically opens the

EPSON Smart Panel, making it easy for you to scan your images for many different uses. Here’s how you can use the

] Start button and Smart Panel to scan photos and save them as files.

1. Raise the scanner cover and place your photo face down on the glass. Make sure the top right corner of the photo is aligned with the top right corner of the scanner.

Then close the cover.

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2. Press the ] Start button on your scanner.

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5. When you see the following screen, select a location and file type for your scanned image, then click Save .

Specify the path to the folder where you want to save your scanned image

Select a file format

Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press the ] Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel, click Always

use this program for this action, then click OK.

EPSON Smart Panel opens on your computer.

Starting a Scan

You can start a scan in several different ways:

❏ You can use the scanner buttons. Press the button for the type of scan you want. Smart Panel automatically opens and scans your documents. Then follow the easy on-screen instructions to finish your task.

Note: If you are using Windows XP, you will have to select EPSON

Smart Panel and Always use this program for this action the first time you press each of the buttons.

3. Click the Scan and Save icon.

A progress meter appears on the screen and your photo is automatically scanned. After your photo is scanned, the

View Image screen opens.

4. Click Next to continue.

Scan to

Web

Scan to

E-mail

Copy Start

❏ You can start Smart Panel by clicking the icon on your desktop, and use it to perform various types of scans.

❏ You can start EPSON Scan from Adobe Photoshop

Elements or any other TWAIN-compliant program. You can also start the EPSON Scan program directly from your computer.

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Selecting the Scanning Mode

EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:

Choose your scanning mode

Restoring Color in Photos

If you have faded photos or negatives, you can use the Color

Restoration setting in your software to improve the color of your scan. You can select this setting in Smart Panel or in

EPSON Scan.

❏ Full Auto Mode for automatic control of scan settings.

❏ Home Mode for scanning film and more control over scan settings, including Color Restoration.

❏ Office Mode for scanning text and multiple pages (available only if the optional automatic document feeder

[B12B813341] is installed).

❏ Professional Mode for full control over all scan settings.

To change the scanning mode, choose the mode you want to use from the list box at the top right of the window.

To change settings in Full Auto Mode, click the Pause button, then click Options . If you’re using Home, Professional, or

Office Mode, the options window automatically appears. Then select the settings you want to use for your scan.

Note: The selected mode and settings remain in effect until they are changed.

Smart Panel

To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and

RePrint Photo . You see the screen below. Click the

Color Restoration icon. (It is highlighted in blue when it is selected.)

Click Color

Restoration

Click here to scan and print

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EPSON Scan

Color Restoration is available in Home and Professional Modes.

1. To select Color Restoration, start EPSON Scan. You see a screen similar to this.

3. Follow the instructions for the type of film you are scanning:

If you are scanning 35 mm film or negative strips or medium-format (120/220) transparencies, slide the film into the corresponding holder, with the film’s shiny side facing down.

35 mm film or negative strips

Click Color

Restoration

2. Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select the Color Restoration checkbox. (If you’re using

Professional Mode, you may need to scroll to the bottom of the screen.)

Scanning Film and Transparencies

The scanner cover has a built-in transparency unit (film adapter). To scan film or negative strips, slides, or transparencies, you need to remove the document mat from the scanner cover and insert the film in a holder.

The scanner comes with 3 different film holders: one for 35 mm film or negative strips, one for 35 mm slides, and one for medium-format (120/220) transparencies.

1. Make sure the film adapter cable is connected to the scanner (see the Start Here sheet for instructions).

If you need to connect the cable, first turn the scanner off. Then turn it back on again after you connect the cable.

2. Lift the scanner cover all the way up and slide the reflective document mat up and off of the scanner cover.

Cover tab

Medium-format transparencies: Slide the film into the holder as shown. Then lower the cover and press the tab to lock it in place.

Place the film holder on the scanner as shown. Make sure the white triangle on the holder points to the upper-right corner of the scanner.

Make sure this calibration space is uncovered

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If you are scanning slides, place the holder on the scanner.

Then place the slides in the holder. (Place the slides so the

“this side to lamp” indication is facing down.)

4. Close the scanner cover.

5. Start EPSON Scan and make sure the correct Document

Type is selected: either Color Negative Film, B&W

Negative Film, or Positive Film (for slides and transparencies).

Indicator Light

The indicator light (on the ] Start button) indicates the status of the scanner, as described below.

Light

On

Flashing

Flashing

Off

Color Status

Green The scanner is ready to scan images.

Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is busy scanning.

Red Check the following, then turn your scanner off and back on to reset it:

❏ Make sure the transportation lock is turned to the unlocked position. See the Start Here sheet for details.

❏ Try restarting your computer and turning the scanner off and then on again.

If this does not eliminate the error, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced or the scanner may have another problem.

Consult your dealer or EPSON.

— The scanner is unplugged or turned off.

Related Documentation

CPD-16343

CPD-16345

CPD-16344

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EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here poster

EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software

CD-ROM

EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet

Reference Guide (HTML)

Select Dust

Removal

Tip: Make sure your film is dust-free for the best scan. You can also select the Dust Removal setting in EPSON Scan, as shown above.

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