Epson 3170 - Perfection Photo driver and firmware
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Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 2
...resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, and a maximum resolution of 9600 x 9600 dpi, the scanning software uses interpolation to create scanned images with resolutions greater than the hardware resolution.
4. Benefits of higher optical resolution: Higher resolution allows you to scan...or gray scales that a scanner can recognize is computed by taking the pizel depth as an exponent of two. The ...
Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 3
... data and outputs all data to a software aplication that supports 48-bit image files (such ...Epson ColorTrue® Imaging System
Epson scanners use the Epson ColorTrue II Imaging System which is made up of three main elements (hardware, optics, and processing) and result in superior image quality with fast processing speeds.
Precise scan carriage Simultaneous RGB scanning
High resolution...
Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 8
... port or an installed FireWire card Yes, up to 63 devices
Yes Up to 50 MBps
* Hot plugging allows you to attach or detach the cable without powering off/on the scanner or computer.
Most Epson scanners that include a USB port offer the newer USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB).
Hi-Speed USB is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so if you have an older computer with a USB port...
Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 9
...61570; Install Epson Scan Server (Windows only) on that computer. Install the Epson TWAIN Pro Network scanner driver on all computers that will access the scanner
over the network.
Flexibility-Epson Scan with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ Scanning Software
Epson Easy Photo Fix technology is a combination of powerful elements included in the latest Epson Scan driver:
Epson exclusive...
Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 10
... user-allowing adjustments of the basic image settings. Icons represent common scan settings. Available options include automatic sizing, one-touch color restoration, brightness and contrast adjustment, and destination/resolution choices. This mode allows the advanced amateur to select the best of automated features and user-controlled settings.
Professional Mode: For the advanced user...
Notices - Page 4
.... This warranty does not cover third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from EPSON, e.g., dealer-added boards, chips or drives. EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
EPSON Perfection 3170
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. ...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1
... under the following conditions:
1) Dragging the Epson Scan folder (located in the Applications folder) to the Trash can
2) Upgrading your scanner and using the Epson Scan driver from the new scanner to delete the driver from the older scanner, and then installing the new driver
Operating Systems Effected: Mac OS 10.4 to 10.4.9
Affected Epson Scan Driver Versions: 2.70A or later
Page 1 of...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 2
... your computer, use the driver specifically written for each scanner to uninstall its respective device driver. ! If upgrading from a Power PC-based Epson Scan driver to a Universal Binary driver, first delete the Power PC driver using only the Power PC driver for your scanner model. Then install the Universal Binary driver.
If the above procedure does not resolve the problem, then manually verify...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 5
... quit.
• Epson Photo Site--Error during launch: Epson Scan cannot be started. Program may also hang when trying to open a scanned image in the View Images Assistant window.
Resolution: Epson has released patches that fix the issues listed above. The patch files are available for download from the Epson website.
Action: Go to www.epson.com. Click on Drivers and Downloads. Select your...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 6
...the language when installing a multi-language version of this
software
Note: The patch supports Mac OS 10.3 and 10.3.1.
Action:
The patch file is available on the Epson web site. Go to www.epson.com and click on Drivers & Downloads. Select your scanner model. On the Downloads page, look for Epson Smart Panel (Business Card) Patch v4.10.03.
Installation Instructions: 1. Download the epson10974.sea...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 7
... in the new driver.
Driver Improvements:
• Enables Epson Scan to start when the Scan button is pushed. • Enables Epson Scan to start even if the volume name (Hard Disk) on the desktop is
only 2 bytes (2 characters) in length. • Eliminates the error "Epson scan cannot be started", which occurs when the USB
cable is disconnected while Epson scan is loading. • Corrects lock...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 8
... on Drivers & Downloads. Select your scanner model. On the Downloads page look for TWAIN Driver and Epson Scan Utility v.1.28A in the Macintosh section.
To Install Epson Scan 1.28A: 1. Launch the EPSON Scan Installer and follow the on screen instructions. 2. After the TWAIN has been installed, connect the USB or Firewire interface cable from the scanner to the computer.
To Uninstall Epson Scan...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 9
... in Scan and Save.
Note: The patch supports Mac OS 10.3 and 10.3.1 only. The patch does not fix any issues
that may occur when using Copy Center.
Action:
The patch files are available on the Epson web site. Go to www.epson.com and click on Drivers & Downloads. Select your scanner or multi-function device. On the Downloads page...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 10
... scanning at high resolution. • Fixes cropping issues that may occur when using the Auto Marquee tool on the Perfection
3170.
Action: To download this driver, visit the Epson web site at www.Epson.com. Click Drivers and Downloads. Select your model. Search for Twain Driver and Epson Scan Utility v.1.28A. The filename is epson10967.sea.hqx. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver...
Start Here Card - Page 1
...Power cord and AC adapter
Perfection 3170 Photo scanner (cover includes film adapter)
CD-ROM with EPSON Scan driver, software, and electronic manuals
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 CD-ROM
35 mm slide holder
35 mm film and negative holder
Medium format (120/220) transparency holder
USB cable
2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are
instructed...
Start Here Card - Page 2
... plug in the power cord.
7 Use the USB cable that came with your scanner. Plug the square end of the
USB cable into the scanner's USB port. Then plug the flat end into any available USB port on your computer or hub.
Note: In Windows XP, you will see a message the first time you press the ] Start button. Select EPSON Smart Panel...
Start Here Card - Page 3
...Scan program directly from your computer.
Selecting the Scanning Mode
EPSON Scan has four scanning modes:
• 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 is installed...
Start Here Card - Page 4
... following information ready:
• Product name (EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo) • Serial number (located on the back of the scanner) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem
Software Technical Support
Software
Telephone*
Fax
Internet and E-mail
EPSON Scan
U.S. (562) 276-4382
Canada (905...
Warranty Statement - Page 1
.... This warranty does not cover third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from EPSON, e.g., dealer-added boards, chips or drives. EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained...