EPSON Perfection 3170
Scanner Parts Scanner Specifications
Document
table
Transparency unit
(TPU) under lid
Document
cover
Scan to
Web
button
TPU indicator light
Power button
Carriage and lamp
(in the home position)
Scan to
e-mail
button
Copy
button
Transportation lock
(in unlocked position)
Start
button
Basic Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
TM
Photoelectric Color EPSON MatrixCCD
device
Effective pixels 27,200 × 37,440 pixels at 3200 dpi,
100% scaling
Maximum US letter or A4 size
document size (8.5 × 11.7 inches [216 × 297 mm])
Optical resolution 3200 dpi
Maximum 3200 dpi (main scan) × 6400 dpi hardware
resolution* (sub scan)
* The maximum hardware resolution of 3200 × 6400 dpi is achieved
using EPSON’s Micro Step Drive
™
technology.
Maximum 12,800 dpi
interpolated
resolution
Speed (color) 8.7 msec/line at 3200 dpi (draft mode)
2.8 msec/line at 600 dpi (draft mode)
Pixel depth 16 bits per pixel (input/output)
Line art settings Fixed threshold
Gamma correction 1 type for user-defined
line sensor
USB port
Transparency unit
Power cord
Note: 3 film holders are included (not shown)
(TPU) connector
Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF) (optional)
Interface
USB 1.1/2.0 (Type B receptacle connector)
Light source White cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Dimensions Width: 10.9 inches (276 mm)
Depth: 18.0 inches (458 mm)
Height: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Weight Approx. 8.9 lb (3.8 kg)
Electrical
Input voltage range 100-120 VAC
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated input 0.7 A
current
Rated output 1.1 A
current
Power Approx. 23 W operating
consumption 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 Operation: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: –13 to 140 °F (–25 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operation: 10% to 80%
(without Storage: 10% to 85%
condensation)
Operating Ordinary office or home conditions; avoid
conditions extreme dust, direct sunlight, and strong
light sources.
Safety Approvals
Safety UL 60950
CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC 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 Full Speed mode (12 Mbps) and High
standard Speed mode (480 Mbps), Universal
Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
Connector pin arrangement
Pin number Signal Connector
1VCC
2 –DATA
3+DATA
4GND
Optional Automatic Document Feeder (B12B813341) Specifications
Basic Specifications
Paper supply Face up load
Paper out Face down eject
Paper setting
quantity 30 sheets (55 g/m2 paper, maximum total
thickness under 6 mm)
Reliability load/eject:
(mean cycles plain paper sheets - 20,000
between failure) transparency film - 10,000
hinge: 12,000 cycles
Electrical
Input voltage 24-26.4 VDC
Input current 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 Operation: 50 to 90 °F (10 to 32 °C
Storage: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operation: 20 to 80%
(without Storage:10% to 85%
condensation)
AC Adapter
Input 100-120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Output 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 Positive or negative film in these sizes:
specifications 35 mm strips
35 mm slides
120/220 (6 × 9-cm) film
Readable area 2.6 × 9.1 inches (66 × 231 mm)
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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.
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.
5. When you see the following screen, select a location and file
type for your scanned image, then click
Specify the path to the folder
where you want to save your
scanned image
Select a
file format
Save.
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
❏ 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
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.
Pause button,
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.
Smart Panel
To select the Color Restoration setting, open Smart Panel and
select
Color Restoration icon. (It is highlighted in blue when it is
selected.)
RePrint Photo. You see the screen below. Click the
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.
Click Color
Restoration
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
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.
2. Click the
3. Select the
Preview button at the bottom of the screen.
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.
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 Color Status
On Green The scanner is ready to scan images.
Flashing Green The scanner is initializing (warming up) or is
busy scanning.
Flashing 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.
Off — The scanner is unplugged or turned off.
Related Documentation
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.
CPD-16343 EPSON Perfection 3170 Photo Start Here
poster
CPD-16345 EPSON Perfection 3170 Scanner Software
CD-ROM
CPD-16344 EPSON Perfection 3170 Notices booklet
— Reference Guide (HTML)
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